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September 3, 2026

The School of Data Science announces first-of-its-kind Assured Enrollment program

UVA Data Science’s new Assured Enrollment lets first-years secure a BSDS spot by completing 24 credits and required forms, easing admissions stress.

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UVA Data Science BSDS Stephenson Scholars photo with 3 students
September 2, 2026

Meet the Stephenson Scholarship Recipents Class of 2029

Meet the students named 2029 Stephenson Bicentennial Scholarship recipients, recognized for academic excellence, leadership, and a passion for data science.

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UVA Data Science BSDS Stephenson Scholar Junhee Sim professional headshot
September 1, 2026

Meet Stephenson Scholarship Recipient Junhee Sim

Stephenson Scholarship recipient Junhee Sim is exploring how data science can transform medical diagnosis, guided by a commitment to transparent, responsible methods.

Admissions BSDS Health and Medicine Stephenson Scholars Student Spotlight
UVA Data Science BSDS Stephenson Scholar Eissa Albathigi professional headshot
September 1, 2026

Meet Stephenson Scholarship Recipient Eissa Albathigi

Eissa Albathigi is a data science and psychology double-major passionate about using data to improve decision-making, financial literacy, and community impact.

Admissions BSDS Business and Markets Stephenson Scholars Student Spotlight
UVA Data Science BSDS Stephenson Scholar Leah Ye professional headshot
September 1, 2026

Meet Stephenson Scholarship Recipient Leah Ye

Stephenson Scholar Leah Ye wants to explore how data science can improve healthcare while creating a positive impact for patients and providers.

Academics BSDS Health and Medicine Stephenson Scholars Student Spotlight
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August 26, 2026

UVA School of Data Science Welcomes New Class of 107 B.S. in Data Science Students

UVA welcomes 107 new B.S. in Data Science students as the growing program evolves its curriculum and prepares students for a future shaped by AI.

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UVA Data Science BSDS student Anaya Nath internship at Sotheby's photograph in stairwell
August 19, 2026

From the Classroom to Sotheby’s: Turning Data Science Theory Into Practice

At Sotheby’s, fourth-year student Anaya Nath combined her BSDS knowledge and skills, AI, and her lifelong love of art together in a summer internship.

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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
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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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
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June 1, 2026

Meet the Undergraduate Data Science Student Support Staff

Meet the people who will support you during your time in the School of Data Science as a BSDS student.

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