Stealth Partisan Outlets Exploit Trust in Local Journalism
New research from Carnegie Mellon University’s Kenneth C. Griffin School of Computer Science found that partisan media operations spent millions of dollars on social media ads ahead of key elections to promote pink slime websites masquerading as local news sources to sway voters with their content.
CMU Researchers Develop Method for Customizable, Targeted Drug Delivery
Cells naturally send tiny packages to one another to share information. Researchers at Carnegie Mellon University have developed a simple, low-cost way to turn those packages into drug carriers that can deliver treatments directly to cancer cells, potentially improving effectiveness while reducing side effects.
Financial Anxiety Makes Medical Procedures Feel More Painful
Rising out-of-pocket medical costs do more than damage a patient’s bank account. New research shows that expensive healthcare prices cause people to expect greater physical pain during medical procedures, driving many patients to skip necessary appointments altogether.
CMU Commemorates America250
Throughout the 2026-2027 academic year, Carnegie Mellon University is hosting a variety of events to reflect on 250 years of American independence.
Why Every Bump in the Night Feels Different: The Neuroscience of Sensory Perception
Research from Carnegie Mellon University’s Kate Hong, published in Nature Communications, suggests that the brain does more than receive sensory information: it interprets it, shaping how we experience the world around us.
CMU Expands Quantitative Finance Leadership with Commodities Quant Lab
Carnegie Mellon University has launched the Commodities Quant Lab (CQL) to explore how data, mathematics and artificial intelligence can help solve challenges in global commodity markets.
CMU Researchers Find Gut Bacteria Signal When to Absorb Nutrients
A study led by Zheng Kuang, Eberly Family Associate Professor in the Department of Biological Sciences, showed that gut bacteria can detect when people eat and send signals that help intestinal cells absorb nutrients at the right time of day. The findings reveal a previously unknown link between the microbiome, circadian rhythms and metabolism.
CMU Introduces 4 New Online Graduate Certificates for Professionals
Carnegie Mellon University is introducing four online graduate certificates designed to help working professionals build graduate-level expertise in artificial intelligence, robotics, software engineering and product management.
Jignesh Patel Tapped To Lead CMU Miami as Founding Dean, Vice President
Jignesh Patel will serve as the founding dean and vice president of CMU Miami.
Art’s Role in Connecting Communities
Students collaborated with pop art icon and CMU alumnus Burton Morris on a Fence design to commemorate the launch of CMU Miami
2026 Andy Awards Recognize CMU Staff for Outstanding Work
Carnegie Mellon University recognized seven staff members and two teams for their significant contributions at the 32nd annual Andy Awards ceremony Oct. 14 in the Rangos Ballroom at the Cohon University Center.
Three CMU Researchers Join Google Cohort To Study How AI Is Changing the Economy
Three Carnegie Mellon University professors are researching the influence of artificial intelligence on the economy and workforce as part of Google’s inaugural AI & Economy cohort. Their projects range from how job applicants feel about interacting with AI agents in the hiring process to why certain types of work tasks are more susceptible to AI than others.