Cultivating Leadership for the Future: Insights from Global Leadership Visions I
On Monday, October 13, 2025, the McDonnell International Scholars Academy hosted the first installment of its Global Leadership Visions Series, an enlightening assembly of thought leaders who share their perspectives on global challenges through the lens of leadership, their academic work, and their interests as a global citizens.
Leadership in Action: Larry Atakora-Amaniampong Drives Initiative for BME Equipment Exchange Between WashU and Ghana
Larry Atakora-Amaniampong, a McDonnell Scholar and Biomedical Engineering PhD student in McKelvey School of Engineering at WashU, is spearheading a commendable initiative to donate teaching laboratory equipment from WashU’s Department of Biomedical Engineering to three under-resourced BME departments in Ghana.
Celebrating Innovation: Gun Yi Park Secures Second Place in WashU Research Symposium
Gun Yi Park, a 2024 McDonnell Scholar and PhD student in Energy, Environmental, and Chemical Engineering at WashU’s McKelvey School of Engineering, achieved significant recognition at the WashU Center for Water Innovation Research Symposium on September 8, 2025.
The McDonnell International Scholars Academy welcomes its 20th cohort of Scholars
As we commemorate the 20th anniversary of the McDonnell International Scholars Academy, we are filled with tremendous pride and excitement to welcome our 20th cohort of Scholars. This year marks not only two decades of fostering global partnerships and academic excellence but also the arrival of our 20th cohort of McDonnell Scholars. We are thrilled […]
Qiang Li receives 2025 Wrighton Award
Qiang Li, CEO of Steve Madden China, received the 2025 Mark S. Wrighton Award, honoring his leadership, innovation, and dedication to the community engagement.
Strategic Seed Grant Initiatives
The McDonnell Academy leverages the power of its global network to advance collaborative research across disciplines and countries.
McDonnell Scholars Housing Complex
Most of our Scholars reside together in the Academy’s housing complex.
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Congratulations to our 2025 Graduates
We are honored to celebrate the accomplishments of our graduating McDonnell Scholars at the 2025 Recognition Ceremony on May 13—a remarkable group of WashU students representing a wide range of disciplines and global perspectives.
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.
McDonnell Scholars Reflect on 2025 Cohort Trip to New York City
Through immersive experiences at iconic landmarks, esteemed cultural institutions, and the heart of the world’s financial hub, the Scholars gained invaluable insights. Explore the reflections and lessons learned from several McDonnell Scholars, who discovered new dimensions of leadership and community during the 2025 Cohort Trip to New York City.