In layers of meaning, in the midsts of the creative process, in intellectual breakthroughs, in rigorous research, in unique careers across disciplines, in a rapidly changing world in which empathetic, deep-thinkers are sorely needed...English is here.
Situated at the heart of Carnegie Mellon University, an exciting hub of cutting-edge research and inquiry, the Department of English offers students a place to explore vital questions with humanistic complexity and creativity.
14 Academic Programs
From Freshman Writing to Doctoral Research
12:1 Student Ratio
Our intimate class sizes define us
100+ Years of English
The English B.A. was first offered at CMU in 1919
Spotlight: Short Story Machine
The Department of English debuts Short Edition, a short-story vending machine dispensing the work of CMU creative writing faculty.
Department of English Events
- Feb 13 Marty Riker - Visiting Creative Writer
- Mar 26 - Mar 28 Trip Tech: 3 Days of Humanities x Technology Community Programming
Mar 26 -28: Trip Tech
