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April
Wednesday, April 17, 2013
Jared L. Cohon had visions of being a rock star touring Europe after having played drums with a band in Baltimore. But instead, he became a rocket man, catapulting Carnegie Mellon forward more than any president before him. He's driven the university upward on all strategic fronts. And he's taken Carnegie Mellon to the world.
Rocket Man
Jared L. Cohon had visions of being a rock star touring Europe after having played drums with a band in Baltimore. But instead, he became a rocket man, catapulting Carnegie Mellon forward more than any president before him. He's driven the university upward on all strategic fronts. And he's taken Carnegie Mellon to the world.Wednesday, April 17, 2013
Carnegie Mellon's first lady is devoted to family: her own, the university and her clients.
Family First for Carnegie Mellon's First Lady
Carnegie Mellon's first lady is devoted to family: her own, the university and her clients.Wednesday, April 17, 2013
Give them an A+.
Faculty and staff who have achieved university-wide acclaim for their exceptional contributions to Carnegie Mellon education programs, effective and enthusiastic classroom teaching, compassionate and influential advising, and profound impact on others will be honored at a Celebration of Education beginning at 4:30 p.m., Tuesday, April 30 in Rangos 1 and 2 of the University Center. The events are free and open to the public.
Educators Extraordinaire
Give them an A+.Faculty and staff who have achieved university-wide acclaim for their exceptional contributions to Carnegie Mellon education programs, effective and enthusiastic classroom teaching, compassionate and influential advising, and profound impact on others will be honored at a Celebration of Education beginning at 4:30 p.m., Tuesday, April 30 in Rangos 1 and 2 of the University Center. The events are free and open to the public.
Wednesday, April 17, 2013
With an eye toward the west and northwest of the Pittsburgh campus, Carnegie Mellon's Simonds Commission has drafted 10 guidelines for future growth and development.
Building Blocks
With an eye toward the west and northwest of the Pittsburgh campus, Carnegie Mellon's Simonds Commission has drafted 10 guidelines for future growth and development.Wednesday, April 17, 2013
It seems like a perfect match.
The Eberly Center for Teaching Excellence and the Office of Technology for Education are coming together to form the Eberly Center for Teaching Excellence and Educational Innovation. The new center will be directed by Marsha Lovett. MORE
Eberly Center Merges with OTE
The Eberly Center for Teaching Excellence and the Office of Technology for Education are coming together to form the Eberly Center for Teaching Excellence and Educational Innovation. The new center will be directed by Marsha Lovett.
Wednesday, April 17, 2013
Carnegie Mellon Qatar's 7th annual Professional Day recently highlighted a yearlong of career development efforts for students.
Carnegie Mellon Qatar's continuous commitment to prepare students for the workplace stretches from résumé building to fashion tips. The cmBA business fashion show showcased formal business outfits designed to help students impress potential employers.
Professional Day in Qatar Helps Students Kick-start Careers
Carnegie Mellon Qatar's 7th annual Professional Day recently highlighted a yearlong of career development efforts for students.Carnegie Mellon Qatar's continuous commitment to prepare students for the workplace stretches from résumé building to fashion tips. The cmBA business fashion show showcased formal business outfits designed to help students impress potential employers.
Wednesday, April 17, 2013
A School of Drama grad and current student recently received national awards for sound achievement and costume design during a ceremony in Milwaukee, but the lighting and visual effects made them feel right at home.
Awards Ceremony Has a Familiar Feel for Winning Drama Students
A School of Drama grad and current student recently received national awards for sound achievement and costume design during a ceremony in Milwaukee, but the lighting and visual effects made them feel right at home.Wednesday, April 17, 2013
The party may have been in Austin, Texas, but it was all about Pittsburgh.
The H. John Heinz III College, the Human-Computer Interaction Institute, and the Entertainment Technology Center along with the Pittsburgh Technology Council showcased CMU students, local tech firms and entertainment ventures at Innovation City, a party that was part of the South By Southwest Interactive festival.
Innovation City CMU Promotes Technology, Fun at SXSW Event
The party may have been in Austin, Texas, but it was all about Pittsburgh.The H. John Heinz III College, the Human-Computer Interaction Institute, and the Entertainment Technology Center along with the Pittsburgh Technology Council showcased CMU students, local tech firms and entertainment ventures at Innovation City, a party that was part of the South By Southwest Interactive festival.