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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 Computer Science Academy of Distinguished Alumni recognizes outstanding professional achievements and impact among alumni who graduated with a computer science degree more than 15 years ago.

2025 inductees

2010-24 inductees

Distinguished Early Career Alumni Award

The Distinguished Early Career Alumni Award recognizes outstanding professional achievements and impact among those who received a computer science degree within the past 15 years.

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).