The Power of the Imagination

The importance of artistic creation has shaped the ethos of Carnegie Mellon since the school’s inception. The university is a home to generations of artists, actors, composers, musicians, designers and architects.  

The arts at Carnegie Mellon continue to contribute in an invaluable way to the innovations for which the institution is so well known. Read more:

Winter 2009

• Justice Illuminated: Posner Center Hosts Szyk's Art
• Rare Book Exhibit: 'Twas the Night Before Christmas

Fall 2008

• Bubbling with Joy: Stephen Schwartz Visits Campus
• Live from New York: It's Saturday Night!
• How Sweet It Is: A Technical Pastry Chef
• Crossword Fun: NY Times Prints Student's Puzzle
• Lang Lang: Legend in the Making
• Big Box Reuse: Making Something Out of Nothing
• Inspire Innovation: The Campaign for Carnegie Mellon
• For the Love of Words: The Creative Writing Program
• Ed Catmull: Winner of First Randy Pausch Prize
• Breaking Ground: Matyajaszewski's ATRP Research
• The Other Shore: Presented by School of Drama
• A Head Start: Creative Programs for Youth

• Spotlight on Alumni: The 60th Primetime Emmy Awards
• Got Tickets? Check Out Drama's 2008-09 Season
• Animal Speak: Michael Killen on the Edge
• Mark Your Calendars: Educational Highlights for Fall
• All in a Day's Work: Balancing 'Parenting' & 'Babytalk'
• Arts Management: Double-Degree First of Its Kind
• At the Heart of Lit: Schaffer Fellow Flourishes
• Best of Both Worlds: All University Orchestra
• dFAB: Leveraging Advanced Design Tools