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Stay up to date with the latest news from the Masters Program in Computer Science at the University of Chicago. Explore the stories that shape our vibrant academic community and showcase the impact of MPCS on the world of computer science.
Beyond the Classroom: What MPCS Students Learned From Their Summer Internships
Each summer, UChicago’s Masters Program in Computer Science (MPCS) students put their classroom learning into practice through internships at leading technology companies, financial firms, and national research laboratories. This year, students from the 12-course...
Autumn 2025 Student Panel and Networking Event
Last Friday, October 2, 2025, the MPCS community gathered for a Student Panel and Networking Event, welcoming both new and returning students to connect and share experiences. The event featured a panel of current MPCS students who spoke about their academic journeys,...
New Specialization in Artificial Intelligence
The Masters Program in Computer Science (MPCS) is excited to introduce the Artificial Intelligence specialization in the 12-Course MS in Computer Science program. This specialization is available to both current and incoming students, ensuring that all students in the...
MPCS Attends the 2025 Tapia Celebration of Diversity in Computing Conference
Celebrating Diversity in Computing: MPCS at Tapia 2025 The MPCS was proud to participate in the 2025 Tapia Celebration of Diversity in Computing Conference, an event that brings together students, faculty, researchers, and professionals from across the country to...
2025 MPCS New Student Orientation
MPCS New Student Orientation This week, the MPCS community gathered to welcome our newest students at our 2025 New Student Orientation. The program offered an opportunity for students to connect with faculty, staff, and peers while getting a head start on academic and...
2025 MPCS NYC Alumni Event Recap
MPCS Alumni Gather in New York City On Wednesday, September 10, we were thrilled to host an alumni event in New York City. The evening brought together MPCS & CS alumni to reconnect, share memories, and strengthen the bonds of our community. It was inspiring to...
Turning Ideas Into Impact: Inside the “Design, Build, Ship” MPCS Course
Example of a student project built by Sai Kumar. Renux is an automated contractor outreach platform that was built from his own frustrations with trying to reach contractors.The new “Design, Build, Ship” course at the University of Chicago is reimagining what hands-on...
Alumni Spotlight: Greg Mader
Meet Greg Mader, MPCS Class of 2002! In 2012, Greg founded his own IT consulting firm, Open Source Integrators, which has steadily grown into a successful business. He credits the University of Chicago’s Masters Program in Computer Science (MPCS) as a pivotal...
2026 MPCS Application Deadlines Announced
We’re excited to announce that the application dates and deadlines for the 2026 admissions cycle are now live! If you're considering applying to the Masters Program in Computer Science at the University of Chicago, now is the time to mark your calendar. Key...
Alumni Spotlight: Jove Kuang
Meet Jove Kuang, MPCS Class of 2007! Jove is the Head of Field Engineering for Imply. He credits the University of Chicago’s Masters Program in Computer Science (MPCS) for playing a pivotal role in his career growth. He shares, “I could not have developed the career I...