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Messages from the President

Read communications from the president below.

Latest Communications

Thursday, January 19, 2023

Announcing CMU’s New Vice President for Research

I am pleased to announce the appointment of Professor Theresa Mayer as the new Vice President for Research (VPR), effective February 1, 2023, following a comprehensive, global search.
Thursday, January 12, 2023

Rick Siger Nominated to Serve in Shapiro-Davis Administration

Today, Pennsylvania Governor-elect Josh Shapiro announced a series of appointments to his cabinet and I am pleased to share that he has nominated Rick Siger, my chief of staff and senior adviser, to serve as Secretary of Community and Economic Development for the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.
Tuesday, January 03, 2023

Statement on the Swearing-In of Summer Lee as U.S. Representative for Pennsylvania's 12th District

The Carnegie Mellon University community joins the Commonwealth in celebrating the historic swearing-in of Summer Lee as U.S. Representative for Pennsylvania's 12th District and the first Black woman elected to Congress from Pennsylvania.
Wednesday, November 23, 2022

Statement from CMU President Farnam Jahanian on Joining the Transition Team for Pennsylvania Governor-elect Josh Shapiro and Lieutenant Governor-elect Austin Davis

I am honored to join Governor-elect Josh Shapiro and Lieutenant Governor-elect Austin Davis’ transition team with public and private leaders from across the Commonwealth.
Friday, November 18, 2022

Cheering on Our Tartan Athletic Teams

It has been quite a season for our student-athletes. Tartan volleyball, football, and both men’s and women’s soccer and cross country teams were recently selected to compete in their respective NCAA Championships. This is the first time in program history that Carnegie Mellon has had all six fall teams make it to NCAA postseason play, and this weekend, Tartan Athletics prepares to host historic competitions.
Thursday, November 10, 2022

Honoring Our Nation’s Veterans

During our nation’s annual observance of Veterans Day, we remember those who have served our country as well as honor all active-duty service members and their families.

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