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:

Fall 2009

• Ayanah Moor: The Window of Popular Culture
• Jeffrey Zaslow: Life Well-Written
• Nicholas Abele: Designing a Future
• Smooth Criminal: Matt Bomer Stars in 'White Collar'
• Hollywood Comes Home: Paula Wagner, Steven Bochco Visit
• Before the Door: Friends, Alums Form Production Company
• Entertainment News: Alums Light Up Primetime & More
• White House Honor: Lehane Directs Unique Concert

Summer 2009

• Capturing the Moment: Lakota Teens Learn GigaPan
• Music & Tech Degree: Training Next-Generation Composers
• Sky's the Limit: Student Interns at NASA
• Birth of a Brand: Starbucks Logo Designed by Alum
• 'Stargate Universe': New Role for Ming-Na
• Pre-College Drama: Inspiring Young Artists
• The Colony: New Reality Show Features John Cohn
• Mobile Solutions: SensorFly for Hazardous Situations
• Art + Technology = Future: Panel Features Range of Experts

Spring 2009

• VIP Guests: Celebrity Alumni Share with Students
• The 2009 Tony Awards: Backstage with Andrew Kober
• Jung Yuen Paek: An Animated Designer
• I See You: Pittsburgh Pattern Recognition
• Michael Rosenblatt: The Road Less Traveled
• Sister Act: Patina Miller Lands Idol's Role
• Angels and Demons: A Scientific Explanation
• Space The Final Frontier: Quinto, Pausch Join the Crew
• Modern Day Thrifter: From Passion to Profit
• Thinker in Residence: Lee Brings Expertise to Adelaide
• Spring Carnival: Get in Line for Fun & Games
• The Reverse Jam: New Shoe Design Honors Education
• Bus Stop Opera: Takin' It to the Streets
• Collage Concert: A Feast for the Senses
• Souda: Making the Digital Tangible

Winter 2009

• Innovative Education: From Hot Sauce to Solar Parking
• Gabriel Macht: A Regular Superhero
• Waffle Shop: A Reality Show
• The London Cuckolds: A Hilarious Romp
• Baroque to the Beatles: Stephen Schutz, A Class Act
• It's a Shoe-In: Sneakerology 101
• Unforgettable: Carnegie Mellon at Carnegie Hall
• Momentous Performance: Lockhart, Cárdenes at Carnegie Hall
• The Waiting Game: Students' 'Get in Line' Entertains
• Design Expo: Students Display Their Inventions
• 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