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August 12, 2026

August 2026 Data Science Graduates Urged to Lead with Purpose in the Age of AI

UVA School of Data Science celebrates 152 summer graduates, with speakers urging them to lead with purpose, judgment, and responsibility in the age of AI.

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UVA Data Science BSDS student Michelle Jargalan headshot
August 7, 2026

BSDS Student Profile: Michelle Jargalan

From healthcare analytics to student leadership, Michelle Jargalan '28 is using data science to create meaningful impact beyond the classroom.

Admissions BSDS Data Ethics Health and Medicine Student Spotlight
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August 4, 2026

Is AI Going to Take My Data Science Job?

From AI-assisted coding to machine learning, UVA MSDS student Ryan Dallas explores why human judgment remains the most valuable skill in data science.

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UVA Data Science BSDS student Ryan Ermovick headshot at summer internship at AT&T
July 31, 2026

Applying Classroom Skills in the Real World: Ryan Ermovick's Summer Internship at AT&T

Rising 4th year BSDS student Ryan Ermovick spent the summer at AT&T turning data into insights, building technical skills, and discovering life beyond Grounds.

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A group of BSDS students seated on a red couch and gray chair.
July 22, 2026

Assured Enrollment Pilot Gives First-Year Students Early Pathway to the B.S. in Data Science

The UVA School of Data Science is the first school at UVA to offer Assured Enrollment, giving first-year students an early pathway into the B.S. in Data Science.

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July 20, 2026

MSDS Residential Student Profile: Thomas Blalock

From the U.S. Air Force to AI startups, Thomas Blalock is applying UVA's M.S. in Data Science to defense, entrepreneurship, and innovation.

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UVA Data Science BSDS Student and Stephenson Scholar Khalid Bakhit professional headshot circle crop
July 10, 2026

How Fast Is AI Really Moving? One BSDS Student Turned Curiosity into a Dashboard Project

BSDS student and Stephenson Scholar Khalid Bakhit tracked 1,000+ AI models to find out which lab is winning the development race, and what it costs.

Admissions Artificial Intelligence BSDS Business and Markets Machine Learning Stephenson Scholars
MSDS student Lucas Rayder
July 9, 2026

MSDS Residential Student Profile: Lucas Rayder

Lucas Rayder came to UVA for astronomy, stayed for data science, and is headed to the Space Force as a program analyst this fall.

Admissions MSDS Student Spotlight
UVA Data Science MSDS Online Ambassadors collage with students and alumni pics
June 24, 2026

MSDS Online Program Student and Alumni Ambassadors

Get the student and alumni 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
UVA Data Science MSDS alumni professional headshot
June 17, 2026

MSDS Alumni Profile: Logan Lee

From UVA to Booz Allen Hamilton, Logan Lee reflects on his data science journey, the impact of AI, and why relationship building is critical for career success.

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Ryan Dallas pictured talking with two news anchors on CBS19
June 12, 2026

Ryan Dallas Discusses Operations Research on CBS19 for ‘Inside The Numbers’

MSDS student Ryan Dallas discusses the beauty and relevance of data science on our CBS19 segment "Inside the Numbers."

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UVA Data Science MSDS online student Timothy Rodriguez standing outside in a business suit and tie
June 9, 2026

MSDS Alumni Profile: Timothy Rodriguez

Timothy Rodriguez transformed his data science career through UVA’s MSDS program, gaining expertise in AI, machine learning, and computer vision.

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