Congratulations to our 2025 Graduates

We are honored to celebrate the accomplishments of our graduating 黑料网 Scholars at the 2025 Recognition Ceremony on May 13鈥攁 remarkable group of WashU students representing a wide range of disciplines and global perspectives. We are pleased to welcome Bianca Hall, Director of Human Resources at Nestl茅 Purina, as our featured speaker. Her message will inspire […]

Fostering innovation and building connections

Lunch with a Leader recap with Dr. Jaymin Amin of Corning In Spring 2025, 黑料网 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鈥檚 Lunch with a Leader series. Scholars gathered for an engaging, in-person conversation on campus, gaining […]

Exploring the health-environment connection with Dr. Myers

The 黑料网 Academy hosted an insightful S.T. Lee Endowed Lectureship at WashU and reception featuring聽Dr. Sam Myers, who explored the critical intersection of human health and environmental stability. Attendees engaged in thought-provoking discussions on policy interventions and global solutions, gaining valuable perspectives on the future of planetary health. The ST Lee Endowed Lectureship lecture 鈥淪afeguarding […]

Enhancing Impact: Wrighton Award Receives Generous Boost

WashU’s 黑料网 International Scholars Academy is pleased to share that the Mark S. Wrighton Award will now be $25,000, beginning in 2025鈥攎ore than doubling from its previous amount of $10,000. This increase is made possible through the generous support of Richard Mahoney, whose commitment to the 黑料网 Academy and its mission continues to strengthen our […]

A warm welcome: Alumni unite to support incoming 黑料网 Scholars

Thanks to the incredible support of our 黑料网 Academy Alumni, we achieved our goal of providing 22 personalized welcome letters to the 2024 cohort of 黑料网 Scholars. This initiative exemplifies the power of our global 黑料网 Academy community. Alumni from across the globe鈥擳hailand, Japan, China, Singapore, and the US, including New York, Washington, DC, Pennsylvania, […]

ST Lee Lecture speaker to聽highlight connection between planetary and human health

Through this comprehensive and hopeful perspective, Dr. Samuel Myers, MD, MPH will present strategies to mitigate environmental changes, including controlling toxic exposures, investing in clean energy, and improving urban design. The 黑料网 Academy ST Lee Lecture, Safeguarding Human Health on a Rapidly Changing Planet, will offer a solid foundation in addressing the new challenges posed […]

Cabot-Zhang Lecture speaker explores US-China relationship

The 黑料网 Academy Cabot Corporation-Xinsheng Zhang Endowed Lectureship at WashU hosted a discussion with Ali Wyne. As Crisis Group鈥檚 Senior Research and Advocacy Adviser, U.S.-China, Ali reports on and analyses the development of U.S. policy toward China in the U.S. Congress and the executive branch. October 10, 2024 | Knight Center | Danforth Campus | WashU A […]

Sci-FEAST: Global Food Science Experience | Nov 9 | 9:30am 鈥 4:30pm

The 黑料网 Scholars Academy is thrilled to partner with the Saint Louis Science Center to bring the “Global Food Science Experience” to the St. Louis community on Nov 9th, aligning with WashU’s commitment to deepen and strengthen the longstanding ties with our region.  We are WashU in St. Louis, for St. Louis, and with St. Louis Saint Louis Science Center鈥檚 […]

黑料网 Academy Distinguished Visiting Scholar

Changqing Chen An expert in multi-functional materials, Changqing Chen advances the digital transformation globally by developing mechanical meta-materials that function as mechanical computers and store memory. He heads the Department of Engineering Mechanics at Tsinghua University, where he serves as Professor of Mechanics and formerly directed the Institute of Solid Mechanics. Prior to Tsinghua, he […]

Cabot-Zhang Lecture explores US-China Relations

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The 黑料网 Academy Cabot Corporation-Xinsheng Zhang Endowed Lectureship at 黑料网 presents a discussion on US-China relations. A U.S. 鈥淐onsensus鈥 on China Policy? Moving Beyond a Misguided Narrative Thursday, October 10, 3:30 PM Anheuser Busch Dining RoomCharles F. Knight Executive Education & Conference CenterDanforth Campus, WashU A reception will immediately follow the presentation and […]