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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.

On October 31, 2024, McDonnell Scholars visited Nestlé Purina’s St. Louis campus to explore leadership and innovation, including a corporate showcase, global strategy insights, and discussions with executives, emphasizing the translation of academic expertise into industry impact.

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.