Virginia Tech® home

Computer Science Academy of Distinguished Alumni

Alumni spring banquet

Each year, the Department of Computer Science recognizes alumni who have demonstrated extraordinary leadership in computing while working in industry, government, or academia.

Academy of Distinguished Alumni

The Distinguished Alumni Award recognizes outstanding achievements and contributions in research and/or practice among alumni who received a computer science degree more than 15 years ago. They are inducted into the Computer Science Academy of Distinguished Alumni.

2025 inductees

2010-24 inductees

Distinguished Early Career Alumni Award

The Early Career Award recognizes outstanding achievements and contributions in research and/or practice among alumni within 15 years of receiving a computer science degree. 

2025 honoree

2020-24 early career winners

College of Engineering honors

Alumni of the Department of Computer Science who have been recognized with college-level awards include:

Academy of Engineering Excellence

James Miller (2023), Mary Miller (2010), Greg Lavender (2014), Lucy Nowell (2018), and Lisa Finneran (2022).

Distinguished Alumni Award

Kathy de Paolo (2019), Mary Miller (2013), and Joseph Loring (2012).

Outstanding Young Alumni Award

 David Childress (2014) and Pardha Pyla (2014).