2026 H-1B Lottery Update: What the New Wage Rule Means

The U.S. government is changing how H-1B visas are selected. Instead of a purely random lottery, future H-1B selections will prioritize higher wage roles. This change is intended to favor more specialized and higher skilled positions.

According to USCIS and …

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U.S. Work Visas and Permanent Residency After Graduation

Planning ahead is one of the most important steps international students can take when thinking about working in the U.S. during and after graduation. Exploring your options early gives you more time to make informed academic and career decisions, and …

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Thursday, Jan. 22: Boston-Area Employers Internship Fair at the Charles River Campus

SBS students looking for internships in the Boston area are encouraged to attend our Boston Area Employers Internship Fair, this Thursday, Jan. 22nd at the Charles River Campus in Newton. Employers will continue to update their internship listings in the …

By Carol Sharick
Carol Sharick Exec. Director of Career and Professional Development, SBS
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Summer Health Research Opportunities for Social Science Students

Are you interested in the field of health, and unsure how to find opportunities for non-STEM students?

Here are some that may be of interest:

Boston Children’s Hospital Research Recruitment Week 2026
February 23 @ 5:00 pm – February 26 @ 7:00 …

By Carol Sharick
Carol Sharick Exec. Director of Career and Professional Development, SBS
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Looking for things to do before the semester starts?

Check out our online career resources and explore your options for what might come after UMass!

Put together a resume, and NOT with a template you find online. Check out some samples here. This is the format employers are looking …

By Carol Sharick
Carol Sharick Exec. Director of Career and Professional Development, SBS
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Timeout with Chineze Nwagbo

On this week’s episode of Timeout with TWN, we chatted with Chineze Nwagbo, Director for PeacePlayers Baltimore, Co-Host of the PeacePlayers’ Play it Forward Podcast and former pro basketball player. Find out the lessons sport taught Chinny about life and learn how knowing who she is and surrounding herself with people who wanted to support …

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A Deep Dive into H-1B Sponsorship

This blog post was co-authored by Aaron Blumberg, Partner & Attorney at Fragomen, and Michael Moore, Associate at Fragomen. The H-1B visa is the most common U.S. work visa. Not surprisingly, there is a lot of information out there about …

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Have a peaceful break

The SBS Pathways Center staff wishes you a restful break filled with peace, relaxation, and the company of friends and family you love.

During break, the Pathways Center will be closed to walk-in traffic from Dec. 22 – Jan. 20th, …

By Carol Sharick
Carol Sharick Exec. Director of Career and Professional Development, SBS
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iSWIM Now Accepting Juniors and Seniors

Are you interested in a 1-credit exposure to R, high-social-impact data, and data visualization in a collaborative setting? Statistics with Impact Mindset (iSWIM), a 1-credit class focused on R and data visualization (STATISTC/SPP/SOC 190SM), is now open to junior and …

By Rebecca Bell
Rebecca Bell Director of High Impact Program Initiatives, Career and Professional Development for SBS
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Good luck with finals, and remember: we’re here over break!

You made it! You finished a semester’s worth of classes. Whether it is your first or your last semester, or somewhere in between, this is a big accomplishment to take pride in, and we know it is a relief.

We …

By Carol Sharick
Carol Sharick Exec. Director of Career and Professional Development, SBS
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