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January 30, 2026

A Week in the Life: Residential MSDS Student Marissa Burton

Follow Marissa Burton through a typical week and learn how she found a career as well as connection, belonging, and a passion for data at UVA's MSDS program.

Admissions MSDS Student Life Student Spotlight
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January 30, 2026

Shiraz Robinson II Discusses How Quantum Computing is Reshaping AI on CBS19 for ‘Inside The Numbers’

Online MSDS student Kent Livesay discusses the importance of digital safety and protecting your data on "Inside the Numbers."

Admissions Artificial Intelligence MSDS Multimedia Research
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January 29, 2026

MSDS Residential Student Profile: Harrison Witt

Harrison Witt, an NCAA Division I athlete and 3x All-American, explains why he chose the UVA MSDS residential program and how others can thrive in data science.

Admissions MSDS Sports Student Spotlight
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January 28, 2026

MSDS Online Student Profile: Luke Black

With 25 years in pharma, Luke Black is leveraging data science to unlock AI-driven insights, modernize medicine development, and continue a UVA family legacy.

Admissions Artificial Intelligence MSDS Student Spotlight
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January 27, 2026

MSDS Residential Student Profile: Cole Whittington

Cole Whittington shares his journey from political science to data science, his goal to improve public services, and his advice for prospective MSDS students.

Admissions Government and Democracy Machine Learning MSDS Student Spotlight
UVA Data Science MSDS online student James Martter in a canyon near a river
January 26, 2026

MSDS Online Student Profile: James Martter

Why go to grad school for data science? MSDS Online student James Martter explains how UVA is helping him close the gap, turning his experience into expertise.

Admissions Machine Learning MSDS Student Spotlight
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January 23, 2026

Why UVA? Data Science Undergraduate Students Share Their Stories

Congratulations, newly admitted Hoos! Hear from B.S. in Data Science students as they share why they chose the University and what makes Grounds feel like home.

Admissions BSDS Student Life
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January 23, 2026

MSDS Alumnus Presents Machine Learning Research on Gamma Knife Radiosurgery at International Conference

Brett Castro (MSDS '25) represented his capstone team at the 2025 World Federation of Neuro-Oncology Societies Scientific Meeting in Honolulu.

Alumni Health and Medicine Machine Learning MSDS Research
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January 21, 2026

Moving to Charlottesville? A Student’s Guide to Housing, Budgeting, and Life at UVA

MSDS student ambassador Karina Mehta shares firsthand tips on housing, budgeting, transit, and daily life to help new UVA students settle into Charlottesville.

Admissions MSDS Student Life Student Spotlight
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January 20, 2026

MSDS Online Program Student and Alumni 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!

Admissions MSDS Student Spotlight Team Profile
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January 14, 2026

MSDS Residential Student Profile: Ryan Dallas

From Navy officer to data scientist, Ryan Dallas shares his path to UVA’s MSDS, hands-on learning, career goals in AI, and advice for future students.

Admissions Artificial Intelligence Careers MSDS Student Spotlight
Kent Livesay poses with two news anchors.
January 7, 2026

Kent Livesay Discusses Making Data Science Approachable on CBS19 for ‘Inside The Numbers’

Online MSDS student Kent Livesay discusses the importance of digital safety and protecting your data on "Inside the Numbers."

Admissions Artificial Intelligence Multimedia PhD Research
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