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WashU Celebrates a Thriving Entrepreneurial Ecosystem with 2024 Rankings by The Princeton Review and Entrepreneur Magazine

In 2024, Washington University in St. Louis continues to shine as a beacon of entrepreneurial excellence. The institution has garnered significant recognition, securing a place among the top five entrepreneurial universities for undergraduate programs (#5) and achieving an impressive #4...

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2024 WashU Startup Holiday Gift Guide

It’s hard to believe that the holidays are right around the corner, but don’t stress because the 2024 WashU Startup Holiday Gift Guide is here to make your holiday shopping easier! This year, we are thrilled to have partnered with...

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StEPing into Prolific Kickz

Walking from the underpass toward the South 40, perhaps you’ve noticed a glowing neon sign spelling out the words “Prolific Kickz.” Nestled between the familiar Uncle Joe’s Peer Counseling and Resource Center and fan-favorite Beary Sweet Shoppe, rows of Nikes,...

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Fall 2024 Skandalaris Venture Competition Finalists Announced

Sixteen WashU student and recent alumni ventures have been selected as finalists in the fall 2024 Skandalaris Venture Competition (SVC). On October 23, 32 semifinalists presented their best pitch to a closed-room panel of judges. These scores were used to...

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Meet the Fall 2024 Skandalaris Venture Competition Semifinalists

Thirty-three Washington University startups have been named as semifinalists in the fall 2024 Skandalaris Venture Competition (SVC). Each venture, founded by students or recent alumni, is competing for a chance to win up to $25,000 in funding. “Each semester, we...

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