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Friday, August 28, 2026

CMIST’s Continued Growth: New Faculty, Fellows, and Opportunities

With the start of the 2026–2027 academic year, the Carnegie Mellon Institute for Strategy & Technology (CMIST) is pleased to welcome once again a talented group of new faculty, fellows, and students. Drawing on their experience and expertise, CMIST continues to address critical national security challenges and contribute to contemporary policy debates while offering exciting opportunities for the undergraduate and graduate students who will shape the political and legal landscape in the decades to come.
Friday, August 21, 2026

Bridging Military Strategy and Innovation: The US Army War College’s Annual CMU Visit

Driven by its collaborative mission, Carnegie Mellon University (CMU) opened its doors this summer to senior members of the United States Army War College (AWC) for an immersive look into CMU’s current research initiatives. This annual visit helps bridge scholarly expertise with real-world strategy, equipping military leaders with key insights to help inform solutions to pressing global issues.
Thursday, August 13, 2026

CMIST Expands DC Opportunities for CMU Students

The Carnegie Mellon Institute for Strategy and Technology (CMIST) offers Carnegie Mellon University students the chance to spend either a full semester or a summer in Washington. Expanding on these experiential learning opportunities, CMIST is launching the Friedman Trek, a five-day DC experience that takes place over spring break. With the inaugural trip planned for this academic year, students can chart their academic journeys and identify potential career paths from as early as their first year at CMU.