Messages from the President
Latest Communications
Read communications from the president below.
Call for Honorary Degree Nominations
Monday, July 7, 2025
I am writing to invite and encourage you to nominate candidates to be considered for an honorary degree from Carnegie Mellon University. Please submit nominations no later than Sept. 5, 2025.
SEI Secures 5-year Contract Renewal
Thursday, June 25, 2025
I am writing today to highlight an important milestone for Carnegie Mellon University. Earlier this week, the U.S. Department of Defense renewed the university’s contract to operate the Software Engineering Institute (SEI) in service to the nation.
CMU to Host Energy and Innovation Summit Convened by Sen. David McCormick
Friday, June 13, 2025
As announced by U.S. Senator David McCormick and reported in the media, President Donald Trump is expected to attend a national Energy and Innovation Summit hosted on the CMU campus on Tuesday, July 15. This Summit, convened by Sen. McCormick, will bring together leaders from government, industry and academia for a day of conversations on technology, innovation and national strategy. Given the high-profile participants already identified, the event is likely to draw national attention and planning is underway accordingly.
Statement on U.S. Steel-Nippon Steel Partnership
Thursday, May 29, 2025
For more than a century, steel shaped our communities, powered our economy and stood as a symbol of American strength. The U.S. Steel-Nippon Steel partnership marks a bold new chapter in this story and a transformative opportunity for the Western Pennsylvania region.
Renewing our commitment to CMU Qatar
Friday, May 16, 2025
I am writing to share that, with the endorsement of our Board of Trustees, Carnegie Mellon University has renewed its commitment to our CMU-Qatar campus and our partnership with the Qatar Foundation for another 10 years.
CMU125: Inspired by the past, building for the future
Wednesday, May 7, 2025
Today, we’re introducing CMU125: The Power of Possibilities, a celebration of Carnegie Mellon’s impact over our 125-year history. During this yearlong celebration, a new interactive website will share some of our university’s greatest achievements and showcase the strong foundation we’ve built for seizing opportunities and rising to new challenges now and over the next 125 years.
CMU’s Response to Federal F&A Cap for NSF
Monday, May 5, 2025
I am writing to share that Carnegie Mellon University has joined in a new lawsuit filed by the Association of American Universities (AAU) against the federal government. This lawsuit, filed in the First District of Massachusetts, challenges the National Science Foundation’s newly announced 15% facilities and administrative (F&A) rate cap on all prospective grants.
Our Updated Strategic Framework: The Persistent Pursuit of Excellence
Thursday, April 24, 2025
A decade ago, we came together as a university community to chart an ambitious course for the future, with a strategic plan that guided us through a transformative decade of growth. Today, we are excited to share the next chapter in that journey: an updated strategic framework to shape our persistent pursuit of excellence.
Announcing our 2025 Commencement Speaker and Honorary Degree Recipients
Wednesday, April 02, 2025
I am thrilled to announce our distinguished honorary degree recipients and keynote speaker for Carnegie Mellon University's 2025 Commencement, which will take place on Sunday, May 11, in Gesling Stadium.
Navigating a Shifting Landscape
Wednesday, March 26, 2025
Across higher education and beyond, we are witnessing a time of profound change — challenges that test us and opportunities that demand our boldest ideas. I know that we are all contemplating what this means for CMU and our community members, and I want to share some thoughts on how we are approaching this moment as an insitution.
A New Deeper Conversations Focus
Monday, March 10, 2025
I am pleased to share that we will be devoting our Deeper Conversations series this semester to helping our university community traverse the role of the U.S. government in society.
Commitment to Academic Excellence and Community Standards
Friday, February 21, 2025
Yesterday, university leadership was made aware by concerned community members of fliers for an on-campus event advertising an "uncensored discussion" about the former leader of Hamas. This discussion is not approved nor endorsed by the university in any way.
Launch of CMU's 2025 United Way Campaign
Monday, February 17, 2025
One of the most meaningful ways our Carnegie Mellon Tartan community supports the Pittsburgh region is through our enduring support of the United Way of Southwestern Pennsylvania.