The McDonnell Academy organizes special seminars, retreats and other events. Our distinguished Scholars, politicians and analysts lead discussions on political, cultural and economic issues in the United States and the broader world.
The McDonnell International Scholars Academy and the Social Policy Institute, both at Washington University in St. Louis, have jointly announced the selection of three international policy-focused proposals to receive $10,000 seed grants. The selected proposals will develop research that fosters international collaboration on policy projects and includes faculty from both Washington University and an international […]
Monday | April 27, 2020 | 4:30 PM Clark-Fox Forum | Hillman Hall, Danforth Campus Sponsored by the Office of the Vice Chancellor for International Affairs and the Olin Business School, this Assembly Series lecture will feature Raghuram Rajan, the Katherine Dusak Miller Distinguished Service Professor of Finance at the University of Chicago’s Booth School. […]
The China Forum will host the first-panel event of the year – Coronavirus Outbreak, A Global Health Emergency. Invited experts and professors from WashU’s school of medicine, the Brown School and Arts & Sciences will share their knowledge on the public health, social policy and political implications of the outbreak. Monday, February 17 | 6 […]
This year’s Forum will be held on Saturday, February 8, 2020, with the theme “Purpose and Prosperity: Creating Sustainable Impact in Africa.” Our Opening Gala, An Afropolitan Affair, will be held on Friday, February 7, 2020 at the Cortex Innovation Hall. Policymakers, leaders in arts, law, technology, entrepreneurship, development, finance, and more will provide insight into […]
Washington University faculty to share information about their work involving international research and education. The Office of the Vice Chancellor for International Affairs is gathering this information from faculty for two reasons: To inform the WashU strategic planning process related to global engagement. The information will give a more complete picture of where and how to focus. […]
A number of sources that identify and manage new funding opportunities are available to aid Washington University researchers. Please visit the Office of the Vice Chancellor for Research for more information. Global engagement is integral to advancing WashU’s research, teaching, and reputation. Solving large scale international problems cannot be done in or by a single country. Many areas […]
Join The Africa Initiative for a conversation on current work in Africa. Featuring colleagues from Africa, this event series fosters learning and offers opportunities for collaboration. For more information and registration, please click button below. Visit The Africa Initiative for more information on WashU’s impact in Africa. Africa Speak Spring 2020 February 11, 2020: “Advancing Research, Practice and […]
Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the in-person proceedings of the 8th International Symposium will be postponed to fall 2021. We will, however, hold a virtual session on October 8, 2020. Please see link below for details. INTERNATIONAL SYMPOSIUM WEBSITE The world is experiencing dramatic changes in many ways, including social, environmental, political, and technological forces. […]
Chen Li, McDonnell International Scholars Academy alumnus, has received the Mark S. Wrighton Award for McDonnell Academy Alumni. He received six separate nominations and is the first recipient of this award which recognizes an alumnus having a significant impact on their communities or professional career, based directly on their experience in the program. Dr. Chen […]
Has China Won? Kishore Mahbubani Distinguished Fellow, Asia Research Institute, National University of Singapore Registration is advised. The S.T. Lee Endowed Lecture Series is sponsored by the McDonnell International Scholars Academy and the Office of the Vice Chancellor for International Affairs Monday, October 7, 4:30 PM Clark-Fox Forum in Hillman Hall Danforth Campus | Washington University […]