Carnegie Mellon University
June 08, 2026

Charles A. Kennedy Appointed Interim CFO

Effective June 1, Charles ‘Chuck’ Kennedy, chief investment officer, will also serve as Carnegie Mellon University’s interim vice president for finance and chief financial officer (CFO) following Angela Blanton’s planned departure after a decade of service.

Chuck is widely respected across the CMU community and nationally for his deep financial expertise, steady judgment and long-standing commitment to the university. His appointment will help maintain operational and financial stability while the university conducts a national search for its next long-term CFO.

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