The McDonnell International Scholars Academy at WashU is made possible through the generous support of our sponsors and benefactors.

Their commitment enables us to provide a transformative experience for our Scholars—one that fosters global leadership, academic excellence, and cross-cultural collaboration.

From corporate partners and philanthropic foundations to individual donors, each plays a vital role in sustaining the Academy’s mission and expanding opportunities for future leaders. 

WashU St. Louis
John F. McDonnell
Founding Benefactor, St. Louis, MO

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Cabot-Zhang Lecture speaker explores US-China relationship

Cabot-Zhang Lecture speaker explores US-China relationship

On October 10, the McDonnell Academy hosted a discussion on US-China relations, featuring guest lecturer Ali Wyne. As Crisis Group’s Senior Research and Advocacy Adviser for U.S.-China relations, Ali explored the “Consensus” on U.S. policy towards China, reporting and analyzing developments within the U.S. Congress and executive branch.

Global Alumni & Parents
Fellowship		Bi Ran
Beijing, China
Ganesh Kishore
St. Louis, Missouri		Etta Steinberg
St. Louis, Missouri
Alice Lachmund
Foreign Student Goodwill		Raymond Ting
Hong Kong
Ezra H. Linley
St. Louis, Missouri		Cho-Yee & Patricia To
Ann Arbor, Michigan
Richard Mahoney
St. Louis, Missouri		Shinichiro Watari
Hong Kong
Bethany & Bob Millard
New York, New York		Yang Patrick Xie Family
Shanghai, China
Helen Ette Park
St. Louis, Missouri

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About the Song Ja Fellowship

About the Song Ja Fellowship

Ja Song was among the first Korean students to come to Washington University in the early 1960s through a collaborative agreement to train business leaders and transform business education in South Korea.