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Schwarzman Scholars Honors the Class of 2024-25

NEW YORK, NY, USA and BEIJING, CHINA, June 22, 2025 – Schwarzman Scholars today celebrated the Commencement of its ninth cohort – the Class of 2024-25. The ceremony took place in the iconic Forum within Schwarzman College at Tsinghua University. 143 Scholars from 38 countries received their Master of Global Affairs degrees, surrounded by over

Application Tips from the Admissions Team

Completing your application requires time, energy, and dedication. Our Admissions Team has put together some tips to help you transform that dedication into a standout application that showcases your leadership skills & experience, academic prowess, and commitment to global progress. We understand that the application process can be daunting as it requires careful planning, authenticity,

Amy Celico

Amy Celico is the Executive Director of Schwarzman Scholars. Before joining Schwarzman Scholars, Ms. Celico was a Partner and Co-Lead of the China practice at global advisory firm DGA-Albright Stonebridge Group. While there, she advised corporate and non-profit clients operating in China. Prior to joining DGA-Albright Stonebridge Group, she served as Senior Director for China

Schwarzman Scholars Names Amy Celico as New Executive Director

NEW YORK, NY, USA and BEIJING, CHINA February 26, 2025 – Schwarzman Scholars today announced that Amy Celico has been named as its new Executive Director, effective March 3, 2025. Ms. Celico has had a 30-year career spanning the academic, public, and private sectors as an established China expert. Ms. Celico joins Schwarzman Scholars as

Employer Engagement Lead

Schwarzman Scholars Announces Tenth Class; 150 Exceptional Scholars from 38 Countries to Join Prestigious Network of 1,300+ Young Global Leaders; Record-high Applications Indicate Growing Interest in Studying in China

NEW YORK, NY, USA and BEIJING, CHINA Jan. 15, 2025 — Schwarzman Scholars, one of the world’s most prestigious graduate fellowship programs, today announced its milestone tenth cohort of admitted students. The 150 Scholars, representing 38 countries and 105 universities from around the world, will receive the opportunity to attend a one-year, fully-funded master’s degree

Admissions Outreach and Selection Officer

Director for Residence Life

Zha Daojiong

Zha Daojiong is professor of international political economy in the School of International Studies and the Institute of South-South Cooperation and Development, Peking University. At the Institute, he also serves as Director of Research. His teaching and research cover the politics of China’s international economic relations, non-traditional security, South-South cooperation, global development, and public health.

Zeng Yi

Yi Zeng is a Professor and Director of International Research Center for AI Ethics and Governance, and Brain-inspired Cognitive Intelligence Lab both at Institute of Automation, Chinese Academy of Sciences. He is the founding director of Center for Long-term AI, a board member for the National Governance Committee for the New Generation Artificial Intelligence China.

John Zhuang Yang

With three decades of learning, teaching, research, and leadership in global management and leadership education in both New York and Beijing, Dr. Yang has held pivotal roles, including U.S. Dean and co-Dean, at the Beijing International MBA program (BiMBA)—a global joint venture MBA program at Peking University. Under his leadership, BiMBA was consistently ranked among

Lola R. Woetzel

Dr. Woetzel is a Senior Partner Emerita of McKinsey & Co. and co-founder of McKinsey’s Shanghai office. Dr. Woetzel helps cities and regions create sustainable growth and supports the transformation of companies into global leaders. Dr. Woetzel is also a former Director of McKinsey Global Institute [MGI], McKinsey’s business and economics research arm. At MGI,

Montgomery Van Wart

Dr. Van Wart is a scholar of organizational leadership in public organizations. Among his half dozen books on leadership, is Leadership in Public and Nonprofit Organizations (4th edition, Routledge, with Medina). Some of his more recent special leadership studies have focused on: the potential liabilities of charismatic and transformational leadership, the nature of leadership and

Wang Zheng

Dr. Wang Zheng, formerly the Boeing Visiting Chair in International Relations at Schwarzman College, is the Director of the Center for Peace and Conflict Studies (CPCS) and a Professor in the School of Diplomacy and International Relations at Seton Hall University. He is a member of the National Committee on US-China Relations (NCUSCR). Dr. Wang authored Never Forget

Wang Hui

Wang Hui, the founding Director of the Tsinghua Institute for Advanced Study in Humanities and Social Sciences (TIAS), teaches at Tsinghua University as Distinguished Professor of Literature and History. As one of the esteemed scholars in fields of intellectual history, social theory and modern literature. Wang Hui’s work has attempted to chart the intellectual and political conditions of contemporary China and has

Andrew Walder

Andrew G. Walder is the Denise O’Leary and Kent Thiry Professor in the School of Humanities and Sciences at Stanford University, where he teaches in the Department of Sociology. He is also a Senior Fellow in Stanford’s Freeman-Spogli Institute of International Studies, where he is an affiliate of the Shorenstein Asia-Pacific Research Center. His research

Vasilis Trigkas

Vasilis Trigkas is a research fellow at Tsinghua’s Belt and Road Strategy Institute, and an elected member of the Council of International Relations Greece. He is the co-author of “Parallel Lives: Themistocles, Deng Xiaoping and the Rise of Great Powers” (Forthcoming, Hurst Publishers / Oxford University Press), and “Unravelling the Thucydides Trap: Grand Strategy and

Anna Triandafyllidou

Anna Triandafyllidou holds the Canada Excellence Research Chair in Migration and Integration, at Toronto Metropolitan University. She is also the Scientific Director of a $98.4 million multi-university and multi-partner program entitled Bridging Divides, funded by the Canada First Research Excellence Fund. Prior to joining TMU in 2019, she held a Robert Schuman Chair at the

Tang Xiaoyang

Professor Tang Xiaoyang is the chair in the Department of International Relations at Tsinghua University. His research interests include political philosophy, China’s engagement in the developing countries and global modernization process. He is the author of Coevolutionary Pragmatism: Approaches and Impacts of China-Africa Economic Cooperation (Cambridge University Press 2020) and has published extensively on Belt

Tang Min

Dr. Tang Min graduated from Wuhan University in 1982, and Ph. D of economics in University of Illinois at Urban Champaign, USA in 1989. He worked in the Development Research Center, Asian Development Bank from 1989-2000. He was appointed as the Chief Economist of Resident Mission of Asian Development Bank in China from 2000-2007. He

Sun Xuefeng

Dr. SUN Xuefeng is Professor of IR at the Department of International Relations, Executive Deputy Dean of Institute of International Relations, Tsinghua University. He also serves as Co-editors-in-Chief of the Chinese Journal of International Politics (CJIP) and deputy-president of China National Association for International Relations. His current research focuses on International Relations Theory, China’s foreign

Barbara Stallings

Barbara Stallings is a Senior Fellow at the Watson Institute for International and Public Affairs. Before arriving at Brown in 2002, she was director of the Economic Development Division of the UN Economic Commission for Latin America and the Caribbean in Santiago, Chile and professor of political economy at the University of Wisconsin-Madison. She has

Denis Simon

Denis Simon is an expert on international business and technology affairs. He has more than four decades of experience studying business, competition, innovation and technology strategy in China. Most recently, he served as director of corporate partnerships at the Kenan Institute of Private Enterprise at UNC Chapel Hill. His goal was to develop cooperative alliances

Molly Roberts

Margaret Roberts is an Associate Professor in the Department of Political Science and the Halıcıoğlu Data Science Institute at the University of California, San Diego. She co-directs the China Data Lab at the 21st Century China Center. Her research interests lie in the intersection of political methodology and digital politics. She received her PhD from

June Qian

June (Xiaojun) Qian currently serves as the Chief Academic Officer at Schwarzman College, Tsinghua University. June teaches business ethics, corporate responsibilities, sustainability related courses as well as managerial communication, for MBA, EMBA and Executive Education programs at Tsinghua SEM. She has won many school, university and national level teaching and administration related awards. June developed

Jeremias Adams-Prassl

Jeremias Adams-Prassl is Professor of Law in the University of Oxford, a Fellow of Magdalen College, Associate Dean (Research) of the Faculty of Law, and former Deputy Director of the Institute of European and Comparative Law. He studied law at Oxford and Paris (MA, DPhil) as well as Harvard Law School (LL.M.), and has held

Paul Pickowicz

Paul Pickowicz is a Research Professor at the University of California, San Diego. His books include Marxist Literary Thought in China (1981), Unofficial China (1989), Chinese Village, Socialist State (1992, winner of the Levenson Prize, Association for Asian Studies), New Chinese Cinemas (1994), Popular China (2002), Revolution, Resistance, and Reform in Village China (2005), From

Peng Kaiping

Professor Kaiping Peng is currently the dean of the School of Social Sciences at Tsinghua University. He founded the Psychology Department of Tsinghua University in 2008. He was a tenured faculty member at the Department of Psychology of the University of California, Berkeley before returning to China in 2009. He received his Ph.D. in Social

Barry Naughton

Barry Naughton is the So Kwanlok Professor at the School of Global Policy and Strategy, University of California, San Diego. Naughton’s work on the Chinese economy focuses on market transition, industry and technology, foreign trade, and political economy. His first book, Growing Out of the Plan, won the Ohira Prize in 1996, and a new

Gyude Moore

W. Gyude Moore is a Senior Policy Fellow at the Center for Global Development, a DC-and-London based think tank. Mr. Moore’s research interests and policy analysis focus on governance, the financing of infrastructure, and Africa’s response to the changing landscape of external actors. He is also a lecturer at the University of Chicago Harris School

Meng Ke

Dr. MENG Ke (DPhil (Oxon), MSc (LSE), BMgt (Peking)) is Associate Professor of School of Public Policy and Management, Tsinghua University. He publishes research articles in the fields of political economy, international relations, and social policy. Topics include population aging, below- replacement fertility, populism, Thucydides’ trap, etc. He writes essays for People’s Daily and China

Emily Jones

Emily Jones is an Associate Professor of Public Policy (Global Economic Governance) at the Blavatnik School of Government, University of Oxford. Her research, teaching and policy engagement focus on economic diplomacy, and her current research examines the impact of digitalization on the economics and politics of global trade. She is an experienced trainer and facilitator,

Yanzhong Huang

Yanzhong Huang is a Professor at Seton Hall University’s School of Diplomacy and International Relations, where he developed the first academic concentration among U.S. professional schools of international affairs that explicitly addresses the security and foreign policy aspects of global health issues. He is also a senior fellow for global health at the Council on

Jasmine Hu

Jia (Jasmine) Hu is a Chair Professor of Management at Schwarzman College and the School of Economics and Management, building on 17 years of experience in the US, including being a tenured Full Professor at Ohio State University’s Fisher College of Business and a tenured Associate Professor at the University of Notre Dame’s Mendoza College

He Jianyu

Jianyu He obtained his Ph.D. Degree in government and public administration from the Chinese University of Hong Kong. He is now associate professor in the School of Marxism, Tsinghua University. His research and teaching interests includes the organization and theory of the Chinese Communist Party, Theory of Socialism with Chinese Characteristics, state and society in

Gao Xudong

Dr. Gao Xudong is professor of the School of Economics and Management (SEM), Tsinghua University, senior research fellow and vice director of the Tsinghua University Research Center for Technological Innovation. He also serves on the Information and Telecom Economy Expert Committee of the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology, People’s Republic of China. He holds

Fu Chengyu

Mr. Fu has over 40 years of experience in the oil industry. He had been the Chairman and CEO of Cnooc limited, Chairman of Sinopec group, Member of the Central Commission for Discipline Inspection of CPC, Member of the 12th Standing Committee of the Chinese People’s Political Consultative Conference (CPPCC), which is a political advisory

Karl Eikenberry

Karl Eikenberry is a Distinguished Fellow at the Stimson Center; Senior Advisor to the United States Institute of Peace; and faculty member of Schwarzman College, Tsinghua University. His almost four decades of national service culminated as the U.S. Ambassador to Afghanistan from 2009 until 2011. Before appointment as Chief of Mission in Kabul, Ambassador Eikenberry had

Gary Dexter

Gary Dexter taught leadership, including the noted Interpersonal Dynamics course, for 12 years at the Stanford Graduate School of Business. He was Faculty Advisor for study trips to South African, Brazil, and Mexico. He continues as faculty in Executive Education at Stanford. Dr. Dexter studied at the University of California Berkeley. He holds a doctorate

Deborah Davis

Professor Deborah Davis is Professor Emerita of Sociology at Yale University. Her primary teaching interests are: urbanization, migration and changes in family life. Past publications have analyzed the politics of the Cultural Revolution, Chinese elderly, social welfare policy, consumer culture, property rights, social stratification and uneven urbanization. In 2014 Stanford University Press published “Wives, Husbands

Sarah Cook

Sarah Cook’s career has spanned academia and international organizations. In addition to her current position at UNNC, she is a Visiting Researcher at the Southern Centre for Inequality Studies, University of the Witwatersrand, South Africa and Associate of the Institute of Development Studies at the University of Sussex where she was previously a Fellow. Sarah

Jake Cohen

Jake Cohen is Senior Associate Dean for Undergraduate and Master’s Programs and a Senior Lecturer in Accounting and Law. He oversees MIT Sloan’s portfolio of degree programs and student services offices and teaches Financial Accounting and Israel Lab. Jake also serves MIT Sloan’s Title IX officer. From 2008 to 2011, Jake was the Dean of

Chen Jidong

Jidong Chen is an associate professor with tenure in the School of Public Policy and Management and a research fellow of the Center for Industrial Development and Environmental Governance (CIDEG) at Tsinghua University. He develops game-theoretic models and uses empirical methods to answer questions regarding how institutions endogenously emerge and impact politics, the economy, and society, both

George Chen

George Chen is a practitioner/scholar with over two decades of expertise across media, technology, and public policy. A Senior Fellow of Centre for Civil Society and Governance at The University of Hong Kong (HKU), George has been on the HKU faculty since March 2023. At the HKU, George co-leads the “Tech for Good” initiative and

Madeline Carr

Madeline Carr is Professor of Global Politics and Cybersecurity at University College London. Her research focuses on the implications of emerging technology for national and global security, international order, and corporate governance. Professor Carr has published on cyber norms, multi-stakeholder Internet governance, the future of the insurance sector in the IoT, cybersecurity and international law,

Melissa Berman

Melissa Berman is the founding President and CEO of Rockefeller Philanthropy Advisors, Inc. Melissa has led Rockefeller Philanthropy Advisors since its inception, building it into one of the world’s leading philanthropic advisory, grantmaking, research and project management services. Under her leadership, RPA developed and published the “Philanthropy Roadmap” series of donor guides. She developed and

Yuen Yuen Ang

Yuen Yuen Ang (븅都陶) is the Alfred Chandler Chair of Political Economy at Johns Hopkins University. A cross-disciplinary political economist and China scholar with a cross-cultural background, Ang’s work has been recognized for both its intellectual and public impact. She is the author of two acclaimed books, How China Escaped the Poverty Trap (2016) and

Amitav Acharya

Professor Acharya was the inaugural Boeing Company Chair in International Relations at the Schwarzman Scholars Program in 2016-18. He has held fellowships at Harvard’s Asia Center and Kennedy School of Government and was elected to the Christensen Fellowship at Oxford in 2013. His books include: Reimagining International Relations: World Orders in the Thought and Practice

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Citi Visiting Faculty Chair in International Business, 2025-2026

Tencent Visiting Faculty Chair in Technology, 2025-2026

Leanna Yip

Leanna Yip is the Chief Marketing Officer at Schwarzman Scholars. An award-winning leader and innovator in higher education marketing and communications, she has over 15 years of experience spearheading numerous successful branding, public relations, and digital initiatives for institutions in Asia, Europe, and North America. Before joining Schwarzman Scholars, Leanna served as Executive Director of

Schwarzman Scholars Announces Class of 2024-2025: Incoming Scholars from 43 Countries to Join Growing Network of 1,000+ Young Global Leaders

NEW YORK, NY, USA and BEIJING, CHINA Dec. 6, 2023 — Schwarzman Scholars, one of the world’s most prestigious graduate fellowship programs, today announced its ninth cohort of admitted students. The 150 Scholars, representing 43 countries and 114 universities from around the world, will receive the opportunity to attend a one-year, fully-funded master’s degree program

Schwarzman Scholars Celebrates the 10th Anniversary of Schwarzman College Groundbreaking

NEW YORK, NY, USA and BEIJING, CHINA October 24, 2023 — Today, Schwarzman Scholars celebrates the 10th anniversary of the groundbreaking of Schwarzman College in Beijing, China. A world-class academic building developed on the campus of Tsinghua University, Schwarzman College is home to the Schwarzman Scholars program, one of the globe’s most prestigious fellowship programs.

Schwarzman Scholars Celebrates the Class of 2023

NEW YORK, NY, USA and BEIJING, CHINA June 25, 2023 – Schwarzman Scholars today celebrated the Commencement of its seventh cohort—the Class of 2023. The graduating class, composed of 143 Scholars from 32 countries, received their Master’s degrees in Global Affairs from Tsinghua University. The celebration, held at Schwarzman College at Tsinghua University in Beijing,

Schwarzman Scholars Announces Class of 2023-2024, Incoming Scholars from 36 Countries to Join Growing Network of 1,000+ Young Global Leaders

NEW YORK, NY, USA and BEIJING, CHINA Dec. 7, 2022 — Schwarzman Scholars, one of the world’s most prestigious graduate fellowships, today announced its eighth cohort of admitted students. The 151 candidates, selected from 36 countries and 121 universities around the world, will receive the opportunity to study in a one-year, fully-funded Master’s degree program

Raphael Moffett

Raphael Moffett is the Chief Student Affairs Officer at Schwarzman Scholars and the Associate Dean of Students at Schwarzman College, Tsinghua University. A native of Washington State, Dr. Moffett began his career in student affairs at Clark Atlanta University in 2002. Prior to joining Duke Kunshan, Dr. Moffett served as the Vice President for Student

Schwarzman Scholars names new Chief Student Affairs Officer

Schwarzman Scholars today announced that Dr. Raphael X. Moffett will be joining the program as the new Chief Student Affairs Officer and Associate Dean of Students at Schwarzman College this fall. He will oversee all student life on campus as our seventh cohort matriculates. Dr. Moffett joins Schwarzman Scholars from Duke Kunshan University, where he’s

A Q&A with the Schwarzman Scholars Admissions Team

The need for strong leadership has never been more apparent, and that makes the work the Schwarzman Scholars Admissions team does all the more important. “Take a look at any news source, and you can see why the world needs leaders of sharp intellect and strong character,” said Director of Global Admissions, Cordel Faulk. “We’re

Matthew Garcia

Scholar Industry Showcase: Law, Government and Policy

From earning their juris doctors to serving in local governments, Schwarzman Scholars Alumni are strongly represented in law, policy and government positions throughout the world. Read on to see what some of our Scholars have been up to since earning their masters in global affairs at Schwarzman College. Atticus DeProspo (2016-17) – Building the Basis

A Curriculum for the 21st Century

What makes the Schwarzman Scholars curriculum unique? According to Executive Director Lara Tiedens, it’s the way the program responds to the current moment. “The Schwarzman Scholars curriculum,” she says, “was designed to equip Scholars with the knowledge, critical thinking, problem solving and interpersonal skills to develop into leaders amidst the changing geopolitical landscape of the

Schwarzman Scholars Celebrates Graduation of the Sixth Cohort

Beijing, June 26th 2022 – Schwarzman Scholars today celebrated Commencement for its sixth cohort—the Class of 2022. The event was held in a hybrid format, featuring speeches from Ban Ki-Moon, Former Secretary General of the United Nations, and Stephen A. Schwarzman, Founding Trustee of Schwarzman Scholars. Sunday’s graduation marks the culmination of a vibrant

Schwarzman Scholars is now accepting high-level Cambridge English Qualifications

International applicants can now apply to Schwarzman Scholars using C1 Advanced or C2 Proficiency from Cambridge English to demonstrate their level of English. Starting in 2022, U.S. and Global candidates applying to the 2023-2024 cohort of Schwarzman Scholars can use one of the two high-level qualifications from Cambridge. C1 Advanced and C2 Proficiency are in-depth,

Volkswagen Visiting Faculty Chair in Sustainability, 2025-2026

Johnson & Johnson Visiting Faculty Chair in Leadership, 2025-2026

Boeing Visiting Faculty Chair in International Relations, 2025-2026

The 2022 Schwarzman Scholars Application is Now Open

The 2022 Schwarzman Scholars U.S.-Global Application is now live. We are now accepting applicants for the class of 2024 (Scholars will matriculate in fall, 2023). Interested applicants can visit our admissions page for information about eligibility and how to apply. Apply now to join our eight cohort and enter a network of global leaders!

Women and Leadership Q&A: Lara Tiedens

In celebration of International Women’s Day, we sat down with Schwarzman Scholars Executive Director Lara Tiedens to discuss women in leadership: Why is it so important that we have more women in leadership roles? It’s important that we have leaders with many different perspectives and backgrounds—it’s about diversity in leadership. We would do better as

Schwarzman Scholars 7th Cohort Class Announcement Press Coverage

Schwarzman Scholars announced its 7th cohort on December 6, 2021. Press coverage of the announcement included: Columbia College Alumni Join the Schwarzman Scholars Class of 2023 (Columbia Alumni newsletter) Eight Harvard Affiliates Named 2023 Schwarzman Scholars (Harvard Crimson) Indian Student Bags Schwarzman Scholarship, Aims at Helping India Achieve Zero Carbon Emission (CNN News18, India) GW

Schwarzman Scholars Announces Class of 2023, Members to Join Network of Young Global Leaders

New York & Beijing, December 6th, 2021 – Schwarzman Scholars, one of the world’s most prestigious graduate fellowships located at Schwarzman College on the campus of Tsinghua University in Beijing, today announced its seventh class. This year’s applicants demonstrated the extent to which young leaders understand the timely importance of fostering peaceful and prosperous relations

Creating a More Prosperous Future for All: Schwarzman Scholars and Sustainability

Whether collaborating on business ventures or leading exciting initiatives on their own, Schwarzman Scholars are already making tackling today’s pressing issues and making an impressive impact. At this year’s COP-26 climate conference in Glasgow, Scotland, the Schwarzman Scholars alumni community was well-represented. Read on to see what Scholars have been doing to build a more

On Leadership: Q&A with Associate Dean for Academics June Qian

This month we sat down with Associate Dean for Academics June Qian to hear about her background in education and her experience leading at Schwarzman Scholars. 1. Tell us a bit about your background. How did you first become interested in working in higher education and what drew you to Schwarzman Scholars? I attended Tsinghua

From the Desk of the Director of Admissions: 2022-23 Application Deadline Approaching

Greetings from the Schwarzman Scholars Admissions Team! I wanted to reach out as you prepare to click “Submit” on your application to join the next cohort of Schwarzman Scholars. As I am sure you are aware, all components of your application must be completed and submitted by Tuesday, September 21, 2021 at 11:59 p.m. EDT

Schwarzman Scholars Welcomes Sixth Cohort

New York & Beijing, September 10th, 2021 – Schwarzman Scholars today welcomed the 151 members of the sixth cohort at its hybrid Convocation ceremony. The event featured remarks from Executive Dean of Schwarzman Scholars David Pan, Schwarzman College Dean Xue Lan and Founding Trustee Steve Schwarzman. Tsinghua University Vice President Yang Bin, CEO of Schwarzman

Hao Chen

Hao Chen is a visiting assistant professor at Schwarzman College. His research interests include state-business relations, leadership politics, and urban governance. His current research projects examine the rise of state capital in the Chinese economy and recent developments in China’s private conglomerates. His doctoral dissertation studies the political economy of social welfare expansion in Chinese

Zhang Junjie

Junjie Zhang is a professor at the Nicholas School of the Environment, Duke University. He directs the Initiative for Sustainable Investment at Duke Kunshan University, a joint-venture university between Duke University and Wuhan University. He founded and directed Duke Kunshan’s Environmental Research Center and International Master of Environmental Policy Program. Before that, he was an

Christopher Marquis

Christopher Marquis is the Samuel C. Johnson Professor in Sustainable Global Enterprise at Cornell University. As of January 1, 2022 he will join the University of Cambridge as the Sinyi Professor of Chinese Management. He is the author of Better Business: How the B Corp Movement is Remaking Capitalism. One area of his research and

Jianxi Luo

Jianxi Luo holds a Ph.D. in Engineering Systems – Technology Management and Policy and S.M. in Technology Policy from Massachusetts Institute of Technology, and M.S. and B.E. degrees in Engineering from Tsinghua University. He is currently a tenured Associate Professor with SUTD, Director of Data-Driven Innovation Lab, and former Director of SUTD Technology Entrepreneurship Programme.

Hugo de Burgh

Professor Hugo de Burgh, PhD, is the Director of the China Media Centre, which he established in the University of Westminster in 2005. He has held posts at Edinburgh, Nottingham Trent, Goldsmiths and Tsinghua Universities. Earlier he worked for 15 years in British TV and is an authority on investigative journalism. He is writer presenter

Fu Chengyu

Mr. Fu has over 40 years of experience in the oil industry. He had been the Chairman and CEO of Cnooc limited , Chairman of Sinopec group, Member of the Central Commission for Discipline Inspection of CPC, Member of the 12th Standing Committee of the Chinese People’s Political Consultative Conference (CPPCC), which is a political

On Leadership: Q&A with Associate Dean for Student Life Melanie Koenderman

This month we sat down with Associate Dean for Student Life Melanie Koenderman to hear about her background in education and her experience leading Student Life at Schwarzman Scholars. Tell us a bit about your background. How did you first become interested in working in education and what drew you to Schwarzman Scholars? I was

Responding in Times of Crisis: Schwarzman Scholars Alumni Impact

Schwarzman Scholars are committed to the shared goals of creating a more peaceful and prosperous world. Since the start of the pandemic, Schwarzman Scholars Alumni have contributed in ways big and small to support their communities. Read more about how our Alumni are making a difference. Connect for COVID-19 – Jacob Cannon, United States of

Women of Schwarzman Scholars

In this video series we highlight the network of diverse female leaders that make up the Schwarzwomen community. Through Schwarzman Scholars, the friendships they’ve formed have empowered our Schwarzwomen to become leaders of global change. Watch to learn more about the power of this global network. “The Schwarzwomen Community is the single best community of

Schwarzman Scholars Startup Institute Demo Day 2021

The Schwarzman Scholars Startup Institute is a multi-day incubator program open to all Scholars and Tsinghua University Students working to start a business or social enterprise. Each year the institute includes events such as entrepreneurial speed dating, guest speaker sessions, alumni panels, and ideation sessions. It culminates with the presentation of Scholars’ projects on Demo

Lara Tiedens

Lara Tiedens is Executive Director of Schwarzman Scholars, where she plays a key management role and oversees many elements of the program and its administration. She was the 9th President and held the Keck Presidential Chair at Scripps College, an elite women’s college in the world-renowned Claremont College Consortium. While at Scripps, Lara created the

On Leadership: Q&A with Director of Development and Alumni Relations Debby Goldberg

This month, we sat down with Director of Development and Alumni Relations Debby Goldberg to hear more about her passion for the Schwarzman Scholars community. Tell us a bit about your background. How did you become interested in development and alumni relations and what drew you to Schwarzman Scholars? I have had the honor to work on

From the Desk of the Director of Admissions: Application for Class of 2022-2023 Open Now

Greetings from the Schwarzman Scholars Admissions Team. I am pleased to announce that the application for the 2022-2023 class of Schwarzman Scholars officially is open. The entire Schwarzman Scholars community is so very excited to begin the process of interacting with candidates as we move through our outreach and selections seasons during the next few months.

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On Leadership: Q&A with Executive Dean David Pan

This month we sat down with Executive Dean of Schwarzman College David Pan to hear about his background in higher education and his advice for Scholars and prospective applicants. Tell us a bit about your background. How did you become interested in higher education and what drew you to Schwarzman Scholars? I have worked in

Important Program Updates

In light of the global situation surrounding the coronavirus, the Schwarzman Scholars team in Beijing and in New York is working hard to protect our Scholars, faculty, and staff on campus and beyond; our highest priority is their health and well-being. We are so proud of the incredible ways our community has come together to

Schwarzman Scholars is Hiring

Schwarzman Scholars was inspired by the Rhodes Scholarship, which was founded in 1902 to promote international understanding and peace, and is designed to meet the challenges of the 21st century and beyond. Blackstone Co-Founder Stephen A. Schwarzman personally contributed $100 million to the program and is leading a fundraising campaign to raise an additional $500

On Leadership: Q&A with Director of Career Development Julia Zupko

This month, we sat down with Director of Career Development Julia Zupko to hear about her leadership journey and favorite part about coaching Scholars. Tell us a bit about your background. How did you become interested in career development and what drew you to Schwarzman Scholars? My work has always been focused on enabling people

From the Desk of the Director of Admissions: A Call for the Next Generation of Leaders

I am thrilled to let prospective applicants know that the search for the next class of Schwarzman Scholars (matriculating in August 2022) is officially underway. To learn more about Schwarzman Scholars, our selection process, and to hear from Admissions Team members, current Scholars, and alumni, we invite you to engage with us virtually. We also

On Leadership: Q&A with Senior Director for Academic Programs Joan Kaufman

This month we sat down with Senior Director for Academic Programs Joan Kaufman. Joan is a lecturer in Global Health and Social Medicine at Harvard Medical School. She was Director of Columbia University’s Global Center for East Asia (Beijing) from 2012-2016, Associate Professor of Health Policy and Management at Columbia’s Mailman School of Public Health,

On Leadership: Q&A with Director of Global Admissions Cordel Faulk

This month we sat down with Director of Global Admissions Cordel Faulk. Cordel leads the strategy and execution of a highly competitive selection process, designed to identify next-generation leaders who will serve to deepen understanding between China and the rest of the world. Prior to joining Schwarzman Scholars, Cordel served as assistant dean and chief

Schwarzman Scholars Industry Mentor Talks - December Series

Scholars continue to enjoy small group conversations with industry mentors. In this month’s virtual series, we welcomed the following mentors: Martina Fuchs, TV Anchor and Business Journalist Robert LI, Director of Harvest Global Investments Nini Suet, Founder & CEO of Shang Learning Cynthia Yang, Partner of XY Investment Chen ZHAO, Managing Partner of Plug and Play

On Leadership: Q&A with New Executive Director Lara Tiedens

This month we sat down with incoming Executive Director Lara Tiedens. Dr. Tiedens currently serves as President of Scripps College, an elite women’s liberal arts college in the world-renowned Claremont College Consortium. While at Scripps, she created the Centennial Plan for Scripps College, a strategic blueprint for the institution’s future; completed the largest capital campaign

Schwarzman Scholars Industry Mentor Talks - November Series

Scholars continue to benefit from small group conversations with industry mentors. In this month’s virtual series, we welcomed the following mentors: Susie Hunt, Director of HuntHaggarty James Li, Chairman of E. J. McKay Andy Mok, Senior Research Fellow, Center for China and Globalization Gina Qiao, Senior Vice President, Chief Strategy Officer and Chief Marketing Officer

Schwarzman Scholars Announces Class of 2022, Applicant Numbers Speak to Continued Interest in China

New York & Beijing, December 7th, 2020 – Schwarzman Scholars, one of the world’s most prestigious graduate fellowships located at Schwarzman College at Tsinghua University in Beijing, today announced its sixth class. Despite the broad-ranging implications of the global coronavirus pandemic, the large number of quality applicants this year demonstrates that interest in understanding and

Schwarzman Scholars Names New Executive Director

New York and Beijing, November 30, 2020 – Schwarzman Scholars announced today that Lara Tiedens, President of Scripps College, will become its new Executive Director. In this position, Dr. Tiedens will play a key management role and oversee many elements of the program and its administration. “We are thrilled to welcome Lara to Schwarzman Scholars,”

Schwarzman Industry Mentor Talks - October Series

To better facilitate virtual engagement among Scholars and industry mentors, the career development team organized a monthly series of virtual discussions where Scholars can engage in small groups with mentors. In the first series, we welcomed: Anna Zhao, Executive Director of United Family Foundation Philip Beck, Founder and CEO of Dubeta Yue Zhuge, VP of Hulu

From the Desk of the Director of Admissions: Offer Notification Update

Greetings from the Schwarzman Scholars Admissions Team! We are excited to start notifying the candidates who will be offered admission to Schwarzman College at Tsinghua University in the coming days. We’re going to do it a bit differently this year – selected candidates will receive a personal phone call from a member

From the Desk of the Director of Admissions - October 15, 2020

Greetings from the Schwarzman Scholars Admissions Team! Earlier this week we released decisions both for those invited to interview and those who will not be moving forward in our admissions process. Congratulations to everyone who participated – we had strong interest this year and enjoyed reviewing submitted materials from a truly outstanding group of applicants.

Schwarzman Scholars Fifth Cohort Welcomes More Than 100 Industry Mentors

One of the founding immersive pillars of Schwarzman Scholars is pairing students with leaders across sectors for valuable one-on-one mentorship on leadership styles, while learning more about China and its role in the world. More than 100 prominent industry figures – from business, non-profits, international organizations, and the public sector – have become mentors to

Dambisa Moyo

Dr. Moyo is a pre-eminent thinker, who influences key decision-makers in strategic investment and public policy. She is a top-tier opinion former and trusted advisor on Macroeconomics, Geopolitics and Technology themes. She is a Board member of the 3M Corporation, Chevron and Conde Nast. She previously worked at the World Bank and Goldman Sachs before becoming an

Joshua Cooper Ramo

Joshua is Co-CEO and Vice-Chairman of Kissinger Associates. He also serves on the board of directors of Starbucks and FedEx corporations. His commercial work is focused on transaction advisory for leading companies and investors, and he has been an advisor on more than $100 billion of cross-border M&A. Joshua is the author of three books,

Robert Smith

Robert F. Smith  is the Founder, Chairman and CEO of Vista Equity Partners. He directs Vista’s investment strategy and decisions, governance and investor relations. Vista currently manages equity capital commitments of over $58 billion and oversees a portfolio of more than 60 enterprise software, data and technology-enabled companies that employ over 70,000 people worldwide. Since

Kai-Fu Lee

Dr. Kai-Fu Lee is the Chairman and CEO of Sinovation Ventures (www.sinovationventures.com/) and President of Sinovation Venture’s Artificial Intelligence Institute. Sinovation Ventures, managing US$2 billion dual currency investment funds, is a leading venture capital firm focusing on developing the next generation of Chinese high-tech companies. Prior to founding Sinovation in 2009, Dr. Lee was the

Indra Nooyi

Indra Nooyi is the former Chairman and CEO of PepsiCo (2006-2019); a Fortune 50 company with operations in over 180 countries. In this role, Mrs. Nooyi was the chief architect of Performance with Purpose, PepsiCo’s pledge to do what’s right for the business by being responsive to the needs of the world around us. As part of Performance with Purpose, PepsiCo was

Alumni Service Stories

Shanshan He, Class of 2019-2020 On the last day of one of our scholar-organized Deep Dives, I was on my way from Beijing back home and read the shocking news on my phone that Wuhan would be shut down due to the COVID-19 outbreak. My hometown province of Sichuan, next to Hubei province, was basically

From the Desk of the Director of Admissions - September 30, 2020

The Selection Process is under way! On behalf of the entire Admissions Team, I would like to thank everyone participating in the 2020 selection process for the next cohort of Schwarzman Scholars. More than 3,000 applications were submitted for the U.S./Global admissions cycle this year. At such a consequential moment in history, we feel inspired

From the Desk of the Director of Admissions - September 15, 2020

Greetings from the Schwarzman Scholars Admissions Team! We are one week away from our application deadline, and all of us are excited to dive into the selection season. I use the word, “excited” on purpose. Why? Because we genuinely love interacting with the people who apply for Schwarzman Scholars. Our applicants don’t just give us hope as

Alumni Story: Miranda Gottlieb, Class of 2017-2018

I arrived in China for the first time to attend Schwarzman Scholars. With an open mind and an eagerness to soak in everything that the year could offer, each conversation with a Scholar seemed to reveal a new layer or insight into topics, cultures, and interests. I learned that one classmate was well versed in

Alumni Story: Abdourahamane Diallo , Class of 2019-2020

My name is Abdourahamane Diallo. I am an elected member of the Bronx Democratic County Committee and a candidate for New York City Council District 16. My journey began in Guinea, where I grew up surrounded by immense poverty and high inequality due to incompetent and corrupt leadership. While far from ideal, my childhood sparked

Alumni Story: Tomas Fuentes Benitez, Class of 2016-2017

My name is Tomas Fuentes Benitez, I’m from Argentina and a scholar from the 1st cohort. I’m a business lawyer by training turned entrepreneur in China, where I founded STOKES释多卡, China’s first all-natural grass-fed beef jerky startup. It all started back in Argentina. I was working long hours as a lawyer and, since I love

Alumni Story: Lin Wang, Class of 2018-2019

I am journalist with six years of experience before Schwarzman Scholars and an incoming Ph.D student of School of Public Policy School and Management, Tsinghua University As of August 2020, I have been a member of the Schwarzman alumni community for one year. It has meant a lot for me, maybe a sentiment shared by

Alumni Story: Erick Coser, Class of 2017-2018

Deep Dives: From Hangzhou to Rio One of my fondest memories of my time at Schwarzman College were the unofficial Deep Dives that Scholars organized. Modeled on the official Deep Dive organized by the College faculty, it was a unique opportunity to have an on-the-ground crash course of a certain city or region.The inspiration: 30 classmates and

Alumni Story: Jay Li, Class of 2016-2017

I am Jay Li, and it’s been my great pleasure to represent the Alumni community as an Alumni Rep from Greater China of the Class of 2017. A Beijing native, I was living in New York City prior to becoming a Schwarzman Scholar and was working for the National Basketball Association league headquarters focusing on

5th Cohort Welcome Day

We formally welcomed our fifth cohort on August 24th – an incredible group of 131 individuals from 40 countries and 98 universities.Scholars heard from Founding Trustee Steve Schwarzman, Executive Director Amy Stursberg, Dean Xue Lan, and many other alumni and staff members about the upcoming year and the founding mission of the program: to develop the

Victor Shih

Victor C. Shih is Ho Miu Lam Chair Associate Professor in China and Pacific Relations at the University of California at San Diego specializing in China. He is the author of a book published by the Cambridge University Press entitled Factions and Finance in China: Elite Conflict and Inflation. It is the first book to

Hugo Slim

Hugo Slim is a Senior Research Fellow at the Las Casas Institute for Social Justice at Blackfriars Hall at the University of Oxford and at the Institute of Ethics, Law and Armed Conflict at Oxford’s Blavatnik School of Government. He is also a Visiting Professor at the International Red Cross and Red Crescent Academy at

Fei Yan

Fei Yan is Associate Professor in Sociology at Tsinghua University. He received academic training from University of Oxford and Stanford University. His research focuses on historical sociology, political sociology, social movements, and sociology of development. His recent work has appeared in Social Science Research, Urban Studies, The Sociological Review, Social Movement Studies, Oxford Bibliographies in

Zhang Longmei

ZHANG Longmei is the IMF Deputy Resident Representative for China, a senior economist. In this capacity, she provides policy advice, co-leads the analytical work of the China office, and engages with academia and think tanks. Before coming to Beijing, she was an economist in the IMF Asia and Pacific Department based in Washington, D.C., focusing

Ronaldo Lemos

Ronaldo Lemos is an internationally respected Brazilian lawyer, specialized in technology, intellectual property, media and public policy. Dr. Lemos is a partner with PNM Advogados, a leading law firm in Brazil, and has twenty years of work experience in the private and public sectors. Dr. Lemos was a Visiting Scholar, Oxford, Princeton University, MIT Media

Christine Wong

Professor Christine Wong is a Visiting Research Professor at Schwarzman College, Tsinghua University; and is Visiting Research Professor, East Asia Institute, National University of Singapore. She holds a PhD and MA in Economics from the University of California, Berkeley and a Bachelor of Science from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. During 2013-2020 Christine was Director

Kayla Chen

Holly Robinson

Julia Zupko

A Message to the Schwarzman Scholars Community

We thought it important to share a message that Schwarzman Scholars leadership sent to all Scholars this week. We wanted to take a moment to reflect on the current crisis gripping the United States. Approximately 40 percent of your cohort comes from the U.S., which has recently experienced inexcusable acts of racial injustice and wrongful

Rong Zhu

Yuyang Zhang

Bing Liang

Arlie Ziskend

Lisa Yu

Christian Tanja

Frederico Menino

Elysia Pan

Jessica Loh

Wyatt Bruton

Jada Hawkins

Kevin Ferguson

Sarah Mortell

Heather Evans

Amy Kramer

Justus Uwayesu

Yingyi Qian

Professor Qian was born in Beijing and graduated from Tsinghua University in Mathematics. He received his Ph.D. in Economics from Harvard University after earning an M.Phil. in Management Science/Operations Research from Yale University and an M.A. in Statistics from Columbia University. He was on the economics faculties at Stanford University, the University of Maryland, and

Steve Orlins

Peter Lange

Peter served as Duke University’s Provost for 15 years, working closely with Presidents Nannerl Keohane and Richard Brodhead. He oversaw strategic, programmatic, budgetary, and administrative decision-making under the university’s Responsibility Center Management (RCM) system. During his tenure, Duke executed a sophisticated strategy that combined planning with targeted financial support and deliberate cultural change. Among the

Jane Edwards

Dr. Michael Cappello

Debby Goldberg

Debby Goldberg is the Director of Development and Alumni Relations at Schwarzman Scholars. In her fundraising role, she works closely with Founding Trustee Stephen A. Schwarzman to identify, cultivate and seek support from donors in order to build an endowment that will sustain the program in perpetuity. To date, the program has raised over $575

Melanie Koenderman

Melanie Koenderman, Schwarzman Scholars Associate Dean for Student Life, has spent over twenty years blending her interests in education, student development, and internationalization into a varied career. For the nine years prior to joining the Schwarzman Scholars program for its inaugural year, Melanie helped to launch Canada’s first independent liberal arts and sciences university, Quest

Cordel Faulk

Cordel Faulk leads the strategy and execution of a highly competitive selection process, designed to identify next-generation leaders who will serve to deepen understanding between China and the rest of the world. Prior to joining Schwarzman Scholars, Cordel served as assistant dean and chief admissions officer at the University of Virginia School of Law. Cordel

Qian Xiaojun

June (Xiaojun) Qian currently serves as the Chief Academic Officer at Schwarzman College, Tsinghua University. She is one of the sponsors as well as a member of the China Carbon Neutral 50 Forum. She also leads the Faculty Code of Conduct Committee as well as the Institutional Review Board of Tsinghua SEM. June has many

Sir Colin Lucas

Yo-Yo Ma

Robert Dudley

Richard Levin

Richard Brodhead

Richard Haass

Dr. Richard Haass is a veteran diplomat, a prominent voice on American foreign policy, and an established leader of nonprofit institutions. He is in his eighteenth year as president of the Council on Foreign Relations, an independent, nonpartisan membership organization, think tank, publisher, and educational institution dedicated to being a resource to help people better understand the

John Thornton

Sir James Wolfensohn - In Memoriam

Tung Chee Hwa

Robert Rubin

Henry Paulson

Chen Ning Yang

Henry Kissinger

Colin Powell - In Memoriam

Condoleezza Rice

Condoleezza Rice is the Tad and Dianne Taube Director of the Hoover Institution and the Thomas and Barbara Stephenson Senior Fellow on Public Policy.  In addition, she is a founding partner of Rice, Hadley, Gates & Manuel LLC, an international strategic consulting firm. From January 2005 to January 2009, Rice served as the 66th Secretary of State of the United

Brian Mulroney

Tom Carothers

Tony Blair

Valdis Zatlers

Valerie Belanger

Vince Chan

Vincent Wenbi Qiu

Wei Zhao

William C. Kirby

William C. Kirby is Spangler Family Professor of Business Administration at Harvard Business School and T. M. Chang Professor of China Studies at Harvard University. He is a University Distinguished Service Professor. Professor Kirby serves as Chairman of the Harvard China Fund, the University’s academic venture fund for China, and Faculty Chair of the Harvard

William J. Burns

Xiaochuan Wang

Xiaoping Yang

Yao Ming

Yawei Liu

Ying Xin

Yinuo Li

Yinuo Li is the Senior Advisor of Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation’s China Program. Yinuo co-founded ETU Education in her personal capacity (not related to Gates Foundation). Prior to joining the Gates Foundation, Yinuo spent 10 years with McKinsey where she was a Partner both in Beijing and Palo Alto offices. Yinuo sits on the Rhodes Scholarship final selection

Yuhan Wang

Zhang Xin

SOHO China CEO Xin (Shynn) Zhang is one of China’s most celebrated women entrepreneurs . Since co-founding SOHO China in 1995, she has led the company to become one of country’s largest developers of prime office property with over 60 million square feet of projects in Beijing and Shanghai. Acclaimed as the “women who built

Zlatko Lagumdžija

Niall Ferguson

Ólafur Ragnar Grímsson

Patricia Ebrey

Paul Haenle

Peter Katzenstein

Peter Whitby

Philip Clart

Qi Bin

Qin Yaqing

Raja Mohan

Roli Asthana

Robert Daly

Robert Schiller

Roberta Lipson

Rosen Plevneliev

Scott Stern

Shan Jixiang

Steven Kelman

Strobe Talbott

Joseph Klafter

Joseph Nye

Josette Sheeran

Judith Farqhuar

Ken Choudhary

Kishore Mahbubani

Lawrence Summers

Former Treasury Secretary Lawrence H. Summers is one of America’s leading economists. In addition to serving as 71st Secretary of the Treasury in the Clinton Administration, Dr. Summers served as Director of the White House National Economic Council in the Obama Administration, as President of Harvard University, and as the Chief Economist of the World Bank. Dr. Summers’ tenure at the U.S. Treasury coincided

Linda Wong

Liu Qiangdong (Richard Liu)

Madame Liu Yandong

Michael von der Schulenberg

Lixin Cheng

Luke Kang

Maha Yahya

Marjorie Yang

Mark Kirk

Mark Wu

Michael Dell

Natalie Lichetenstein

Ngaire Woods

Han Liu

Hannah Ryder

Howard French

Hongjiu Zhang

Jacob Frenkel

Jade Gray

Jake Parker

James Green

Jane Shao

Jeff Towson

Jeff Wong

Jeffrey Sachs

Jennifer Lake

Jeorg Wuttke

Jeremy Daum

Jinfang Yang

Joachim von Amsberg

John Allen

Jonathan Woetzel

Christine Lagarde

Chun Peng

Chung-ying Cheng

Daniel Huttenlocher

Sir Daniel Alexander

Darren Walker

Darren Walker is president of the Ford Foundation, a $13 billion international social justice philanthropy. He is co-founder and chair of the Presidents’ Council on Disability Inclusion in Philanthropy. Before joining Ford, Darren was vice president at Rockefeller Foundation, overseeing global and domestic programs. In the 1990s, he was COO of the Abyssinian Development Corporation,

Sir David King

David Miliband

Gen. David Patraeus (Ret.)

DJ Pandian

Djoomart Otorbaev

Donald Donovan

Dong Wu

Duncan Clark

Eduardo Araral

Elizabeth Knup

Fang Xinghai

Fareed Zakaria

Fareed Zakaria hosts Fareed Zakaria GPS for CNN Worldwide and is a columnist for The Washington Post, a contributing editor for The Atlantic, and a bestselling author. Fareed Zakaria GPS is a weekly international and domestic affairs program that airs on CNN/U.S. and around the world on CNN International. Since its debut in 2008,

Funmi Olonisakin

Gare Smith

Boris Tadic

Byron Spruell

Carma Elliot

Chao Wang

Chen Ding

Chen Dongsheng

Chen Hongtu

Chris Martin

Bruce Cumings

2020 Admissions Virtual Engagement Opportunities

Wherever you are located around the world, we are excited to connect with you! To learn more about Schwarzman Scholars, our selection process, and to hear from Admissions Team members, current Scholars, and alumni, we invite you to engage with us virtually. We also encourage you to share these webinars with your networks of innovators and

Schwarzman Scholars Names Cordel Faulk Director of Global Admissions

New York and Beijing, April 13, 2020 – Schwarzman Scholars today announced that Cordel Faulk has been appointed Director of Global Admissions at Schwarzman Scholars, a highly selective Master’s program focused on leadership, China and Global Affairs. As Director of Global Admissions, Cordel will work closely with the Admissions teams both in New York and Beijing

Brian Rolfes

Brian Linden

Ben Meng

Dr. Yu (Ben) Meng currently serves as Executive Vice President and Chair of Asia-Pacific of Franklin Templeton. He has two decades of experience working in the global finance industry across three continents. His career has been a systematic accumulation of product knowledge regarding all major asset classes through the various roles he has held on

Barry Nalebuff

Barbara Kellerman

Arthur Kleinman

Andrew Kuritzkes

Andrei Schleifer

Alex Gorsky

Adam Brandenburger

Zheng Lu

Dr Lu Zheng serves as an Associate Professor of Sociology with tenure, holds the Volkswagen-sustainability Chair at Schwarzman College, and is the founding director of the Center for Society and Finance, School of Social Sciences, Tsinghua University. His research spans inequality and mobility, the sociology of finance, and social policy and governance in China. Zheng’s

Lan Xue

Dr. Lan Xue is a Distinguished Professor of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences at Tsinghua University, where he also serves as the Director of the Institute for AI International Governance, Director of the China Institute for Science and Technology Policy, and Co-Director of the Global Institute for SDGs. His teaching and research interests include global

Wang Shaoguang

Professor Shaoguang Wang (Ph.D. in Political Science from Cornell University in 1990) is an emeritus chair professor at the Chinese University of Hong Kong. He studied for his LL.B. at Peking University and his Ph.D. at Cornell University. He taught at Tijiao High School in Wuhan from 1972-1977, Yale University from 1990 to 2000, the

Wang Chenguang

Wang Chenguang is the former dean of School of Law of Tsinghua University. He has been teaching at the School of Law at Tsinghua University since 2000. He teaches and researches in the fields of legal theory, comparative law, health law and legislative and judicial systems. Professor Wang holds many important positions, including Vice-Chair of

Nicholas Vonortas

Nicholas Vonortas is Professor of Economics and International Affairs. Vonortas joined the Department of Economics and the Center for International Science and Technology Policy (Elliott School of International Affairs) in 1990. During 2001-2012, he has served as the Director of both the Center and of the graduate program in International Science and Technology Policy. Professor

Zeger van der Wal

Dr. Zeger van der Wal is a Dutchman living and working in Asia. He travels the world comparing countries and cultures both as a scholar and global citizen. He is a widely recognized lecturer, researcher, and consultant in public leadership. He has won several awards, including the 2015 NUS Teaching Excellence Award. His highly acclaimed

Moshik Temkin

Moshik Temkin was the Johnson & Johnson Visiting Chair in Leadership (2019-2021) at Schwarzman College, Tsinghua University, and is a Senior Fellow at the Belfer Center for Science and International Affairs at Harvard University. He has also taught at Columbia University, the Ecole des Hautes Etudes (EHESS), and Sciences Po in Paris. He is a

Alessandro Golombiewski Teixeira

Alessandro Golombiewski Teixeira is a renowned Brazilian economist. He holds a PhD in Industrial Economics and Innovation from the University of Sussex, England, and MSc in Latin America Economics from Universidade de São Paulo. Dr. Golombiewski Teixeira has extensive national and international experience in economics and trade. He has served in the Brazilian Government from

Nancy Snow

Dr. Nancy Snow is a global specialist in public diplomacy, nation branding, media relations and propaganda studies. A two-time Fulbright Scholar and SSRC Abe Fellow, she has taught at two of the world’s leading public diplomacy master’s programs, Syracuse University and the University of Southern California, and served as visiting professor at IDC-Herzliya in Israel,

Susan Shirk

Susan Shirk is research professor and the founding chair of the 21st Century China Center, a unique academic research center and university-based policy think tank at the School of Global Policy and Strategy, UC San Diego. She is one of the most influential experts working on U.S.-China relations and Chinese politics in the U.S. She

Shi Anbin

Professor/Dr. SHI, Anbin is currently a Ministry of Education Endowment Professor of Global Media and Communication Studies with State Council special allowance, Director of Israel Epstein Center for Global Media and Communication, and Adjunct Professor of Global Media and China, Schwarzman College, Tsinghua University, China. His research interests include intercultural communication, global communication, public communication,

David Sandalow

David Sandalow is the Inaugural Fellow at the Center on Global Energy Policy and co-Director of the Energy and Environment Concentration at the School of International and Public Affairs at Columbia University. He founded and directs the Center’s U.S.-China Program and is author of the Guide to Chinese Climate Policy. Mr. Sandalow has chaired the

Michael R. Powers

Michael R. Powers is the Zurich Group Chair Professor at Tsinghua University’s School of Economics and Management, and holds a dual appointment at Schwarzman College. A former insurance regulator, his scholarly research focuses on mathematical models of risk, the regulation of financial enterprises, and cultural/epistemological issues in human decision making. His books include Acts of

Paul G. Pickowicz

Paul Pickowicz is Research Professor at the University of California, San Diego. His books include Marxist Literary Thought in China (1981), Unofficial China (1989), Chinese Village, Socialist State (1992, winner of the Levenson Prize, Association for Asian Studies), New Chinese Cinemas (1994), Popular China (2002), Revolution, Resistance, and Reform in Village China (2005), From Underground

David Q. Pan

David Qingzhong Pan is Executive Dean and Professor of Schwarzman College, Tsinghua University, overseeing the program’s daily operations and responsible for teaching and organizing innovative courses to encourage active engagement between students and industry leaders. As a serial entrepreneur, David used to work in the IT industry as an Engineer, Director of R&D, CEO and

Katherine Morton

Katherine Morton is an Associate of the China Centre at the University of Oxford. She was the Schwarzman College Professor of Global Affairs from 2019 – 2025 and was the Boeing Visiting Chair in International Relations at the college from 2018-2019. Her research focuses on China and International Relations with a particular emphasis upon the

Meng Tianguang

Tianguang Meng is a professor in the Department of Political Science and associate dean of the School of Social Sciences in Tsinghua University. His research interests include political institution, politics of information, AI and digital governance, and computational social science. He is the director of The Research Center on Data and Governance (D&G), and the

Meng Ke

Dr. Meng Ke (DPhil (Oxon), MPhil (Oxon), MSc (LSE), BMgt (Peking)) is Assistant Professor of School of Public Policy and Management, Tsinghua University. He publishes research articles in the fields of Political Economy, International Relations, and Public Policy. Topics include social policy in advanced democracies and developing countries (China), Varieties of Capitalism, Brexit, European populism,

Liu Wennan

Liu Wennan obtained her PhD degree in history at University of California at Berkeley in 2009. She is now an associate researcher at the Institute of Modern History, Chinese Academy of Social Sciences. Her research focuses on the social and cultural history of China in the first half of the twentieth century. Her publications include

Christopher Leighton

Christopher Leighton studies modern China, with particular focus on business, culture, urban history, and the Chinese Communist Party. His dissertation, now under revision for publication, explores the fate of businessmen in the early People’s Republic of China, and shows that, paradoxically, they became integral parts of the nascent socialist system as “red capitalists” in the

Beth Keck

Beth Keck has an extensive background in international business, sustainability, and corporate social responsibility. At Walmart Stores, Inc., she led the Women’s Economic Empowerment commitment training one million women and globalization of the company’s sustainability program, including its landmark sustainable agriculture and China responsible sourcing initiatives. Before joining Walmart in 2004, Ms. Keck was based

Joan Kaufman

Joan Kaufman, Sc.D., is the Senior Director for Academic Programs at Schwarzman Scholars and Lecturer in Global Health and Social Medicine at Harvard Medical School. She was Director of Columbia University’s Global Center for East Asia (Beijing) from 2012-2016, Associate Professor of Health Policy and Management at Columbia’s Mailman School of Public Health, and Adjunct

Unni Karunakara

Dr. Unni Karunakara was International President of Médecins Sans Frontières / Doctors Without Borders (MSF) from 2010-2013. He has been a humanitarian worker and a public health professional for more than two decades, with extensive experience in the delivery of health care to populations affected by conflict, disasters, epidemics, and neglect in Africa, Asia, and

Angela Kane

Angela Kane is a former senior United Nations diplomat with over 35 years of deep experience in political affairs. She served in New York, as well as in field missions in Ethiopia-Eritrea, the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Indonesia and Thailand. She is Professor at Schwarzman/Tsinghua University in Beijing and the Paris School of International

Michael M. Kaiser

Michael M. Kaiser is currently Chairman of the DeVos Institute of Arts Management, overseeing training and consulting programs throughout the United States and around the world. Mr. Kaiser was President of the Kennedy Center from 2001 through 2014. Mr. Kaiser previously served as the Executive Director of the Royal Opera House, as Executive Director of

Yanzhong Huang

Yanzhong Huang is Professor at Seton Hall University’s School of Diplomacy and International Relations, where he developed the first academic concentration among U.S. professional schools of international affairs that addresses the security and foreign policy aspects of health issues. He is also a senior fellow for global health at the Council on Foreign Relations. He

Arnold M. Howitt

Dr. Howitt has worked extensively on emergency preparedness, crisis management, and disaster recovery issues in the US and other countries. He has recently been researching and writing about leadership and communication during epidemics of infectious disease, the 2019 catastrophic fire at Notre Dame cathedral in Paris, Nepal’s 2015 earthquakes, the 2015 Paris terrorist attacks, and

Hsiao-Wuen Hon

Dr. Hsiao-Wuen Hon is corporate vice president of Microsoft, chairman of Microsoft Asia- Pacific R&D Group, and managing director of Microsoft Research Asia. He drives Microsoft’s strategy for research and development activities in the Asia-Pacific region, as well as collaborations with academia. Dr. Hon has been with Microsoft since 1995. He joined Microsoft Research Asia

Todd Henshaw

Dr. Todd Henshaw currently directs, designs and teaches executive leadership programs at the Wharton School, University of Pennsylvania to approximately 60 clients a year both domestically and internationally. His prior assignments include Professor at Columbia University, and Academy Professor and Director of Leadership Programs at the United States Military Academy at West Point. Dr. Henshaw

Jorge Heine

Jorge Heine is a Public Policy Fellow at the Woodrow Wilson International Center for Scholars in Washington DC. He served previously as ambassador of Chile to China (2014-2017), India (2003-2007) and South Africa (1994-1999), and has also served as a Cabinet minister in the Chilean government. He was CIGI Professor of Global Governance at the

Louis Goodman

Louis W. Goodman is Emeritus Dean and Professor of International Relations at American University’s School of International Service. He served as SIS Dean from 1986 to 2011. Under his leadership SIS became the largest school of international relations in the United States. Previously Dr. Goodman served on the faculty of Yale University’s Department of Sociology

Gao Xiqing

Mr. Gao Xiqing is Hongtian Chair Professor at UIBE Law school. Supervisory Board Chairman of the Future Science Forum, and of the Westlake University. Between 2014 to 2019, Mr. Gao had served as Yu-tong Cheng Chair Professor at Tsinghua University School of Law and the Kenneth Yun professor at Duke University School of Law. Mr.

Nicholas Dirks

Nicholas Dirks is an internationally renowned historian and anthropologist specializing in the study of South Asia who most recently taught at the University of California, Berkeley, where he served as the 10th chancellor until mid-2017. He is a leader in higher education and well-known for his thought leadership in areas ranging from the future of

Deborah Davis

Professor Deborah S. Davis is a Professor Emerita of Sociology at Yale University. Her primary teaching interests are: inequality and stratification, contemporary Chinese society, and methods of fieldwork. She also currently serves as editorial member of The China Quarterly and The China Review, Trustee of the Yale China-Association, and Chair of Advisory committee for the

Daniel Bell

Daniel A. Bell (贝淡宁) is from Montreal and was educated at McGill University and Oxford University. He has held teaching posts in Singapore, Hong Kong, and Shanghai, and has held research fellowships at Princeton, Stanford, and Hebrew University. He was founding director of the Berggruen Institute’s Center for Philosophy and Culture. He is currently Dean

Kevin Rudd

Nicolas Sarkozy

Mary Brown Bullock

Mary Brown Bullock is an educator and scholar of U.S.-China relations. From 2012 to 2015, she served as the inaugural executive vice chancellor of Duke Kunshan University in Kunshan, China. Earlier she served as distinguished visiting professor of Chinese studies at Emory University, director of the Asia program at the Woodrow Wilson International Center for

Stephen A. Schwarzman

Stephen A. Schwarzman founded Schwarzman Scholars to give the most talented future leaders the power to change the course of history.

Amy Stursberg

Amy Stursberg is Chief Executive Officer of the Stephen A. Schwarzman Foundation. Ms. Stursberg helped launch the Schwarzman Scholars program and raise over $550 million in pledges to endow it in perpetuity, and she remains an Advisor to the program. In her earlier role as Executive Director of the Blackstone Charitable Foundation, she directed over

Coronavirus Update

In light of the coronavirus spread, the Schwarzman Scholars team at the College and in New York is working hard to protect our Scholars, faculty, and staff on campus and beyond. Our highest priority is their health and well-being. Schwarzman Scholars mobilized quickly when news of the coronavirus broke and provided a flight home or

Schwarzman Scholars Announces Class of 2021

NEW YORK & BEIJING, December 4th, 2019 – Schwarzman Scholars, one of the world’s most prestigious graduate fellowships, located at Schwarzman College at Tsinghua University in Beijing, today announced its fifth class. 145 Schwarzman Scholars were selected from more than 4,700 applicants and include students from 41 countries and 108 universities. The Class of 2021

Isabel Zhang (’19) reflects on her experiences as a Schwarzman Scholar and looks ahead to her next steps

Thirty years ago, my parents set foot in Madrid for the first time, and without speaking a word of Spanish, started a new life 10,000 kilometers away from their hometown of Wenzhou. Twenty years later, I stepped onto the college campus of the University of Bath in the UK as the first and only member

Spotlight on a Scholar: Hugo Wood (2019)

Hugo Wood is a lawyer, social entrepreneur and human development advocate. He serves as Public Policy Advisor and Chief Speechwriter to the Vice-President and Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Panama and is coordinating the largest debate student tournament in the history of his country. He graduated magna cum laude of Law and

Spotlight on a Scholar: Jada Hawkins (2019)

Jada Hawkins is an MBA candidate at the Harvard Business School and holds a Bachelor of Arts in Computer Science from Barnard College of Columbia University. While at Barnard Jada co-founded the Athena Digital Design Agency, which educates women in coding, without the academic pressures, and employs them for their skills. Post-graduation Jada has worked

Spotlight on a Scholar: Heather Evans (2019)

Heather Evans is an entrepreneur turned civil servant. Following the decision to open source her second startup, Heather joined her Provincial Government as a Senior Advisor in advanced technology strategy, where she focuses on artificial intelligence and quantum technologies. Heather is a Queen’s Commerce graduate, and an alumni of Canada’s prestigious national entrepreneurship program, the

Spotlight on a Scholar: Amy Kramer (2019)

Amy Kramer is a Robertson Scholar at Duke University studying Public Policy and Political Science. She is an Army ROTC Cadet and wrote her senior honors thesis on the impact of female leadership in ROTC programs nationally. She recently worked with U.S. Army Cadet Command at Fort Knox and helped develop a new national Cadet

Spotlight on a Scholar: Justus Uwayesu (2019)

Justus Uwayesu is pursuing a Bachelor of Arts in Economics at Harvard University with a minor in French. He is interested in the role of education and infrastructure in accelerating the growth of emerging economies. Justus founded Seven United, a youth-run non-profit in Rwanda with the dual mission of providing children from low-income families with

Spotlight on a Scholar: Sarah Mortell (2019)

Sarah Mortell is Director of Forum at Web Summit. She hired and leads the team behind a meeting of 1,000 select world-leaders in Lisbon. Previously, she interned for Fleishman-Hillard in Washington D.C. Sarah graduated from Trinity College, Dublin – where she served as the fifth female president of the oldest debating society in the world

Spotlight on a Scholar: Kevin Ferguson (2019)

Kevin Ferguson II is an MBA candidate at Harvard Business School where he serves as Student Body Co-President. Kevin earned his B.S. in Electrical Engineering from Alabama A&M University. Prior to Harvard, he worked as an electrical engineer at BP Chemical and Chevron Corporation. He is the founder of the Ferguson & Son Foundation, a

Schwarzman Scholars is Hiring

Schwarzman Scholars was inspired by the Rhodes Scholarship, which was founded in 1902 to promote international understanding and peace, and is designed to meet the challenges of the 21st century and beyond. Blackstone Co-Founder Stephen A. Schwarzman personally contributed $100 million to the program and is leading a fundraising campaign to raise an additional $500

Spotlight on a Scholar: Huang Cheng (2017)

Huang Cheng graduated from Tsinghua University with a major in Accounting and minor in Law. She was awarded the Principal Scholarship given to only the top-10 undergraduates each year. Being selected as valedictorian, she delivered the farewell statement at the 2014 Graduation Ceremony of Tsinghua University on behalf of her class. Interested in education, she

Spotlight on a Scholar: Ye Yuan (2018)

YE YUAN (Richard）graduated in 2011 from Northwestern University with a double major in Economics and Mathematics. and he received the Kellogg Certificate for Undergraduate Students. Richard worked at BlackRock and Bosera Asset Management as a portfolio manager in fixed income where he focused on credit investing and Multi-asset investing. Upon completion of Schwarzman Scholarship program,

Steve Schwarzman: What's Ahead for Schwarzman Scholars

After selecting four cohorts of Schwarzman Scholars, Steve Schwarzman reflects on how a vision for a program turned into a reality, and what is ahead for the future.

Meet the Schwarzman Scholars Admissions Team

The U.S./Global application will will close on September 26, 2019 at 11:59 PM EDT. Schwarzman Scholars Admissions Team: Arlie Slonim Prior to joining Schwarzman Scholars, Arlie was a Manager at the United States Chamber of Commerce in Washington, D.C. and was responsible for day-to-day operations of the Human Resources Department that supported the Chamber’s various business

Peer to Peer, Jonathan

We asked members of the second cohort about what they learned from their fellow Scholars. Jonathan Padilla (United States) discusses what China means to different people.

Peer to Peer, Micah

We asked members of the second cohort about what they learned from their fellow Scholars. Micah Peterson (United States) discusses a conversation with a classmate from Libya.

Peer to Peer

Schwarzman Scholars reflect on lessons learned from fellow scholars.

What I Learned, Class of 2018

Schwarzman Scholars reflect on lessons learned during their time in Beijing. bnm ,

What I Learned as a Schwarzman Scholar, Stacey

We asked members of the second cohort about what they learned as Schwarzman Scholars. Stacey-Ann Pearson (Jamaica, 2018) discusses personal and professional learning.

Schwarzman Scholars Announces Class of 2020

New York & Beijing, December 3, 2018 – Schwarzman Scholars, one of the world’s most prestigious graduate fellowships, located at Schwarzman College at Tsinghua University in Beijing, today announced its fourth class. 147 Schwarzman Scholars were selected from over 2,800 applicants. The Class of 2020 is comprised of students from 38 countries and 119 universities,

What I Learned as a Schwarzman Scholar- Naishad

We asked members of the second cohort about what they learned as Schwarzman Scholars. Naishad Kai-Ren I (Singapore, 2018) discusses his new understanding of local politics in China.

What I Learned as a Schwarzman Scholar- Charles

We asked members of the second cohort about what they learned as Schwarzman Scholars. Charles Vitry (France, 2018) discusses the benefit of understanding the technology space in China.

Schwarzman Scholars Names Dr. Xue Lan Dean of College

New York and Beijing, September 13, 2018 – Schwarzman Scholars announced that Professor Xue Lan has been appointed Dean of Schwarzman Scholars, a highly selective international scholarship program based at Tsinghua University in Beijing. As Dean of Schwarzman College, Professor Xue will work closely with the Executive Director and other program leadership both in New

Pioneers for Parity

The Beijing Women’s Network and Schwarzman Scholars hosted a conference celebrating and showcasing female leaders who are paving the way to parity. Women at the forefront of their industries shared stories about their journeys to the top. More: On April 21, 2018, the women of Schwarzman Scholars hosted “Pioneers for Parity,” a one-day conference celebrating

Zahra Baitie ('18) on Understanding China’s Development and Engagement with Africa

Zahra Baitie (Class of 2018) writes about her experience and the college and understanding China’s development and engagement with Africa: This summer while I was in Rwanda, the media was buzzing with talk of Alibaba’s founder: Jack Ma’s trip to Kigali and what it could possibly mean for the region. I came to Schwarzman because

Tonatiuh Liévano Beltrán ('18) on the Value of Learning From a Diverse Cohort

Tonatiuh Liévano Beltrán (Class of 2018) on time spent with a cohort of global students: I write today amazed at how much has happened since my arrival in Beijing over four months ago. It feels like a long and a short time; it feels long because of all of the things that I’ve already

Khishigjargal Enkhbayar ('18) on her time in Beijing at Schwarzman College

Khishigjargal Enkhbayar (Class of 2018) reflects on conversations with fellow Scholars and bringing some Mongolian culture to the College: Two young fish were swimming along and happen to meet an older fish, who greets them and says ‘How’s the water, boys?’ After a while, one young fish looks to the other and asks ‘What’s

Greer Roberts ('18) on Schwarzman Scholars

Greer Roberts (Class of 2018) reflects on the first half of the Schwarzman Scholars program and her most memorable experiences: The Schwarzman Scholars Program has proven itself to be the gift that keeps on giving. This program has allowed me to form relationships, gain wisdom, and expand my skill set in a way that

Schwarzman College Awarded LEED Gold Certification

Beijing, January 8, 2018 – Schwarzman College is pleased to announce the award of LEED Gold certification (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) under the LEED-New Construction system, a globally recognized symbol of sustainability achievement. The system provides a framework to create healthy, highly efficient and cost-saving green buildings. Set on the campus of Tsinghua

Schwarzman Scholars Announces Class of 2019

New York & Beijing, December 4, 2017 – Schwarzman Scholars, the Master’s degree program at Tsinghua University in Beijing, today announced its third class. 142 Schwarzman Scholars were selected from over 4,000 applicants. The Class of 2019 is comprised of students from 39 countries and 97 universities with 41% from the United States, 20% from

Schwarzman Scholars Join a Congressional Delegation

Max Goldberg (Class of 2018) reflects on an opportunity to meet with a Congressional Delegation while in China as a Schwarzman Scholar. This meeting was part of the National Committee and Schwarzman Scholars program’s partnership to engage Schwarzman Scholars at all stages, helping further prepare them for leadership roles in the U.S.-China relationship. Through the partnership,

Tie and Scarf Day

Thanks to all who helped welcome the Class of 2018 with your tie and scarf social media efforts! We pulled all of your pictures together here.

Meet the Class of 2018

Easy to read bios for you to get to know the members of the second cohort!

Imported Competition: Foreign Privilege in China's Emerging Sports Scene

Overall, China’s national strategy of developing its sports culture is starting to yield results. The acquisition of the Ironman triathlon series of races by Chinese conglomerate Wanda Group led to some of the first large scale triathlons in China. Two world championship qualifying half-Ironman distance races were produced by Wanda in 2016, attracting more than 1,500 athletes each from over 50 countries, with another five races planned for 2017.

The Confucianism-Feminism Conflict: Why a New Understanding is Necessary

By neglecting to define the role of women, Confucius (Kongzi, 孔子) allows those interpreting the texts to belittle women. One of the only direct references to women in the Analects is “Women and servants are hard to deal with” (Analects 17.25). The passage continues on to say that one loses their reserve being near women and servants, and one is resentful being far.

Family First: Finding Common Ground Between Jewish and Confucian Ethics

If what Confucianism and Judaism share is a strong ethical orientation, then filial piety is their archetypal shared principle. In Confucianism, filial piety is considered the paramount virtue, the first step on the road to benevolence (ren, 仁). Because duty to one’s family is the most quotidian and, thus, feasible form of ethical behavior, it is regarded as the root of all other virtue. The concept is denoted by the character xiao (孝), which is pictographically comprised of a child holding up his elder.

Chow and Tiramisu: Explaining American Perceptions of Italian and Chinese Ethnic Cuisines

The topic of ethnic food is widely recognized in the academic literature on tourism, travel and leisure. However, because of this discipline’s focus on optimization and sales, the problems of ethnic relations are often reduced to business problems. This observation does not satisfy the need for a culturally conscious analysis of the perceptions of ethnic cuisine.

Remembrance of China's Past: A Review of The Three-Body Problem

Good science fiction is almost always a commentary on our present values and principles. Liu Cixin’s epic science fiction trilogy, Remembrance of Earth’s Past (地球往事), more commonly known as The Three Body Problem (三体), has sold more than a million copies globally. The series has been credited with bringing Chinese science fiction onto the world stage; the novels even featured on President Obama’s and Facebook founder Mark Zuckerberg’s reading lists for 2015.

Central America Caught in The Middle: Cross-Straight Diplomacy in Central America and the Caribbean

Central American and Caribbean countries must be proactive. Doing so will set a strong foundation for a mutually beneficial relationship moving forward. However, to ensure that their relationship produces win-win outcomes, governments in the region must design a long-term strategic plan for engaging and cooperating with Mainland China to solve long-standing infrastructure, energy, and trade challenges. Only by doing so will it be ensured that mutual friendship will also lead to mutual prosperity on both sides of the Pacific Ocean.

Individualism with Chinese Characteristics: The Great Transformation of Chinese Society

Over the past twenty years, China has witnessed a splendid transformation. Interestingly, this came at a time when debate over East and West was at its least pronounced.

Soldiers, Money, and Oil: Sino-American Relations in the Middle East

China’s growing influence in the Middle East stems primarily from its expanding economic ties with the region. Today, China is the top net oil importer in the world, and Middle East’s biggest consumer of oil. Four of the top six sources of Chinese oil are Middle Eastern countries. Furthermore, China is the largest foreign investor in the oil and gas sectors of Iraq and Iran, two of the region’s main oil producers.

Maggie Wedeman Selected as Inaugural NCUSCR Schwarzman Scholar Fellow

Congratulations to Maggie Wedeman (Class of 2017) named as the NCUSCR inaugural Schwarzman Scholar Fellow. Maggie will join the team in August 2017 for a one-year fellowship where she will be helping to implement programs including track II dialogues on critical bilateral issues. She will also play a key role in the National Committee-Schwarzman partnership,

The Goose and The Peacock: China and India's Competing Visions for Economic Leadership

The two awakened Asian giants of China and India serve as important political and economic foils. China took the path of rapid industrialization under authoritarian rule, while India has pursued decentralized growth within a socialist democracy.

Space Rivals: Power and Strategy in the China-India Space Race

The regional rivalry between India and China has long simmered, and the next frontier increasingly appears to be space. Although officials on both sides of the border have denied the existence of a space race between the two nations, this claim is increasingly dubious.

Quest for Blue Skies: Combatting Air Pollution in Beijing

The speed and scope of China’s “economic miracle” has come at the expense of its environment, and Beijing’s struggle with air pollution is one of the most visible examples of its environmental degradation.

The Trampoline Society: What Hong Kong Can Learn From Singapore's Social Mobility Model

There is much to be said about the forces of globalization and technological change with respect to inequality. No doubt these too have had its impact on Singapore and Hong Kong. However, if we just look at these two similar Asian cities, it is evident that Singapore must have been doing something differently that has enabled it to have much better economic growth and social mobility as compared to Hong Kong.

Envisioning the Post-Modern State: China's Domestic Role in a Stateless World

There is much more to a state than the Weberian understanding of monopolizing the legitimate use of violence and rulemaking within a territory. That power can neither be measured nor maintained by strength of arms alone: a deeper, reinforcing set of functions underpin a state’s power.

Beyond the Clash of Civilizations: A Pluralistic Universalism Between Cosmopolitanism and Communitarianism

If cultural relativism has failed to justify itself as a moral basis for global political norms, what should be the main theoretical basis for the formation of a just global order?

Mapping Gender Onto the Cultural Revolution: Masculinity's Triumph in a 'Genderless' Struggle

Gender is significant in international relations because it is often the basis of societal hierarchy. Most societies are patriarchal, meaning female gender roles and women are subordinate to the masculine gender and men.

Yeye's New Year Challenge: Famine, Math, and Other Great Obstacles

My Yeye’s life has been defined by struggles, having experienced the Japanese occupation of China, the bloodshed of the Civil War, World War II, and the Korean War, the death of two sons before my father, the chaos and starvation of the Cultural Revolution, and the extreme pollution accompanying the unprecedented economic development of the past three decades.

China - Pakistan Economic Corridor: Implications and Challenges of Beijing's Latest Initiative

The China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC), a crucial component of China’s OBOR initiative, is a multi-billion dollar infrastructure investment project that aims to connect China’s Xinjiang province to Pakistan’s Gwadar port through a network of roads measuring around 3,000 km.

CFIUS and Security Review Commission: Using National Security to Prod the US-China Relationship

The history of China’s regulation of foreign investments is complex. Given its Communist heritage, China historically put stringent limits on foreign investment; however, China’s legal framework underwent rapid liberalization during the Deng Xiaoping era. Now, it appears to be once again changing in response to limits created by CFIUS. In general, legislation regarding the foreign acquisition of Chinese companies is evolving, in part due to the changing nature of the Chinese regulatory state.

Commencement Address to the Inaugural Class

On July 1, 2017, Schwarzman Scholars celebrated their first graduation ceremony in Beijing. Founder, Stephen A. Schwarzman, shares his commencement address to the inaugural class: This first commencement of the Schwarzman Scholars is the culmination of a remarkable six-year undertaking, which required the time, dedication, goodwill and effort of many people across the world. From

Schwarzman Scholars Celebrates Inaugural Graduation Ceremony

Schwarzman Scholars Celebrates Inaugural Graduation Ceremony Beijing, July 1, 2017 – Schwarzman Scholars today celebrated the commencement of the inaugural class of Schwarzman Scholars. Attending the ceremony were Tian Xuejun, Vice Minister of Education of China, Yao Ming, Chairman of the Chinese Basketball Association, Qiu Yong, President of Tsinghua University, and Stephen A. Schwarzman, Founding

The Best & Brightest: A CNBC Documentary about the Inaugural Class of Schwarzman Scholars

CNBC premiered their original documentary featuring Schwarzman Scholars entitled, A Billionaires Bet: The Best and Brightest. After the announcement of the first cohort, we gave CNBC access to follow the stories of the inaugural class from acceptance to arrival in Beijing and throughout their year as Scholars. They followed the first cohort on the ground

CNBC: Why I'm Building a Network of 10,000 Elite Scholars Who Understand China

Founder, Steve Schwarzman, shares his thoughts on the creation and idea behind Schwarzman Scholars on CNBC.Com: Our ultimate vision for the impact of the program is equally as ambitious as our initial dream to get the program off the ground. We want to see a future U.S. Secretary of State sitting across from a foreign

Advice to Prospective Schwarzman Scholars

Blaise Buma (Cameroon, ’17) shares his thoughts on making your application stand out, why Schwarzman Scholars is critical for young leaders, and how the program can help the future of Africa-China relations. — My name is Blaise Buma and I am a member of the inaugural class of Schwarzman Scholars – Class of 2017. I

Listening to Leadership Stories Around the World

Global Director of Admissions, Robert Garris, shares his thoughts on meeting young leaders around the world. Read more here: Listening to Leadership Stories Around the World We are now in our third cycle of recruiting and selecting Schwarzman Scholars, and since we first started meeting prospective Scholars in 2014, we’ve learned the value of taking

Schwarzman Scholars Now Accepting Applications for Third Class of Future Leaders

New York & Beijing, April 17, 2017 – Schwarzman Scholars has opened their global application for the third cohort of young leaders. The highly selective, fully-funded scholarship program is designed to ensure that the next generation of business, political, and civil society leaders can effectively serve as bridges between China and the rest of the

Just Around the Bend: Digital Integration in Business and Education

Dan Huttenlocher, Dean and Vice Provost of Cornell Tech visited Schwarzman College to speak with Scholars about technology and education. Alex Springer (Class of 2017) had the opportunity to speak with Dan after the session. The Schwarzman Scholars were recently treated to a visit from Daniel Huttenlocher, Dean and Vice Provost of Cornell Tech, a

Visiting Microsoft's China Center One

Jordyn Turner and Tyler Ross share their thoughts on planning and touring Microsoft’s China Center One- the tech giant’s Beijing-based hub for innovation and product development. Read more here: I recently organized an event for over twenty of my fellow Scholars during which we had the opportunity to tour Microsoft’s China Center One, the tech

Using Technology to Redefine EY

Schwarzman College hosted the EY Symposium on Entrepreneurship and Innovation. Aileen Tam, sat down for a personal discussion with Global Chief Innovation Officer, Jeff Wong. Read about her conversation here: EY is well known as a professional services firm with a strong global reputation and a high performing team culture. I joined the EY Symposium

Schwarzman College Included in Architectural Digest

Schwarzman Scholars is proud to be included in Architectural Digest as one of “The 9 Best New University Buildings Around the World.” “Blackstone CEO Stephen Schwarzman’s ambitious and boundary-pushing scholars program is well under way in Beijing. Designed by famed architect Robert A.M. Stern, the Stephen A. Schwarzman College is located on the campus of Tsinghua

Conversations at the Canadian Embassy in Beijing

Canadian Scholars, Max Seunik, Chardaye Bueckert and Hayden Rodenkirchen share their thoughts on spending time at the Canadian Embassy in Beijing, and the relationship between Canada and China. One of the best parts of this year for the inaugural class’ three Canadian scholars – Max, Chardaye, and Hayden – has been interacting with the Canadian

My Journey Entering China’s Community of Tech Entrepreneurs

Alina Luk (Class of 2017) is from the United States and received her undergraduate degree from Stanford University. Read about her experience in Beijing here: Through a recent panel I moderated at Schwarzman College, I’ve been able to dive into China’s fast-paced community of Entrepreneurs here in Beijing. The panel, our first career-focused talk, focused on

Thoughts on Strengthening Sino-Indian Relations: The Raisina Dialogues 2017

Anurag Chandran (Class of 2017) recently participated in the the 2017 Raisina Dialogues, India’s premier geopolitical conference in New Delhi. He shares his thoughts here: Thoughts on Strengthening Sino-Indian Relations: The Raisina Dialogues 2017 After an intensely rewarding (yet tiring) 2 Modules at Schwarzman College, I was gearing up to enjoy some sun and laze around the

Reflecting on Schwarzman Scholars' Role in the World in 2017 and Beyond

Ana Lloyd-Damnjanovic (class of 2017) reflected on her time in Beijing in an email to Schwarzman Scholars’ founder, Steve Schwarzman. We’ve published her note below. Dear Steve, Happy New Year to you too! Thank you for making my 2016 so rewarding. As someone passionate about international security, I have spent the last five months here enriching

Schwarzman Scholars Announces Class of 2018

BEIJING AND NEW YORK, December 1, 2016 – Schwarzman Scholars, the Master’s degree program at Tsinghua University, today announced the names of 129 men and women chosen to represent the Class of 2018. The second class of Schwarzman Scholars is composed of students from 30 countries and 75 universities with 45% from the United States, 20%

Lawrence H. Summers Guest Lectures on What's Ahead for the Global Economy

The morning after enthusiastic Halloween celebrations, the students of the Global Economics class attended a lecture by Lawrence H. Summers, former US Secretary to the Treasury.

Reflections on the Conference on Energy and Climate at the Peking University Stanford Center

Last Thursday, I scored an invite to the Conference on Energy and Climate at the Peking University Stanford Center. Donning a mask, I walked over through the smoggy air with a small group of Schwarzman Scholars. My Air Quality Index app read 300, “heavily polluted” (most US cities have an AQI 0-50). As I entered

David Miliband Discusses the Global Refugee Crisis at Schwarzman College

Last week David Miliband, former Foreign Secretary of the United Kingdom and current CEO of the International Rescue Committee, spoke at Schwarzman College.

See the highlights from the official launch of Schwarzman Scholars

This weekend, Schwarzman Scholars welcomed guests from around the world to celebrate the program's official opening.

View Photos From Our Opening Ceremony

Schwarzman Scholars hosted its official convocation ceremony this weekend, welcoming its inaugural class of 110 scholars and celebrating the official opening of Schwarzman College. The event included high profile guests from around the world and a schedule filled with dialogue, reflection and celebration. See the highlights below: Founder and Chairman Steve Schwarzman sits with visiting dignitaries

Stephen Schwarzman's remarks from the Schwarzman Scholars inaugural convocation

September 10, 2016 Standing here today is nothing short of astonishing. I am certain in my belief that Schwarzman Scholars– the extraordinary students here today, and those that will come after them – will play a critical role in fostering friendship, fellowship, and collaboration in our increasingly interconnected and constantly shrinking world. These Schwarzman Scholars

See Photos of the Recently Opened Schwarzman College

Explore the recently opened Schwarzman College, Schwarzman Scholars’ dedicated state-of-the-art academic and residential building, designed by the world-renowned firm Robert A.M. Stern Architects. The building is one of the most advanced higher-education facilities in the world and one of the first LEED Gold-certified academic buildings in China. 1. The College is designed to harmonize Eastern and

Schwarzman Scholars Marks Official Start, Welcoming Leaders Past, Present, and Future to Schwarzman College for Convocation

Single Biggest Philanthropic Effort in Chinese History with Over $430 Million Raised Largely from International Donors New York and Beijing, September 10, 2016. Groundbreaking leadership program Schwarzman Scholars today holds the official convocation ceremony to welcome its inaugural class of 110 scholars and celebrate the opening of the newly-constructed Schwarzman College on the campus of

Scholars Reflect on Their Orientation Experience

As our scholars wrap up their orientation, we asked seven scholars to share the most memorable moments from their first two weeks of the program.

東京にて開催：スティーブン・A・シュワルツマンによる講演、孫正義・ソフトバンクグループ代表をゲストに迎えて

Please join us for an exclusive discussion with Masayoshi Son and Stephen A. Schwarzman, moderated by Yoichi Takita, Senior Staff Writer at The Nihon Keizai Shimbun.

Highlights From the Orientation

Last week, our inaugural class of Scholars arrived at Schwarzman College, kicking off their orientation. The week included tours of the building and campus, course introductions, conversations on the program’s governance and ethos, as well as plenty of opportunities for Scholars to get to know one another. &nbs

Eight questions for Rob Garris, Global Director of Admissions

As we near the September 15 deadline, Rob Garris, Global Director of Admissions, shared his views and recommendations for students completing their applications.

Meet the Scholars: Leyla Sudbury, United Kingdom

Schwarzman Scholar Leyla Sudbury (United Kingdom) looks back at her time developing a low cost solar powered oven in Tanzania in partnership with fellow Scholar Shan Quan Chande.

Meet the Scholars: Blaise Buma, Cameroon

Schwarzman Scholar Blaise Buma (Cameroon) shares his views on leadership in a multipolar world and offers his advice to applicants.

Meet the Scholars: Jintian (Jay) Li, China

Schwarzman Scholar Jintian Li (China) discusses how an interest in international sports led him to apply to the program.

Meet the Scholars: Kumiko Mita, Japan

Schwarzman Scholar Kumiko Mita (Japan) discusses her lifelong interest in China and her passion for journalism.

Meet the Scholars: Tomas Fuentes Benitez, Argentina

Schwarzman Scholar Tomas Fuentes Benitez (Argentina) reflects on the importance of studying in China and why he took the road less traveled - in English and Spanish.

Meet the Scholars: Emma Campbell-Mohn, USA

Schwarzman Scholar Emma Campbell-Mohn (USA) looks back at applying and discusses her focus on U.S. foreign policy.

Meet the Scholars: Julian Busch, Germany

Schwarzman Scholar Julian Busch (Germany) reflects on why he decided to apply and offers his advice for future applicants - in English and German

A Photo Tour of Schwarzman College

The inaugural class of Schwarzman Scholars arrives later this month. Below are a few photographs from earlier in the summer showing the near-final building as we complete construction.

Schwarzman Scholars Accepting Applications for Second Class of Scholars

New York & Beijing, April 15, 2016 – Schwarzman Scholars today announced that it is now accepting applications for its second class. The class of 2017-2018 will enroll in August 2017. Schwarzman Scholars is a highly selective, one year Master’s degree program based at Tsinghua University in Beijing, one of China’s top academic institutions. Inspired by

W&L Graduate Named to Inaugural Class of Schwarzman Scholars

“Blaise Buma, a Dec. 2015 mathematics graduate of Washington and Lee University, has been selected for the inaugural class of 111 Schwarzman Scholars, a one-year master’s program at China’s Tsinghua University inspired by the Rhodes Scholarships program at the University of Oxford,” writes Brian Eckert for W&L. Read the full article here.

First Schwarzman Scholars Announced for New China “Rhodes Scholarship”

“This class of Schwarzman Scholars represents a remarkable group of individuals who are committed to broadening their world view, undertaking new challenges and risks, and developing an understanding of China necessary to lead in the future,” said Schwarzman Scholars Global Director of Admissions, Rob Garris. “These 111 Scholars represent the first members of a constantly

Stanford Students Awarded Inaugural Schwarzman Scholarship

“Alina Luk ’16 and Jordan Shapiro ’15 M.S. ’15 were selected from a pool of over 3,000 applicants from 135 countries to study in the newly-built Schwarzman College in Tsinghua, after going through a rigorous application process designed to evaluate intellectual talent, leadership potential and a desire to understand other cultures, according to the Schwarzman

GW Senior Selected for Inaugural Schwarzman Scholars Fellowship

‘“That period of time—2006 to 2008— was a big time of rapid growth in China,” said Ms. Wedeman, who is now a senior at the George Washington University with a double major in international affairs and Chinese language and literature,” writes Brittney Dunkins for GW Today. Read the full article here.

2 Undergraduates, 3 Alumni Selected as Schwarzman Scholars

“Two University undergraduates, Ella Cheng ’16 and Tyler Rudolph ’16, as well as three alumni, Lucas Briger ’12, Anastasya Lloyd-Damnjanovic ’14 and Yung Yung (Rosy) Yang ’13 have received the Schwarzman Scholarship in its inaugural year,” writes Andie Ayala for The Daily Princetonian. Read the full article here.

Future Leaders Selected for Schwarzman programme

“A current commander of a special operations forces team on a classified mission in Iraq who has completed more than 25 elite athletic competitions and the producer and star of Guy Dances Across China in 100 Days are among the first batch of Schwarzman Scholars, the master’s degree programme at Tsinghua University in Beijing,” writes

Hampton University Senior Awarded Prestigious Schwarzman Scholarship

‘“Congratulations to Ms. Ivana Thomas on winning the prestigious Schwarzman Scholarship,” said HU President Dr. William R. Harvey. “Ivana is a true example of the ‘Standard of Excellence’ and as she takes on this inaugural international scholarship we are certain she will represent the Hampton University community well with her grace and genius,”’ writes HU

Two UVA Scholars Picked For China-Based Program Modeled on the Rhodes

“Two scholars from the University of Virginia will study public policy and economics in China as part of the inaugural class of the international Schwarzman Scholarships. Fourth-year student Benjamin Harris, 22, of Grundy, and 2010 alumnus Mostafa Allam, 26, of Cairo, Egypt, have been tapped for the program,” writes Matt Kelly for UVA Today. Read

Schwarzman Scholarship Boasts Powerful Network

‘“The fact that [Stephen Schwarzman ’69]’s behind this program was one of the critical reasons I did it,” said Hui Kay Teo ’16, a member of Schwarzman Scholars’ inaugural class. “He just knows so many people,”’ writes Jon Victor for the Yale Daily News. Read the full article here.

Luna Named Schwarzman Scholar

“José Miguel Luna (SFS ’15) has been selected as a member of the first class of Schwarzman Scholars, a program that will send 111 students from 35 countries to pursue a Masters degree in either public policy, economics and business or international studies at Tsinghua University in Beijing, China,” writes Ian Scoville for The Hoya.

UC Davis Graduate Wins International Scholarship

“Out of over 3,000 applicants worldwide, recent UC Davis graduate James Rizzo won the Schwarzman Scholarship, becoming one of the 111 members of the inaugural class of Schwarzman Scholars to study abroad in China next year,” writes Jacqueline Chu for The California Aggie. Read the full article here.

Three Cornellians Receive Schwarzman Scholarship Awards

“Three Cornellians — Juliana Batista ’16, Atticus DeProspo ’15 and Andrew Schoen ’12 — were named 2016 Schwarzman Scholars, the University announced Jan. 11. This fall, they will live and study at the new Schwarzman College at Tsinghua University in Beijing, one of China’s most prestigious universities,” writes Josephine Chu for the Cornell Daily Sun.

Lejon Chua Becomes First Imperial Graduate to Join the Schwarzman Scholars

“Lejon was chosen from among more than 3000 applicants to be part of the inaugural class of 111 Schwarzman Scholars, representing the world’s next generation of leaders; he will also be the first person from Singapore to join the program,” writes Imperial College London. Read the full article here. &nbs

Schwarzman Scholarship

“ANU student Ross Tan has been awarded one of the inaugural and elite Schwarzman Scholarships to study for 12 months in Beijing,” writes the Australia National University. Read the full article here. &nbs

Washington and Lee University Grad Named to Inaugural Class of Schwarzman Scholars

“Blaise Buma, a December 2015 mathematics graduate of Washington and Lee University, has been selected for the inaugural class of 111 Schwarzman Scholars, a one-year master’s program at China’s Tsinghua University inspired by the Rhodes Scholarships program at the University of Oxford,” writes the Augusta Free Press. Read the full article here. &nbs

Rich Altieri Named as a Schwarzman Scholar

“Scarsdale’s Richard Altieri has been chosen to receive a scholarship to study at the new Schwarzman College at Tsinghua University in Beijing. Schwarzman Scholars is designed to prepare its graduates to build stronger relationships between China and a rapidly changing world and to address the most pressing challenges of the 21st Century. The first class of 111

Blackstone's Schwarzman Grants Elite Scholarships to Study in China

“Stephen A. Schwarzman, the billionaire founder of investment giant Blackstone Group, has granted scholarships to a select group of Chinese students attending Tsinghua University in Beijing,” writes R. Williams for Newsmax Finance. Read the full article here. &nbs

Global Investor Blackstone Chooses UGA Senior and 110 Others for a Year of Study in Beijing

“Macon native Torre Lavelle, a senior at the University of Georgia, has been chosen as one of 111 students from around the world for the inaugural class of the Schwarzman Scholars to attend a fully funded one-year master’s program at Tsinghua University in Beijing,” writes Phil Bolton for Global Atlanta. Read the full article here.

Three Local Students Chosen For Schwarzman Scholarship

“Two UNC students and one Duke student have been chosen for the first class of Schwarzman Scholars and will study for one year at Tsinghua University in Beijing, China. UNC senior Larry Han, 2015 Carolina alumnus Max Seunik and Duke senior Emma Campbell-Mohn are three of the 111 inaugural class,” writes Joey DeVito for Chapel

WFU Senior from Lexington Named Schwarzman Scholar

“Wake Forest University senior Addison S. McLamb of Lexington is one of 111 Schwarzman Scholars selected for the master’s degree program at Tsinghua University in Beijing, China,” writes Wakeforest’s The Dispatch. Read the full article here. &nbs

Two Students, Two Alumni From Penn Join Inaugural Class of Schwarzman Scholars

“Two students from the University of Pennsylvania and two Penn alumni are among 111 recipients of the inaugural Schwarzman Scholarships. The award funds one year of graduate studies at Tsinghua University in Beijing for each recipient. More than 3,000 people applied for the highly competitive program,” writes Jacquie Posey for Penn News. Read the full

Santa Clara University Alumnus Jesse Caemmerer Chosen for Inaugural Class of Schwarzman Scholars

‘“I’m honored to be selected as part of the Schwarzman Scholars’ first cohort of students. It is an exciting opportunity to advance my focus on U.S.-China relations through an immersion experience that combines academics and leadership training, and brings together Chinese and Western approaches to understand the most pressing political issues,” said Caemmerer. “I am

Akshay Shah, SEAS '14, Joins Schwarzman Scholars

“Congratulations to recent Lion alum, Akshay Shah, on making us feel even worse about doing nothing this winter break. Shah graduated in 2014 from SEAS and continues to make us proud,” writes Camille Sanches for the Columbia Spectator. Read the full article here. &nbs

Duke Senior Among Inaugural Schwarzman Scholars

“Duke University senior Emma Campbell-Mohn of Westport, Connecticut, has been selected for the first class of Schwarzman Scholars and will study for one year at Tsinghua University in Beijing, China,” writes Duke Today. Read the full article here. &nbs

Two Dartmouth Students Receive Schwarzman Scholarships

“In its inaugural year, the Schwarzman Scholars program has selected Jordyn Turner ’16 and Jacob Gaba ’16 to join 109 other students from the U.S., China, and around the world to study for a year at Tsinghua University in Beijing, China. The two were chosen from more than 3,000 applicants from 135 countries,” writes Hannah

LSE Graduates Make the Grade for Prestigious Scholarships

“Shan Quan Chande (BSc Management 2015) and Christian Fohrby (MSc Government 2015) were today announced as Schwarzman Scholars, and will be part of the 111-strong inaugural class who will study for a master’s degree at Schwarzman College on the Tsinghua University campus in Beijing,” writes the London School of Economics and Political Science News. Read

Senior Wins Prestigious Scholarship

“College of the Atlantic senior Surya Karki is among the inaugural class of a prestigious new graduate scholarship program. As a Schwarzman Scholar, Karki will be fully funded for the one-year Master’s degree program at Tsinghua University in Beijing, China. He is among 111 students selected for the scholarship out of more than 3,000 applicants,”

Two Princeton seniors, three alumni awarded inaugural Schwarzman Scholarships for study in Beijing

“Princeton seniors Ella Cheng and Tyler Rudolph and alumni Lucas Briger, Anastasya Lloyd-Damnjanovic and Yung Yung (Rosy) Yang have been named inaugural Schwarzman Scholars. The Schwarzman Scholarship covers the cost of graduate study and living toward a one-year master’s program at Tsinghua University in Beijing,” writes Karin Dienst for Princeton News. Read the full article

NYU Undergraduate Named Inaugural Schwarzman Scholar for Study in China

“Kes Rittenberg, an undergraduate in New York University’s College of Arts and Science, has been named an inaugural Schwarzman Scholar, an honor that will support master’s degree study at Tsinghua University in Beijing,” writes the NYU Newscenter. Read the full article here. &nbs

Rochester Graduate Chosen for Inaugural Class of China-based Schwarzman Scholars Program

“Jintian “Jay” Li, a 2012 University of Rochester graduate, is part of the inaugural class of Schwarzman Scholars, established “to prepare the next generation of global leaders,”’ writes the University of Rochester Newscenter. Read the full article here. &nbs

Wake Forest Senior Among Schwarzman Scholars Inaugural Class to Study in China

“A Lexington, N.C., native, McLamb, who is majoring in Chinese, is also an Army Reserve Officers’ Training Corps (ROTC) cadet who recently captured the number 5 spot on the national Order of Merit List,” By Bonnie Davis for the Wake Forest News Center. Read the full article here. &nbs

Three Cornellians Among Inaugural Schwarzman Scholars

“A new program modeled on the Rhodes Scholarship will include three Cornellians among its 111-member inaugural class,” writes Susan Kelley for Cornell News. Read the full article here. &nbs

UNC-Chapel Hill Student and Alumnus Among First Cohort of Schwarzman Scholars

“Larry Han, a fourth-year student at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, and Max Seunik, a 2015 Carolina alumnus, have been named recipients of the inaugural Schwarzman Scholars program award, an elite China-based scholarship modeled after the Rhodes Scholarship and founded by Blackstone Co-Founder and CEO Stephen A. Schwarzman,” writes UNC News. Read

Two UChicago Fourth-Year Students Named Schwarzman Scholars

“We take great pride in knowing that students in the College were selected to study at Tsinghua University in Beijing in the inaugural year of this prestigious fellowship,” said John W. Boyer, dean of the College and the Martin A. Ryerson Distinguished Service Professor of History and in the College. “Out of 3,000 applicants from

UGA Honors Student Torre Lavelle Named to Inaugural Class of Schwarzman Scholars

“University of Georgia Honors student Torre Lavelle is one of 111 students from around the world to be named to the inaugural class of Schwarzman Scholars, a highly selective and fully funded one-year master’s program at Tsinghua University in Beijing,” writes Sam Fahmy for UGA Today. Read the full article here. &nbs

Three From MIT Named Inaugural Schwarzman Scholars

“Two MIT undergraduates and one MIT alumna were named Schwarzman Scholars and will be awarded a year of study and leadership training at Tsinghua University in Beijing, China,” writes Julia Mongo for MIT News. Read the full article here. &nbs

UC Davis Grad Wins New Scholarship for Study in China

“If you’ve already earned a pilot’s license, a black belt in kung fu, an undergraduate degree from UC Davis and a great spot in the tech industry, what’s next,” writes Julia Ann Easley for The Davis Enterprise. Read the full article here. &nbs

NYUAD Graduate Joins First Cohort of Elite Schwarzman Scholars in China

“A graduate from New York University Abu Dhabi, NYUAD, has been named to the first cohort of Schwarzman Scholars, a highly sought-after scholarship at one of China’s most prestigious universities, Tsinghua University in Beijing. Chosen from more than 3,000 candidates from 135 countries, Class of 2015 graduate Corey Meyer will spend 2016 in Beijing studying

NC Students Win Scholarships for Study in China

“Several North Carolina college students have won a new scholarship that pays the full cost of graduate study in China,” writes Jane Stancill for Raleigh’s News & Observer. Read the full article here. &nbs

Stephen Schwarzman-Led Scholar Program Enrolls First Class Students

‘“Each Scholar has demonstrated tremendous leadership potential at a young age and differentiated themselves through a myriad of academic and non-academic pursuits,” says Stephen A. Schwarzman in the announcement. (The) Schwarzman Scholars will return home and provide leadership in a changing, complex and dynamic world,” he adds, writes Jillian Yue for China Money Network.” Read

Scholarships Aim to Develop Leaders

“We are looking to produce leaders that can help build a better relationship with China and the world,” Blackstone Group LP CEO Schwarzman told China Daily on Monday. “It is my intention that the Schwarzman Scholars will return home and provide leadership in a changing, complex and dynamic world. I have every confidence that this

Australia’s First Schwarzman Scholars Head for Beijing Tsinghua University

“Two Australian students have claimed their stake in China’s version of the Rhodes Scholarships, as the epicentre of global higher education slips further to the east,” writes John Ross for the Australian. Read the full article here. &nbs

Passion for Policy Leads to Schwarzman Scholarship

“University of Queensland Bachelor of Economics Honours graduate Belinda McEniery has been selected from more than 3000 international applicants to join the inaugural Schwarzman Scholars class, a prestigious masters program in Beijing,” writes Katie Rowney for The University of Queensland Australia News. Read the full article here. &nbs

Two Australians Win Valuable New Schwarzman China Scholarships

“Two Australians are among the winners of a prestigious new scholarship modelled on the Rhodes program with a particular focus on understanding China, when it is at the centre of new nervousness across global financial markets,” Writes Greg Earl for the Australian Financial Review. Read the full article here. &nbs

Schwarzman Scholars Program Names Inaugural Class

“The Schwarzman Scholars program, which provides full funding for students to pursue a master’s degree at China’s Tsinghua University, has named its inaugural class of students,” writes Inside Higher Ed. Read the full article here.

First China Fellows Sponsored by Blackstone Co-Founder Are Selected

“Mr. Schwarzman’s $100-million gift to establish the program led to his ranking in 23rd place on The Chronicle‘s 2014 list of America’s most generous donors. His goal is to establish a $450 million endowment to support up to 200 students annually: 45 percent from the United States, 20 percent from China, and 35 percent from other countries,” writes The Chronicle of

US Tycoon’s China Scholars Project Announces 1st Class

“A new scholarship program in China that is intended to rival the prestigious Rhodes Scholarships has announced the members of its first class,” writes the Associated Press. Read the full article here.

Schwarzman Scholars Announces Inaugural Class to Study in China

“On Monday, the program will announce the first 111 scholarship winners. Mr. Schwarzman, chairman and co-founder of the Blackstone Group, the private equity and investment giant, started the program with a goal of identifying, as he put it, “your best guess as future leaders of the world,”’ writes Alessandra Stanley for the New York Times. Read the

Schwarzman Scholars Appoints World-Renowned Scholar to be Executive Director

New York and Beijing, January 25, 2016. Schwarzman Scholars, the prestigious Master’s degree program at Tsinghua University in Beijing, designed to educate future leaders about China, today announced that Sir Nigel Thrift, the former Vice-Chancellor and President of the University of Warwick, has been appointed Executive Director. Dr. Thrift is one of the world’s leading

Yale Boasts Five Schwarzman Scholars

“Five current or former Yale students — Kyle Hutzler ’14, Anna “Nina” Russell ’15, Zahra Baitie ’15, Hui Kay Teo ’16, and first-year law student Corey Meyer — have been named to the inaugural class of Schwarzman Scholars,” writes Bessy Connolly Martell for Yale News. Read the full article here. &nbs

Schwarzman Scholars Announces Inaugural Class

BEIJING AND NEW YORK, January 11th, 2016 – Schwarzman Scholars, the Master’s degree program at Tsinghua University in Beijing, today announced its inaugural class. 111 Schwarzman Scholars were selected from more than 3,000 applicants, making the program one of the most selective in the world with an acceptance rate of 3.7%. The first class of Schwarzman

Blog Post: It’s Time to Meet the Next Generation of Young Leaders Face-to-Face

Rob Garris, the Schwarzman Scholars Global Director of Admissions, writes: Looking through more than 3,000 applications from 135 countries last month, it was hard to believe that only a year had passed since we launched the global recruiting and admissions process for Schwarzman Scholars. From its earliest inception, Schwarzman Scholars was conceived as a program

Schwarzman Scholars Attracts Three Thousand Applications for First Year

Initial Class to be 100 Students; Program is Among the Most Selective in the World BEIJING AND NEW YORK, October 13, 2015 – Schwarzman Scholars, the fully funded one-year Master’s degree program at Tsinghua University in Beijing, today announced that it received more than 3,000 applications from 135 countries for its first class. These candidates

Schwarzman Scholars Names Debby Goldberg Director of Development

New York, NY, September 28, 2015 – Schwarzman Scholars today announced that Debby Goldberg will serve as the Director of Development at Schwarzman Scholars, a highly selective international scholarship program based at Tsinghua University in Beijing. In this position, Ms. Goldberg will lead the program’s development efforts. Schwarzman Scholars has raised $340 million since 2013 from

Schwarzman Scholars Dean David Li Addresses Annual Federal Reserve Symposium

Schwarzman Scholars Dean David Daokui Li addressed the Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City’s annual economic symposium in Jackson Hole, Wyoming.

ソフトバンクグループ代表孫正義氏、Schwarzman Scholars を支援

Schwarzman Scholars は、ソフトバンクグループ株式会社代表取締役社長の孫正義氏が、日本の学生を対象に新たに設立した Masa Son Fellows of the Schwarzman Scholars Program (Schwarzman Scholars プログラム孫正義フェロー) を支援することになったと発表しました。

SoftBank Group Corp. Chairman & CEO Masayoshi Son Announces Support for Schwarzman Scholars from Japan

One Year Master’s Program at Tsinghua University, China Fully-Funded Scholarship Program All Curriculum Taught in English New York and Tokyo, August 24, 2015. Schwarzman Scholars is proud to announce that the generosity of Masayoshi Son, Chairman & CEO of SoftBank Group Corp., will support the newly founded Masa Son Fellows of the Schwarzman Scholars Program

Schwarzman Scholars to Participate in Sixth Annual U.S.-China Consultation on People-to-People Exchange

Schwarzman Scholars today announced its official participation in the 6th Annual U.S.-China Consultation on People-to-People Exchange (CPE). The CPE is designed to strengthen high-level ties between the United States and China and advance joint cooperation on important issues including education.

Schwarzman Scholars Marks Second Anniversary

Highly selective international scholarship program now accepting applications Successful fundraising effort now targeting $400 million Announces new major donors NEW YORK AND BEIJING, April 30, 2015. Two years ago, Blackstone Chairman, CEO and Co-Founder Stephen A. Schwarzman announced a $100 million personal gift and $200 million fundraising campaign to build and endow Schwarzman Scholars, a highly

During G.E. Deal, Blackstone’s Schwarzman Focused on a Scholarship Fund

“Stephen A. Schwarzman, Blackstone’s chairman, chief executive and co-founder, said that he had been immersed in a welter of details for his Schwarzman Scholars program at Tsinghua University, for which applications became available online Wednesday morning,” writes Keith Bradsher for the New York Times. Read the full article here.

Schwarzman Scholars Accepting Applications for Inaugural Class of Future Leaders

Schwarzman Scholars is pleased to announce that it is accepting applications for its inaugural class of scholars, set to matriculate in June of 2016. Schwarzman Scholars is a highly selective, one year Master’s degree program based at Tsinghua University in Beijing, one of China’s top academic institutions. Inspired by the Rhodes scholarship, it is designed

14 Schwarzman Scholars Milestones in 2014

In 2014, Schwarzman Scholars reached significant milestones in all program areas, including recruitment, admissions, curriculum development, and the construction of Schwarzman College. Below, we review some of the major accomplishments of the past year. 1. Academic Launch Events in Four Global Cities To raise awareness about the program worldwide, Schwarzman Scholars hosted four launch events

Blackstone CEO Stumps at Stanford for His Scholarship Program

“The financier visits the campus of Stanford University on a global tour to kick off recruitment for his program, the Schwarzman Scholars,” writes Fortune‘s Adam Lashinsky. Read the full article here.

Schwarzman Scholars Launch Event in London

Last week, Schwarzman Scholars hosted its admissions launch event in London to introduce the Schwarzman Scholars global recruitment program to university fellowship offices in the United Kingdom and in Europe. The event was hosted within London’s Tower Bridge, where Oxford University Vice-Chancellor Andrew Hamilton introduced the program’s founder, Stephen A. Schwarzman. Vice-Chancellor Hamilton noted how

Schwarzman Scholars Launch Event in Singapore

At Monday’s launch event in Singapore to introduce the Schwarzman Scholars global recruitment program to university fellowship offices regionally, Professor Tan Chor Chuan, President of the National University of Singapore, drew on an a Chinese proverb to highlight the far-sighted mission of Schwarzman Scholars. “If you are planning for a year, sow rice. If you

Schwarzman Scholars Launches Recruitment Efforts

Schwarzman Scholars, the elite international scholarship program, was proud to host the first of four official recruitment launch events yesterday evening at the Morgan Library & Museum in New York. The event served to officially introduce the program, inspired by the prestigious Rhodes Scholarship, to university fellowship offices ahead of the application’s launch in the

Schwarzman Scholars Names Global Director of Admissions

Former Managing Director of the Rockefeller Foundation to Develop Global Admissions Platform for Elite Global Scholarship program Schwarzman Scholars is pleased to announce that after an international search, former Managing Director of the Rockefeller Foundation, Robert Garris, has been appointed Global Director of Admissions. Garris will oversee recruitment and admissions for the elite scholarship program,

Schwarzman Scholars Endowment Achieves $300 Million Fundraising Milestone

Largest philanthropic effort in China’s history from largely international donors Schwarzman Scholars participates in fifth annual U.S.-China Consultation on People-to-People Exchange In conjunction with its official participation in the fifth annual U.S.-China Consultation on People-to-People Exchange (CPE), Schwarzman Scholars is pleased to announce that it has achieved its initial fundraising goal of $300 million in

Schwarzman Scholars Partners with Institute of International Education

Schwarzman Scholars, the elite international scholarship program based at Tsinghua University, is pleased to announce that it has partnered with the Institute of International Education (IIE), a leading international education and training organization, which administers the U.S. State Department’s Fulbright program and other prestigious scholarship programs around the world. Leveraging more than nine decades of

Condoleezza Rice to Visit Future Campus of Schwarzman Scholars

Schwarzman Scholars is pleased to announce that former Secretary of State and National Security Advisor Condoleezza Rice, a Schwarzman Scholars Honorary Advisory Board member, will visit the future campus of Schwarzman College at Tsinghua University in Beijing this Sunday. Inspired by the prestigious Rhodes Scholarship, Schwarzman Scholars is designed to educate future world leaders about

Schwarzman Scholars Marks First Year

Elite international scholarship program successfully raises $275 million and increases endowment target to $350 million Opens Beijing and New York offices and makes key hires One year ago today, Blackstone founder Stephen A. Schwarzman announced a $100 million personal gift and $200 million fundraising campaign to build and endow Schwarzman Scholars, an elite international scholarship

Schwarzman Scholars Names Former Harvard Kennedy School Administrator as Associate Dean of Student Life

Schwarzman Scholars today announced that long-time Kennedy School administrator Julian Chang has been appointed Associate Dean of Student Life. Inspired by the prestigious Rhodes scholarship, Schwarzman Scholars is designed to educate future world leaders about China. 200 elite students from around the world will spend a postgraduate year studying at Tsinghua University in Beijing, one

Construction of a Residential College Named After Stephen A. Schwarzman, Chairman of U.S. Private Equity Firm Blackstone, Has Begun at China's Prestigious Tsinghua University.

“Inspired by the residential colleges at Harvard and Cambridge, the eight-storey building, designed by the dean of Yale’s School of Architecture Robert A. M. Stern, will feature an auditorium, a library, a sunken garden, a dining hall, fitness area and faculty apartments, covering an area of 24,000 square meters,” reports the Xinhua News Agency. Read

Building New Rhodes

“The Oxford system”, noted Cecil Rhodes, “in its most finished form looks very unpractical, yet, wherever you turn your eye … an Oxford man is at the top of the tree”.[1] Like any shrewd businessman, Mr. Rhodes turned this insight into something tangible. Explicitly outlined in his will is the template for what is currently

HBS Alum Creates New Scholarship Program

When the first batch of Schwarzman Scholars arrive at Tsinghua University in Beijing in 2016, any Harvard students among them might find their residential life strikingly familiar. Designs for Schwarzman College’s forum were modeled after the Harvard Kennedy School’s John F. Kennedy Jr. Forum, and the program’s housing system is based off of the executive

College Breaks Ground in China to House $300 million Scholarship Program by Blackstone Founder

“Wall Street tycoon Stephen A. Schwarzman helped break ground Thursday on a college building in Beijing that will house a $300 million scholarship program bearing his name that is intended to rival the prestigious Rhodes Scholarships,” writes Didi Tang for the Associated Press. Click here to read the full article.

Groundbreaking Ceremony Held for Schwarzman College

Blackstone founder Stephen A. Schwarzman announced at a groundbreaking ceremony for Schwarzman College at Tsinghua University in Beijing today that $260 million (¥1.6 billion) has been raised for Schwarzman Scholars, the elite international scholarship program in China, which was announced in April of this year. Schwarzman Scholars was inspired by the Rhodes Scholarship, and designed

American Financier Stephen A. Schwarzman Endows International Scholarship Program in China

Blackstone founder Stephen A. Schwarzman today announced a $100 million (¥600 million) personal gift to build and endow an elite scholarship program in China inspired by the prestigious Rhodes Scholarship program created in 1902 by British statesman Cecil J. Rhodes. A simultaneous fundraising campaign with a goal of raising $200 million (¥1.2 billion) will make

China And Other Developing Countries

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Ethics And Governance Of Artificial Intelligence

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Designing the Future of the Fourth Industrial Revolution

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Leadership In China - Philosophies And Practices

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Making Our Cities Great: A Review of Issues and Approaches

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Negotiation Skills For Leaders

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The Chinese media are examined as factors in the changing world order and as examples from a media system distinct from those of the Anglosphere, which have often been touted as models of universal applicability. Wherever possible, practical examples and experiences will be used as illustration. Media were important in the transformation of Chinese attitudes

Leading in Chinese State-Owned Enterprises

SOEs are quite popular in China. However, not many people around the world, including those in China, really understand the roles and functions of the SOEs, especially in relation with how SOES work with the governments of different levels, as well as how the SOEs fit into the broader socialism system. What kind of decision-making

Leading in Humanitarian Crises - War, Disasters, and Disease

Leading in humanitarian crisis is an inevitable and essential responsibility for leaders in today’s world. Whether they are in government, business, civil society or international organizations, today’s leaders have a duty to develop policies and institutions which can limit the worst effects of climate crisis, war and disease on human society. The purpose of this

Technology Policy in the Developing World

This course will examine the role of information and telecommunication technologies (TICs) for developing countries, focusing on policy issues such as privacy, net neutrality, social networks, financial inclusion, and more. This is a “bird´s-eye view” course. We will discuss a number of selected issues. Our goal is to understand the different roles played by TICs

Institutional and Social Transformation in Contemporary China

This course will provide an overview of China’s political, economic and social transformation since 1978. The course traces and articulates a narrative of reform and opening up that contextualizes students’ understanding of China in the past, present and in the foreseeable future. Lectures and readings first review the institutional background and configuration before 1978, elucidate

Forty Years of China's Political, Economic, and Social Reform

This course will provide an overview of China’s political, economic and social reform over the past four decades. The course traces and articulates a narrative of transformation and reform that will contextualize students’ understanding of China in the present and in the foreseeable future. Lectures and reading first review the starting points of the reform,

Investing in Private Markets

Broadly speaking private assets encompass private equity, real estate, infrastructure and private debt. Although private assets represent a significant portion of the global investment opportunities and investment professionals in private assets are among the highest paid group of professionals, investing in private markets is not frequently covered at business schools due to lack of transparency

Institutional and Social Transformation in Contemporary China

This course will provide an overview of China’s political, economic and social transformation since 1978. The course traces and articulates a narrative of reform and opening up that contextualizes students’ understanding of China in the past, present and in the foreseeable future. Lectures and readings first review the institutional background and configuration before 1978, elucidate

Forty Years of China's Political, Economic, and Social Reform

This course will provide an overview of China’s political, economic and social reform over the past four decades. The course traces and articulates a narrative of transformation and reform that will contextualize students’ understanding of China in the present and in the foreseeable future. Lectures and reading first review the starting points of the reform,

Forty Years of China's Political, Economic, and Social Reform

This course will provide an overview of China’s political, economic and social reform over the past four decades. The course traces and articulates a narrative of transformation and reform that will contextualize students’ understanding of China in the present and in the foreseeable future. Lectures and reading first review the starting points of the reform,

Leaders and Leadership in History

Do leaders make history or does history make leaders? This course will address this core question by focusing on leaders and leadership in particularly trying historical circumstances. How did certain women and men arrive at leadership positions? What choices did they make in difficult situations? How do we evaluate their successes or failures? What makes

Chinese Political Institutions

Chinese political institutions course has two objectives: To understand the policy process in China today. How do Chinese political institutions operate? How are Chinese leaders chosen and its officials promoted? How are policies in different issue arenas formulated and implemented? What are the dynamics between central and local governments? How do economic and social interest

Strategic Communication in a New Globalization Era

Strategic Communication refers to communication initiatives by a political entity (a state actor or non-state actor working on behalf of a state) to achieve predefined goals that advance broad national interests in times of war and peace. In this course, we undertake breaking news and real-time analysis case studies of issues. The course instructor combines

Clean Energy Transition

The world is in the early stages of a clean energy transition. In China and many other countries, a shift is underway from the energy sources that dominated the 20th century (mainly coal and oil) to new sources. In the past seven years, global wind power capacity has doubled, global solar power capacity has quadrupled

Managing Risk - Statistical, Economic, and Cultural Perspectives

The course provides a detailed examination of risk, as both theoretical concept and practical challenge to individuals, organizations, and society as a whole. Students will study the management of risk through various approaches to its identification, assessment, control, and financing. Readings and lectures will cover an array of concepts and methods from the philosophy of

History Of Modern China, 1911-2011: A Century Of Transformation

This course explores the history of China from 1911 to 2011. It examines the fascinating interplay between customary Chinese cultures and rapidly evolving notions of global modernity while also tracing the rise of modern political parties and the dynamics of modern nationalism. Among the social topics covered are gender roles, family life, identities in flux,

History of Modern China, 1911-2011: A Century of Transformation

This course explores the history of China from 1911 to 2011. It examines the fascinating interplay between customary Chinese cultures and rapidly evolving notions of global modernity while also tracing the rise of modern political parties and the dynamics of modern nationalism. Among the social topics covered are gender roles, family life, identities in flux,

Leading Issues in the Global Economy

Economic forces are the fundamental drivers of the changes of today’s complicated world, and therefore effective business and political leaders must not only understand existing major economic issues, but also be able to prepare for future developments of such issues. China’s rapid and continued economic emergence presents many fascinating and intriguing issues. The Chinese economy

Global Affairs

This two-module core course in global affairs examines China’s emergence as a global actor in international affairs alongside the critical question of how to enhance collective action in the face of multiple transboundary, geopolitical, and planetary crises. The first module on China’s role in the world focuses on China’s global interactions and its contemporary policies

Chinese Political Institutions

Chinese political institutions course has two objectives: To understand the policy process in China today. How do Chinese political institutions operate? How are Chinese leaders chosen and its officials promoted? How are policies in different issue arenas formulated and implemented? What are the dynamics between central and local governments? How do economic and social interest

Business Sustainability Leadership in China & Globally

The Business Sustainability Leadership in China and Globally course addresses how companies and other institutions can lead in creating a more just and sustainable world. Stakeholders – customers, employees, NGOs, shareholders, and governments – hold firms accountable for the environmental and social consequences of their operations. At the same time, businesses are experiencing operations and

Leading a Civil Society Organization - Delivering Social Value

This course introduces students to principles, values, world-view, motivation, and commitments that guide a global civil society organization. For much of the course, case studies will be based on Médecins Sans Frontières/Doctors Without Borders. Students will develop an understanding of how some civil society organizations create social missions and deliver services. Principles, codes and cultures

Leading in International Organizations (UN)

This course introduces students to the realities of working at a multilateral institution: a primer on the United Nations and/or interacting with an international organization. We focus on political and managerial leadership and examine real-case scenarios of political negotiations, peacekeeping roles, management, and disarmament and non-proliferation issues. We also discuss the issue of the relevance

Leading and Managing Not-For-Profit Organizations

This course will review an approach to developing strategic plans for not-for-profit organizations. Each student will be asked to draft a plan for an organization of their own choosing; it may be an existing organization or one they would like to create. In the first week of the course, classes will focus on a planning

Leadership in Public Crises and Emergencies

When disasters occur, news headlines, dramatic photographs, and video tell us about lives lost, destruction, and hardship; but they tell us too little about how we prepare for, respond to, and recover from these events. This course deals with the challenges leaders and society as a whole face in preparing for major crises and responding

Data, Computing and the Human Future

This course introduces the history and development of computer science, basic computing concepts, theories and practices of computational thinking, frontier research and technology which empower digital transformation in vertical industries, and their influence on human society and future. It is more suitable for non-computer science major students. There will be tasks that need to be

Leading in Higher Education

This course examines leadership in relation to institutions of higher education, with a focus on the changing role and position of universities globally from the late nineteenth century to the global future of the twenty-first century. Using personal experience, case studies, and a global perspective, the course will further evaluate the enduring but changing character

Forty Years of China's Political, Economic, and Social Reform

This course will provide an overview of China’s political, economic and social reform over the past four decades. The course traces and articulates a narrative of transformation and reform that will contextualize students’ understanding of China in the present and in the foreseeable future. Lectures and reading first review the starting points of the reform,

Key Topics in Green Finance

This course will introduce the theoretical foundation, empirical evidence, and practice of green finance globally and in China. The course will focus on how the financial policies and markets can be leveraged to mobilize investment in sustainability. Specifically, we will introduce the green banking system, green bond, green fund, and green insurance. We will pay

Environmental Governance Globally and in China

This course will focus on the four main areas of environmental governance: Social, economic, and political causes of global environmental problems Methods and strategies for promoting policy solutions Economic rationale for international environmental cooperation Mobilizing private sectors towards sustainability Students will read theoretical and empirical literature and actively participate in classroom discussions.

China’s Political Culture: Historical and Philosophical Perspectives

If there’s one uncontested fact about being Chinese, it is the sense of being part of a culture with a long history. History shapes not just contemporary practices, but also contemporary values. Hence, to understand China’s politics, it is essential to understand the main themes of Chinese political history and philosophy that serve as reference

Strategic Communication in a New Globalization Era

Strategic Communication refers to communication initiatives by a political entity (a state actor or non-state actor working on behalf of a state) to achieve predefined goals that advance broad national interests in times of war and peace. In this course, we undertake breaking news and real-time analysis case studies of issues. The course instructor combines

Introduction to International Relations Theory and Strategy

This course is designed for students who either have limited prior knowledge of international relations theory or wish to explore a broader spectrum of theoretical approaches in the study of global affairs. It aims to bring students from very diverse backgrounds up to a standard of knowledge that will allow all of them to engage

Global Affairs

This two-module core course in global affairs examines China’s emergence as a global actor in international affairs alongside the critical question of how to enhance collective action in the face of multiple transboundary, geopolitical, and planetary crises. The first module on China’s role in the world focuses on China’s global interactions and its contemporary policies

Managing Risk - Statistical, Economic, and Cultural Perspectives

The course provides a detailed examination of risk, as both theoretical concept and practical challenge to individuals, organizations, and society as a whole. Students will study the management of risk through various approaches to its identification, assessment, control, and financing. Readings and lectures will cover an array of concepts and methods from the philosophy of

China’s International Development Cooperation: Theory, Policy, and Practice

This course introduces students to the major theories, policies and practices of China’s international development cooperation. It analyzes relevant historical background, policy frameworks, functioning dynamics and comprehensive impacts. It covers various areas in international development, including finance, trade, infrastructure, agriculture, industry, economic cooperation zones, etc. Based on materials directly collected from field research and extensive

History Of Modern China, 1911-2011: A Century Of Transformation

This course explores the history of China from 1911 to 2011. It examines the fascinating interplay between customary Chinese cultures and rapidly evolving notions of global modernity while also tracing the rise of modern political parties and the dynamics of modern nationalism. Among the social topics covered are gender roles, family life, identities in flux,

Institutional and Social Transformation in Contemporary China

This course will provide an overview of China’s political, economic and social transformation since 1978. The course traces and articulates a narrative of reform and opening up that contextualizes students’ understanding of China in the past, present and in the foreseeable future. Lectures and readings first review the institutional background and configuration before 1978, elucidate

History of Modern China, 1911-2011: A Century of Transformation

This course explores the history of China from 1911 to 2011. It examines the fascinating interplay between customary Chinese cultures and rapidly evolving notions of global modernity while also tracing the rise of modern political parties and the dynamics of modern nationalism. Among the social topics covered are gender roles, family life, identities in flux,

Forty Years of China's Political, Economic, and Social Reform

This course will provide an overview of China’s political, economic and social reform over the past four decades. The course traces and articulates a narrative of transformation and reform that will contextualize students’ understanding of China in the present and in the foreseeable future. Lectures and reading first review the starting points of the reform,

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