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

AI pioneer Hava Siegelmann redesigns deep neural networks for powerful, adaptive computation at a fraction of the energy needs

The CSL is the first building on UMass Amherst's campus to earn the Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design Platinum certification.

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.

“This work showed that the true source of difficulty in multi-agent decision-making is not just uncertainty, but decentralization," Zilberstein said.

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.