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The School of Data Science admissions team (from left): Sadie Royal Collins, Degi Betcher, Kristen Greer, and Jacob Angelo.
October 15, 2025

2025-2026 MSDS Application Tips from Data Science Admissions

Get expert tips from the School of Data Science Admissions team on how to make your M.S. in Data Science application stand out — plus answers to top FAQs.

Admissions MSDS
UVa Data Science MSDS student Helen Corbat professional headshot standing in front of a decorated wall
October 10, 2025

MSDS Residential Student Profile: Helen Corbat

Engineer turned data scientist, Helen Corbat is combining her problem-solving skills and data science training at UVA to drive innovation and insight.

Admissions Careers MSDS Student Spotlight
UVA Data Science Capital One Hub filled with students and recruiters at Data Science Analytics Night career event
October 10, 2025

Building Connections and Confidence: Highlights from the Data Science and Analytics Night

UVA Data Science students reflect on meaningful conversations, career insights, and the power of community at the Fall 2025 Data Science and Analytics Night.

Admissions BSDS Careers Minor in Data Science MSDS PhD
Sarah Rogis and BSDS students
October 7, 2025

How UVA’s School of Data Science is Preparing Students for the Future of Work

UVA School of Data Science expands career programs, AI tools, and employer partnerships to help students gain skills, experience, and confidence for the future.

Artificial Intelligence Careers Staff Student Life
Renée Cummings is speaking to a group of students sitting on orange couches in a modern, open space labeled "School of Data Science" and "Capital One Hub."
October 6, 2025

Thinking About Application Recommendations: How to Connect with Your Professors

B.S. in Data Science Ambassador Rachel Seo shares how building faculty relationships helped her choose a strong recommender for her application.

Admissions BSDS
UVA Data Science MSDS student ambassador Tiandra Threat professional headshot
October 6, 2025

MSDS Residential Student Profile: Tiandra Threat

Richmond native Tiandra Threat blends her accounting background with data science to explore business, technology, and the power of data-driven impact.

Academics MSDS Student Spotlight
biomedical data science graphic
October 3, 2025

Exploring the Genomics Focus in UVA’s M.S. in Data Science Program

UVA’s MSDS Genomics Focus equips students with data science tools to solve complex genomic challenges and shape the future of medicine and research.

Admissions Biology Biomedical Engineering MSDS Research Student Spotlight
UVA Data Science BSDS Students with Professor around laptop with binary code wall behind it
October 2, 2025

Finding Your Fit: Getting Involved at UVA as a Future Data Science Major

From clubs to leadership to new skills, your involvement with the UVA community can shape your path and help you stand out as a future data science student.

Admissions BSDS Student Life
Bryan Christ poses with two news anchors on CBS19.
October 2, 2025

Bryan Christ discusses AI in education on CBS19 for ‘Inside The Numbers’

Ph.D. candidate Bryan Christ shares how AI can be used in the classroom on "Inside the Numbers."

Admissions Artificial Intelligence Multimedia PhD Research
UVA Data Science MSDS Alumni Will Milch professional headshot
September 29, 2025

MSDS Alumni Profile: Will Milch

UVA MSDS alumnus Will Milch shares how the program shaped his career at Visa, blending technical expertise, strategy, and a vision for trustworthy AI.

Admissions Alumni Artificial Intelligence Business and Markets Careers Machine Learning MSDS
UVA Data Science BSDS classroom with students and professor
September 26, 2025

What Can You Expect from BSDS Prerequistes DS 1001 and DS 1002?

Curious about prerequisites for the B.S. in Data Science? Students build success through courses in foundational data science knowledge and programming skills.

Academics Admissions BSDS
UVA Data Science BSDS student ambassadors collage of 15 people's headshots
September 24, 2025

BSDS Admissions Ambassadors

Meet UVA’s 2025–26 Data Science Ambassadors! These BSDS students are ready to answer your questions, guide school tours, and share insights into the program.

Admissions BSDS Student Spotlight Team Profile