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Rory Madigan '20CC Named Schwarzman Scholar
12/22/2022 11:15:00 AM | Men's Soccer
Men's soccer alumnus will spend one year studying at Tsinghua University in China
NEW YORK — Rory Madigan '20CC has been named to the Class of 2024 Schwarzman Scholars. Madigan was a three-year member of the men's soccer program.
The Schwarzman Scholarship will allow Madigan to pursue a fully-funded one-year master's program at Tsinghua University in China. Through the Schwarzman program, Madigan hopes to study Chinese private markets in conjunction with healthcare innovation and entrepreneurship. He aims to "link Chinese, Korean and U.S. leaders in finance and healthcare to advance digital health across the two continents."
After graduating from Columbia in 2020, Madigan spent a year teaching English in Taiwan through a Fulbright Scholarship and is now a venture capital associate at Crane Partners.
Originally from New Jersey, Madigan studied political science at Columbia College. He named playing and being a part of the men's soccer program his favorite extracurricular activity, saying, "There was a great sense of camaraderie; I still live with some of my teammates."
Inspired by the prestigious Rhodes Scholarship, the Schwarzman Scholars program selects recipients for their leadership potential, intellect and strength of character. This year's 151 recipients — hailing from 36 countries and 121 universities — were selected from an applicant pool of nearly 3,000. Madigan is one of five Columbians that were named Class of 2024 Schwarzman Scholars.
The Schwarzman Scholars program's mission is to allow participants to deepen their understanding of China's changing role in the world and the economic, political and cultural factors that have contributed to its growing influence as a global power. The program also seeks to promote international understanding, peace and collaboration. Beyond the classroom, scholars learn about China by spending the year traveling within the country, and gain access to professional networks through internships, mentorships, high-profile speakers and engaged faculty members.
For the latest on Columbia men's soccer, be sure to follow the team on Twitter and Instagram (@CULionsMSOC), on Facebook (ColumbiaMensSoccer), or by visiting GoColumbiaLions.com.
The Schwarzman Scholarship will allow Madigan to pursue a fully-funded one-year master's program at Tsinghua University in China. Through the Schwarzman program, Madigan hopes to study Chinese private markets in conjunction with healthcare innovation and entrepreneurship. He aims to "link Chinese, Korean and U.S. leaders in finance and healthcare to advance digital health across the two continents."
After graduating from Columbia in 2020, Madigan spent a year teaching English in Taiwan through a Fulbright Scholarship and is now a venture capital associate at Crane Partners.
Originally from New Jersey, Madigan studied political science at Columbia College. He named playing and being a part of the men's soccer program his favorite extracurricular activity, saying, "There was a great sense of camaraderie; I still live with some of my teammates."
Inspired by the prestigious Rhodes Scholarship, the Schwarzman Scholars program selects recipients for their leadership potential, intellect and strength of character. This year's 151 recipients — hailing from 36 countries and 121 universities — were selected from an applicant pool of nearly 3,000. Madigan is one of five Columbians that were named Class of 2024 Schwarzman Scholars.
The Schwarzman Scholars program's mission is to allow participants to deepen their understanding of China's changing role in the world and the economic, political and cultural factors that have contributed to its growing influence as a global power. The program also seeks to promote international understanding, peace and collaboration. Beyond the classroom, scholars learn about China by spending the year traveling within the country, and gain access to professional networks through internships, mentorships, high-profile speakers and engaged faculty members.
For the latest on Columbia men's soccer, be sure to follow the team on Twitter and Instagram (@CULionsMSOC), on Facebook (ColumbiaMensSoccer), or by visiting GoColumbiaLions.com.
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