Carnegie Mellon University

University Lecture Series

The University Lecture Series (ULS) features a diverse range of lectures and performances by artists, scholars, and experts invited by Carnegie Mellon faculty, students, and staff. Thank you to the CMU community for contributing to the success of the University Lecture Series by participating in lectures and submitting speaker nominations.

2023-24 ULS Events

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Robert Goldstone

Simon Initiative Distinguished Lecture
"Models of and for Flexible Learning" 

Tuesday, March 12 at 5 p.m.
Simmons Auditorium, Tepper Building

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Teresa M. Bejan

"What Can I Say? Free Speech and Civility in a Tolerant Society" 

Fall 2024

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Abigail Marsh, Ph.D.

Inaugural Carl & Amy Jones Lecture in Interdisciplinary Science
"The Biology of Heroism"

Wednesday, September 27 at 5 p.m.
Simmons Auditorium, Tepper Building

Watch Abigail Marsh's Lecture

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Nita Farahany

"Chat GPT and Your Brain" 

Monday, November 6 at 5 p.m.
Simmons Auditorium A, Tepper Building

Watch Nita Farahany's Lecture

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Jennifer Lippincott-Schwartz

The Dickson Prize in Science Award Ceremony and Lecture

Thursday, February 15 at 5 p.m.
Simmons Auditorium, Tepper Building

Watch Jennifer Lippincott-Schwartz Lecture

ULS Partners

In addition to stand alone lectures by prominent figures, thought leaders and visionaries, the ULS is proud to work in partnership with research centers and academic units across campus to present several policy, research, and academic talks throughout the year, including the following lecture series:

Check out the CMU Events Calendar to view the many events and programs happening at the university.