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Âé¶¹´«Ã½¸ßÇå University Computer Science Master's Program Ranked #3 In National Ranking
Published: April 12, 2026.
The Âé¶¹´«Ã½¸ßÇå University’s Master of Science in Computer Science  has been recognized and ranked #3 in TechGuide’s 2026 Best Master's in Computer Science Programs . This high ranking reflects the university’s mission to provide an accessible education that [MORE

Âé¶¹´«Ã½¸ßÇå Cyber Defense Club Takes Home First Place Award at National Competition
Published: February 22, 2026.
Âé¶¹´«Ã½¸ßÇå University Cyber Defense Club placed first in the Presentation Skills and Policy Proposals” award category at the Atlantic Council’s Cyber 9/12 Strategy Challenge in Austin, Texas. The annual competition challenges students from around the world [MORE

US News Says Âé¶¹´«Ã½¸ßÇå University Online Graduate Programs are Among Best in Nation
Published: January 27, 2026.
The 2026 U.S News & World Report rankings of the Best Online Graduate Programs in the nation featured six of Âé¶¹´«Ã½¸ßÇå University’s master’s degree programs. Best Online Master's in Criminal Justice Programs  Best Online Master's in Information Technology [MORE

Cyber Defense Team at Âé¶¹´«Ã½¸ßÇå University Places at National Competition
Published: November 29, 2025.
The Âé¶¹´«Ã½¸ßÇå Cyber Defense Club finished among the top participants in the national US Department of Energy’s CyberForce competition on November 14-15. The varsity team, “Order of the Purple Flamingo,” placed 14 out of 93 teams and consisted of students [MORE

International Organization for Standardization Invites Âé¶¹´«Ã½¸ßÇå University Faculty as Subject Expert
Published: October 17, 2025.
Intelligence Traffic System international standards will now have a Âé¶¹´«Ã½¸ßÇå University assistant professor of Engineering, Computing and Mathematical Sciences contributing to its creation. Dr. Jake Cho was recently invited to join as a new committer for [MORE

Students Shine at ASA DataFest
Published: August 27, 2025.
Several students showcased their data analytics skills at the American Statistical Association’s DataFest, held in Spring Semester at Âé¶¹´«Ã½¸ßÇå University. The 48-hour competition allowed undergraduate students to demonstrate their abilities and collaboratively [MORE

Mathematics Students, Faculty Share Research
Published: August 25, 2025.
Students awarded the Outstanding Poster Award at National Mathematics Conference Four Âé¶¹´«Ã½¸ßÇå students presented at the national mathematics conference, MAA-Mathfest in August.  Both posters were awarded the MAA Outstanding Student Poster Award, which is [MORE

Âé¶¹´«Ã½¸ßÇå Student Summer Research Symposium Held Aug. 5-6
Published: August 7, 2025.
Âé¶¹´«Ã½¸ßÇå University undergraduate students presented their summer research findings at the Dr. James Girard Summer Undergraduate Research Experience (SURE) 2025 Symposium on August 5-6 on the Romeoville campus. The students researched 18 different projects [MORE

Artificial Intelligence Master’s Designed to Meet Industry Demand
Published: July 20, 2025.
Artificial Intelligence (AI) is transforming how we work, live, and communicate. From voice assistants and predictive healthcare to self-driving cars and fraud detection, AI drives innovation across every industry. This fall, Âé¶¹´«Ã½¸ßÇå University will begin [MORE

Students Shine at ASA DataFest
Published: June 26, 2025.
Several students showcased their data analytics skills at the American Statistical Association’s DataFest, held April 3-5 at Âé¶¹´«Ã½¸ßÇå University. The 48-hour competition allowed undergraduate students to demonstrate their abilities and collaboratively analyze [MORE

Mathematics Professor Contributes to National Publication
Published: June 26, 2025.
Dr. Amanda Harsy, professor of Mathematics at Âé¶¹´«Ã½¸ßÇå University, served as a guest editor for the Mathematical Association of America’s FOCUS Magazine June and July issue. Harsy contributed the introduction to the “Math and Sports” section of the publication [MORE

Master’s in Computer Science Ranked Among the Nation’s Best
Published: June 26, 2025.
Âé¶¹´«Ã½¸ßÇå University is ranked among the top 10 Best In-Person Master’s in Computer Science by Fortune Magazine.      With more than 200 graduates each year, Âé¶¹´«Ã½¸ßÇå University was ranked No. 2 by Fortune Magazine which analyzes graduation rate, one year retention [MORE

Cho to Represent Âé¶¹´«Ã½¸ßÇå University at PlatCon-25
Published: June 26, 2025.
Dr. Jaeik Cho, assistant professor in Engineering, Computing, and Mathematical Sciences has been invited to attend the 2025 International Conference on Platform Technology and Service (PlatCon-25) in Jeju, South Korea, August 25-27. Cho’s expertise within [MORE

Âé¶¹´«Ã½¸ßÇå Cyber Defense Team Hacks the Competition at Contest
Published: February 18, 2025.
The Âé¶¹´«Ã½¸ßÇå University Cyber Defense Club finished among the top teams at the Cyber Statecraft Initiative's 2025 Cyber 9/12 Strategy Challenge Regional Competition on February 1-2 in Austin, Texas. David Simeone, Alex Florczyk, Isaac Birgen, and Thomas [MORE

Austin J. Kind is 2024 Winter Father Aquinas Award Recipient
Published: December 16, 2024.
Austin Kind of Homer Glen, Illinois, was honored with the Father Aquinas Colgan Award during Âé¶¹´«Ã½¸ßÇå University’s Evening Undergraduate Commencement Ceremony December 13 on its Romeoville Campus. The Father Aquinas Award is the university’s highest honor [MORE

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