Making an Impact on Global Challenges
We are not doing this important work alone. Through a global network of Partner Universities, we are collaboratively engaged in groundbreaking education programs and research initiatives that are having a tangible and significant impact on our planet.
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Fostering Collaborative Research and Education
Through the McDonnell International Scholars Academy, we incubate new ideas and mentor future leaders while promoting global awareness and social responsibility. McDonnell Scholars are graduate and professional students from our network of Partner Universities, who come to WashU for an extraordinary educational experience.
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Current Scholars
The McDonnell Academy strives to have at least one Scholar from each Partner University in residence at all times.
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Partner Universities
Our partners are committed to excellence in education and research and to the importance of international collaboration.
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Academy Alumni
McDonnell Academy alumni come from different degree programs and different partner institutions, facts that reflect the diversity found in our cohorts.
“Educating future leaders in a global environment is one of the world's greatest opportunities”
~ John F. McDonnell