UVA School of Data Science Logo UVA School of Data Science UVA School of Data Science Logo UVA School of Data Science
Type a word to search or ESC to close

Filter by

Admissions Blog

Copenhagen Denmark river canal scene of colorful buildings
March 12, 2025

School of Data Science Offers Study Abroad Programs in Denmark, Sweden, and Spain for Undergraduate Students

The School of Data Science offers study abroad programs in Denmark, Sweden, and Spain for undergrads, combining global experience with data science coursework.

Academics Admissions BSDS
Photo of a student speaking with a recruiter at the Spring 2025 Data Science and Analytics Night.
March 11, 2025

Data Science & Analytics Night Provides Opportunities for Connection

The Spring 2025 Data Science and Analytics Night, hosted at the UVA School of Data Science, connected students to companies that are hiring data science roles.

Admissions BSDS Careers MSDS
UVA Data Science BSDS first class group of young women at orientation, standing together smiling and laughing
March 11, 2025

Inaugural BSDS Cohort's Female Majority a Rarity in Applied Science Majors

UVA’s new B.S. in Data Science welcomed its first class with a 57% female majority, marking a shift in STEM representation.

Admissions BSDS Student Life
UVA Data Science MSDS student Jonathan Swap professional headshot
March 10, 2025

How to Get Involved in Student Self-Governance, Leadership, and Life at UVA

Discover how student leadership and involvement at UVA can shape your journey, build lifelong skills, and connect you to a passionate, supportive community!

Admissions Student Spotlight
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.

Admissions Alumni Careers MSDS
UVA Data Science MSDS students in a group at a UVA baseball game
March 4, 2025

My Top Three Reasons for Choosing UVA’s MSDS

Learn why Hannah Valenty (MSDS '25) chose UVA’s School of Data Science—from rigorous academics and hands-on learning to a close-knit cohort and the beauty of Charlottesville!

Admissions MSDS Student Spotlight
UVA Data Science Professor Pete Alonzi and MSDS student Finn Mokrzycki posing outside in front of a building
March 3, 2025

Funding My Future: How UVA’s Professional Development Made an Impact

Learn how Finn Mokrzycki (MSDS '25) leveraged a professional development grant to attend a conference, earn AWS certification, and sharpen his cloud computing and communication skills.

Admissions MSDS Research Student Life Student Spotlight
Riya Pulla stands next to two news anchors with screens that reads, "GMC Fox" behind and in front of them.
February 27, 2025

Riya Pulla Discusses Using Data Science to Drive Community Change on CBS19 for ‘Inside The Numbers’

M.S. in Data Science Student, Riya Pulla, was featured on CBS19 and discussed how data science can be used to solve everyday problems in local communities.

Admissions Multimedia MSDS Research
Zack Gottesman
February 27, 2025

Ph.D. Student Profile: Zack Gottesman

A Seattle native, Zack Gottesman chose UVA's Data Science Ph.D. for its supportive environment. He is currently researching NLP/AI for social impact with applications in health and sports.

Admissions Artificial Intelligence PhD Research Sports Student Spotlight
Eileanor LaRocco
February 26, 2025

Ph.D. Student Profile: Eileanor LaRocco

Eileanor LaRocco hopes to combine her biology background with AI to improve medical research. She’s passionate about ethical AI and machine learning explainability—and she’s even assisted in porcupine surgery.

Admissions Artificial Intelligence Machine Learning PhD Research Student Spotlight
Georgia Davidson stands with friends, wearing her bronze metal in front of a blue background.
February 24, 2025

Georgia Davidson Talks Taking Home Bronze and the M.S. in Data Science Program

MSDS student discusses her her incredible achievement in karate, balancing academics with athletics, and training at the U.S. Olympic Training Center.

Admissions MSDS Sports
Resume at top of paper being held in hand on desktop background
February 21, 2025

Tips For Creating Your Best BSDS Application Resume

Get advice from an Admissions Ambassador on crafting a solid resume for your BSDS application: one page, keep it organized, use action words, and be confident - your story mattters!

Admissions BSDS