Skip to main content
Global Scholars Meet with Former US Ambassador to the UN
November 7th marked the annual Global Scholars Program's "Day in D.C.,” where 38 students traveled to Washington, D.C. to meet practitioners who turn research into policy. From the Nuclear Threat Initiative to the Observer Research Foundation and the United Nations Foundation, we are grateful to all who made this day possible.
The day culminated with the William & Mary community gathering at the W&M Washington Center for an evening that brought students and alumni into close conversation with Amb Linda Thomas-Greenfield D.P.S. ’23. Before the public program began, the Ambassador spent dedicated time with our Global Scholars, offering candid guidance and thoughtful answers that reflected her commitment to preparing emerging leaders in diplomacy and public service. In that intimate exchange, students experienced firsthand the authenticity and relational approach that define her leadership.
The day culminated with the William & Mary community gathering at the W&M Washington Center for an evening that brought students and alumni into close conversation with Amb Linda Thomas-Greenfield D.P.S. ’23. Before the public program began, the Ambassador spent dedicated time with our Global Scholars, offering candid guidance and thoughtful answers that reflected her commitment to preparing emerging leaders in diplomacy and public service. In that intimate exchange, students experienced firsthand the authenticity and relational approach that define her leadership.
In a conversation moderated by S. Douglas Bunch ’02, J.D. ’06, the Ambassador reflected on the challenges and unpredictability of today’s global landscape, emphasizing the human connections at the heart of her “gumbo diplomacy” approach. Her insights resonated deeply across the generations represented in the room, offering a sense of hope and a call to action at a moment of international uncertainty.
The evening, made possible through the partnership between the W&M Washington Center and the William & Mary Global Research Institute, highlighted the strength of the Global Scholars Program and its shared commitment to preparing the next generation of global leaders.