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Five UVA Data Science graduates in cap and gown on the Lawn during Final Exercises
June 4, 2025

Final Thoughts, New Beginnings: Reflections from the MSDS Class of 2025

Class of 2025 graduates share what they learned, their advice for incoming students, and their plans after having completed the UVA M.S in Data Science program.

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May 20, 2025

UVA’s School of Data Science Celebrates 2025 Graduates in Heartfelt Ceremony

UVA’s School of Data Science celebrates the Class of 2025 with heartfelt speeches, honors, and reflections on community, purpose, and a future of impact.

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Photo of a "ghost forest" coastal ecosystem.
May 12, 2025

At the Finish Line, Online MSDS Students Unveil Capstone Project Research

The annual capstone project showcase highlighted the innovative and applied nature of the work being done by online M.S. in Data Science students.

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Photo of MSDS students gathered at the School of Data for a networking breakfast.
May 5, 2025

MSDS Online Students Connect During Networking Event

The UVA School of Data Science recently invited its MSDS Online students to meet in-person to network, explore, and form community at the School.

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Two character in "Under the Influencer" in a tense confrontation under blue lighting. One individual holds a sharp object close to the other's hand.
April 7, 2025

Award-Winning Alum Discusses Her Feature Film and Ethical Uses of AI in Filmmaking

Online MSDS alum Lauren Neal talks about her award-winning film, "Under the Influencer," and how she believes the film industry can ethically use AI.

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UVA Data Science MSDS online student James Caldwell shown with his drone operator headgear with neon purple cursive Charlottesville sign behind him
April 2, 2025

MSDS Online Student Profile: James Caldwell

James Caldwell's path to data science was a gradual journey fueled by real-world experience. Now an MSDS student, he’s honing his skills for a future in data leadership.

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Kristy Simpkins
March 24, 2025

Supporting Online Learners: Kristy Simpkins Leads Student Success and Well-Being at UVA Data Science

Discover how Online Student Success and Engagement Director Kristy Simpkins helps online MSDS students thrive—building community, easing challenges, and driving success.

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Photo of Dr. Thomas Hartka (left) and Dr. Andrew Barros.
March 18, 2025

Underdogs Take on DARPA Triage Challenge, Secure 3rd Place

Two UVA School of Medicine researchers — and graduates of the MSDS online program — made an impressive showing in the DARPA Secondary Triage Data Competition.

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UVA Data Science MSDS student Abner Casillas Colon professional headshot
March 13, 2025

A Week in the Life: Online MSDS Student Abner Casillas Colon

Balancing work, studies and free time: follow a week in the life of MSDS online student Abner Casillas Colon who’s juggling a full-time consulting job, coursework, and hobbies.

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Image of School of Data Science professors Jason Williamson and Christian Wernz.
February 6, 2025

Modeling Your Future: MSDS Students Gain Private-Sector Insights

The Modeling Your Future series for students in the M.S. in Data Science program returned in January and will continue throughout the spring semester.

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UVA Data Science MSDS online student Andrea Jacobs in a red shirt ourside
February 6, 2025

MSDS Online Student Profile: Andrea Jacobs

After 22 years in software, Andrea Jacobs is pivoting with UVA’s MSDS, mastering Python and R to solve problems, bridge tech and leadership, and shape decisions.

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UVA Data Science MSDS online student, graduate and alumni Wyatt Scott professional headshot white background
January 24, 2025

MSDS Alumni Profile: Wyatt Scott

Wyatt D. Scott (MSDS '24), a Senior Quantitative Analyst at S&P Global Ratings, credits UVA's MSDS program with transforming his career, sharpening his programming and data engineering skills, and inspiring future goals, including a Ph.D.

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