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Read up on the latest in the data science industry and what's happening at WQU.

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Incremental Knowledge Acquisition Deserves Recognition

Blog
23 October 2024

We believe in recognizing the knowledge and skills our students acquire at every …

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Upskilling for Success: How Lindah Sumbati Shirasala Transformed her Career

Blog
09 October 2024

Lindah Sumbati Shirasala’s story is relatable to many of our recent graduates.

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From Learner to Leader: How Zahara Miriam is using her quant skills to build a …

Student Spotlight
01 October 2024

The interdisciplinary approach of WQU’s MSc in Financial Engineering program …

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Real Voices, Real Impact: How Our Students Are Transforming Their Futures

Student Spotlight
22 August 2024

At WorldQuant University, we believe that the most powerful stories come from …

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WorldQuant University: A New Chapter, A New Look

University News
10 April 2024

A global mission, a global community: Education is most effective when educators …

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Student Spotlight: Brian Onyino

Student Spotlight
09 April 2024

Students from all over the globe are using WorldQuant University’s 100% online …

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Workplace Flexibility and Upskilling the Future Workforce at the World Economic …

WQU Leadership
26 February 2024

WorldQuant University President Daphne Kis recently traveled to the World …

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Student Spotlight: Li Yawen

Student Spotlight
05 December 2023

“The challenge was real. If you are passionate about math and finance, and …

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WorldQuant University Launches Advanced AI Credential in Computer Vision

University News
03 February 2025

New Orleans, January 31, 2025 - WorldQuant University (WQU), the not-for-profit …

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WQU CEO discusses Generative AI and the Future

WQU Leadership
28 August 2023

Exploring Predictive AI's developing role in education and business with Peter …

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Student Spotlight: Abdulkabir Muhammed

Student Spotlight
14 August 2023

An experience that combines theoretical knowledge, practical applications, and …

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Student Spotlight: Christopher Franklin

Student Spotlight
18 July 2023

From full-stack developer to data analyst.

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Student Spotlight: Saif Ullah

Student Spotlight
28 June 2023

"Equipping students with the necessary skills to tackle real-world challenges."

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Student Spotlight: Adewale Tokosi

Student Spotlight
18 May 2023

Down the rabbit hole of optimization.

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Developing Talent Starts with Transforming Hiring Practices: Lessons from the …

WQU Leadership
17 May 2023

WorldQuant University CEO Daphne Kis and co-panelists explored the challenges …

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Student Spotlight: Soha Gad

Student Spotlight
08 March 2023

From troubleshooting to trailblazing with WQU’s Data Science Lab

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Building Community and Creating Opportunity: Lessons from the World Economic …

WQU Leadership
24 February 2023

WorldQuant University CEO Daphne Kis recently traveled to the World Economic …

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Learning How to Think, Not What to Think: Lessons from a WQU Professor

Faculty Spotlight
29 November 2022

By teaching both critical thinking and technical skills, WQU’s Professor Sergio …

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What Can You Do With A Master’s Degree In Financial Engineering?

Guides
25 October 2022

We are often asked “what can I do with a MScFE?” The simple answer is: a lot …

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TA Spotlight: Paying it Forward

Faculty Spotlight
16 September 2022

Yawo Kobara views his role as a Teaching Assistant (TA) for WorldQuant …

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Student Spotlight: Christos Koutkos and Tilemachos Kosmetsas

Student Spotlight
02 June 2022

Excellence is not an act, but a habit.

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Revisiting WorldQuant CEO Igor Tulchinsky’s Conversation with World Economic …

WQU Leadership
10 May 2022

In this conversation, Igor Tulchinsky explains why he founded WorldQuant …

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WQU CEO Daphne Kis Discusses The Future of Higher Education

WQU Leadership
10 May 2022

WorldQuant University CEO Daphne Kis joined a panel of experts at the 2022 …

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Student Spotlight: Seleme Shoky Maakgetlwa

Student Spotlight
02 March 2022

Students from all over the globe are using WorldQuant University’s 100% online …

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Welcome to the Applied Data Science Lab

University News
19 January 2022

Learn more about our exciting new offering.

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Student Spotlight: Maria Guinda Perez

Student Spotlight
10 December 2021

Students from all over the globe are using WorldQuant University’s 100% online …

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Faculty Spotlight: Meet Ritabrata “Rito” Bhattacharyya

Faculty Spotlight
01 November 2021

Everyday, WorldQuant University instructors leverage their industry expertise to …

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WQU CEO Daphne Kis Discusses Rethinking the Roles and Goals of Higher Education

WQU Leadership
26 October 2021

Last week at the 2021 Milken Global Conference, WorldQuant University CEO Daphne …

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WQU Announces New Digital Credential for Master of Science in Financial …

University News
26 August 2021

WorldQuant University is excited to announce that along with diplomas, we now …

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Student Spotlight: Indira Djambaeva

Student Spotlight
24 August 2021

Students from all over the globe are using WorldQuant University’s 100% online …

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Student Spotlight: Musonda Katongo

Student Spotlight
13 August 2021

Students from all over the globe are using WorldQuant University’s 100% online …

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How COVID-19 is ending the stigma of online learning

WQU Leadership
03 June 2021

Check out WQU CEO Daphne Kis’ latest post with the World Economic Forum

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WorldQuant University Expands State Authorization to All US States and …

University News
01 June 2021

Read more about WQU and our expanded offerings in the US.

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Preparing for a Future in Financial Engineering

Guides
14 May 2021

Learn about the skills needed for a successful career.

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WorldQuant CEO Featured on World Economic Forum Podcast Meet the Leader

WQU Leadership
10 May 2021

Igor Tulchinsky explains why he founded WorldQuant University — to upskill some …

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Student Spotlight: Nigel Kok

Student Spotlight
09 April 2021

Students from all over the globe are using WorldQuant University’s 100% online …

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WorldQuant University Granted Accreditation from the Distance Education …

Student Spotlight
11 March 2021

Read more about WQU and what’s next for our growing student body.

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The WQU Guide to Financial Engineering

Guides
09 February 2021

Learn more about the field in this overview.

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How to make upskilling stick in 3 easy steps

WQU Leadership
23 November 2020

Check out WQU CEO Daphne Kis’s World Economic Forum post

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WQU CEO Daphne Kis Discusses the Future of Online Education and Credentialing at …

WQU Leadership
29 October 2020

Learn more about the panel discussion and watch a recording of the full session.

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Student Spotlight: Kumari Anjali

Student Spotlight
27 October 2020

Students from all over the globe are using WorldQuant University’s 100% online …

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WQU Debuts Credly Badges for Applied Data Science Module

University News
24 September 2020

Badges available to 2020 graduates now

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Pursuing the American Dream? Start with skills.

WQU Leadership
06 August 2020

Check out the latest op-ed from WQU CEO Daphne Kis

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Student Spotlight: Oluwaseyi Awoga

Student Spotlight
21 July 2020

Students from all over the globe are using WorldQuant University’s 100% online …

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James Stavridis, WQU Advisory Board Member, joins Conversations with Mike Milken …

WQU Leadership
01 June 2020

Discusses leadership, life after COVID-19

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WQU Debuts Explainer on Plagiarism

University News
26 May 2020

Integrity is critical to transformative education

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WorldQuant University CEO discusses free data science module and the future of …

WQU Leadership
12 May 2020

Listen to the full podcast from Pragmatic Institute

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Daphne Kis discusses public trust, higher ed and the future of data science at …

WQU Leadership
16 May 2019

Educational institutions must work to build trust

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COVID-19 is Higher Ed’s Chance to Start Anew. Here’s How.

WQU Leadership
27 April 2019

WorldQuant University CEO Daphne Kis on the opportunity ahead

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Creating a Future Proof Workforce with WorldQuant University CEO Daphne Kis

WQU Leadership
02 April 2019

Learning must be a lifelong journey

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WorldQuant University Now Accepting Duolingo English Test

University News
01 April 2019

Making higher education even more accessible

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Daphne Kis, CEO of WQU, Delivers Keynote at Women in Data Science Conference

WQU Leadership
26 March 2019

Pushes for expanding reach of Data Science to female-driven fields

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WQU CEO Daphne Kis Discusses the On-Demand Future of Education with CNBC at …

WQU Leadership
13 February 2019

Matching learners with jobs and resources is as important as education itself

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WQU launches new, two-unit Data Science Module for 2019

University News
10 December 2018

New format gives students more time and practice to master key concepts

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Why Electrical Engineers, Applied Physicists and Computer Scientists make great …

Guides
14 September 2018

Check out this post and see if Financial Engineering would be a good career for …

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WQU CEO Daphne Kis discusses Building Tomorrow’s Workforce Today at Milken …

WQU Leadership
08 May 2018

Notes need to move past segmented conversations on education

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At WorldQuant University, Your Privacy is Our Priority

University News
09 April 2018

WQU reviews data and privacy policies to protect students

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WQU CEO Daphne Kis discusses future of talent and opportunity at Davos

WQU Leadership
05 March 2018

Experts cite need for coding, analytical, collaborative skills well into the …

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Daphne Kis, CEO of WorldQuant University, discusses WQU on RT America

WQU Leadership
04 January 2018

Kis and host Bart Chilton discuss technology, philanthropy, and careers in data …

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Igor Tulchinsky, Founder of WorldQuant University, Speaks at Milken Institute …

WQU Leadership
27 December 2017

London Summit convened leaders to discuss innovation challenges and …

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WorldQuant University founder Igor Tulchinsky named to The Bloomberg 50

WQU Leadership
04 December 2017

The list features the defining global leaders in finance, business, culture and …

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Introducing the new WQU.org!

University News
27 November 2017

A modern rebrand for a modern university.

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WorldQuant University Mints Masters of Financial Engineering

University News
29 August 2017

Igor Tulchinsky’s WorldQuant University teaches new skills for tech-driven …

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Online Education: A Bridge Not Too Far

WQU Leadership
28 June 2017

As chairman of the advisory board of WorldQuant University, retired Admiral …

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Free Market Lessons – an interview with Igor Tulchinsky

WQU Leadership
16 February 2017

WorldQuant Founder and CEO Igor Tulchinsky talks to Brunswick’s Beatriz Garcia …

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WorldQuant University Appoints U.S. Navy Admiral James George Stavridis as …

University News
10 January 2017

Current Dean of Fletcher School at Tufts University Joins University to Expand …

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WorldQuant University Named “Startup of the Year” by Education Dive

University News
29 November 2016

WorldQuant University’s tuition-free, online Master’s degree in Financial …

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