The Stories Behind Inspiring Innovation
Alumni
A Lasting Legacy
Jim and Janel Miller made their first gift to the university because it seemed like the right thing to do. A quarter of a century later, it still does. It All Adds Up
It was 1947. Al Mengato (E’49) was playing intramural football with his fraternity brothers at Carnegie Tech when Mary Rita Grosswege (MM’51) walked by. One of Al’s fraternity brothers had already met Mary Rita and encouraged Al to ask her out. So he did. Run On
Kelly Chin (TPR’02) and her winter track teammates used to dream about having an indoor field house on campus where they could practice. Next-Generation Entrepreneurs
Menna Mulugetta (TPR'07) credits Carnegie Mellon for pushing her to go out into the community and make a difference. ... Full Circle
As President and CEO of the World Environmental Center, Terry F. Yosie (HS'75, '81) still uses the skills he learned at Carnegie Mellon on a daily basis. Pay it Forward
If you were fortunate enough to have the opportunity of a lifetime, would you consider paying it forward? Shaping Tomorrow's Leaders
Russell T. Crockett Jr. (CIT'87) credits his Carnegie Mellon education and student advisors' support with playing crucial roles in his success in the chemical industry. ... A Humanitarian Concern
For the Remala family, philanthropy—and their interest in Carnegie Mellon—is a family affair. Rao Remala grew up in India before coming to America in 1981 to work for Microsoft, where he became an industry legend, writing the original code for the first Microsoft Windows platform. Beyond the Classroom
Shrinivas V. Dempo (TPR '95) had big shoes to fill. With a career at his family's business mapped out for him, he didn't need an MBA for job security. But Dempo knew that family connections don't ensure success.
Artistic Inquiry
Crossing Academic Boundaries
Rakesh Ramde (TPR’96) earned his MBA from Carnegie Mellon and works in Silicon Valley’s high-tech industry. Yet it’s an aspiring Carnegie Mellon drama student he and his wife chose to support through their Andrew Carnegie Society Legacy Scholarship. A Musical Matter
Richard Randall has always loved music. First a listener, then performer, scholar and finally teacher, his perception of music has evolved over the years. But his passion hasn't faded. In fact, it's the reason for his research.
Energy, Environment, Sustainability
Keeping the Lights on
In addition to a keen desire to stem the effects of global warming ...
Faculty
Opportunity Knocks
When opportunity knocks, Rick (E'84) and Jill (E'82) Creech make the most of it. With the help of financial aid packages, both were afforded the opportunity to attend Carnegie Mellon University. They jumped at the chance. Library Loyalty
Carnegie Mellon University's founder, Andrew Carnegie, famously said: "My heart is in the work."
General
A Wise Investment
It’s the people who set Carnegie Mellon apart from other universities. They’re also the reason Paul (S’86) and Allison (TPR’88) Russo choose to give back to the university today.
Health and Wellness
Micro Grants, Major Impact
Phillip LeDuc is pioneering the use of artificially created cells that can help to target and treat disease.... Fighting Cancer
Established in 2007 through a $5 million gift from Ray and Stephanie Lane, researchers at the Ray and Stephanie Lane Center for Computational Biology ...
Student
An Animated Dream
At Carnegie Mellon, our students combine arts with technology to create innovations with impact. Part Loyalty. Part Giving Back.
Angie Salame (TPR'07) gives back to the Carnegie Mellon University SIFE chapter for one important reason. The program helped her get to where she is today. Leadership Defined
A graduate of the Heinz College's Health Care Policy and Management program, Ben Neenan (MCS'08, HNZ'09) exemplifies leadership. ... Patent That
Rebecca Potash (S’10) spent last summer working long hours in a research lab. It paid off. Potash’s research led to a spinoff company and a patent. A Family Affair
It was her father's dream - to have Judy Hallinen and her two siblings attend Carnegie Mellon. Amazingly, he saw all three graduate from the university, beginning a family tradition. Writing Her Future
When Louisa Saul Rosenthal (MM’44) funded a scholarship to further undergraduate women in creative writing, she must have had Jackie Sizemore (HS’10) in mind. Making a Difference
Michael Stevens (SCS '07) may have just recently graduated from Carnegie Mellon's School of Computer Science, but he's already funded a $10,000 Legacy Scholarship for a future student. What motivates someone so young to make such a difference? ... Reconstructing Pittsburgh
Nolan Kurtz (E'09), born and bred in Pittsburgh, was clearly shaped by the region. Kurtz grew up knowing Carnegie Mellon. He came to rehearse on campus regularly, playing the tuba as a member of the Three Rivers Young Peoples Orchestra. His father is an alumnus of the School of Architecture. Tweeting Appreciation
“Thanks @CarnegieMellon for my science scholarship honoring alum/astronaut Judith Resnik…” Dinah Winnick posted to her Twitter account on the 25th anniversary of the Challenger disaster.