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Two character in "Under the Influencer" in a tense confrontation under blue lighting. One individual holds a sharp object close to the other's hand.
April 7, 2025

Award-Winning Alum Discusses Her Feature Film and Ethical Uses of AI in Filmmaking

Online MSDS alum Lauren Neal talks about her award-winning film, "Under the Influencer," and how she believes the film industry can ethically use AI.

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UVA Data Science MSDS online student James Caldwell shown with his drone operator headgear with neon purple cursive Charlottesville sign behind him
April 2, 2025

MSDS Online Student Profile: James Caldwell

James Caldwell's path to data science was a gradual journey fueled by real-world experience. Now an MSDS student, he’s honing his skills for a future in data leadership.

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Kristy Simpkins
March 24, 2025

Supporting Online Learners: Kristy Simpkins Leads Student Success and Well-Being at UVA Data Science

Discover how Online Student Success and Engagement Director Kristy Simpkins helps online MSDS students thrive—building community, easing challenges, and driving success.

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Photo of Dr. Thomas Hartka (left) and Dr. Andrew Barros.
March 18, 2025

Underdogs Take on DARPA Triage Challenge, Secure 3rd Place

Two UVA School of Medicine researchers — and graduates of the MSDS online program — made an impressive showing in the DARPA Secondary Triage Data Competition.

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UVA Data Science MSDS student Abner Casillas Colon professional headshot
March 13, 2025

A Week in the Life: Online MSDS Student Abner Casillas Colon

Balancing work, studies and free time: follow a week in the life of MSDS online student Abner Casillas Colon who’s juggling a full-time consulting job, coursework, and hobbies.

Admissions Careers MSDS 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
UVA Data Science MSDS online student, graduate and alumni Wyatt Scott professional headshot white background
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
Phil Bourne and students at graduation
January 9, 2025

MSDS Class of 2024: Celebrating Career Success in a Data-Driven World

The MSDS Class of 2024 achieved high employment, advancing careers across industries with top employers, supported by the School's rigorous program and dedicated career services.

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UVA Data Science MSDS student Didier Kasole in auditorium post-undergraduate in suit and tie
October 22, 2024

MSDS Online Student Profile: Didier Kasole

MSDS Online student Didier Kasole shares his journey to the School of Data Science and gives advice to prospective students

Admissions Artificial Intelligence Careers MSDS Student Spotlight
An MSDS Student Ambassador in a navy polo shirt stands in front of a large media wall that reads "To establish a school without walls" with a UVA Data Science logo underneath. Another individual, seen from the back, is facing them in conversation.
October 18, 2024

Exploring Careers: Highlights from Data Science and Analytics Night

Students interested in job and internship opportunities recently attended the University of Virginia’s Fall Data Science and Analytics Night.

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MSDS Online Student Ambassadors 2024-25 updated
October 14, 2024

MSDS Online Program Student Ambassadors

Get the student perspective from our Admission Ambassadors for the M.S. in Data Science Online program. Send an email, make an appointment and learn more!

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