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Friday, December 22, 2017
Orientation Program Wins Back-to-Back National Honors
For the second consecutive year, Carnegie Mellon University’s Orientation Week program has won the Outstanding Use of Theme Award from the National Orientation Director Association.
Wednesday, December 20, 2017
News Briefs
Alumnus Making Old Toys New Again; Make a Difference TODAY Through United Way; Silicon Valley Students Mentor Teens in Hackathons; Faculty, Students Win Architecture Prize; and more.
Wednesday, December 20, 2017
Personal Mention
This week's newsmakers are Vijayakumar Bhagavatula, Lori Holt, Denis Colwell and Pei Zhang.
Tuesday, December 19, 2017
Smith Tells Tales From the Heart
Home is where the heart is, and Sylvia Smith’s heart is with Carnegie Mellon and its School of Computer Science.
Wednesday, December 13, 2017
Provenza Delivers Value at Every Stop
Every mail delivery holds value for Joe Provenza in Postal Services.
Wednesday, December 13, 2017
News Briefs
CMU Receives $7.5M for Brain Research; GeekWire Chooses Pittsburgh for HQ2; Research Paper on Poker-Playing Libratus AI Wins Award; EHandS Releases New Central Email Address; Help Those in Need Through United Way; and more.
Wednesday, December 13, 2017
Personal Mention
This week's newsmakers are Lorrie Cranor and Ziv Bar-Joseph, Kevin Gonzalez, Roberta Klatzky, Ken Koedinger and Janet Madelle Feindel.
Wednesday, December 06, 2017
News Briefs
Library Recognized for Renovations; Help Those in Need Through United Way; New Technique Improves Delivery of Chemotherapy Nanodrugs; Prep Work Underway for ANSYS Building; Comment on CMU's Self-Study; and more.
Wednesday, December 06, 2017
Personal Mention
This week's newsmakers are Jay Whitacre, Anna Fisher, Romayne Botti, Manfred Paulini, Maureen Dasey-Morales and Douglass Post.
Maser Puts CMU Athletics on the Road
Tuesday, December 05, 2017
Maser Puts CMU Athletics on the Road
As coordinator of athletics support services, Joan Maser is responsible for scheduling and coordinating travel arrangements for CMU’s 18 intercollegiate sports teams.
News Briefs
Wednesday, November 29, 2017
News Briefs
Food Drive Sets Record; Meetings on CMU's Self-Study; PSC Wins Five HPCwire Awards; Innovation in Teamwork Class; Credit Union Offer; Children's School Book Fair; and more.
Personal Mention
Wednesday, November 29, 2017
Personal Mention
This week's newsmakers are Michael Tarr, Aminata Garba, James Whipple, Kasey Creswell and Chris Harrison.
Racing is McPherson’s Labor of Love
Tuesday, November 28, 2017
Racing is McPherson’s Labor of Love
Laborer Corey McPherson is a championship racecar owner and driver, who may be the next reality TV star.
News Briefs
Wednesday, November 15, 2017
News Briefs
New Campus Map; Flu Vaccine Research Wins Award; Tartans in Post-Season Play; Giving Tuesday; and more.
Personal Mention
Wednesday, November 15, 2017
Personal Mention
This week's newsmakers are Melanie Lucht, Don Carter, Jodi Forlizzi, Norman Sadeh, Robert Strauss and Nathan Martin.
Bremer Helps You Work Through Workday
Tuesday, November 14, 2017
Bremer Helps You Work Through Workday
If you have a question about your payroll deductions, benefits or how to make adjustments through Workday, Jeremy Bremer can help.
Panno Feeds Off Passion for Fundraising
Wednesday, November 08, 2017
Panno Feeds Off Passion for Fundraising
A passion for fundraising has driven Carole Panno to support CMU’s mission for more than 24 years — and to help feed the hungry in Pittsburgh.
News Briefs
Wednesday, November 08, 2017
News Briefs
Help with Toys for Tots, Thanksgiving Baskets and Winter Clothing; Meals for Madagascar; ETC Publishes First Original Release; Open Enrollment Ends Nov. 13; and more.
Personal Mention
Wednesday, November 08, 2017
Personal Mention
This week's newsmakers are Dena Haritos Tsamitis; Shefali Umrania; Jim Daniels; Baruch Fischhoff; Deborah Stine.
Parker Helps Keep HR Staff in Step
Wednesday, November 01, 2017
Parker Helps Keep HR Staff in Step
Mary Parker handles a wide range of duties for CMU's Human Resources team.
Personal Mention
Wednesday, November 01, 2017
Personal Mention
This week's newsmakers are Ben Hunt, Maitreyee Joshi, Douglas Ahlstedt and Anne Silbaugh.
News Briefs
Wednesday, November 01, 2017
News Briefs
Volunteers Needed To Rise Against Hunger; Open Enrollment is Underway; Food Drive Runs Through Nov. 13; Open Houses at the Children's School; Nominate a Stellar Student; and more.
Personal Mention
Wednesday, October 25, 2017
Personal Mention
This week's newsmakers are Inês Azevedo, Jennifer Wegner, Matthew Mason and Tuomas Sandholm. Obituary: Virginia Schatz.
News Briefs
Wednesday, October 25, 2017
News Briefs
Open Enrollment Begins Oct. 30; CMU Seeks Reaffirmation of Accreditation with Middle States Commission; Food Drive Begins Oct. 30; Flu Vaccine Clinics in November; and more.
Carlson Brings Healthy, Sustainable Menu to Cyert Center
Monday, October 23, 2017
Carlson Brings Healthy, Sustainable Menu to Cyert Center
Chef Shawn Carlson prepares morning and afternoon snacks and lunch for about 200 preschoolers and 60 staff members.
News Briefs
Wednesday, October 18, 2017
News Briefs
Drone Safety Practices; Veterans Day Ceremony; Help Shape the Search for Our Next President; Libraries To Celebrate Open Access Week; and more.
Luong Connects with Customers in Supporting Role
Wednesday, October 18, 2017
Luong Connects with Customers in Supporting Role
Khoi Luong is a desktop support technician who enjoys helping staff with computer-related issues.
Personal Mention
Wednesday, October 18, 2017
Personal Mention
This week's newsmakers are Karen Lightman, Ramayya Krishnan and Kathryn Heidemann.
Forbes Avenue Project: “Once in a Generation Opportunity for CMU”
Monday, October 16, 2017
Forbes Avenue Project: “Once in a Generation Opportunity for CMU”
Traveling along Forbes Avenue past the Carnegie Mellon campus will be safer, more efficient and more attractive, through a project PennDOT will undertake in 2018.
Personal Mention
Wednesday, October 11, 2017
Personal Mention
This week's newsmakers are Jose Moura, Kiron Skinner, Jay Whitacre, and Carol Frieze and Marie Claire Murekatete.
Lonchar Leads With Her Love of Nursing
Wednesday, October 11, 2017
Lonchar Leads With Her Love of Nursing
Lisa Lonchar loves helping students feel better and keeping them healthy.
News Briefs
Wednesday, October 11, 2017
News Briefs
Anthology Details Youth's Struggles With Diversity; Portuguese Entrepreneurs at CMU; Building Synthetic Muscle; Air Pollution a Greater Cost When Shipping Oil; and more.
CMU To Launch New, More Efficient Research Management System
Tuesday, October 10, 2017
CMU To Launch New, More Efficient Research Management System
A new online management system for sponsored research proposals will enhance tracking and data collection, and eliminate the need for signature approvals on paper.
Andy Awards Recognize Outstanding Staff
Wednesday, October 04, 2017
Andy Awards Recognize Outstanding Staff
Four individuals and one team received this year’s Andy Awards for their outstanding job performance and significant impact on Carnegie Mellon University.
Nuhfer Serves 50 Years at CMU, Builds World-Class Lab
Wednesday, October 04, 2017
Nuhfer Serves 50 Years at CMU, Builds World-Class Lab
Tom Nuhfer is the founding director of the Materials Characterization Facility in the Materials Science and Engineering Department.
News Briefs
Wednesday, October 04, 2017
News Briefs
Sample Vegetarian Dishes; Celebrating Tartan Racing's Victory; "Be An Engineer'; and more.
Personal Mention
Wednesday, October 04, 2017
Personal Mention
This week's newsmakers are Tom Ribelli, Courtney Ehrlichman, Krysztof Matyjaszewski, Lenore Blum and Gary Aldrich.
News Briefs
Wednesday, September 27, 2017
News Briefs
Enrollment Services Launches New Websites; #AskAnArchivistDay; Sample Vegetarian Dishes; "Be An Engineer'; and more.
Personal Mention
Wednesday, September 27, 2017
Personal Mention
This week's newsmakers are Melanie Lucht, Jessica Hodgins and R. Ravi.
Stumpf is Tuned in to the Perfect Piano Sound
Wednesday, September 20, 2017
Stumpf is Tuned in to the Perfect Piano Sound
Peter Stumpf is a piano technician who takes care of more than 80 pianos in CMU's School of Music.
Tartan Ink a One-Stop Shop for Printing, Copying, Shipping Needs
Tuesday, September 19, 2017
Tartan Ink a One-Stop Shop for Printing, Copying, Shipping Needs
Campus Printing and Mailing Services has joined University Copy Centers to form Tartan Ink, a new storefront on the lower level of the Cohon University Center.
Personal Mention
Tuesday, September 19, 2017
Personal Mention
This week's newsmakers are Denise Rousseau, Don Carter, Kathy Newman and Anupam Datta.
News Briefs
Monday, September 18, 2017
News Briefs
Community in the Face of Hurricane and Earthquake Devastation; Taste of the Tartans; Celebrating Machine Learning for Social Good; Alumni Win Emmys; CMU's Flu Forecasts; Research Proposals; Parking E-News; and more.
From New York With Love, Stubbs Works To Pay it Forward
Wednesday, September 13, 2017
From New York With Love, Stubbs Works To Pay it Forward
David Stubbs is an HVAC technician with strong family values that extend to his family of fellow craftsmen at CMU.
News Briefs
Wednesday, September 13, 2017
News Briefs
LaunchCMU; TEL Projects; CAS Begins Narrative Initiative; Alumni Award Nominations Due Oct. 2; Nominees Sought for Academic Review Board; and more.
Personal Mention
Wednesday, September 13, 2017
Personal Mention
This week's newsmakers are Judith Hallinen and Deb Lange, and Lenore and Manuel Blum.
Personal Mention
Friday, September 08, 2017
Personal Mention
This week's newsmakers are Linda Peteanu, Lee Branstetter, Susan Polansky, Kevin Zollman, and Kim Kelly.
News Briefs
Friday, September 08, 2017
News Briefs
Tailgate Party Saturday; Last Call: I-Corps Applications Due Sept. 8; Flu Vaccine Clinics Underway; CMU Earns Grant for Digital Scholarship; and more.
Personal Mention
Friday, September 08, 2017
Personal Mention
Saquib Razak, Ihab Younis, Annette Vincent and Gianni Di Caro; and Jeremy Avigad.
News Briefs
Friday, September 08, 2017
News Briefs
CMU-Alert Test Friday; Flu Vaccine Clinics Begin Sept. 7; Weighing Lightest Particle in the Universe; Book Offers 18 Years of "Challenges to the Dream;" and more.
Ward Puts Authenticity on Stage
Thursday, September 07, 2017
Ward Puts Authenticity on Stage
Kristin Ward props up drama students with her artistry and ingenuity.
CMU Going Green with Grazing Goats
Wednesday, September 06, 2017
CMU Going Green with Grazing Goats
Carnegie Mellon is farming out a landscaping job for the environment’s sake.
Gerwig Manages Most Popular Venue on Campus
Tuesday, August 29, 2017
Gerwig Manages Most Popular Venue on Campus
Marcia Gerwig plays a central role in Carnegie Mellon University’s campus life.
News Briefs
Thursday, August 24, 2017
News Briefs
CMU Night at PNC Park is Sept. 6; Swartz Center Awarded Renewal of I-Corps Site Program; Polarization Over Science Topics Increases with Education; Vote Up! To See #CMUatSXSW; Golf Lessons; and more.
Personal Mention
Thursday, August 24, 2017
Personal Mention
This week's newsmakers are Qing Ye, Byron Yu and Max G'Sell.
Papuga Is One Key Operator
Wednesday, August 23, 2017
Papuga Is One Key Operator
George Papuga oversees facilities on CMU's Pittsburgh campus.
CMU Community Can Find Help, Offer Services Through CareLink
Wednesday, August 23, 2017
CMU Community Can Find Help, Offer Services Through CareLink
A new online service, CareLink, makes it easier for faculty, staff and students at CMU in Pittsburgh to find help or offer services to the university community.
Personal Mention
Wednesday, August 16, 2017
Personal Mention
Scott Dodelson; Brooke Feeney, Meredith Van Vleet and Brittany Jakubiak; Ian Tice; and Britta Glennon.
News Briefs
Wednesday, August 16, 2017
News Briefs
View the Solar Eclipse Monday; Bike Lanes Installation in Oakland; Parking Permit Distribution; Golf Lessons; and more.
Rothmeyer Brings Beauty to CMU’s Landscape
Tuesday, August 15, 2017
Rothmeyer Brings Beauty to CMU’s Landscape
Mandy Rothmeyer has traded in her computer screen for a more natural canvas.
Personal Mention
Wednesday, August 09, 2017
Personal Mention
This week's news makers are Sevin Yeltekin and Alan Scheller-Wolf; Diana Parno; Noa Marom; and Dan Rossi.
News Briefs
Wednesday, August 09, 2017
News Briefs
Coal Storage Takes its Toll; Causing a Scene; 2017-2018 Academic Calendars Now Available; I-Corps Applications Due; Remembering Randy.
Hollis Solves Puzzles On and Off the Job
Tuesday, August 08, 2017
Hollis Solves Puzzles On and Off the Job
Ahren Hollis is a systems analyst for CMU's Environmental Health and Safety Department.
Personal Mention
Thursday, August 03, 2017
Personal Mention
Jessica Hodgins; Joseph S. Hezir; and Pulkit Grover.
News Briefs
Thursday, August 03, 2017
News Briefs
2017-2018 Academic Calendars Now Available; CMU Group Travels to Poland; Movie Filming in Gates Hillman; I-Corps Applications; Remembering Randy.
Schultz Makes Sure the Heat is on at CMU
Wednesday, August 02, 2017
Schultz Makes Sure the Heat is on at CMU
Emil Schultz is one of nine steamfitters in Facilities Management Services.
Lucht Appointed Assistant VP for Enterprise Risk Management
Tuesday, August 01, 2017
Lucht Appointed Assistant VP for Enterprise Risk Management
Melanie Lucht will help CMU manage and mitigate the inherent risks associated with operating a global university.
News Briefs
Thursday, July 27, 2017
News Briefs
ETC Student Projects Win International Play Awards; New York Times Examines How SCS Remade Pittsburgh;
Personal Mention
Thursday, July 27, 2017
Personal Mention
Kathryn Roeder, Ruslan Salakhutdinov and Larrry Wasserman; Richard Scheines and Lauren Herckis (above); and David Fowler.
Barb Kviz Enjoys the Environment She Protects
Wednesday, July 26, 2017
Barb Kviz Enjoys the Environment She Protects
CMU's environmental coordinator advocated for a number of the green initiatives in practice today.
Personal Mention
Thursday, July 20, 2017
Personal Mention
Priya Narasimhan and Vivian Davidsion Hewitt; Martin Gaynor; Joel Greenhouse; Elizabeth Chodos; George Romero.
News Briefs
Thursday, July 20, 2017
News Briefs
Movie Filming in Gates Hillman; Steinberg Estate Makes $1M Donation; Oakland Restaurant Week.
Workshop Gives Incoming Students a Head Start
Wednesday, July 19, 2017
Workshop Gives Incoming Students a Head Start
Twenty-two children of CMU faculty and staff received valuable advice during an Academic Development workshop to help start their college careers.
Laura Velasco Knows the Power of a College Education
Tuesday, July 18, 2017
Laura Velasco Knows the Power of a College Education
Velasco is one of five researchers in CMU's Institutional Research and Analysis Office.
News Briefs
Thursday, July 13, 2017
News Briefs
Last Call for Andy Award Nominations; Tepper School Ranked #8; Mind Field; Oakland Restaurant Week; and more.
Personal Mention
Thursday, July 13, 2017
Personal Mention
Alex John London; Madeleine Kelly; Brian MacWhinney; Jill Simmons
Jim McNeil Gives the Campus Community a Lift
Friday, July 07, 2017
Jim McNeil Gives the Campus Community a Lift
For nearly three decades, Jim McNeil has been giving the Carnegie Mellon University community a lift.
CMU Community on Fast Track to Lifelong Learning
Friday, July 07, 2017
CMU Community on Fast Track to Lifelong Learning
Faculty, staff, alumni and their spouses and partners can now bypass a two-year, 1,000-name waiting list to join the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute at CMU.
Personal Mention
Thursday, June 29, 2017
Personal Mention
Bob Dammon and Andrew Moore; Shawn Litster; Peter Cooke; Farnam Jahanian; Allen Robinson. Obituary: Syed Zain Khan.
News Briefs
Thursday, June 29, 2017
News Briefs
CMU Delegation at World Economic Forum; Andy Award Nominations Due July 6; and more.
Bruce Grafton Ensures Campus Stays Cool in the Summer
Wednesday, June 28, 2017
Bruce Grafton Ensures Campus Stays Cool in the Summer
In the summer, Bruce Grafton ensures faculty, staff and students stay cool.
Second Verse: Jones Plays On After Teaching
Monday, June 26, 2017
Second Verse: Jones Plays On After Teaching
French Teaching Professor Christopher Jones is retiring June 30 to spend more time at home pursuing his other profession.
News Briefs
Thursday, June 22, 2017
News Briefs
MCS Honors Staff Award Winners; Andy Nominations Due July 6; Weight Watchers at Work; and more.
Personal Mention
Thursday, June 22, 2017
Personal Mention
Irene Fonseca; Bin He; Pulkit Grover; Jesse Dunietz; Sam Ventura.
Piekutowski Named Chief HR Officer at CMU
Thursday, June 22, 2017
Piekutowski Named Chief HR Officer at CMU
Michelle Piekutowski has been appointed associate vice president and chief human resources officer, effective Aug. 28.
Jessica Tones Counsels Campus Community on Healthy Eating
Tuesday, June 20, 2017
Jessica Tones Counsels Campus Community on Healthy Eating
Jessica Tones is a dietitian and nutrition expert who collaborates with University Health Services and dining vendors to counsel students and the campus community on healthy eating.
Personal Mention
Thursday, June 15, 2017
Personal Mention
Roberta Stempfley; Reeja Jayan; David Kaufer.
News Briefs
Thursday, June 15, 2017
News Briefs
Academic Success for Your Student; Last Call for Parking Waitlist; and more.
Jill Simmons Is a Fundraiser by Day, Singer by Night
Wednesday, June 14, 2017
Jill Simmons Is a Fundraiser by Day, Singer by Night
Her vocation at CMU is director of development for university initiatives, while her avocation is singing for theCAUSE.
Tech Dress a Collaborative Success
Tuesday, June 13, 2017
Tech Dress a Collaborative Success
Carnegie Mellon's expertise in technology and the arts hit the red carpet at the 71st Annual Tony Awards in New York City.
Personal Mention
Thursday, June 08, 2017
Personal Mention
Pulkit Grover, Soummya Kar and Yaoqing Yang; Monica Harrison; Paul Eiss.
News Briefs
Thursday, June 08, 2017
News Briefs
Professors Concerned Over Paris Agreement; Academic Success for Your Student; Parking Waitlist Is Open; Employee Day at Kennywood Park is June 10; and more.
Brian Burnett Helps People Find Their Space
Wednesday, June 07, 2017
Brian Burnett Helps People Find Their Space
Brian Burnett helps people find the space they need - when it comes to parking.
News Briefs
Thursday, June 01, 2017
News Briefs
Parking Waitlist Is Open Through June 15; Researchers Develop Gripping System; and more.
Personal Mention
Thursday, June 01, 2017
Personal Mention
Baruch Fischhoff; Mahadev Satyanarayanan; Jeanne VanBriesen.
Ron Ripper Keeps Research Running Smoothly
Thursday, June 01, 2017
Ron Ripper Keeps Research Running Smoothly
Ron Ripper helps keep research running smoothly in the Civil and Environmental Engineering Department.
News Briefs
Thursday, May 25, 2017
News Briefs
Kennywood Park Picnic; New Staff Council Officers; Dining Services News; and more.
Personal Mention
Thursday, May 25, 2017
Personal Mention
Lauren Herckis; Peggy Knapp; Robert Cavalier; and Danielle Wenner.
Nock's Interest in TV Crime Dramas Led Her to Police Career
Wednesday, May 24, 2017
Nock's Interest in TV Crime Dramas Led Her to Police Career
Growing up, Leah Nock enjoyed watching “Unsolved Mysteries” and “Forensic Files.”
Picnic Celebrates Staff with Music, Food and More
Wednesday, May 24, 2017
Picnic Celebrates Staff with Music, Food and More
Hundreds of Carnegie Mellon University staff gathered May 24 for the annual CMU Community Picnic.
News Briefs
Thursday, May 18, 2017
News Briefs
Kennywood Park Picnic; Warner Hall elevator ouf-of-service; Daisy Joins Robot Revolution; Andy Award Nominations Open; and more.
Personal Mention
Thursday, May 18, 2017
Personal Mention
David Garlan and Mary Shaw: Justine Cassell; Adams Wei Yu and Xialong Wang.
Ditmore Loves Role in School of Design
Wednesday, May 17, 2017
Ditmore Loves Role in School of Design
After 25 years in retail sales at CMU, Jane Ditmore was ready for a change.
Personal Mention
Thursday, May 11, 2017
Personal Mention
Martin Gaynor; Gerard Cornuejols; Jon Caulkins; Larry Wasserman; Tim Haggerty; and Cleotilde Gonzalez, Christian Lebiere and Lujo Bauer.
News Briefs
Thursday, May 11, 2017
News Briefs
Tepper Quad Project To Cause Lot Closure; CMU Community Picnic is May 24; and more.
Stanton Has Called CMU Home for Nearly Four Decades
Wednesday, May 10, 2017
Stanton Has Called CMU Home for Nearly Four Decades
Frank Stanton takes care of the campus grounds along Forbes Avenue from Cyert Hall to Hamburg Hall.
Personal Mention
Thursday, May 04, 2017
Personal Mention
David Danks; Madelyn Miller and Melanie Lucht; Edward Kennedy; Kiron Skinner.
News Briefs
Thursday, May 04, 2017
News Briefs
Join the Alumni Association for Pirates Baseball; May 7 Concert in Memory of Robert Page; Join the Plaid Dog Divers.
Program Gives Staff Different View of CMU
Wednesday, May 03, 2017
Program Gives Staff Different View of CMU
Rebecca Cicco (right) shadowed Melanie Lucht in "A Day in the Life."
Wojciechowski's Career Suits Him to a Tee
Tuesday, May 02, 2017
Wojciechowski's Career Suits Him to a Tee
Ed Wojciechowski teaches mechanical engineering students how to fabricate their designs.
CMWA Supports Students’ Commitment to Advancement of Women
Monday, May 01, 2017
CMWA Supports Students’ Commitment to Advancement of Women
Seven graduating women received a $1,000 scholarship from the Carnegie Mellon Women's Association.
News Briefs
Thursday, April 27, 2017
News Briefs
CMU Recognized as a Top Tech Transfer University; Fun Summer Workshop for Kids; and more.
Personal Mention
Thursday, April 27, 2017
Personal Mention
Kathryn Roeder; Matteo Pozzi; Dena Haritos Tsamitis; Tzahi Cohen-Karni.
Staff Spotlight: Jim Moran
Wednesday, April 26, 2017
Staff Spotlight: Jim Moran
Jim Moran is dedicated to protecting and serving members of the Carnegie Mellon community.
Celebrating Excellence in Education
Monday, April 24, 2017
Celebrating Excellence in Education
Every year CMU recognizes individuals who exemplify the highest standards of excellence and commitment to students through its Celebration of Education Awards.
News Briefs
Thursday, April 20, 2017
News Briefs
Parking During Spring Carnival; Register for Take Our Daughters & Sons to Work; and more.
Personal Mention
Thursday, April 20, 2017
Personal Mention
Baruch Fischhoff; Nitsan Shai, Juan Jorge Schaffer.
Staff Spotlight: Ron Phillips
Wednesday, April 19, 2017
Staff Spotlight: Ron Phillips
Electrician Ron Phillips gets his biggest charge on the bicycle track.
News Briefs
Thursday, April 13, 2017
News Briefs
Introducing the President's Distinguished Lecturer Series; Register for Take Our Daughters & Sons to Work; Inc.'s Coolest Startup; CMU AI Beats Chinese Poker Players; and more.
Personal Mention
Thursday, April 13, 2017
Personal Mention
Amy Burkert, Carmen Martinez, Maya Schumer, Neil Donahue.
Staff Spotlight: Sam Boyer
Wednesday, April 12, 2017
Staff Spotlight: Sam Boyer
Sam Boyer discusses his unique approach to recruiting and developing talent for the College of Engineering.
News Briefs
Thursday, April 06, 2017
News Briefs
Finding Faces in the Crowd; CMU To Host Special Olympics; Search Lunch Specials Via Dining Services Website; and more.
Personal Mention
Thursday, April 06, 2017
Personal Mention
News makers: David Danks and Alex John London; Diane Nelson and Surya Aggarwal (above); Doru Thom Popovici and Travis Carless.
UPLift Challenge Seeks Your Ideas To Enhance Pittsburgh Campus
Wednesday, April 05, 2017
UPLift Challenge Seeks Your Ideas To Enhance Pittsburgh Campus
The Task Force for the CMU Experience is inviting students, faculty and staff to submit their creative ideas to make common spaces on campus more engaging, collaborative and fun.
Staff Spotlight: Clif Stanford
Tuesday, April 04, 2017
Staff Spotlight: Clif Stanford
Clif Stanford is king of "the hill."
Personal Mention
Thursday, March 30, 2017
Personal Mention
News makers: George Kantor; Robin Mejia; Hanna Berggren.
News Briefs
Thursday, March 30, 2017
News Briefs
Students' Exercise System for Astronauts Is Finalist in Life in Space Competition; RoBotany, Inventory Connection Win McGinnis Venture Competition; Celebrating Graduate and Professional Students, April 3-7; Field Day Is a Sellout; Paws To Relax; Volunteers Needed for Take Our Sons and Daughters to Work; Fellowships in Digital Health Are Available; Looking for a Ride to Work from the North?
Piper Spotlight: Bill Francis
Wednesday, March 29, 2017
Piper Spotlight: Bill Francis
Bill Francis is a family man with a big heart who looks out for his "kids" - more than 100 of them on the Tartans football team.
Personal Mention
Thursday, March 23, 2017
Personal Mention
News makers: Jesse Schell; Margaret Smith, Maya Holay and Stephanie Tian; Lenore Blum; Kiron Skinner.
News Briefs
Thursday, March 23, 2017
News Briefs
Sign Up for 1000plus Day of Service; Volunteers Needed for Take Our Sons and Daughters to Work; CMU Student Startups Among the "Coolest"; Take Our Kids to Work Committee Needs Volunteers; Students Vie for Campus Superstar Title; Beatstep Cowboys is a Winner at Intel University Games Showcase; ICC Hosts Symposium for International Teaching Assistant Professionals; Fellowships in Digital Health Are Now Available; Looking for a Ride to Work from the North?
Piper Spotlight: Bonnie Schultz
Monday, March 20, 2017
Piper Spotlight: Bonnie Schultz
Tepper School faculty know where to go for help. They turn to Bonnie Schultz and her team at Tepper Academic Services.
News Briefs
Thursday, March 16, 2017
News Briefs
Cohon Center Wins Building Excellence Award; Students Compete for $60K in Investments; Students Vie for Campus Superstar Title; Parking Hosts Open House; OIE Joins Enrollment Services; ProSEED/Crosswalk Proposals Due March 22; Fellowships in Digital Health Are Now Available; CMU Launches Diversity & Inclusion Website; TEDxCMU Set for April 1.
Personal Mention
Thursday, March 16, 2017
Personal Mention
News makers: Ramayya Krishnan; Angela Ng and Joshua Zak; Jessica Zhang; Jimmy Williams.
Cohon Center Addition Wins Building Excellence Award
Tuesday, March 14, 2017
Cohon Center Addition Wins Building Excellence Award
The Master Builders' Association awards are the highest and most sought-after commercial construction awards in western Pennsylvania.
Four CMU Students Vie for Campus Superstar Title, March 26
Tuesday, March 14, 2017
Four CMU Students Vie for Campus Superstar Title, March 26
Hanna Berggren, Daryl Paris Bright, Gena Sims and Ramsey Pack will compete in the American Idol-like competition at 7 p.m. Sunday, March 26 at Carnegie Music Hall in Oakland.
Students Honored for “Incredible Service and Leadership”
Monday, March 13, 2017
Students Honored for “Incredible Service and Leadership”
Angela Ng and Joshua Zak are being recognized by the CMU Alumni Association for their outstanding service and leadership
Personal Mention
Thursday, March 09, 2017
Personal Mention
News makers: Jay Whitacre; Stephen Broomell and Patrick Kane; Nichole Argo; Carole Frieze; Ran Zhao.
News Briefs
Thursday, March 09, 2017
News Briefs
CMU Launches Diversity & Inclusion Website; TEDxCMU Set for April 1; Fundraiser Challenges You To Swim a Mile; Now Enrolling: Cyert Center for Early Education-Penn Avenue; ProSEED Seed Grant Applications Now Available.
Play an Active Role in the Staff Experience
Wednesday, March 08, 2017
Play an Active Role in the Staff Experience
Nominations for a seat on Staff Council are now open through March 17. All staff neither represented by a collective bargaining unit nor holding a faculty designation can be nominated, and you can even nominate yourself.
President’s Annual Update: “No Better Time To Be at CMU”
Wednesday, March 08, 2017
President’s Annual Update: “No Better Time To Be at CMU”
In his annual update to the Carnegie Mellon community last week, President Subra Suresh reported progress on top strategic priorities, and laid out the extraordinary opportunities that lie ahead for the university.
Piper Spotlight: Julia Corrin
Tuesday, March 07, 2017
Piper Spotlight: Julia Corrin
Julia Corrin is preserving Carnegie Mellon University's history.
Startup 101 Brings STEM Learning to Life
Friday, March 03, 2017
Startup 101 Brings STEM Learning to Life
Chemical engineering Ph.D. student Justin Weinberg has co-founded a tech startup that enables professors to engage students in active learning during traditional lectures.
News Briefs
Thursday, March 02, 2017
News Briefs
TEDxCMU Set for April 1; Fundraiser Challenges You To Swim a Mile; Swartz Center Announces Sixth I-Corps Site Cohort; Now Enrolling: Cyert Center for Early Education-Penn Avenue; ProSEED Seed Grant Applications Now Available; Submit Your Feedback on Parental Leave.
Personal Mention
Thursday, March 02, 2017
Personal Mention
News makers: George Loewenstein, Joanna Wolfe, Jon Klancher and Lisa Murphy.
Piper Spotlight: Scott Kurdilla
Wednesday, March 01, 2017
Piper Spotlight: Scott Kurdilla
Scott Kurdilla can see what is on your mind. As a research technologist and safety officer, he manages day-to-day operations at the Scientific Imaging and Brain Research Center.
Personal Mention
Thursday, February 23, 2017
Personal Mention
News makers: Deborah Lange; Andreas Pfenning; Yisong Guo; Jay Kadane.
News Briefs
Thursday, February 23, 2017
News Briefs
Synthetic Nanoparticles Achieve Complexity of Protein Molecules; Now Enrolling: Cyert Center for Early Education; CMU Team Offers Swimming Lessons; ProSEED Seed Grant Applications Now Available; Help Name the Repository; Submit Your Feedback on Parental Leave.
Piper Spotlight: Yulia Zhukoff
Thursday, February 23, 2017
Piper Spotlight: Yulia Zhukoff
If you see Yulia Zhukoff tapping her feet behind her desk in Carnegie Mellon University's Alumni House, there's a good reason why.
Piper Spotlight: Ashley Grice
Wednesday, February 22, 2017
Piper Spotlight: Ashley Grice
Ashley Grice is working to ensure everyone feels welcome on Carnegie Mellon's campus.
Library Renovation Supports “21st Century Students”
Monday, February 20, 2017
Library Renovation Supports “21st Century Students”
A renovation of Carnegie Mellon University's Sorrells Engineering & Science Library has transformed the space to support student learning in new and innovative ways.
Fasten Your Seatbelt for the Future of Mass Transit
Thursday, February 16, 2017
Fasten Your Seatbelt for the Future of Mass Transit
CMU's Hyperloop team shared its mass transit pod design and vision for ultra-high speed transportation at an event that drew more than 300 faculty, staff and students.
Personal Mention
Thursday, February 16, 2017
Personal Mention
News makers: Albert Presto, Deanna Matthews, Meagan Mauter and Steven Chase; Harry Shum; Jon Rubin; James Wynn; and Jim Daniels.
News Briefs
Thursday, February 16, 2017
News Briefs
Buggy Practices Start This Weekend; Three-Minute Thesis Registration Deadline Is Tomorrow; Marriage Is Good for Your Health; ProSEED Seed Grant Applications Now Available; Engineering Hosts Festival for K-12 Students; University Libraries Partners with Digital Science; Submit Your Feedback on Parental Leave.
Students Take West Coast “Business” Trip
Thursday, February 16, 2017
Students Take West Coast “Business” Trip
Carnegie Mellon MBA students recently took a trip to the West Coast to see what Silicon Valley has to offer. They were not disappointed.
Piper Spotlight: Jack Aul
Tuesday, February 14, 2017
Piper Spotlight: Jack Aul
The longtime Carnegie Mellon carpenter has combined his two passions to make baseball bats for his sons and aspiring major leaguers.
Robot’s Personality Comes to Life in Museum Exhibit
Tuesday, February 14, 2017
Robot’s Personality Comes to Life in Museum Exhibit
Ph.D. student Madeline Gannon's "Mimus" is engaging visitors like a curious animal at the zoo.
Lunar Gala Has Irresistible Allure
Friday, February 10, 2017
Lunar Gala Has Irresistible Allure
CMU students are tapping into their talents as designers, models, dancers, videographers and technicians to pull off one of Pittsburgh's most anticipated fashion shows.
Tayur Elected to Prestigious National Academy of Engineering
Friday, February 10, 2017
Tayur Elected to Prestigious National Academy of Engineering
Tepper School Professor Sridhar Tayur has been recognized by the NAE "for developing and commercializing innovative methods to optimize supply chain systems."
News Briefs
Thursday, February 09, 2017
News Briefs
Seeking Participants for Three-Minute Thesis Competition; ProSEED/Simon Initiative Proposals Due Feb. 10; ProSEED Seed Grant Applications Now Available; Nominate a Student for Student Employee of the Year; University Libraries Spring Workshops; Submit Your Feedback on Parental Leave; Tepper School Offers Discount on Executive Education; Register Your Child for the Children's School.
Personal Mention
Thursday, February 09, 2017
Personal Mention
News makers: Takeo Kanade; Anuj Kalia, Kirthevasan Kandasamy and Diyi Yang; Anita Williams Woolley; Hae Young Noh; Lorrie Cranor; Rémi Adam van Compernolle.
Government Leaders, CEOs, Academic Experts To Discuss Energy-Water Nexus
Wednesday, February 08, 2017
Government Leaders, CEOs, Academic Experts To Discuss Energy-Water Nexus
The panel discussion "Building a Resilient, Smart and Sustainable City: The Energy-Water Nexus" will take place from 5 to 7 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 16.
Good Vibrations: CMU Professor’s Work Could Help Improve Elder Care
Wednesday, February 08, 2017
Good Vibrations: CMU Professor’s Work Could Help Improve Elder Care
Hae Young Noh has earned an NSF award to study how sensor technology can be used to enable "smart buildings" to locate and identify people.
Social Artist, Activist Appointed First MFA Director at CMU's School of Art
Wednesday, February 08, 2017
Social Artist, Activist Appointed First MFA Director at CMU's School of Art
Jon Rubin, an associate professor of art, is recognized as a leading artist in the field of social and contextual practice.
Kanade Becomes First CMU Professor To Receive IEEE Founder’s Medal
Wednesday, February 08, 2017
Kanade Becomes First CMU Professor To Receive IEEE Founder’s Medal
Takeo Kanade is being recognized for his leadership in computer vision and robotics.
Piper Spotlight: Pattye Stragar
Tuesday, February 07, 2017
Piper Spotlight: Pattye Stragar
Carnegie Mellon's fitness operations manager wants you to "get moving."
From Underprivileged to Entrepreneurial: Maha Excites High School Students About Business
Monday, February 06, 2017
From Underprivileged to Entrepreneurial: Maha Excites High School Students About Business
Junior sharp-shooting guard Ryan Maha is making his biggest impact off the court.
$3 Million Gift to Support Transfer of CMU Inventions to the Marketplace
Friday, February 03, 2017
$3 Million Gift to Support Transfer of CMU Inventions to the Marketplace
Professor Aleksandar Kavčić; and his wife, Dr. Sofija Kavčić, have donated $3 million to create a new, endowed fund to support inventors at Carnegie Mellon.
Artists Reconstruct Story of African-American Folk Hero
Thursday, February 02, 2017
Artists Reconstruct Story of African-American Folk Hero
The story of railroad man John Henry is being brought to life Feb. 9-18 at The August Wilson Center in downtown Pittsburgh.
News Briefs
Thursday, February 02, 2017
News Briefs
$3M Gift To Support Transfer of CMU Inventions to the Marketplace; Division of Operations Has Been Restructured; Mind, Body and Spirit Summit Set for Feb. 5; Seeking Student Employee Award Nominations; Engineering Names Staff Award Winners; University Libraries Circulation Updates; Register Your Child for the Children's School.
Personal Mention
Thursday, February 02, 2017
Personal Mention
News makers: Ned Deets; Jeff Bigham and Carol Frieze; Peter Cooke.
Piper Spotlight: Matt D'Emilio
Wednesday, February 01, 2017
Piper Spotlight: Matt D'Emilio
Matt D'Emilio's signature may be among the most recognized at Carnegie Mellon.
Villanueva Prepares at CMU for Life After Football
Monday, January 30, 2017
Villanueva Prepares at CMU for Life After Football
Although he'd rather be preparing to play in this Sunday's Super Bowl, Alejandro Villanueva now has a chance to get back to his studies at Carnegie Mellon.
Personal Mention
Thursday, January 26, 2017
Personal Mention
News makers: Dan Nagin; Brandon Lucia; Mostafa Mirshekari; Obituary: Yuji Ijiri.
News Briefs
Thursday, January 26, 2017
News Briefs
Mind, Body and Spirit Summit SEf for Feb. 5; One Tough Poker Player: Seeking Your Feedback on Parental Leave; Forecasts Suggest Flu Activity Is Peaking; Oakland Restaurant Week; EH&S Offers AED/CPR, Defensive Driving Training; Children's Hospital Seeks Study Participants.
Piper Spotlight: M. Shernell Smith
Thursday, January 26, 2017
Piper Spotlight: M. Shernell Smith
M. Shernell Smith is passionate about the many roles she plays to engage students and staff, and to help enhance the CMU Experience.
Morehouse College President To Give MLK Keynote Address Jan. 31
Wednesday, January 25, 2017
Morehouse College President To Give MLK Keynote Address Jan. 31
John Silvanus Wilson, Jr.'s address at 4:30 p.m. in McConomy Auditorium is titled "Toward the Beloved Community."
Murphy Makes Basketball History at Carnegie Mellon
Monday, January 23, 2017
Murphy Makes Basketball History at Carnegie Mellon
Senior basketball star Lisa Murphy notched her 2,000th career point and 1,000th career rebound in a 93-73 victory over Emory University.
Obituary: Yuji Ijiri Was a World-Renowned Accountant and Educator
Thursday, January 19, 2017
Obituary: Yuji Ijiri Was a World-Renowned Accountant and Educator
The R.M. Trueblood University Professor of Accounting and Economics, emeritus, was the inventor of triple-entry accounting and was recognized internationally for accounting research and practice.
News Briefs
Thursday, January 19, 2017
News Briefs
Oakland Restaurant Week; ECE Students To Host Annual Build18 Freestyle Tinkering Symposium; EH&S Offers AED/CPR, Defensive Driving Training; Swartz Center for Entreprenuership's Spring CONNECTS Seminar Series Starts Jan. 19; Golf Lessons; ProSEED/Simon Initiative Proposals Due; and more.
Hans Berliner Was a Pioneer in Computer Chess
Thursday, January 19, 2017
Hans Berliner Was a Pioneer in Computer Chess
Former Carnegie Mellon University School of Computer Science faculty member Hans Berliner died Jan. 13 in Riviera Beach, Fla. He was 87.
Personal Mention
Thursday, January 19, 2017
Personal Mention
News makers: Robert Kass, Farnam Jahanian, Alesssandro Acquisti. Obituary: Hans Berliner.
Miller Gallery Hosts Exhibition of Feminist Art + Tech, Jan. 28 – Feb. 26
Thursday, January 19, 2017
Miller Gallery Hosts Exhibition of Feminist Art + Tech, Jan. 28 – Feb. 26
"Hacking / Modding / Remixing as Feminist Protest" features 22 artists, designers and developers working at the intersection of art and technology.
Art on the Run: Student Sketches Capture CMU, Pittsburgh
Monday, January 16, 2017
Art on the Run: Student Sketches Capture CMU, Pittsburgh
Lumi Barron has been painting and sketching the places she visits since she was in high school.
Suresh, CMU Faculty To Help Shape Global Agenda at World Economic Forum
Monday, January 16, 2017
Suresh, CMU Faculty To Help Shape Global Agenda at World Economic Forum
Carnegie Mellon will be part of the World Economic Forum's annual meeting in Davos, Switzerland, Jan. 16-20.
Martin Luther King Writing Award Winners Reveal Personal Stories of Self-Identity, Racism, Terrorism and More
Friday, January 13, 2017
Martin Luther King Writing Award Winners Reveal Personal Stories of Self-Identity, Racism, Terrorism and More
The student winners will read their poems and essays at an awards ceremony at 4:30 p.m., Monday, Jan. 16, in CMU's Rangos Ballroom in the Cohon University Center.
$250 Million To Support Advanced Robotics Venture Led by CMU
Friday, January 13, 2017
$250 Million To Support Advanced Robotics Venture Led by CMU
An independent institute founded by Carnegie Mellon will receive more than $250 million to launch an advanced robotics manufacturing institute in Pittsburgh, the U.S. Department of Defense announced Friday.
Jahanian, Acquisti Deliver Calls To Action at NSF Meeting on Cybersecurity, Privacy
Thursday, January 12, 2017
Jahanian, Acquisti Deliver Calls To Action at NSF Meeting on Cybersecurity, Privacy
Carnegie Mellon Provost Farnam Jahanian called for continuing investments in cybersecurity to meet the evolving challenges in securing cyberspace.
Poker Play Begins in "Brains Vs. AI: Upping the Ante"
Thursday, January 12, 2017
Poker Play Begins in "Brains Vs. AI: Upping the Ante"
Play began Jan. 11 in a competition at Rivers Casino in Pittsburgh that pits Carnegie Mellon artificial intelligence against four of the world's best professional poker players.
News Briefs
Thursday, January 12, 2017
News Briefs
Online MBA Program Ranked #2 by U.S. News & World Report; Swartz Center for Entreprenuership's Spring CONNECTS Seminar Series Starts Jan. 19; Vacant No More: CMU Students Present Urban Development Solutions to Pittsburgh City Council; and more.
Personal Mention
Thursday, January 12, 2017
Personal Mention
News makers: John Tarnoff; Vivian Loftness; Joana Ricou; Marsha Lovett, Ken Koedinger and Lauren Herckis
Krishnan Discusses Smart Mobility at Consumer Electronics Show
Sunday, January 08, 2017
Krishnan Discusses Smart Mobility at Consumer Electronics Show
Heinz College Dean Ramayya Krishnan shared his expertise as a member of the "Smart Cities, Smart States, Smart Mobility" panel in Las Vegas.
From Sight to Recognition: Researchers Map How the Brain Processes Faces
Friday, January 06, 2017
From Sight to Recognition: Researchers Map How the Brain Processes Faces
Researchers are getting closer to understanding how your brain perceives faces and recognizes old friends you haven't seen in years.
Carnegie Mellon Launches First-of-its-Kind Behavioral Economics, Policy and Organizations Major
Thursday, January 05, 2017
Carnegie Mellon Launches First-of-its-Kind Behavioral Economics, Policy and Organizations Major
The course of study was created to respond to the high demand for behavioral economists.
News Briefs
Thursday, January 05, 2017
News Briefs
Parking Services Offices on the Move; CMU Raised More Than $14K for Special Olympics; CMU Food Drive a Success; Athletics Department Offers Golf Lessons; ProSEED/Simon Initiative Proposals Due Feb. 10; Give to the United Way.
Personal Mention
Thursday, January 05, 2017
Personal Mention
News makers: Jelena Kovačević, Dena Haritos Tsamitis; David Danks; and Maggie Sikora.
Upping the Ante: Top Poker Pros Face Off vs. Artificial Intelligence
Wednesday, January 04, 2017
Upping the Ante: Top Poker Pros Face Off vs. Artificial Intelligence
Four of the world's best professional poker players will compete against artificial intelligence developed by Carnegie Mellon in an epic rematch beginning Jan. 11 at Rivers Casino.
Acquisti Named Director of New PWC-CMU Innovation Center
Wednesday, January 04, 2017
Acquisti Named Director of New PWC-CMU Innovation Center
Alessandro Acquisti, professor of information technology and public policy at CMU's Heinz College, is the world's leading scholar in the economics of privacy.
PwC Invests $11 Million in New Innovation Center at Carnegie Mellon
Wednesday, January 04, 2017
PwC Invests $11 Million in New Innovation Center at Carnegie Mellon
The Risk and Regulatory Services Innovation Center will advance how businesses use technology to solve organization-wide issues and address compliance requirements.
Program Primes Pump for Pittsburgh Tech Talent
Wednesday, January 04, 2017
Program Primes Pump for Pittsburgh Tech Talent
Carnegie Mellon University has teamed up with Microsoft to enlarge Pittsburgh's pipeline for computer scientists.
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