Stolen Macbook Pro- possible recovery?

Is there any way I can get my macbook pro back after it was stolen and someone else is using it?
My macbook pro was stolen about a week ago. I haven't been able to track it because the computer was never online.
I signed onto my iCloud account tonight and found that someone had signed into my computer. They changed the name of my computer to their nickname and they also turned off the location settings. Is there anything I can do to get it back?
I just started my first of my final two semesters of my undergrad and am really struggling without a computer. I use the library on campus but it's not always accessible since I work 5 nights a week and live 10 miles from campus.
Any help would be appreciated. Thanks.

Hi ...
Sorry to hear your Mac was stolen espcially since you're using it for your education.
Report the theft >  Reporting a lost or stolen Apple product
And try here >  iCloud: Locate your device

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