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

Enhancing Impact: Wrighton Award Receives Generous Boost
Alumni, News

Enhancing Impact: Wrighton Award Receives Generous Boost

The McDonnell International Scholars Academy at WashU is pleased to share that the Mark S. Wrighton Award will now be $25,000, beginning in 2025—more than doubling from its previous amount of $10,000. This increase is made possible through the generous support of Richard Mahoney, whose commitment to the McDonnell Academy and its mission continues to […]
A warm welcome: Alumni unite to support incoming McDonnell Scholars
Alumni

A warm welcome: Alumni unite to support incoming McDonnell Scholars

Thanks to the incredible support of our McDonnell Academy Alumni, we achieved our goal of providing 22 personalized welcome letters to the 2024 cohort of McDonnell Scholars. This initiative exemplifies the power of our global McDonnell Academy community. Alumni from across the globe—Thailand, Japan, China, Singapore, and the US, including New York, Washington, DC, Pennsylvania, […]
From campus to continents: Scholars for Life, leaders for a global network
Alumni, Event

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
Alumni, News

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
Alumni

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 […]

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