Alumni

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 […]

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, […]

Meet Gülcan Yayla, the 2022 recipient of the Mark S. Wrighton Award for McDonnell Academy Alumni. This award honors alumni whose work reflects the Academy’s core values of international collaboration, impactful leadership, and long-term engagement with the WashU community. In her conversation with Laura Benoist, director of the McDonnell Academy, Gülcan shares how her experiences […]

Introducing Dr. Ming Zu, honored as the 2021 recipient of the Mark S. Wrighton Award for McDonnell Academy Alumni. This award recognizes alumni who have made meaningful contributions in their fields while embodying the Academy’s vision of global citizenship and lifelong connection. In this interview with Kurt Dirks, director of the McDonnell Academy, Ming reflects […]

Meet Dr. Chen Li, the inaugural recipient of the Mark S. Wrighton Award for McDonnell Academy Alumni in 2019. As the first honoree, Dr. Li set a powerful example of global impact, academic excellence, and enduring commitment to the McDonnell Academy’s mission. In this conversation with Kurt Dirks, director of the McDonnell Academy, Dr. Li […]