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🚀 WUST is connecting with the startup and tech community!

Jose Ortega, Director of Marketing & Recruitment at WUST (@hov0608) , is attending @dcstartupweek 2026—an opportunity to exchange ideas, meet innovators, and explore new connections.

📅 October 19–23, 2026
🔗 Learn more: www.dcstw.com

🤝 Don’t forget—we’re also co-hosting a partner event! Join WISE Accelerator Center, WUST, and @wustfoundation to explore opportunities, build connections, and think beyond borders.

📅 October 21, 2026
⏰ 12:00 PM–4:00 PM ET
📍 WISE Accelerator Center
2800 Eisenhower Ave, Alexandria, VA 22314

🔗 RSVP: https://wiseaccelerator.org/rsvp/oct21

Attending too? Let’s connect! 🤝

#WUST #dcstw2026 #dcstartupweek #innovations #entrepreneurship #networking #networkingevent #TechCommunity

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A Proud Moment for WUST!

Washington University of Science and Technology (WUST) is honored to receive the Outstanding Partner Organization Award from the Project Management Institute Washington, DC Chapter ( @pmiwdc ) at the 2026 Annual Conference Gala.

This recognition celebrates the strength of our partnership and our shared commitment to creating meaningful professional opportunities for students, supporting community engagement, and building connections with industry leaders.

For Jose Ortega ( @hov0608 ) , Director of Marketing & Recruitment at WUST and award honoree, the recognition reflects the collective efforts of the university and its growing community partnerships. Joseph, Vice President of Partnerships at PMIWDC, praised the Women’s Entrepreneurship event as “phenomenal” and recognized Ortega’s continued leadership in strengthening the partnership, engaging WUST student volunteers, and creating professional opportunities for students.

The evening was made even more special as WUST student Andressa de Oliveira received the Innovation in Project Management Award from PMIWDC.

A special thank you to @tcwheeler80 , President of PMIWDC; Joseph, Vice President of Partnerships at PMIWDC ; and the entire PMIWDC leadership, staff, and volunteer community for their continued collaboration and support.

We are proud of what this partnership continues to make possible for our students and community.

🔗 Check the link in our bio to learn more about the event.

Learn. Build. Innovate. Compete. Lead.

#wust #pmiwdc #projectmanagement #studentsuccess #leadership #innovation #communitypartnerships #professionaldevelopment

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More than just a welcome, it's about the smiles, the laughter, the new friendships, and the little moments that make campus life special.

Here's to making memories, building connections, and starting this exciting journey together!

#WUST #journeywithwust #FallOrientation2026 #CampusLife #StudentLife #NewBeginnings

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🏀 3rd & 4th Grade Boys Open Gym at Halley Elementary School-THIS FRIDAY! 🔥

This is a FREE Open Gym event open to ALL 3rd & 4th grade boys! You do not have to be registered with SoCo Elite to attend. Bring your friends, teammates, classmates, and neighbors, everyone is welcome!

Come out, get some runs in, compete, meet other players, and just have fun in the gym! 🙌🏼

📅 Friday, September 11th
🏀 3rd & 4th Grade Boys
📍 Halley Elementary School
8850 Cross Chase Circle, Fairfax Station, VA 22039
⏰ 6:00–7:30 PM

🎁 FREE SoCo Elite T-shirts & drawstring bags while supplies last!

✅ Must sign in upon arrival
✅ Bring water
✅ Come ready to play
✅ Spread the word!

DEVELOP • COMPETE • GET BETTER 💚🖤
Hard work builds champions!

#SoCoElite #OpenGym #AllWelcome #LortonVA

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🎒 WUST is proud to partner with @dccreativeinstitute for the Back-to-School Bookbag Giveaway!

Join us this Saturday, August 22 for a community-filled day supporting local families, youth, and small businesses.

🎒 Free backpacks & school supplies for youth — first come, first served
🍦 Free ice cream & treats while supplies last
🛍️ Shop local and support DC small businesses
🎶 Music, activities, community resources & more!

📅 Saturday, August 22, 2026 | 11 AM–5 PM
🎒 Giveaway: 12 PM–2 PM
📍 DC Creative Institute, 924 H Street NE, Washington, DC

At WUST, we believe in giving back, strengthening our community, and helping young learners start the school year ready to succeed. 💙

Your Journey. Your Future. WUST.

#wust #JourneyWithWUST #BackToSchool2026 #BacktoSchoolDC #dccommunity #washingtondc #CommunityEngagement #supportlocaldc #EducationMatters #togetherwethrive

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🏆 3rd Grade Travel CHAMPIONS! 🏆

What a weekend for our South County boys! 💚🏀 Congratulations to our 3rd Grade Travel Team on bringing home the championship at the DMV Summer Slam at Charm City! @charmcitybasketball

These boys played hard, competed together, and got it done! So proud of their effort, teamwork, and determination all weekend long.

DMV SUMMER SLAM CHAMPS! 🏆🔥
Way to represent South County Basketball!

#SouthCountyBasketball #3rdGradeTravel #DMVSummerSlam #CharmCityBasketball

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🎓 Community Partner Spotlight: Washington University of Science and Technology (WUST)

We’re excited to welcome the Washington University of Science and Technology (WUST) as a community partner for the Tech Wellness Reset Walk! 🌿

WUST is committed to preparing the next generation of leaders through career-focused education, practical skill development, and innovative programs in technology, cybersecurity, AI, business, and more. By connecting academic excellence with real-world experience, WUST empowers students to thrive in today’s evolving workforce.

We’re grateful to have the WUST community joining us as we bring together students, professionals, founders, and innovators for a morning of movement, networking, and intentional wellness.

📍 Anacostia Park
📅 Saturday, July 25
💪🏾 HIIT Session 8:15 AM - 9:00 AM
⏰ Walk Begins 9:30 AM – 12:00 PM

Come connect with an incredible community that’s investing in the future of technology—both professionally and personally.

#TechWellnessResetWalk #WUST #WashingtonUniversityOfScienceAndTechnology #DMVTech StudentSuccess #Cybersecurity AI FutureOfWork WellnessInTech MoveConnectReset

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🏆 CHAMPIONS! 🏆

Congratulations to our South County 3rd Grade Travel Team on bringing home the Summer Metro Celtics Championship! 💚🖤🤍

This group showed what it means to play the game the right way with heart, hustle, teamwork, and determination. Every player stepped up, trusted one another, and battled until the final buzzer. Their hard work, commitment, and never-give-up attitude paid off, and we couldn’t be prouder of this amazing group of young athletes.

A huge thank you to Coach Ortega, Coach Rainey, Coach Dreem, and Commissioner Brown for your leadership, dedication, countless hours, and belief in these kids. Your encouragement and commitment to developing not only great basketball players, but great teammates and young leaders, has made a lasting impact.

Congratulations, boys! Enjoy this championship, you earned every bit of it! The future is bright for South County Basketball! 🏀🏆💚

#SouthCountyBasketball #Champions #Teamwork #HardWorkPaysOff

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SOCO Youth Basketball Training Sessions with Coach Brown

SOCO Youth Basketball is excited to offer specialized training sessions designed to help young athletes develop their basketball skills, build confidence, and improve their overall game. These sessions are open to both boys and girls and will be led by Coach Brown.

Training Dates

* Friday, June 26
* Friday, July 10
* Friday, July 31

Training Schedule

* 1st & 2nd Grade: 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM
* 3rd & 4th Grade: 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM
* 5th & 6th Grade: 8:00 PM – 9:00 PM

Location
South County High School
8501 Silverbrook Road
Lorton, VA 22079

Enter through Door 12

Cost

* $25 per session

What to Bring

* Basketball
* Water bottle
* Athletic shoes

Registration
Register online at:
https://www.sccolts.com/scaabasketball

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🌟 A Powerful Day of Collaboration & Community Impact! 🌟

We are thrilled to officially announce a groundbreaking partnership between the AWS Skills Center Arlington, @wustfoundation, and the WISE Accelerator—a collaboration dedicated to uplifting our community through AI skills, innovation, and entrepreneurship pathways.

The launch event was brilliantly moderated by @priyakothari_prsk , Executive Director of WISE, and featured an insightful session with Gerald Brooks, Site Lead for the AWS Skills Center Arlington at @amazonwebservices

We were also honored to have our CFO, Ms. Farhana Hanip, along with members of our leadership team, professors, educators, and community leaders join us for this milestone. Their presence, encouragement, and the active participation of our students—who engaged the speakers with fantastic questions—made the day truly meaningful.

Together, we are building sustainable opportunities for students, and emerging innovators to gain hands‑on, future-ready technical skills, explore dynamic new career pathways, and access world‑class learning resources and mentorship.

This is just the beginning, and we are incredibly excited for the impact ahead. When community, education, and innovation come together, everyone rises!

#CommunityImpact #awskillscenter #wustfoundation #WISEAccelerator #AIUpskilling #InnovationEcosystem #entrepreneurshiptips #FutureOfWork #collaboration #leadership #empowerment

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The @wustfoundation , through the WISE Accelerator, was honored to support WaterPitch 2026, hosted by Water Citizens at DC Water Headquarters — a dynamic three-day program that brought together innovators, founders, investors, policymakers, and ecosystem leaders dedicated to shaping the future of sustainable water solutions. 💧🌍

We extend our sincere appreciation to keynote speaker Chris Kanik ( @ceodadlife ), CEO of @smartcups and to Dr. Cat Shrier for leading and inspiring this impactful initiative. We are grateful to Water Citizens, all speakers and participants, as well as our dedicated WISE volunteers and WUST Marketing Team for making this collaboration a success.

WaterPitch 2026 featured an outstanding lineup of presenters and contributors, including Ian Fisk, Susan Ginsburg, John Armin, Doug Hood, Rick Latella, Patrick Ho, Seeman Saeed, Kobe Nagar, Chris Bennett, Michael O’Brien, Kaylee Perea, Lorraine Spradley Simpson, and many others driving innovation across the global water sector.

For our WUST professionals and aspiring entrepreneurs, the highlight was seeing @priyakothari_prsk , Executive Director, WISE Accelerator, and Dr. @touhidbhuiyan, Assistant Director, School of IT, deliver a powerful reverse pitch. More than introducing the WISE Accelerator, they demonstrated how WUST bridges the gap between bold ideas and market-ready ventures — empowering innovators with the mentorship, resources, and ecosystem needed to thrive.

The event was also attended by WUST Marketing Director, Mr. @hov0608 , Financial Aid Advisor, @jessamm__ , members of the WISE Accelerator team, dedicated WUST volunteers, and student leaders who actively contributed to the success of the program. Special appreciation to: Mavis Cornelia, Khelen Bay, Monique Pereira, Fabliha Rudhmila, @iris.morrill .

At the @wustfoundation , we remain committed to empowering innovation, advancing water entrepreneurship, and supporting the next generation of changemakers creating sustainable impact worldwide. 🚀

#WaterPitch2026 #wust #wustfoundation #WISEAccelerator #watercitizens #DCwater #WaterInnovation #sustainability #entrepreneurship #climatesolutions #changemakers

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