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Photo of Harrison Witt running in a competition wearing a Virginia athletic shirt.
January 29, 2026

MSDS Residential Student Profile: Harrison Witt

Harrison Witt, an NCAA Division I athlete and 3x All-American, explains why he chose the UVA MSDS residential program and how others can thrive in data science.

Admissions MSDS Sports Student Spotlight
Photo of Luke Black and his baby outside with trees in the background.
January 28, 2026

MSDS Online Student Profile: Luke Black

With 25 years in pharma, Luke Black is leveraging data science to unlock AI-driven insights, modernize medicine development, and continue a UVA family legacy.

Admissions Artificial Intelligence MSDS Student Spotlight
Photo of Cole Whittington at the Great Wall in China
January 27, 2026

MSDS Residential Student Profile: Cole Whittington

Cole Whittington shares his journey from political science to data science, his goal to improve public services, and his advice for prospective MSDS students.

Admissions Government and Democracy Machine Learning MSDS Student Spotlight
UVA Data Science MSDS online student James Martter in a canyon near a river
January 26, 2026

MSDS Online Student Profile: James Martter

Why go to grad school for data science? MSDS Online student James Martter explains how UVA is helping him close the gap, turning his experience into expertise.

Admissions Machine Learning MSDS Student Spotlight
Rotunda behind Jefferson statue.
January 23, 2026

Why UVA? Data Science Undergraduate Students Share Their Stories

Congratulations, newly admitted Hoos! Hear from B.S. in Data Science students as they share why they chose the University and what makes Grounds feel like home.

Admissions BSDS Student Life
UVA Data Science grid of head shots of the MSDS online ambassadors and alumni
January 20, 2026

MSDS Online Program Student and Alumni Ambassadors

Get the student 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
Kent Livesay poses with two news anchors.
January 7, 2026

Kent Livesay Discusses Making Data Science Approachable on CBS19 for ‘Inside The Numbers’

Online MSDS student Kent Livesay discusses the importance of digital safety and protecting your data on "Inside the Numbers."

Admissions Artificial Intelligence Multimedia PhD Research
UVA Data Science PhD student Siwan Kim professional headshot
December 3, 2025

Ph.D. Student Profile: Siwan Kim

UVA Ph.D. student Siwan Kim reflects on her path from UX to data science and how research connects people, systems, and insight across disciplines worldwide.

Academics Admissions Artificial Intelligence Careers Research
UVA Data Science MSDS student Sam Kunitz-Levy professional headshot
December 2, 2025

MSDS Residential Student Profile: Sam Kunitz-Levy

From startups to data science, MSDS student Sam Kunitz-Levy reflects on his journey, favorite classes, and plans in tech, health care, and entrepreneurship.

Admissions Business and Markets Entrepreneurship Government and Democracy Health and Medicine MSDS Student Spotlight
Daniel Graham poses with two news anchors on CBS19.
November 20, 2025

Daniel Graham discusses AI in everyday life on CBS19 for ‘Inside The Numbers’

Associate Professor of Data Science Daniel Graham discusses AI in everyday life on "Inside the Numbers."

Admissions Artificial Intelligence Multimedia PhD Research
UVA Data Science MSDS online student Savanna Cabrera outdoors selfie shot
November 13, 2025

MSDS Online Student Profile: Savanna Cabrera

Savanna Cabrera shares her journey from zoology and museum collections to UVA’s Online MSDS program, where she’s using data science to advance modern biology.

Admissions Artificial Intelligence Biology MSDS Research Student Spotlight
Jason Wang poses with two news anchors.
November 7, 2025

Jason Wang discusses AI in sports on CBS19 for ‘Inside The Numbers’

Ph.D. candidate Jason Wang shares how AI is shaping the world of sports on "Inside the Numbers."

Admissions Artificial Intelligence Multimedia PhD Research