Across Grounds

Dean’s Blog – This Moment and Beyond

Dean Bourne discusses charting a path forward amid University leadership transitions, AI disruption, and funding shifts—reaffirming the School's mission in education, research, and service.

Gnome on the Range: Dean Bourne Completes Epic Bike Trek

Dean Phil Bourne, Boo Bi-Gnomial, and friends ride 3,150 miles across the West—rain, canyons, and camaraderie on two wheels.

Aaron Martin on Digital Identity, the Orb, and the Future of Biometric Technology

Time magazine featured a new technology that exists to verify your humanity. Assistant Professor Aaron Martin weighs in.

UVA Workshop Explores the Transformative Power of Data Science in Education

UVA’s Data Science & Education Workshop explored how AI and data science can transform education through interdisciplinary research and collaboration.

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.

Building Bridges of Understanding: Reflecting on Michele Norris’ Keynote at the 2025 Community MLK Celebration

Michele Norris’ keynote inspired discussions on race, social change, and the legacy of Martin Luther King Jr., urging unity and understanding in today’s society.

School of Data Science Faculty Recognized for Research at UVA

The University of Virginia announced the 2024 recipients of the Research Achievement Awards, and several School of Data Science faculty were recognized.

Mar Hicks Recipient of 2024 Research Achievement Award

UVA announces 2024 Research Achievement Awards, honoring Data Science Prof. Mar Hicks for outstanding contributions to arts and humanities.

Exploring the Intersection of Data Science and Real Estate

M.S. in Data Science Student Ambassador, Courtney Hodge, explores the intersection of real estate and data science.

Quantitative Foundation Gives $20M To House Data Science, Entrepreneurial Initiatives

This UVA Alum is Transforming Your Spotify Data into Art

Millions of people have used Pete Cybriwsky's website, n-gen, to turn their Spotify data into art.

Application Tips from M.S. in Data Science Residential Ambassadors

Residential M.S. in Data Science students give tips on applying to the program.