Awards

Eight graduating seniors have been chosen to receive the 2026 Outstanding Undergraduate Achievement Awards, the college's highest honor given to undergraduates.

Senior teaching faculty Marc Liberatore is recognized for inclusive instruction, curriculum leadership, and long-standing impact on computer science education.

Professor Emeritus Andrew G. Barto will receive a Distinguished Achievement Award during the Undergraduate Commencement Ceremony on Friday, May 15, 2026.

Maheshwari is graduating with a master's degree in computer science, and Anand is graduating with dual degrees in computer science and mathematics.

Berman’s faculty mentees at CICS praise her thoughtful, individualized approach to mentorship that meets colleagues where they are.

The program recognizes academic excellence, leadership, and a commitment to using science and technology for broader socio-economic development.

The recognition comes in Barrington’s final year of full-time teaching, as he retires after 40 years at UMass Amherst.

Computer science major Jason Huang Alexander ’27 is working to make artificial intelligence and large-scale algorithms work better for people in the real world.

Research by CICS PhD alumnus Kevin Spiteri and Distinguished Professor Ramesh K. Sitaraman introduced BOLA, an ABR algorithm now widely used in video streaming.

Established in 1983, the award recognizes alumni who have demonstrated excellence and have achieved significant professional success.

Manning College of Information and Computer Sciences (CICS) Assistant Professor VP Nguyen has been named a Senior Member of the 2026 class of the NAI.

Students were nominated by their faculty advisors and each receives a stipend to support the completion of their dissertation.