Resilience, Hope, and Adventure: Lunch with Dr. Sam Goodwin
On January 21, 2026 the McDonnell Academy had the distinct pleasure of hosting Dr. Sam Goodwin for a Lunch with a Leader session. A distinguished WashU alumnus, author, world traveler, entrepreneur, former Division I athlete, and pilot, Dr. Goodwin’s extraordinary life experiences have shaped him into a compelling voice on resilience, leadership, and thriving amid […]
Visionary Leadership: Lunch with Professor Uriel Reichman
On November 21, 2025, the McDonnell Academy had the honor of hosting Professor Uriel Reichman, the visionary founder of Reichman University, for an engaging session of Lunch with a Leader. The event spotlighted Prof. Reichman’s remarkable journey in establishing the only private university in Israel, a long-standing partner of the McDonnell Academy.
Fostering innovation and building connections
In Spring 2025, McDonnell Academy Scholars had the opportunity to engage with Dr. Jaymin Amin, Senior Vice President and Chief Technology Officer at Corning Incorporated, as part of the Academy’s Lunch with a Leader series.
Medicine to Media: The 3 A’s of Conveying Critical Information
by Tewodros Liyew, McDonnell Scholar