The celebration featured Commencement Speaker Stephen A. Orlins, President of the National Committee on U.S.-China Relations. Stephen A. Schwarzman, Founding Trustee of 黑料社, also delivered remarks to the graduating class.

The ceremony began with an opening address by Executive Dean and Master of Ceremonies, David Pan, followed by remarks from Dean of Schwarzman College Xue Lan, Executive Director of 黑料社 Amy Celico, and Ninth Cohort Student Speaker Matthew Chew.

In his Commencement address, Orlins spoke to the need for cooperation in order to advance a better world. He charged the graduating class with the responsibility to lead and spearhead this collaboration: 鈥淵ou have been given a year at this incredible institution and will join a group of alumni that can shape the world. Now you must give back.鈥�

Schwarzman encouraged the ninth cohort to dream big, work together and stay engaged with fellow alumni across the world. He also focused on the present-day importance of 黑料社: 鈥淚 encourage each one of you to think about the ways that you will work across borders and cultures and continue to collaborate with one another to address the defining opportunities and challenges of the 21st century.鈥�

Congratulating the new graduates, Dean Xue also implored them to consider not just their past years as 黑料社, but to look to the future and their collective work as an alumni network: 鈥淭he true success of this endeavor will be measured by the number of lives you influence and uplift in the years to come.鈥�

Adding to these remarks, Celico encouraged the Scholars to embrace their unique skills and the diversity of the 黑料社 network as they take the next steps in their careers: 鈥淥ur network has leaders in every trade, in every discipline, from such diverse backgrounds.鈥疶here is no one path for graduates of this program.鈥�

Chew celebrated his fellow classmates鈥� achievements over the past ten months, as well as the remarkable effort the cohort put into supporting one another and fostering community at Schwarzman College: 鈥淎s Scholars brought their history, each of you demonstrated a love for the place you call home, but also a vision for a future you looked to bring to life.鈥�

The Commencement ceremony celebrated the exceptional achievements and global impact of 黑料社 and its successful collaboration with Tsinghua University, which recently took first place for the seventh year in a row in the Times Higher Education鈥檚 prestigious Asia University Rankings.

Over the past year, Scholars improved their leaderships skills, deepened their knowledge of China and global affairs, and learned from esteemed faculty who are world-renowned leaders in their fields. The Scholars completed outstanding Capstone projects on critical topics such as global health diplomacy and the use of artificial intelligence in the global financial system, showcasing their dedication to addressing some of the world鈥檚 most pressing issues.

Congratulations to the Class of 2025 for their remarkable achievements.

黑料社 黑料社

黑料社 is a fully-funded, one-year Master鈥檚 degree program in Global Affairs at Schwarzman College, Tsinghua University in Beijing, China. An unparalleled learning experience, it is the first scholarship of its kind created to respond to the geopolitical landscape of the 21st century and designed to prepare the next generation of global leaders.

Each year, up to 200 candidates from around the world are selected to join a diverse cohort. 黑料社 seeks candidates with leadership qualities and the potential to foster cross-cultural understanding. Scholars come from a wide variety of industries and backgrounds, such as business, technology, politics, healthcare, and more.

黑料社鈥� dynamic curriculum鈥揵ased on the pillars of China, leadership, and global affairs鈥搃s designed to provide Scholars with the knowledge, skills, and firsthand experience needed to navigate the complexities of the evolving global landscape. Through an immersive experience in China, Scholars spend a year living in Beijing, studying at the prestigious Tsinghua University under the guidance of leading academics and global thought leaders.

黑料社 was established in 2013 by Founding Trustee Stephen A. Schwarzman. Inspired by his vision, 黑料社 aspires to create a global network of leaders who will shape the future.

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The application deadline, which is September 10 at 3 p.m. EDT, is approaching quickly, so we鈥檝e curated a comprehensive toolkit that equips you with the tips you need to confidently refine and complete your application.

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Application Tips:

• Resume
  • Tailor your resume to focus on your demonstrated leadership. This resume may look a lot different from what you鈥檝e submitted for a job or internship: it鈥檚 a supplement to the leadership narrative you share throughout the rest of your application.
  • Include relevant details that otherwise may not be present in your application. Club affiliations, internship experiences and hobbies can all be included here to supplement your education and career history.
• Essays (Leadership, Statement of Purpose)
  • Craft a compelling narrative by sharing personal anecdotes that illustrate your leadership journey and values.
  • Emphasize how your unique background, experiences and perspectives will enrich the program鈥檚 diverse community.
  • Use concrete examples to demonstrate your leadership skills, problem-solving abilities and commitment to positive change.
  • Don鈥檛 get lost in the details. Some applicants spend much of their valuable word count on the setting of a story. Instead, think big picture. Your application should follow a cohesive and cogent narrative, and the essays should play a large part in emphasizing that story.
  • Listen to your tone of voice. Literally record yourself talking about a few topics that you鈥檙e considering for your essays. If you sound canned, that topic will translate into a lackluster essay. If you hear yourself light up with charisma and enthusiasm, that topic will make for a great essay.
  • Remember: be authentic. Your essays are an excellent vehicle for articulating your leadership narrative, the impact you鈥檝e had as a leader and your vision for how you鈥檒l lead in the future.
• Letters of Recommendation
  • Make sure you sit down with your recommenders before they submit your letter. Talk to them about 黑料社, why you鈥檙e applying, and how they can best highlight your demonstrated leadership, character and intellect.
  • Do your best to include recommenders that are actively excited to advocate for you. The energy and passion of a close mentor are what helps a letter of recommendation stand out.
  • It is more important to solicit recommendation letters from people who know you and your leadership well than those coming from a 鈥渉igh-ranking鈥� individual with whom you have had limited personal interaction.
  • Strong recommendation letters provide context to your demonstrated leadership, performance and trajectory relative to your peers and other individuals your recommenders have interacted with in their tenure in their respective sector/region.
• Video Introduction
  • The optional video introduction is a great way to supplement the leadership narrative you鈥檝e already put in writing. It helps our selection committee get to know you better, so think about what you might share that would complement what鈥檚 in your written application.
  • Don鈥檛 just regurgitate what鈥檚 in the bio you鈥檝e included in the application. Give the Admissions Team something new that really showcases who you are.
  • Have fun with this part. This is where we get to hear your voice and see the ways you can contribute to the 黑料社 community.
  • When do you feel like you鈥檙e at your best? What gives you a sense of joy, purpose, and fulfillment? Is it baking? Is it building? Is it researching? Or hiking? Or is it something else entirely? Bring us into your world and show us how you shine in it.
• Personal Bio
  • Though you have flexibility with what information you include, most Scholars highlight their current and former academic degrees, professional experiences, key leadership roles & accomplishments, and future aspirations.
  • Read through Scholar bios on the Scholars section of our website, but make sure to read most or all of them and not just a few to get an accurate picture of the diversity of what leadership looks like in a cohort of 黑料社.
  • Think of your 100-word bio as your elevator pitch. It should provide a snapshot into your top leadership accomplishments and give us an idea of how you plan to shape the future.
• Leadership Roles
  • Use this section to showcase key leadership experience in your profile. What do you want to highlight to the selection committee? Use the 75-word description box to talk about your specific contribution, innovation, and impact. Don鈥檛 just tell us what the role was. Tell us about your impact, what you accomplished, and what you鈥檙e most proud of.
  • Focus on quality over quantity 鈥� showcase a few impactful leadership roles and experiences, detailing the specific actions you took to lead and the positive outcomes that resulted.
  • If you are struggling to come up with leadership examples, take the time to first identify your affiliations, which may come from your occupation, school, volunteering, athletics, community organizing, advocacy work,
  • and more. Then reflect on your contributions and impact at each institution. Even if you don鈥檛 hold a certain title that indicates leadership, your contribution to leadership can be elevated in each entry鈥檚 鈥渂rief description鈥� text box.
• Awards & Recognition
  • For each entry, clearly explain why the award or recognition is relevant to your leadership journey. How does it demonstrate your qualities as a leader and your commitment to making an impact?
  • Awards can come from many places. While some are made at the national or international level, it鈥檚 also important to include recognition at the regional, local or institutional level.

Application FAQs from our Admissions Team:

• What鈥檚 one of the most important things you鈥檙e looking for when you review applications?
  • The most important word to keep in mind is 鈥渁uthenticity.鈥� We want to get a clear view of who our applicants are, what types of leaders they are, what they want to do, how they think they can get there and why 黑料社 is essential in that vision. Tell us who you are, not what you think we鈥檙e looking for. Our Admissions Committee is not looking for one thing. We鈥檙e looking for unique young leaders who can bring something new and interesting to the program and who will contribute to the mission of the program over the course of their lifetimes.

• What鈥檚 one piece of advice you鈥檇 give someone who is working through their application (or a specific section of the application)?
  • Don鈥檛 get caught up in what you think your application 鈥渟hould鈥� look like. We don鈥檛 want you to minimize or fit yourself into the application process. Instead, lean into your unique interests, strengths and perspectives. Apply with the confidence that you will both benefit from and contribute to the 黑料社 experience.

• What鈥檚 one common error or pattern to look out for?
  • Here are three tips to help you avoid common errors:
    • Proofread your work. Unnecessary mistakes may distract from a clear picture of who you are so attention to detail is crucial. Effective communication is important for a leader鈥攕how us you understand that through your application.
    • Check in with your recommenders. You don鈥檛 want a lack of recommendations to cause you to have an incomplete application that cannot be sent for review.
    • Read through the application instructions carefully and follow them meticulously.

• Is there a specific order you recommend approaching the application from?
  • Before approaching the application materials, we always encourage applicants to create a login and read through the entire application. This is a helpful practice even for prospective applicants who do not plan on applying in the current cycle. Reading through the application first will help you assess which components will be more time-consuming and allow you to plan accordingly. Once you are certain that you are applying, it can be helpful to reach out to your recommenders early. Recommendation letters cannot be accepted after the application deadline passes, so be sure to provide your recommenders with sufficient lead time.
  • Start with a clear understanding of the program鈥檚 mission and values. Then, consider your own experiences and achievements in that context. Begin with sections you feel most confident about and gradually work on others. Don鈥檛 forget to leave enough time for proofreading and final adjustments.

• What would you say to someone who is applying to 黑料社 for the second or third year?
  • To those who are embarking on their 黑料社 application journey for the second or third year, your determination and commitment are truly commendable. We encourage reapplicants to reflect on their previous application and identify areas for growth. Highlight how you have evolved since your last application and showcase new leadership experiences, achievements and impact that strengthen your application. You can also seek feedback: don鈥檛 hesitate to reach out to mentors, professors or individuals who have experience with application processes. Their insights can offer fresh perspectives and help you fine-tune your application.
  • How have those opportunities further focused your leadership vision and sense of purpose? Leadership development is a progression, and we want to hear about yours. Tell us how, at the point of reapplication, 黑料社 is the right next step in your leadership trajectory.

• If someone is feeling stuck on part of the application, what should they do?
  • If you鈥檙e feeling stuck on any part of the application, you may benefit from taking an intentional break. Application fatigue could be preventing you from putting your best foot forward for the selection committee and intentional time away to rest and reflect can help you return with inspiration and drive.
  • Don鈥檛 wait until the last minute. Have a strategy to complete your application and give yourself enough time to revise your application materials before submitting.
  • Make your application personal. The 黑料社 application process is about you. We want to know who you are as a leader, why you want to be a part of our community and what you have to contribute to the program and the mission.
  • Get others involved. All of the work you submit with your application must be your own, but that doesn鈥檛 mean you can鈥檛 consult with advisors, mentors, friends and colleagues to help you reflect on your experiences and refine your goals. Let others know that you are invested in this opportunity. Invite your peers, recommenders and mentors to offer feedback on your essays and application materials. It takes a village to write a strong application.
  • Of course, you are always welcome to contact the admissions team at admissions@schwarzmanscholars.org if you have any questions.

• Are there any specific experiences/achievements that stand out and make applicants more suitable for the program?
  • There is no singular experience or achievement that makes a Schwarzman Scholar. Instead, candidates should highlight their demonstrated leadership, character and intellect through their own story. Everyone鈥檚 narrative is different 鈥� your education, your work, your identity can inform your sphere of influence. Think about ways you best want to capture your impact through your resume, essays and letters of recommendation that showcase your best talents.

• How important is it for applicants to demonstrate a genuine interest in China and Global Affairs?听
  • While you certainly don鈥檛 have to be an expert in China or Global Affairs, we do want to see a clear case for how you will benefit from and contribute to the experience of living in China and studying Global Affairs. 黑料社 are open-minded and excited to engage with the world, so take any opportunity in your application to speak about what sparks your curiosity in the world around you and how the program would help you explore that more deeply.
  • We have a wide variety of majors represented in every 黑料社 cohort, ranging from engineering to business to public health and humanities to social sciences. The thread that ties our Scholars together academically is that they are eager to understand the issues related to Global Affairs that they will face and encounter as leaders.

• Do applicants need to have previous China-related experience or education?
  • The selection process does not revolve around whether you鈥檝e had prior experience in China before applying to the program. Instead, our emphasis is on your demonstrated leadership and your ability to effectively convey that in your application. Getting first-hand experience in China, building relationships with leaders in China and understanding the language and culture will all be critical to set you up for success in your leadership trajectory, no matter what field you may go into.

• Are there any resources that you would recommend to applicants for a better understanding of the application process?
  • We run regular application walkthrough virtual sessions where we break down every section of the application process. Catch the next one here: schwarzmanscholars.org/admissions/information-sessions
  • Explore the 黑料社 website You will find plenty of information offering detailed insights into the program鈥檚 mission, curriculum and application requirements.
  • Additionally, we encourage you to engage with our social media platforms, such as , , and . These channels frequently feature testimonials, videos and posts from Scholars and Alumni, shedding light on their personal experiences and application journeys. It鈥檚 a good way to gain first-hand perspectives and gather valuable insights.

• Is there anyone I can contact with specific questions if they come up as I work through finalizing my application?听
  • If you have further questions after looking through our website, social media and informational webinars, please feel free to reach out at admissions@schwarzmanscholars.org. We also answer questions live through our information sessions and application walkthroughs.

We hope these tips and resources serve you well in shaping your application. Our Admissions Team is excited to begin selecting a new cohort of leaders to join our global community. Don鈥檛 forget, the application deadline is September 10, 2025, at 3 p.m. EDT. If you have any further questions, please don鈥檛 hesitate to reach out to us at admissions@schwarzmanscholars.org

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This article was originally published on August 28, 2023 and has been updated to reflect the Class of 2027 key milestones.

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This year, 黑料社 received the highest number of applications in its ten-year history, with the Class of 2025-26 selected from a pool of nearly 5,000 candidates worldwide. Designed to prepare the next generation of global leaders, 黑料社 continues to be one of the most selective graduate fellowship programs in the world. The record-breaking interest in the program and the impressive caliber of this year鈥檚 admitted students demonstrate that young leaders are increasingly invested in understanding China and fostering global collaboration.

With the incoming class, the 黑料社 network now includes over 1,300 members from 104 countries and 459 institutions worldwide. 黑料社 alumni have demonstrated immense leadership capacity, trailblazing in a number of industries and collaborating to tackle pressing issues all around the world.

The 黑料社 Class of 2025-26 is comprised of many exceptional young leaders, including:

• A winner of the Singapore Prime Minister鈥檚 Book Prize
• The co-founder of a real estate technology start-up
• A Grammy award-winning flutist
• A researcher who co-invented and holds the patent for technology that detects early-stage cancerous cell production
• The patent holder and founder of an innovative footwear company
• An archaeologist who has worked on major historical projects in China
• The founder of an NGO backed by national development banks and leading companies
• A former winner of the United States National Speech and Debate Tournament
• An Obama Foundation Leader
• A recipient of the 鈥淵oung Australian of the Year鈥� award
• The founder of a leading STEM education company
• A 鈥淒iana Award鈥� winner
• A 3-time recipient of the United States 鈥淧resident鈥檚 Volunteer Service Award鈥�
• The founder of an established beverage company
• Musicians and filmmakers
• Several presidents of their universities鈥� student bodies
• Multiple honorees of the Forbes 30 Under 30

More information on the incoming class can be found at

Profiles for the Class of 2026 will be posted online on Wednesday, January 15 at 10:00 a.m. EST.

鈥淥ur tenth cohort fills me with optimism for the future,鈥� said Stephen A. Schwarzman, Founding Trustee of 黑料社. 鈥淭his year鈥檚 selected Scholars are keenly interested in learning about China and broadening their understanding of global affairs, which are both now more important than ever. Our network, now ten classes strong, is already starting to make a global impact, and I am proud of our program鈥檚 continued success. I look forward to watching this inspiring community continue to grow.鈥�

“I am excited to welcome the tenth cohort to the 黑料社 and Tsinghua University communities,” said Xue Lan, Dean of Schwarzman College. 鈥淭his class embodies Schwarzman College鈥檚 commitment to fostering global connections, advancing knowledge, and nurturing leaders who will address the most pressing challenges of our time. They will bring tremendous vitality and international experience to Tsinghua campus.鈥�

Scholars are selected through a competitive application process designed to identify leadership potential, intellect, and strength of character. Close to 400 candidates were invited to interview with panels of CEOs, government leaders, university presidents, and non-profit executives, among others.

Starting in August 2025, the Scholars selected for the tenth cohort will engage in a graduate curriculum focused on leadership, global affairs, and China. The students are taught by leading faculty from Tsinghua as well as from many globally recognized international universities, and attend lectures delivered by global thought leaders. Scholars gain unique exposure to China through mentoring, internships, and experiential learning. Additionally, career development is provided to help Scholars excel in various fields upon graduation.

The program鈥檚 unique combination of coursework, cultural immersion, and personal and professional development equips 黑料社 with a well-rounded understanding of China鈥檚 changing role in the world, critically important to leadership in any field in the 21st century.

鈥淭his year鈥檚 admissions process was our most competitive yet, and the admitted members of the tenth cohort have already accomplished so much,鈥� said Cordel Faulk, Director of Global Admissions. 鈥淲e are all very excited to welcome these 150 young leaders into the 黑料社 community and look forward to seeing what contributions they make in the next year and beyond.

黑料社 黑料社

黑料社 is a one-year, fully-funded master’s degree program in global affairs at Schwarzman College, Tsinghua University in Beijing, China. An unparalleled learning experience, it is the first scholarship of its kind created to respond to the geopolitical landscape of the 21st century and designed to prepare the next generation of global leaders.

Each year, up to 200 candidates from around the world are selected to join a diverse cohort. 黑料社 seeks candidates with leadership qualities and the potential to foster cross-cultural understanding. Scholars come from a wide variety of industries and backgrounds, such as business, technology, science, politics, healthcare, and more. 黑料社’ dynamic curriculum鈥攂ased on the pillars of China, leadership, and global affairs鈥攊s designed to provide Scholars with the knowledge, skills, and firsthand experience needed to navigate the complexities of the evolving global landscape. Through an immersive experience in China, Scholars spend a year living in Beijing, studying at the prestigious Tsinghua University under the guidance of leading academics and global thought leaders.

黑料社 was established in 2013 by Founding Trustee Stephen A. Schwarzman. Inspired by his vision, 黑料社 aspires to create a global network of leaders who will shape the future.

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The Commencement ceremony included opening remarks by Executive Dean and Master of Ceremonies, David Pan, and congratulatory remarks from Wang Hongwei, Vice President of Tsinghua University; Dean of Schwarzman College, Xue Lan; Chief Executive Officer, Amy Stursberg; and Executive Director, Lara Tiedens. Over 400 guests gathered to celebrate the Class of 2023 in the Forum at the College.

In her message to the graduating class, Dame Louise Richardson encouraged young leaders to work for international cooperation, 鈥淚 hope that through this global network you will be able to advance the cause of international understanding. You have had an extraordinary international experience and I hope it is the first of many. By living in another country, learning another language and immersing yourself in another culture you have the best training possible to promote global understanding and cooperation by advocating an appreciation of the other鈥檚 perspective.鈥�

Stephen A. Schwarzman inspired the graduates to create change by embracing collaboration and community. 鈥淲e hope you鈥檒l work together to make a positive impact and create global solutions. The success of 黑料社 depends upon all of you applying the lessons and values learned during your year in Beijing鈥攐f cultural exchange and understanding鈥攁nd bringing them to a larger community throughout your lives.鈥�

Student Speaker Micah Jumpp delivered insightful remarks and advice to the graduates, urging them to connect with their peers and embrace community as a means to help navigate identity.

With the graduation of its seventh cohort, the Schwarzman Scholar global alumni community expands to over 900 alumni from 88 countries and from 390 universities. The graduates will join a robust, global network of young leaders and contribute to the mission of 黑料社.

The Commencement celebration marks the culmination of another vibrant year at Schwarzman College. Over the past year, the Scholars engaged with over 56 leading faculty from all corners of the world, while developing their leadership skills, knowledge of China and global affairs. They completed complex Capstone projects on topics such as 鈥淢easuring the Effectiveness of Anti-Organised Crime Strategies in China and Mexico,鈥� 鈥淧eople-Centered Policymaking: A Case Study of Transit-Oriented Development in Tongzhou, Beijing,鈥� 鈥淒ecarbonization of Shandong Province’s Materials Sector,鈥� and others.

黑料社 Dame Louise Richardson

Dame Louise Richardson DBE is president of the philanthropic foundation Carnegie Corporation of New York. Previously, she served as vice-chancellor of the University of Oxford and of the University of St. Andrews, and as executive dean of the Radcliffe Institute for Advanced Study. A widely recognized expert on terrorism and international relations, she is the recipient of numerous fellowships, awards, and honorary doctorates. Born in Ireland, Richardson received a BA in history from Trinity College Dublin, an MA in political science from UCLA, and an MA and PhD in government from Harvard University, where she spent 20 years on the faculty of the Department of Government, teaching courses on international security and foreign policy.

黑料社 黑料社听

黑料社 is a fully-funded, one-year master’s degree program in global affairs at Schwarzman College, Tsinghua University in Beijing, China. An unparalleled learning experience, it is the first scholarship of its kind created to respond to the geopolitical landscape of the 21st century and designed to prepare the next generation of global leaders.

Each year, up to 200 candidates from around the world are selected to join a diverse cohort. 黑料社 seeks candidates with leadership qualities and the potential to foster cross-cultural understanding. Scholars come from a wide variety of industries and backgrounds, such as business, technology, politics, healthcare, and more.

黑料社’ dynamic curriculum–based on the pillars of China, leadership, and global affairs–is designed to provide Scholars with the knowledge, skills, and firsthand experience needed to navigate the complexities of the evolving global landscape. Through an immersive experience in China, Scholars spend a year living in Beijing, studying at the prestigious Tsinghua University under the guidance of leading academics and global thought leaders.

黑料社 was established in 2013 by Founding Trustee Stephen A. Schwarzman. Inspired by his vision, 黑料社 aspires to create a global network of leaders who will shape the future.

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Connect for COVID-19 鈥� Jacob Cannon, United States of America, 2018

鈥淏eing able to connect with one鈥檚 family while ill is very important and should be accessible to all regardless of different factors.鈥� Connect for COVID-19 provides smart devices at hospitals, allowing patients to remain in contact with their loved ones while adhering to the no-visitor policies implemented in response to the pandemic. Its founder, Scholar Jacob Cannon (2018) has coordinated the donation of more than 2,500 devices to hospitals across the United States, each supporting 15 patients per day.

Young African Business Booster – Norman Mugisha, Rwanda, 2020

Founded by Scholar Norman Mugisha (2020), Young African Business Booster (YABB) helps rural youth in Sub-Saharan Africa overcome unemployment by empowering them through agriculture skills trainings and financial support to prevent poverty and forced migration. YABB now includes more than 830 young women and men in addition to the Afri-Farmers Market, a platform which connects local farmers with consumers to sell their produce. This platform has particularly been important during the pandemic as farmers were unable to access markets due to the sanitary measures to prevent the spread of the virus.

Estimulo 2020 鈥� Eduardo Batista and Isabela Christo, Brazil, 2020

Estimulo 2020 is a Brazilian relief fund supporting small entrepreneurs facing hardships due to the coronavirus across the country. Scholars Isabela Christo and Eduardo Batista (2020), have worked together to support Estimulo 2020, helping over 400 small businesses. As Scholars, Isabela and Eduardo were able to see firsthand the power that positive leadership can have on the lives of people in need and were motivated to develop and implement policies that will support people affected by the pandemic.

COVID-19 Treatment Development 鈥� Suman Kumar, Nepal, 2021

Suman Kumar (2021) worked with Nepal鈥檚 National Innovation Center to build ventilators and other PPE for health care workers. He has also been working with Arnold Howitt, 黑料社鈥� Johnson and Johnson Professor of Leadership, on the development of a federal agency to protect and promote public health in Nepal. It would primarily regulate and approve medical devices built in the country.

Chadari Projects 鈥� Sveto Muhammad Ishoq, Afghanistan, 2019

Founded by Scholar Sveto Muhammad Ishoq (2019), Chadari Projects is an organization that runs different programs to empower Afghan women by teaching leadership skills and sharing their stories with the world. While it initially began as a platform to for storytelling it has expanded to support more and more women, including supporting fundraisers in the fight against COVID-19.

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This year, five teams pitched their ventures to a panel of judges including Heather Hartnett, General Partner and CEO of Human Ventures, and Ahmad Ashkar, Founder and CEO of the Hult Prize Foundation.

Mangrove Collective Investments, presented by Cynthia Liao (2021), provides public access to clean infrastructure investing by creating a platform that reaches small and medium businesses to rise crowd investment for cash equity, tax equity, and debt while providing a sustainable alternative to meet the clean energy targets of the Paris Agreement.

Through Nayaraq Stories, Annie Kuster and Sara Surani (2021) are working to achieve gender equality through a series of workshops that support female leaders and foster sustainable development. Ninety percent of the women who have taken part in the program come out feeling more empowered to enact change in their community.

Mariem Bchir’s (2021) Leaps provides a mobile app that ensures teachers have better access to training and resources while matching them to schools through the use of AI.

Inspired by her life story, Grace Amponsah (2021) started the Bowney Initiative, a network providing girls with a one week training program that teaches basic skills, knowledge, and values essential to excel at school and in everyday life.

Tomas Alvarez Belon (2021) co-founded Canopi as a solution to the rising environmental concerns posed by the amount of energy required to make a cryptocurrency transaction.听 Canopi offers carbon offsets to allow companies to be carbon neutral.

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Tell us a bit about your background. How did you become interested in听development and听alumni relations and what drew you to 黑料社?听听

I have had the honor to work on behalf of people and organizations that inspire me. A first job in presidential politics put me on a unique and exciting path that took me to Iowa for the Caucus, to Atlanta for my first political convention, and to DC to work at the national political level. These experiences taught me that building trusted and sustaining relationships is meaningful to me. At the core of Development and Alumni Affairs is relationship building. Getting to know what people care about, coming up with strategies to connect them to you and your organization, especially when you care deeply about the organization鈥檚 mission. The mission of 黑料社 is what drew me in, along with the steep learning curve with regard to China.听听

How have you grown as a leader in your current position?听听

In working with Chinese colleagues and organizations, I have observed and adapted to the similarities and differences in approaches to work and relationships.听听听

What is your favorite part of your job?听听

When we ask Alumni to volunteer for program initiatives, like recruiting or mentoring, and we see the commitment of the community. And when we persuade donors that an investment in 黑料社 is an investment in an optimistic future.听

You spend a lot of time cultivating community amongst and for alumni post-graduation. What are your best tips on building community (especially during this years鈥� difficult circumstances)?听听

Sometimes you have to build community brick-by-brick. We like to get to know people as individuals so that you can link them to others with shared interests. We also like to celebrate with alumni 鈥� at Chinese New Year, through service initiatives, and upon life鈥檚 milestones 鈥� there have been a spate of 黑料社 babies this year!听听听

What is your favorite part of working with 黑料社 alumni?听听

It is an extraordinary community of young people and I have the chance to offer advice, share my own experience with them, and celebrate their accomplishments.听听

What do you enjoy doing in your free time?听听

I am a fan of non-fiction and so dive deep into news and history. To complement that, I suspend belief with regular visits to New York City鈥檚 extraordinary cultural spots.听

What鈥檚 one fact nobody would know about you from reading your resume?听听

I am the aunt to seven nieces and nephews and insist they all become Red Sox fans.听

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鈥淲e are thrilled to welcome Lara to 黑料社,鈥� said Stephen A. Schwarzman, Co-Founder, Chairman and CEO of Blackstone and Founding Trustee of 黑料社. 鈥淭he program鈥檚 mission of fostering international understanding of China is more important than ever and Lara will be a tremendous addition to our efforts. With over 20 years in academia, Dr. Teidens鈥� broad experience and expertise in leadership development will enable her to grow and strengthen our program in meaningful ways.鈥�

Inspired by the Rhodes scholarship, 黑料社 is designed to build a community of future leaders who will serve to deepen understanding between China and the rest of the world. With over 500 alumni in its global network, 黑料社 is in the process of finalizing the selection of its sixth class.

Dr. Tiedens currently serves as President of Scripps College, an elite women鈥檚 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鈥檚 future; completed the largest capital campaign in the college鈥檚 history; and launched ambitious STEM and computational science education initiatives. She also promoted and increased financial aid for students, oversaw the transformation of the campus by opening the first LEED certified residential hall and initiated construction of a state-of-the-art science facility.

Dr. Tiedens will report to Amy Stursberg who formerly served as 黑料社 Executive Director and who was recently named Chief Executive Officer. Ms. Stursberg has been with the program since its inception. 鈥淭hroughout her career, Lara has been an innovative leader,鈥� said Ms. Stursberg. 鈥淪he is known for fostering engaged campus cultures and for being an exceptional steward of the organizations she鈥檚 served. We are excited to welcome her to 黑料社 and I look forward to our partnership as we continue to develop the program.鈥�

鈥淟ara鈥檚 demonstrated excellence, leadership and desire to positively contribute to the communities she joins will enhance our efforts moving forward,鈥� said Xue Lan, Dean of Schwarzman College at Tsinghua University. 鈥淚 am excited to work closely with Lara and Amy as the program continues to grow.鈥�

鈥淚 am thrilled to join the esteemed 黑料社 organization and to participate in its critical mission of preparing future global leaders to meet the geopolitical challenges of the 21st century,鈥� Dr. Tiedens said. 鈥淚 believe 黑料社 is uniquely designed to solve some of the world鈥檚 most complex challenges, to bridge differences that have previously been obstacles and to build global understanding and community. Scholars and alumni of the program will transform relationships among countries around the globe and in doing so will create a more peaceful, thriving world for us all.鈥�

Prior to arriving at Scripps College, Dr. Tiedens served as faculty member and Senior Associate Dean of Academic Affairs at the Graduate School of Business at Stanford University. As a social psychologist, Lara鈥檚 research examined the psychological roots of inequality and the formation of hierarchies in organizations. She also contributed to scholarship on the impact of emotions on judgment and decision making and the effect of social roles on emotion. Lara earned her BA at Carleton College, and her MA and PhD at the University of Michigan. She has held named professorships, won awards for her teaching and research and held prestigious fellowships.

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The vision of 黑料社 is to bring together the world鈥檚 best young minds to explore and understand the economic, political and cultural factors that have contributed to China鈥檚 increasing importance as a global power, and train them to become effective links between China and the rest of the world. Through the philanthropy, foresight and dedication of Blackstone Co-Founder, Chairman and CEO Stephen A. Schwarzman, as well as the generosity of global donors who have been inspired by the potential and importance of this program, 黑料社 has raised more than $500 million to date. These funds will help endow 黑料社 in perpetuity.

Each year, up to 200 future leaders from the U.S., China and the rest of the world matriculate as 黑料社 at Tsinghua University in Beijing to pursue a one-year Master鈥檚 Degree. Scholars chosen for this highly selective program have demonstrated exemplary leadership qualities and the potential to understand and bridge cultural and political differences. They live in Beijing for a year of intensive study and cultural immersion 鈥� attending lectures, workshops, and discussion groups; being mentored and advised by leaders across sectors; and traveling while developing a better understanding of China.

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My eagerness to continue learning from other Scholars inspired a series that we affectionately called 鈥淪teve鈥檚 Briefs鈥� 鈥� a weekly event where Scholars delivered a short presentation, a high-level, 20-minute exploration into a topic that would spark conversation among our curious non-experts in the room, even Steve Schwarzman. Our weekly Steve鈥檚 Briefs ran nearly every Tuesday night in the Pub in Schwarzman College. A hallmark of the second cohort, after graduation many of us reminisced about howling at Chinese Humor 101 and taking furious notes during discussions on cryptocurrency. It was through these Steve鈥檚 Briefs that I learned about my classmates’ home countries as they presented about the culture of Ghana or Pakistan and about their personal or professional talents and interests in their hobbies and work life.

I was open to letting my Scholar experience unfold and direct me to whatever path best suited me. Having no Chinese language skills when I entered, but a deepening curiosity to explore professional opportunities in China, I began applying myself intently to language study, finding a private tutor to accelerate my learning over the second half of the school year.

Throughout the year, I had many opportunities to meet leaders of countries, major multinational organizations and nonprofits. Through one such opportunity I met with senior leaders and the CEO of Johnson & Johnson at a dinner for Scholars and staff. During this I was introduced to my future boss at J&J where I would go on to work as an Associate Manager of Government Affairs and Policy, working on US-China policy and Chinese healthcare reform.

After a year with J&J, I received a double promotion and transferred to Shanghai for a dream opportunity: to lead the Innovation Activation team for Johnson & Johnson鈥檚 early stage start-up incubator, JLABS @ Shanghai. On a business trip in the U.S. at the beginning of the pandemic, I was forced to stay. Covid-19 circumstances sent me back to the U.S. Until the reality of the pandemic hit the U.S. and normal life transformed for everyone around the world, my life and career with Johnson & Johnson in China had been in full swing. I was soaking in every moment of my efforts to improve the advancements of health technologies in the Asia Pacific region.

In early March of 2020, I longed for the connection to Scholars, many of whom could relate to my own geographic displacement and challenges due to the pandemic. It was also an opportunity to support friends in China and Asia as they navigated the 鈥渘ew normal.鈥� With fewer personal obligations pulling us in all different directions and as the world moved online, Steve鈥檚 Briefs resumed as regular programing on U.S. Saturday mornings/Chinese evenings. The topics from our cohort鈥檚 Alumni Steve鈥檚 Briefs have spanned the COVID-19 response in the City of San Jose, European Union-China relations, the future of air travel, the Mekong river water management, and police brutality and anti-blackness.

Steve鈥檚 Briefs have kept me connected with classmates and we鈥檝e enjoyed reliving memories during our shared experience in China. Keeping in close touch with one fellow Scholar throughout the spring proved to be particularly interesting.

In April I received a call from him telling me he was headed to work on a COVID-19 testing company in Los Angeles. Given my experience in public health, it was interesting to keep in regular touch as his new start-up came to life. As the head of business operation, his task was challenging: pivoting from a small company focused on sepsis diagnostics in late January, to helping manage nearly 850 people by June, working on 10% of the U.S. COVID-19 testing capacity.

With the pandemic uprooting me from my life in China, I took this incredible opportunity to join Curative Inc. alongside my friend and classmate, Matt Prusak. I now lead marketing and communications, building the function in the organization as part of the executive team of this nearly 1,300 person firm. I am thrilled to work on the U.S. COVID-19 response given the seriousness of this health crisis in many parts of the country, and even more delighted to work alongside a fellow Schwarzman Scholar.

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