Admissions Blog — School of Data Science

UVA Data Science student James Hopper playing tennis for UVA

February 10, 2025

MSDS Residential Student Profile: James Hopper

Meet James Hopper, a varsity tennis player with a biomedical engineering background, and learn more about his interests in sports analytics and enhancing athlete performance through data science.

Admissions Biomedical Engineering Sports Student Spotlight

Image of School of Data Science professors Jason Williamson and Christian Wernz.

February 6, 2025

Modeling Your Future: MSDS Students Gain Private-Sector Insights

The Modeling Your Future series for students in the M.S. in Data Science program returned in January and will continue throughout the spring semester.

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UVA Data Science MSDS online student Andrea Jacobs in a red shirt ourside

February 6, 2025

MSDS Online Student Profile: Andrea Jacobs

After 22 years in software, Andrea Jacobs is pivoting with UVA’s MSDS, mastering Python and R to solve problems, bridge tech and leadership, and shape decisions.

Admissions MSDS Student Spotlight

February 5, 2025

MSDS Student Secures Spot on U.S. Senior National Karate Team

Georgia Davidson, an M.S. in Data Science student, earned a spot on the U.S. Senior National Karate Team and will compete internationally in 2025.

Admissions MSDS Sports Student Spotlight

February 4, 2025

BSDS Student Profile: Ruth Melese

BSDS Student Ambassador Ruth Melese discusses what aspects of data science intrigue her and what she most looks forward to in the program.

Admissions BSDS Student Spotlight

A close up photo of Madeleine Cummings standing on the terrace of the UVA School of Data Science. Bright greenery is behind her.

January 30, 2025

BSDS Student Profile: Madeleine Cummings

BSDS Student Ambassador Madeleine Cummings discusses what surprised her about the BSDS program and what sparked her curiosity in data science.

Admissions BSDS Student Spotlight

January 29, 2025

Streamlining Success: Meet Heather Corley, Student Success Advisor for B.S. in Data Science Students

Heather Corley, Student Success Advisor at the School of Data Science, helps students navigate academic planning, personal goals, and career readiness through one-on-one and group advising.

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January 29, 2025

Ph.D. Student Navya Annapareddy Named 2025 COVES Policy Fellow

Navya Annapareddy, a Ph.D. student at the University of Virginia School of Data Science, has been awarded a 2025 COVES Fellowship.

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January 24, 2025

MSDS Alumni Profile: Wyatt Scott

Wyatt D. Scott (MSDS '24), a Senior Quantitative Analyst at S&P Global Ratings, credits UVA's MSDS program with transforming his career, sharpening his programming and data engineering skills, and inspiring future goals, including a Ph.D.

Admissions Careers MSDS Student Spotlight

UVA Data Science classroom with students

January 23, 2025

Tailor Your Degree: Core and Collaborative Concentrations in UVA’s BSDS Program

Tailor your BSDS degree with core and collaborative concentrations, combining data science with fields like accounting, environmental science, neuroscience and more.

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January 23, 2025

Ph.D. Student Gia Smith Awarded a 2025 GEM Fellowship

Gia Smith, a third-year Ph.D. student at the University of Virginia School of Data Science, has been awarded a 2025 GEM Fellowship.

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UVA Data Science BSDS student Mason Nicoletti professional head shot circle crop

January 21, 2025

Engineering and Data Science: Two Paths, One Goal—Making a Meaningful Impact

BSDS Student-Ambassador Mason Nicoletti shares his thoughts on Engineering vs. Data Science degree paths and how both offer impactful careers, but your passion determines the best fit.

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