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Information Systems student wins big with music app idea

Information systems student Jonah Murray hopes to roll out his award-winning concert-review app this summer in time for the Lollapalooza music festival.

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Programming and Teaching

Lucas Rudd, a physics and computer science senior teaching middle and high schoolers about 3D printing during his internship at iD Tech

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Programming Skills : Eighth grader Calvin Osborne shares game programming skills with Loyola students

Calvin Osborne presented a guest talk to Loyola University Chicago Computer Science students from several sections of Introduction to Object Oriented Programming (Comp 170) on this November 8, 2016. Calvin, an eighth grade student at Lake Forest Country Day School, demonstrated his work to update and customize Minecraft with a mod called Mineautica, explained how he implemented the changes in java, and how he worked with a small team to create new graphic elements for the game.

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Exploring social: Computer Science major Salomon Smeke spent his summer interning at 4C working on social media ads

Salomon Smeke Loyola senior Salomon Smeke is a Mexico City native who spent his summer being a sort of Mr. Fixit as an intern for 4C—a social media advertising and technology company based in Chicago. In this internship, Smeke was lured by his longtime interest in computer technology but soon discovered a newfound interest in advertising.

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Honors Students Author Book on Big Data and Discrimination

Big data meets big ethical problems for students in Dr. Mark Albert’s computer science course this semester. The honors students enrolled in this unique class are working to put together a textbook that explains the rise of big data and its implications on discrimination and privacy concerns.

Dr. Peter Dordal Author of New Open Textbook

Technology, as we all know, is constantly in flux. But how academic institutions react to its ever-changing nature can underscore the success of students. Dr. Peter Dordal’s free online/open textbook, An Introduction to Computer Networks, offers a technology-based learning opportunity to students. The book is drawing strong attention from commentators in the technology community, as noted through Hacker News. This measures the pulse of ideas and interest is this field.

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Congratulations, Loyola Students! SharkFest 2025 U.S.

We’re thrilled to announce that two of our outstanding student, Arrianna Szymczak, have been selected as the Women in Tech Scholarship winner for SharkFest 2025 U.S.—the official Wireshark Developer and User Conference! She will be representing Loyola University Chicago at this prestigious event in Richmond, Virginia, from June 14–19, alongside top tech professionals from around the world. Join us in celebrating Arrianna as they dive into a week of learning, leadership, and innovation in the world of network analysis!

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New MS in Cybersecurity degree program

A new MS in Cybersecurity degree program will be launched starting in Fall 2025. If you were a Loyola graduate, you might be eligible for the Returning Rambler scholarship. Please click to learn more and to apply.

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Students

Muhammad Khan Receives Loyola Outstanding Undergraduate Researcher Award

Congratulations to Muhammad Khan for being recognized with the Loyola Outstanding Undergraduate Researcher Award for 2025. Muhammad conducts his research under the mentorship of Dr. Daniel Moreira. This award celebrates exceptional academic inquiry and dedication to undergraduate research. Well done, Muhammad!

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Loyola Students Showcase Research at Undergraduate Symposium

Loyola University Chicago students recently participated in the Undergraduate Research and Engagement Symposium. On April 5th, student presented original research across a wide range of disciplines. The annual event brings together students from across the region to share their work, connect with peers, and engage in academic dialogue. Loyola students presented projects in fields such as cybersecurity, public health, social justice, and environmental science. Their participation reflects the university’s strong commitment to undergraduate research and community engagement.

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NCYTE Fellowship

Congratulations to Arrianna Szymczak, BS Cybersecurity ’24 and expected MS Computer Science ’25, on being selected for the highly competitive NCYTE Fellowship. This honor recognizes Arrianna’s academic excellence and passion for cybersecurity and education. Through the fellowship, Arrianna will have the opportunity to explore careers in education while gaining hands-on experience. She will participate in a classroom management and pedagogy workshop, complete an intensive cybersecurity bootcamp, and take on a teaching assignment to apply her skills in a real-world setting. This fellowship not only highlights Arrianna’s accomplishments but also supports her development as a future leader in cybersecurity education. Congratulations, Arrianna!

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