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Tuesday, April 16, 2024

Scheines Honored for Sustained Contributions to Education

For more than 30 years, Richard Scheines — as professor, department head and dean — has been at the forefront of developing educational programs that benefit learners at Carnegie Mellon University and across the globe.

Tuesday, April 16, 2024

Niang Receives William H. and Frances S. Ryan Award for Meritorious Teaching

Dietrich College's Mame-Fatou Niang is the 2024 recipient of CMU's Ryan Award for Meritorious Teaching.

Thursday, April 18, 2024

Gang Liu Receives Elliott Dunlap Smith Award

Gang Liu — a professor in the Department of Languages, Cultures & Applied Linguistics — has received Dietrich College's top teaching award.

Wednesday, April 17, 2024

Alex Tabor Receives Graduate Student Teaching Award

Dietrich College has named Alex Tabor the 2024 recipient of its Graduate Student Teaching Award

Thursday, April 18, 2024

Obituary: Anthony N. Penna was an Environmental Historian and College Leader

Anthony N. Penna, an environmental historian and former CMU faculty member, died peacefully at home in Waltham, Massachusetts, on March 1, 2024.

Thursday, April 18, 2024

Rethinking What Makes Human Intelligence Unique

A new study finds the ability to process vast amounts of information sets humans apart from other animals.

For Faculty & Staff

Connection & Conversations Lunch: Applying Cultural Humility

Staff Event

Tuesday, May 7, 12 to 1 p.m., Posner Grand Room 340

Everyone can benefit from practicing cultural humility. But what exactly is it, and why is it important? Dietrich College staff are invited to join us for lunch to discuss this topic and how doing so can increase our sense of belonging, improve collaboration, communication and much more!

RSVP by April 26

For Graduate Students

Check back next week for graduate student news and events!

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