News
CMU-R Discussed in The Independent
A recent article in The Independent about Rwanda's dedication to education discusses the new CMU campus in Rwanda. Pradeep K. Khosla, dean of CMU's College of Engineering, is quoted. Read the article.
Rwandan Government Announces 50% Scholarships for East Africans
The Government of Rwanda is pleased to announce that students from countries in the East African Community will be eligible for scholarships at Carnegie Mellon University in Rwanda. Read more about these scholarships.
Carnegie Mellon University Announces the Launch of an Academic Program in Rwanda: CMU-R
We are pleased to announce the launch of Carnegie Mellon University in Rwanda, CMU-R. The program will offer a Master of Science in Information Technology (MSIT) degree beginning in August 2012. Read more about this new partnership.
East African Countries Express Support for CMU-R
allAfrica recently wrote an article discussing how many countries in East Africa, including Burundi, Kenya, and Uganda, are trying to interest their citizens in attending CMU-R. Read the article in allAfrica.
The New York Times Features CMU-R
The New York Times recently spoke about CMU's new campus in Rwanda. The article explains how CMU is among the first Western-backed, secular universities in Africa, and how the campus benefits many students in Africa by offering them a CMU degree while allowing them to continue living with their families and to remain at their jobs. Read the article.
Voice of America Covers CMU-R Launch
CMU-R Director Bruce Krogh discusses the new Carnegie Mellon University in Rwanda campus. Read the article.
CMU-R Hosts ICT Bootcamp
CMU-R's Associate Director hosted an event called ICT Bootcamp at CMU-R's office on Nov 25th. This event was part of RwandaWeek 2011. Rwandaweek is focused on the entrepreneurship initiatives of the Rwandan Diaspora and the partners that support and encourage the economic development of Rwanda. See more about the ICT Bootcamp and RwandaWeek.
New Times Interviews CMU-R's Director
Fred Oluoch-Ojiwah of The New Times spoke to CMU-R's Director, Bruce H. Krogh, about the institution’s broad objectives and potential impact. Read more about this interview.
CMU-R to Host Information Session at Serena Hotel on November 28
Please join us on Monday, November 28 for an information session. We will be sharing our vision for CMU-R and its potential impact in Africa, our master's degree and professional development courses.
Associate Director Gives Seminar in Tunisia
On November 10th, Professor Michel Bézy traveled to Tunisia to give a seminar at the African Development Bank headquarters. This seminar was held on the occasion of UN World Science Day and to celebrate the recently signed partnership between the African Development Bank, the Government of Rwanda and Carnegie Mellon University (CMU). Professor Bezy’s seminar focused on the experience of CMU's first graduate degree program in Africa. See the event poster [pdf.].
Paul Kagame, President of the Republic of Rwanda, Visits Campus to Announce Carnegie Mellon University in Rwanda
Carnegie Mellon celebrated its new partnership with Rwanda on Friday, Sept. 16, when Carnegie Mellon President Jared L. Cohon welcomed Paul Kagame, president of the Republic of Rwanda, and other Rwandan officials to the Pittsburgh campus. Read more about President Kagame's visit, as well as see video and photos from the event.
Carnegie Mellon University in Rwanda Partnership Featured in the News
Read press coverage of the partnership between Carnegie Mellon University and the government of Rwanda to create CMU-R:
- "Rwanda, U.S. University Team Up to Mint Masters of Tech," The Wall Street Journal
- "Carnegie Mellon U. to Open Campus in Rwanda, a Milestone for Africa," The Chronicle of Higher Education
- "Africa's Rising Star," Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
- "CMU's New Campus in Rwanda, Aims to Expand ICT Knowledge, Worker Skills Across Africa," Innovation Africa
- "Carnegie Mellon to open branch campus in Rwanda," Businessweek