Leading Carnegie Mellon University
Since it's founding in 1900, Carnegie Mellon's history is rich. The institution 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 first reappointed in 2005 and agreed to another two-year extension 2009, at which time he was also named executive vice president.
The university is governed by a
Board of Trustees, currently chaired by Raymond J. Lane. The board appoints the president of the university, who is responsible for all other appointments.
