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Alumnus Samuel Campbell
In my 2nd year at UVa, I attended a GDS info session in which Professor Richard Handler strongly advocated for the value of the critical thinking skills we could develop as GDS majors. At the time I agreed with him in principle, but it was hard not to question how this might compare to popular alternatives like the Comm School that touted the employability of their students. Nine years after my GDS graduation in 2017, I'm grateful I followed my gut and gave more weight to Pr
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Alumna Maggie Gratz
Like many GDS students, I came to UVA planning for a career in international development. And while my roles have changed, the throughline driving me hasn’t — I’ve always been inspired by mobilizing people to take on the toughest challenges affecting their communities. After GDS and my MPP at Batten, I spent time in Sri Lanka through a Fulbright grant; worked in local and national politics; served as Deputy Chief of Staff at Global Refuge, a US resettlement agency; and led st
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