Two Dietrich College Alumnae Named Tartans on the Rise

Mahima Arya (DC 2020) and Noël Um-Lo (DC 2016) are among the humanists, scientists, innovators, creatives and activists named 2026 Tartans on the Rise.

These recent alumni from Carnegie Mellon University’s Dietrich College of Humanities and Social Sciences are making an impact in their organizations and in their communities, across the nation and around the world through leadership, innovation and career achievements.

Learn more about the honorees:

Mahima Arya
Senior Engineering Manager, DoubleVerify (DC 2020)

Bridging technology and human rights advocacy

Noël Um-Lo
Anthropologist (DC 2016)

Expanding North Korean narratives