McKinsey Technology Trends Outlook 2025

The global technology landscape is undergoing significant shifts, propelled by fast-moving innovations in technologies. These are exponentially increasing demand for computing power, capturing the attention of management teams and the public, and accelerating experimentation. These developments are occurring against a …

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H-1B Sponsorship: Top Companies for Visas (2026)

If you are job hunting on an F-1 OPT or applying from abroad, your odds in 2026 hinge on three things that did not exist two cycles ago. A wage-weighted lottery now rewards higher-paid roles, a $100,000 employer fee has …

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WashU to Lead Bioaerosol Sensor Development on $40M Federal Contract

WashU researchers to contribute to the Advanced Research Projects Agency for Health-funded research to create a “smoke alarm” for airborne contaminants that could cut respiratory illnesses by 25%, defend against next pandemic.

When a public building catches fire, its built-in …

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Wang Receives 2025 Google PhD Fellowship

By Channing Suhl 

Ruiqi Wang, a doctoral student in the Department of Computer Science & Engineering in the McKelvey School of Engineering at Washington University in St. Louis, has been named a recipient of the 2025 Google PhD Fellowship in …

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Consulting Resume Tips: What Top Firms Really Look For

By: Rob Porter

Breaking into the consulting world is competitive, regardless of your background. Whether you’re an MBA, a PhD, or a recent graduate from a top-tier program, consulting firms receive thousands of applications each year from high-achieving candidates. The …

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Career Resources

WashU has partnered with Exponent, a platform designed to help students excel in technical interviews for roles in software engineering, …

WashU CNX is a mentor-focused online community where you can build connections with fellow students, alumni, and friends of the university …