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Monday, October 17, 2016
"The Full Montyˮ
Patrick Wilson is back at CMU, again. But this time it's different. He's not giving a commencement address and receiving an honorary 
degree. And he's not here to talk to students about making a career in acting. This time the 1995 Drama School graduate is here to direct "The Full Monty" as a director-in-residence in the John Wells Directing Program.
Wednesday, February 24, 2016
"Birdman" Star Lands at ETC
A familiar 'ping' announced the arrival of the elevator onto the second floor of CMU's Entertainment Technology Center. But on this day, the door opened to release a special visitor - award-winning actor, director and Pittsburgh native Michael Keaton, who was, as usual, ready to get to work. Read about his visit with students.
Thursday, February 18, 2016
Website Gets New Look
Carnegie Mellon's homepage and some of the most popular pages have launched with a new look and new content.
Composer Speed Dating
Monday, February 15, 2016
Composer Speed Dating
The first "Composer Speed Dating" event was a coming out party, of sorts, for students in the School of Music's Composers Forum. Each composer talked to fellow students about their work and heard about projects in which they may be able to help.
Coolest Ride in Town
Monday, January 25, 2016
Coolest Ride in Town
It's the coolest ride in the neighborhood. This three-wheeled, battery-assisted "micro-taxi" now operating through Shadyside is the brainchild of two CMU grads.
In It To Win It
Monday, January 25, 2016
In It To Win It
When Elon Musk first made public his idea for the Hyperloop - an ultra-high speed ground transportation system that would rocket passengers hundreds of miles through a tube - some thought he'd gone off the rails. But a team of 50 CMU students see it as the opportunity to do something groundbreaking during their time as students.
Crime and Punishment
Monday, January 25, 2016
Crime and Punishment
Cities and states across the U.S. are changing laws on marijuana, and 
Pittsburgh has joined the movement. Drawing inspiration from 
Philadelphia's attempts to decriminalize possession of small amounts of the drug, City Councilman and Carnegie Mellon alumnus Dan Gilman commissioned a study on the feasibility of doing the same in Pittsburgh.
Money Matters
Monday, January 25, 2016
Money Matters
Economists and policymakers have long been puzzled over why millions voluntarily forego credits worth, on average, a month of income. A study led by CMU's Saurabh Bhargava sheds new light on this money matter.
Trading Places
Monday, January 25, 2016
Trading Places
Jim Daniels is teaching a nonfiction writing course called "Life Writing" and another course in which he works closely with creative writing students as they complete their senior projects. But, you won't find Daniels at CMU. Instead, he'll be teaching them at Sheffield Hallam University (SHU) in the United Kingdom as part of the English Department's first faculty exchange with SHU.
The Honor Roll
Monday, January 25, 2016
The Honor Roll
Read about the most recent faculty and alumni to be lauded for outstanding achievement.
Winning in Life
Monday, January 25, 2016
Winning in Life
Student-athletes at CMU set the bar high for themselves in sports and the game of life. Their performance in the classroom has been a significant point of pride for the community.
17th Annual MLK Jr. Writing Awards
Monday, January 25, 2016
17th Annual MLK Jr. Writing Awards
Seventeen Pittsburgh-area high school and college students were recognized for their poetry and prose at Carnegie Mellon's 2016 Martin Luther King, Jr. Writing Awards Ceremony on Jan. 18. The writing awards program - now in its 17th year - is a highlight of CMU's Martin Luther King, Jr. Day celebration. Read excerpts of four entries from students at CMU.
Keeping Fighters Safe
Monday, January 25, 2016
Keeping Fighters Safe
A joint demonstration by CMU's National Robotics Engineering Center and Sikorsky Aircraft, a Lockheed Martin Co., proved that ground and air robots can perform complex missions that would otherwise put soldiers at risk.
Inside the Lines
Monday, January 25, 2016
Inside the Lines
Keeping the pace in today's modern tech world has left many longing for a simpler time, or at the very least, a "time out." To unplug and recharge, an increasing number of adults are reaching for coloring books, and one in particular, a Pittsburgh-themed coloring book illustrated by CMU alumnus Rick Antolic.
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