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Great Presence at the Graduate Students’ Symposium

Student Success

Great Presence at the Graduate Students’ Symposium

The department was well represented at today’s Graduate Students’ Symposium, with a special congratulations to Manny Sandoval for receiving the Outstanding Research Poster Award.

Computer Science Students Represent LUC at CAURS 2026

Computer Science Students Represent LUC at CAURS 2026

Students from the Computer Science department proudly represented LUC at the 2026 Chicago Area Undergraduate Research Symposium, showcasing student research and engagement at a regional academic conference.

Maddie Juarez Receives Loyola Outstanding Undergraduate Research Award and NSF Graduate Research Fellowship

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Maddie Juarez Receives Loyola Outstanding Undergraduate Research Award and NSF Graduate Research Fellowship

Maddie Juarez, a computer science undergraduate and member of the BullyBlocker Lab, received the Loyola Outstanding Undergraduate Research Award (2026) and the NSF Graduate Research Fellowship, recognizing her exceptional research achievements and future promise.

Tech For Tomorrow

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Tech For Tomorrow

Over 50 Loyola students gathered March 20 for the Tech for Tomorrow Gala, hosted by WiCyS, the 7968 Club, and IGSO, raising funds for IC Stars and spotlighting student leadership, technology, and community impact.

7968 Hosts CrowdStrike Red Team & IR Talk

7968 Hosts CrowdStrike Red Team & IR Talk

The 7968 student club partnered with CrowdStrike to host a Red Team event on March 27, where red team and incident response professionals shared insights into their day‑to‑day work, essential cybersecurity skills, and pathways into the field.

WiCyS 2026 Conference

WiCyS 2026 Conference

Several Loyola students attended the 2026 WiCyS conference, gaining professional development, technical skills, and community connections. With support from Dr. TaiNing Wang and Loyola’s career expo booth, they explored pathways for women in cybersecurity.

CyberFire at LUC

CyberFire at LUC

The Computer Science Department, alongside the 7968 cybersecurity club and Argonne National Lab, hosted the CyberFire competition, where students tackled CTF challenges and built real cybersecurity skills. Thanks to Argonne for hosting!

Research Poster at WiCyS 2026

Research Poster at WiCyS 2026

CyberRambler scholar Chloe Kilroy presented her research on Instagram cyberbullying networks at the 2026 Women in Cybersecurity conference, offering insights into online harm and strategies for safer digital spaces. Go Ramblers!

NCAE CyberGames Competition

NCAE CyberGames Competition

Loyola’s Ramblers competed in the 2026 NCAE CyberGames on February 28, showcasing strong defensive skills and keeping services running through most of the event, reflecting the continued growth of Loyola’s cybersecurity program.

Loyola Competes in the Collegiate Cyber Defense Competition

Loyola Competes in the Collegiate Cyber Defense Competition

Loyola University Chicago competed in the Illinois qualifier of the Collegiate Cyber Defense Competition (CCDC) on February 14. The event challenges teams to defend complex systems against live attackers while keeping critical services operational.

CyberRamblers CyberCorps Scholars Announced for 2026 Cohort

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CyberRamblers CyberCorps Scholars Announced for 2026 Cohort

The 2026 CyberRamblers CyberCorps Scholarship for Service cohort has been selected: Dalton Goodwin, Joe Montroy, and Aliyah Montes de Oca.

CS Maddie Juarez Earns Honorable Mention for Undergraduate Research Award

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CS Maddie Juarez Earns Honorable Mention for Undergraduate Research Award

Loyola CS student Maddie Juarez earns Honorable Mention for the CRA 2025–2026 Outstanding Undergraduate Researcher Award for her impactful research contributions.

Loyola Welcomes a New Motorola Solutions Foundation Scholar

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Loyola Welcomes a New Motorola Solutions Foundation Scholar

Congratulations to Dorsa Valipourkarimi, our newest Motorola Solutions Foundation Scholar, recognized for her commitment to cybersecurity excellence.

2025 DoE CyberForce competition

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2025 DoE CyberForce competition

We had two teams (11 students) participate in the 2025 Department of Energy CyberForce competition. The goal of the competition is for each team to secure a simulated oil rig against a live team of attackers and keep the system operational and usable.

CyberRamblers and MSF Scholars Hit the Target at Axe Throwing Social

CyberRamblers and MSF Scholars Hit the Target at Axe Throwing Social

The CyberRamblers and Motorola Solutions Foundation Scholars took a break from coursework and cybersecurity challenges for a fun team-bonding event—axe throwing! Students spent the afternoon building camaraderie, celebrating their hard work, and even landing multiple bullseyes. These social events help strengthen the scholar community and provide valuable opportunities for

7968 x WiCyS LUC Baby Breach CTF

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7968 x WiCyS LUC Baby Breach CTF

A baby has been kidnapped—or at least, that was the mystery Loyola students were tasked with solving during the Baby Breach CTF, hosted on November 7 by 7968 and WiCyS LUC. The creative, cybersecurity-themed event challenged student teams to work through digital clues, exploit vulnerabilities, and analyze evidence to

Grace Hopper Celebration: LUC Students Connect

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Grace Hopper Celebration: LUC Students Connect

A group of Loyola University Chicago students, including Lynette Lim and Blake Doan, represented the University at the 2025 Grace Hopper Celebration (GHC)—the world’s largest gathering of women and nonbinary technologists.

Experts Highlight the Future of Research Software and Ethical AI at Loyola Event

Experts Highlight the Future of Research Software and Ethical AI at Loyola Event

Loyola University Chicago hosted two leading voices in research computing and cybersecurity on November 21 in the Simpson Living-Learning Center’s Multi-Purpose Room.

Interdisciplinary Research Funded

Interdisciplinary Research Funded

Loyola University Chicago has received a $50,000 interdisciplinary research award from the Dr. Scholl Foundation to investigate "Misinformation and Scams on Social Media"

Toward Experiential Training Program for AI Security and Privacy Practitioners

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Toward Experiential Training Program for AI Security and Privacy Practitioners

Mohammed Abuhamad, Mujtaba Nazari, Loretta Stalans, and Eric Chan-Tin presented their paper, “Toward Experiential Training Program for AI Security and Privacy Practitioners,” at the Colloquium for Information Systems Security Education (CISSE) in November in Seattle.

CS Department Hosts Second Fall Seminar Event at SLLC MPR

CS Department Hosts Second Fall Seminar Event at SLLC MPR

The Computer Science Department held its second Fall Seminar Series event on November 7 in the Multi-Purpose Room of the Simpson Living-Learning Center, drawing another strong turnout from students and faculty.

BullyBlocker Team Showcases Cyberbullying Research at SBP-BRiMS 2025

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BullyBlocker Team Showcases Cyberbullying Research at SBP-BRiMS 2025

Loyola University Chicago’s BullyBlocker team took center stage at the 2025 International Conference on Social Computing, Behavioral-Cultural Modeling & Prediction and Behavior Representation in Modeling and Simulation (SBP-BRiMS)

AI & Academia Panel

AI & Academia Panel

We had a great turnout on Tuesday, October 14, for the AI & Academia: Six Disciplines, One Question – What is AI Doing to Education? panel hosted by the Loyola AI Society and Honors Student Government.

National Cybersecurity Awareness Month

National Cybersecurity Awareness Month

In celebration of National Cybersecurity Awareness Month, Loyola Information Security Office (UISO) collaborated with WiCyS Loyola student chapter and the ACM-W student chapter to host an awareness seminar.

Fall Seminar Series Kicks Off with Engaging Talks on AI and Robotics

Fall Seminar Series Kicks Off with Engaging Talks on AI and Robotics

The Department’s Fall Seminar Series kicked off last week with an engaging first session that introduced complex topics in artificial intelligence and robotics to both beginners and experienced students.