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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 Scienec alumni MSDSR 2024 Arnav Bopuddi head shot taken outside in front of tree and brick wall
March 6, 2025

MSDS Alumni Profile: Arnav Boppudi

Arnav Boppudi (MSDS '24) shares how UVA shaped his data science career, from automation to analytics, and the impact of collaboration in his work.

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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
UVA Data Points graphic
January 21, 2025

UVA Data Points Podcast: Transforming Spotify Data Into Art

In this podcast episode of Data Points, UVA alumnus Pete Cybriwsky discusses transforming Spotify data into art through his studio, n-gen, and his new app, Day by Data.

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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 Alumni Levi Davis posing with CavMan Cavalier mascot
September 23, 2024

MSDS Alumni Profile: Levi Davis

Alumnus Levi Davis talks about influential classes in the MSDS program, his current career and his 5-10 year goals (neurotechnology research and possibly a PhD).

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UVA School of Data Science Phd Candidate Kevin Lin
September 23, 2024

UVA Data Science Ph.D. Recipient Honored at International Conference

For Kevin Lin, who received a Ph.D. from the School of Data Science in May, this is his third award from an international conference in the past year.

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Beth and Scott Stephenson have been longtime supporters of the School of Data Science. (Photo by Kristen Finn)
September 13, 2024

UVA Alum and His Wife Donate $10 Million to Data Science School

Scott and Beth Stephenson are longtime supporters of the University and the School.

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UVa Data Science MSDS online graduate Brook Tarekegn Assefa in his cap, gown and yellow stole
August 16, 2024

MSDS Alumni Profile: Brook Tarekegn

Learn more about life after the MSDS Online program from Alumnus Brook Tarekegn as he reflects on his time at UVA, his cohort interaction and what his future might look like.

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Patrick Dunnington
August 15, 2024

UVA Data Science Alum Selected as NobleReach Scholar

Patrick Dunnington, who received a master’s degree in data science in May, was one of 19 scholars chosen from a pool of hundreds of applicants.

Alumni Careers MSDS
MSDS Alumni Stavros Kontzias professional headshot in coat and tie
July 22, 2024

MSDS Alumni Profile: Stavros Kontzias

Alumnus Stavros Kontzias shares what a typical work day looks like, the career impacts of his MSDS degree, and where he sees himself in 5-10 years.

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UVA Data Science Alumna Rory Black professional headshot outside
July 9, 2024

MSDS Alumni Profile: Rory Black

Get insights from MSDS Alumna Rory Black on life after grad school, how her degree prepared her for the workforce, and reflections on her time in the program.

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