Leading Carnegie Mellon
Over its 100 year history, Carnegie Mellon University has evolved from a small technical school to a leading global research university, known for its preeminence in technology and the arts. Today Carnegie Mellon stands among an elite group of top-tier international universities that have shaped the world through education, research and outreach.
Jared L. Cohon took the helm as president of Carnegie Mellon in July 1997. In 2000
Mark S. Kamlet was named provost. He was reappointed in 2005, at which time he was also named senior vice president.
The university is governed by a
board of trustees, currently chaired by David S. Shapira. The board appoints the president of the university, who is responsible for all other appointments.
