The McDonald Conference for Leaders of Character (MCLC) is endowed by Diane and Bob McDonald and hosted with the Behavioral Science and Leadership Department at West Point.   It brings together a diverse group of the top undergraduate student leaders from across the globe with world class senior leaders who act as mentors in a team-based, experiential event that bolsters leadership skills, fosters critical thinking and collaboration, and develops potential strategies for addressing pressing global issues.

2023 Attendee and Mentor Experiences

Mentor Suzanne Puanani Vares-Lum

The 8th US Secretary of Veterans Affairs, Honorable Robert Bob McDonald and Diane McDonald support the McDonald Conference for Leaders of Character every year “to bring together a diverse group of top undergraduate student leaders from across the globe with world-class senior leaders who act as senior mentors in a team-based, experiential event that bolsters leadership skills, fosters critical thinking and collaboration, and develops potential strategies for addressing pressing global issues.”  [Read More]

Robert Lundy III

It was an honor to network with students from across the globe this week during the annual McDonald Conference for Leaders of Character (MCLC).

I enjoyed collaborating with students from partner Universities including the University of Hawaii at Manoa, Syracuse University, Yale University, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Harvard University, Howard University, University of Cambridge, and many more! [Read More]

Marta Sanz Pérez

These last few days I have been able to delve deeper into this topic. I had the good fortune to be at the United States Military Academy at West Point attending the McDonald Conference for Leaders of Character, whose theme was “Influence Without Authority: Leading Peers and Inspiring from at Entry level”.  [Read More]

Institute for Veterans and Military Families (IVMF)

Dr. Mike Haynie, Vice Chancellor of Syracuse University and founder of IVMF, is currently attending the 2023 McDonald Conference for Leaders of Character at United States Military Academy at West Point with two #SU students, Malique and Julius. Tomorrow, Dr. Haynie will serve as a panelist and share his insights on the importance of character in effective leadership and how young leaders can make a positive impact on their organizations.  [Read More]

Testimonials and Social Comments

It’s a wrap: The 2023 McDonald Conference for Leaders of Character at West Point was a great experience for @SyracuseU students Malique and Julius – including chance to spend time with one of my mentors, Secretary Bob McDonald. pic.twitter.com/hGJLgSczWw

— Mike Haynie (@DrMikeHaynie) April 2, 2023

West Point is hosting undergraduate students from across the globe this week for the annual McDonald Conference for Leaders of Character. The conference provides attendees the opportunity to bolster their leadership & critical thinking skills.
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— West Point AOG (@WPAOG) April 1, 2023