Carnegie Mellon University

Our Story

The University Communications & Marketing division was created in 2015. Though many individuals and entities have told the university's story over more than a century, the division provides a home, hub and strategic engine for this important work. We are a team of strategic thinkers, creative problem solvers and subject experts from a variety of professional backgrounds — all with the goal of deepening CMU's reputation and enhancing the CMU experience.

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Our mission

The University Communications & Marketing (UCM) division at Carnegie Mellon is dedicated to providing strategic direction and expertise to raise the university's global visibility and enhance communications within the university community.

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Our process

From planning CMU's annual commencement ceremony to publicizing a major research initiative to creating a new design for university publications, UCM employs best practices from higher education and industry to drive toward the best outcome. After outlining the project's key goals and objectives, we develop a comprehensive plan, gather resources and ideas, and execute at the highest level.

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Our space

As the voice of the CMU brand, it's important that we feel the pulse of campus activity.

We are located on campus with university leadership and most of our staff is located at 4721 Fifth Avenue. 

Recent Awards

2018 Telly | Bronze Winner
Auld Lang Syne—2016
People's Telly: Short Form/Social

2018 Telly | Bronze Winner
Goatscaping on Campus
People's Telly: Short Form/Social

2018 Telly | Bronze Winner
A Very Carnegie Mellon University Valentine's Day
People's Telly: Short Form/Social

2018 Telly | Bronze Winner
Work That Matters: Behavioral EconomicsFarmViewSmart Cities
Campaign-Not-for-Profit

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2017 CASE | Silver Winner
Frontiers Conference
Single Day Event Website

bronze CASE award badge

2017 CASE | Bronze Winner
cmu.edu
Institutional Website

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2017 Telly | Bronze Winner
President Suresh Takes Ride in Uber Driverless Car
General-News and Information

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2017 Telly | Bronze Winner
Swartz Center for Entrepreneurship
General-Educational Institution

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2017 UCDA | Excellence Winner
Tepper Quad Construction Fence
Environmental Graphics

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2017 HOW | Merit Winner
Tony Awards Press Book
In-House Design