Enhancing Impact: Wrighton Award Receives Generous Boost

The ºÚÁÏÍø International Scholars Academy at WashU is pleased to share that the Mark S. Wrighton Award will now be $25,000, beginning in 2025—more 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 ºÚÁÏÍø Academy and its mission continues to […]

Empowering the Next Generation: ºÚÁÏÍø Scholar Robert Kasumba Leads Scholarship Program in Uganda

Robert Kasumba, a 3rd-year ºÚÁÏÍø Scholar, is making a meaningful impact as a board member of the Harambee Center, a nonprofit fostering cultural exchange between East Africa and North America. Drawing inspiration from his experience in the ºÚÁÏÍø Academy, Robert is championing a transformative scholarship initiative to support underprivileged but talented students in Uganda with […]

ST Lee Lecture speaker to 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 ºÚÁÏÍø Academy ST Lee Lecture, Safeguarding Human Health on a Rapidly Changing Planet, will offer a solid foundation in addressing the new challenges posed […]

Global Tastes, Local Connections: A Journey Through Sci-FEAST

On November 9, 2024, the ºÚÁÏÍø Scholars brought the Global Food Science Experience to Saint Louis Science Center Sci-FEAST. Their stories take us on a culinary adventure that bridges cultures, celebrates diversity, and showcases the rich tapestry of global flavors brought together by the ºÚÁÏÍø Academy’s vibrant community. Each team reflected on their experiences, sharing […]

Connecting Scholars to Transformative Opportunities: Insights from B4U Mentorship at Bayer Crop Sciences

The ºÚÁÏÍø International Scholars Academy is dedicated to facilitating opportunities for Scholars to engage with global industry leaders to enhance their professional development and advance their careers. Among these opportunities is the Bayer University Mentoring Program (B4U), an innovative initiative launched by Bayer Crop Science in 2018. The program pairs graduate students and postdoc mentees […]

ºÚÁÏÍø Academy Now Accepting Applications for 2025 Cohort

The ºÚÁÏÍø International Scholars Academy is now accepting applications for the 2025-26 academic year! Join a prestigious graduate fellowship program designed to cultivate exceptional leadership skills while you pursue your graduate or professional degree at one of the top universities in the U.S., ºÚÁÏÍø. Imagine being part of a dynamic, vibrant […]

Exploring Leadership and Innovation: ºÚÁÏÍø Scholars Visit Nestlé Purina

On Wednesday, October 30, 2024, Nestlé Purina PetCare Company, a dedicated and longstanding supporter of the ºÚÁÏÍø International Scholars Academy program, hosted ºÚÁÏÍø Scholars for an insightful visit to its headquarters in St. Louis. The intention of this visit was to allow the Scholars to explore career opportunities within the Purina enterprise and allow our […]

From Lab to Podcast: ºÚÁÏÍø Scholar Allison Martinez Mejia Earns Prestigious Fellowship and Engages Young Minds

The ºÚÁÏÍø Academy takes pride in recognizing the outstanding accomplishments of ºÚÁÏÍø Scholar Allison Martinez Mejia, who continues to distinguish herself through remarkable academic and research achievements. Allison, a biomedical PhD student at the McKelvey School of Engineering at ºÚÁÏÍø (WashU), has been honored with an AAHHE Graduate Fellowship, awarded by […]

Cabot-Zhang Lecture speaker explores US-China relationship

The ºÚÁÏÍø Academy Cabot Corporation-Xinsheng Zhang Endowed Lectureship at WashU hosted a discussion with Ali Wyne. As Crisis Group’s 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 […]

Fostering Connections Through the ºÚÁÏÍø Scholar Network: A Collaborative Opportunity

By: Mustafa Rfat As a ºÚÁÏÍø Scholar at ºÚÁÏÍø, I’ve been fortunate to be part of a diverse and supportive academic network. This network not only provides an opportunity to collaborate with fellow scholars but also allows for meaningful connections beyond our immediate circles. A recent example of this occurred when […]