Alumni Stay Connected

Staying connected with the McDonnell International Scholars Academy can provide you with a network of faculty, staff, alumni, and Scholars in communities near you and globally. Whether you are reconnecting or staying engaged with the McDonnell Academy at WashU, we encourage more opportunities to network, attend events, volunteer, keep up-to-date with Academy news, and more.

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Updating your contact information will allow us to send you invitations to events and keep you posted about what’s new and exciting at the McDonnell Academy.

Additionally, sharing your news helps us tell the Academy story and demonstrate our impact in the world.

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A robust local network propels global professional growth

Networking is a cornerstone of professional growth, and McDonnell Academy regional events may foster connections that go beyond borders. By attending, alumni can tap into a diverse pool of expertise within their region, creating opportunities for collaboration, mentorship, and career development. A stronger local network invariably translates into global professional growth.

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McDonnell Alumni Stories

From campus to continents: Scholars for Life, leaders for a global network
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From campus to continents: Scholars for Life, leaders for a global network

Fostering stronger connections, McDonnell Academy introduces Alumni Regional Events—a new initiative for global community engagement. This initiative seeks to engage the St. Louis McDonnell Academy alumni and expand professional networks. We hope this local initiative will serve as a blueprint for similar initiatives among our regional alumni, both in the U.S. and abroad. Join our […]
Academy Director connects with McDonnell alumni
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Academy Director connects with McDonnell alumni

McDonnell Academy alumna Chuanmei Zhu, who earned her PhD in Plant and Microbial Bioscience from WashU in 2014, recently reconnected with Laura Benoist, director of the McDonnell Academy. Zhu currently serves as the VP of Data Science, Partnership, and Outreach at Premier Strategy Consulting, LLC. Her success is a testament to how McDonnell Academy graduates […]
Empowering women through gaming
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Empowering women through gaming

Sherria Ayuandini, a devoted board game fan, frequently hosted game nights with the McDonnell Academy Scholars when she lived in St. Louis. Dr. Ayuandini is a McDonnell Academy alumnus and partner Scholar from the University of Indonesia. Her 30th birthday bash, a colossal game night, became the “highlight of her decade” as many Scholars joined […]
Virtual mentorship provides insight and advice
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Virtual mentorship provides insight and advice

This year, the McDonnell Academy Flash Mentoring sessions provided opportunities for engagement through a virtual model. Open to all McDonnell Academy Scholars and our alumni around the world, we hosted two sessions during the fall semester and plan to host more sessions in Spring 2023.  Scholars were able to chat one-on-one with multiple alumni about academics, career experiences, […]

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