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UVA Data Science MSDS Alumni Grace Davenport professional headshot
June 20, 2025

MSDS Alumni Profile: Grace Davenport

Grace Davenport, MSDS ’24, shares how the School of Data Science prepared her for a career supporting the DoD—and her future plans that may include a Ph.D. and environmental consulting.

Admissions Alumni Biology Careers Student Affairs Student Spotlight
UVA MSDS Student Hannah Valenty and fellow Capstone teammates
June 9, 2025

MSDS Capstone: Digitizing Care for Global Health

As part of their capstone project, MSDS students used computer vision to digitize surgical records—advancing global healthcare in low-resource settings.

Admissions Alumni MSDS Research Student Spotlight
Five UVA Data Science graduates in cap and gown on the Lawn during Final Exercises
June 4, 2025

Final Thoughts, New Beginnings: Reflections from the MSDS Class of 2025

Class of 2025 graduates share what they learned, their advice for incoming students, and their plans after having completed the UVA M.S in Data Science program.

Admissions Careers Graduation MSDS Research Student Spotlight
Elizabeth Miller poses on the second place podium step with other swimmers.
June 2, 2025

Ph.D. Student Discovers Her Best Ideas Surface in the Pool

Ph.D. student Elizabeth Miller shares how returning to competitive swimming with UVA’s club team helped her find balance, focus, and joy in grad school and in life.

Academics Admissions PhD Sports Student Spotlight
data science graduation cap
May 20, 2025

UVA’s School of Data Science Celebrates 2025 Graduates in Heartfelt Ceremony

UVA’s School of Data Science celebrates the Class of 2025 with heartfelt speeches, honors, and reflections on community, purpose, and a future of impact.

Admissions MSDS PhD Student Affairs
Photo of a "ghost forest" coastal ecosystem.
May 12, 2025

At the Finish Line, Online MSDS Students Unveil Capstone Project Research

The annual capstone project showcase highlighted the innovative and applied nature of the work being done by online M.S. in Data Science students.

Admissions Artificial Intelligence Environmental Science MSDS Neural Networks Research
UVA Data Science Assistant Director, Career and Professional Development seated at a table with students
May 6, 2025

Launch Your Data Science Career: Five Essential Steps for Long-Term Success

Stephanie Joynes, Assistant Director of Career and Professional Development, offers practical tips to launch your data science career—from finding your purpose to embracing lifelong learning.

Admissions Careers Student Affairs
Sarah Rogis and Reggie Leonard addressed MSDS students during the March 2025 Ask-Me-Anything event in the Modeling Your Future Series.
May 6, 2025

Recent Modeling Your Future Event Features an Ask-Me-Anything Career Debrief

School of Data Science careers staff Reggie Leonard and Sarah Rogis fielded questions and provided insight for soon-to-be graduating MSDS Residential students.

Admissions Careers Student Affairs
Photo of MSDS students gathered at the School of Data for a networking breakfast.
May 6, 2025

MSDS Online Students Connect During Networking Event

The UVA School of Data Science recently invited its MSDS Online students to meet in-person to network, explore, and form community at the School.

Admissions MSDS WiDS
masters in data science capstone winners
May 2, 2025

Master’s in Data Science Students Showcase Real-World Solutions in 2025 Capstone Presentations

M.S. in Data Science students presented their capstone research projects in the Rotunda.

Academics Admissions MSDS Research
Dr. Jade Preston with two CBS19 anchors at a news desk.
May 2, 2025

Jade Preston Discusses Hyperspectral Imaging and Remote Sensing on CBS19 for ‘Inside The Numbers’

Ph.D. candidate Jade Preston discusses her research in hyperspectral imaging and remote sensing on this month's "Inside the Numbers."

Admissions Media Room PhD Research
Three young women in front of a a purple banner with colorful flowers for Walk to End Alzheimers event
April 28, 2025

A Week in the Life: BSDS Student, Madeleine Cummings

Get a glimpse into BSDS life with student ambassador Madeleine Cummings, where classes, projects, and passions create a vibrant undergraduate experience.

Admissions BSDS Student Spotlight