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Wednesday, March 25, 2020

Staying Connected at a Distance

We are finding alternative ways to connect and come together as a community.
Wednesday, March 25, 2020

News Briefs

Get a New Zoom Background; CaPS, UHS Offer Remote Services; Take the Fitness Challenge; and more.
Tuesday, March 24, 2020

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This week's newsmakers are Marlene Behrmann, Alexis Adams and Patience Stevens, and Everett Tademy.
Tuesday, March 24, 2020

Lovett Leads CMU’s Unprecedented Move to Remote Education

Marsha Lovett led a quickly developing university-wide effort to transition more than 4,900 course-sections to remote instruction.
Wednesday, March 18, 2020

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CMU Transitions to Remote Instruction; Guidelines for Working Remotely; Police Focus on Service, Support; and more.
Wednesday, March 18, 2020

CMU Coach’s Olympic Dream Delayed

Gary Aldrich must wait until next year to coach for Team USA in Tokyo.
Tuesday, March 17, 2020

New Electrostatic Sprayer To Amplify Cleaning Efforts

This top innovation of 2019 is being deployed in University Health Services, classrooms and high-traffic public spaces to prevent the spread of viruses.
Monday, March 09, 2020

Housing Master Plan Is Building Community, One Neighborhood at a Time

Several new “neighborhoods” will be popping up on campus in the next few years as part of Carnegie Mellon’s 15-year, $400 million housing master plan.
Wednesday, March 04, 2020

News Briefs

CMU Police, CDFD Take the Plunge for Special Olympics; Staff Council Seeks Nominations; Lunch and Learn with Dining Services; and more.
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Wednesday, March 04, 2020

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This week's newsmakers are Kathryn Roeder, Swarun Kumar, Carolyn Rose and John Zimmerman.
Washington Rallies Support for a More Inclusive Pittsburgh
Monday, March 02, 2020

Washington Rallies Support for a More Inclusive Pittsburgh

Thanks in part to her guest column in the Huffington Post, Sakena Washington is rallying support to help make Pittsburgh a more inclusive and sustainable place for everyone.
News Briefs
Wednesday, February 26, 2020

News Briefs

Heinz, Metro21 To Host G2U Initiative; Lunch and Learn with Dining Services; CMU's Pre-College Application Deadline is Approaching; and more.
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Wednesday, February 26, 2020

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This week's newsmakers are Randy Trzeciak, M. Shernell Smith, Alexandra Chouldechova and Haiyi Zhu.
Dawson Takes Student Health Care to a Higher Level
Monday, February 24, 2020

Dawson Takes Student Health Care to a Higher Level

Dawson, a 24-year veteran at University Health Services, has been CMU’s comprehensive care and nurse manager for the past decade.
News Briefs
Wednesday, February 19, 2020

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Tartans To Fight Fire in Robotics Challenge; Second CMULead Cohort Gets Underway; Support CMU's 2020 United Way Campaign; and more.
Personal Mention
Wednesday, February 19, 2020

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This week's newsmakers are Ziko Kolter and Ioannis Gkioulekas, Mame-Fatou Niang and Ranysha Ware.
Two MFAs Are SHIFTing the MBA Experience
Tuesday, February 18, 2020

Two MFAs Are SHIFTing the MBA Experience

Michelle Stoner and Matthew Stewart are the perfect complement to an MBA curriculum that fosters empathy and self-reflection.
Hiniker Commits to Connecting CMU with Global Goals
Wednesday, February 12, 2020

Hiniker Commits to Connecting CMU with Global Goals

Alexandra Hiniker, who sparked a worldwide movement from the Big Apple, has brought her sustainability savvy to the Burgh.
Spreading Joy, Gaining Inspiration
Wednesday, February 12, 2020

Spreading Joy, Gaining Inspiration

Alumnus Ted Danson returned to CMU, where he found inspiration from sophomore acting students.
News Briefs
Wednesday, February 12, 2020

News Briefs

Engineering Honors Staff Award Winners; Hall of Fame Nominations Due Feb. 21; Dannenberg's "Mother of Fishes" Opera; and more.
Personal Mention
Wednesday, February 12, 2020

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This week's newsmakers are Chieko Asakawa, Vanessa Chen and Anne Skaja Robinson.
News Briefs
Wednesday, February 05, 2020

News Briefs

Seeking Three Minute Thesis Participants; Who's Your Student Employee of the Year?; Who's New at CMU?; and more.
Personal Mention
Wednesday, February 05, 2020

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This week's newsmakers are Rebecca Nugent, Devendra Singh Chaplot and Colin McNeil.
Lacy Energizes Staff Through Engagement
Tuesday, February 04, 2020

Lacy Energizes Staff Through Engagement

Sebastian Lacy combines his passion for education with his HR experience in an advisory role for the Mellon College of Science Dean’s Office.
Equity Expert To Speak on Creating Space for Everyone
Tuesday, February 04, 2020

Equity Expert To Speak on Creating Space for Everyone

Jaime Grant will be visiting to lend her insights to the campus community Thursday, Feb. 13.
CMU Initiative Aims at the Sustainable Development Goals
Thursday, January 30, 2020

CMU Initiative Aims at the Sustainable Development Goals

CMU is gauging the level of awareness in its global community with regard to the 17 Sustainable Development Goals.
Lucht Leans on Family Values
Wednesday, January 29, 2020

Lucht Leans on Family Values

Insurance underwriting taught Melanie Lucht to view safety through the lens of risk management.
News Briefs
Wednesday, January 29, 2020

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ULS Announces Spring Semester Lineup; Launch Your Project with CMU Crowdfunding; FMCS Request Line Expands After-Hour Services; and more.
University Lecture Series Announces Spring Semester Lineup
Monday, January 27, 2020

University Lecture Series Announces Spring Semester Lineup

An award-winning chemist, a black feminist and a prolific photographer and spokesperson on climate change are the featured speakers in this semester’s University Lecture Series.
News Briefs
Wednesday, January 22, 2020

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CMU Chosen To Host Beckman Scholars Program; Who's New at CMU?; Oakland Restaurant Week is Back; and more.
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Wednesday, January 22, 2020

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This week's newsmakers are Aaditya Ramdas, Denise Novak and Mohammed Al-Qassabi.
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Wednesday, January 22, 2020

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This week's newsmakers are Craig Markovitz, Uwakmfon Ibekwe and Ryan St. Pierre.
Camerlengo Helps Students Craft Their Experience at CMU-Q
Tuesday, January 21, 2020

Camerlengo Helps Students Craft Their Experience at CMU-Q

Renee Camerlengo has been a long-time champion of CMU's campus in Qatar.
News Briefs
Wednesday, January 15, 2020

News Briefs

Investigative Living at the Miller ICA; Jumpstart Your Business Idea; the Future of CMU's Shuttle and Escort Service; and more.
Personal Mention
Wednesday, January 15, 2020

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This week's newsmakers are Forrest Shull, Grace Lewis and Emanuela Grama.
Rolla Believes in the Power of the Pen
Tuesday, January 14, 2020

Rolla Believes in the Power of the Pen

Maureen Rolla is an administrative coordinator for the Martin Luther King Jr. Day Writing Awards program.
Personal Mention
Wednesday, January 08, 2020

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This week's newsmakers are Jim Herbsleb, Harlene Samra and Ralph Vituccio.
Frezzell Inspires Campus To Fit In Fitness in 2020
Tuesday, January 07, 2020

Frezzell Inspires Campus To Fit In Fitness in 2020

Nate Frezzell is fired up and ready to help you set your fitness goals for the New Year.
News Briefs
Wednesday, December 18, 2019

News Briefs

CMU Offers New Master's Degree in International Relations & Politics; CMU, Air Force Partner To Advance Materials Science Research; CMU System Locates Shooters Using Smartphone Video; and more.
Personal Mention
Wednesday, December 18, 2019

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This week's newsmakers are Tiziana Di Matteo; Jane McCafferty and Robert Murphy.
Hoey Helps Students Find Their Place
Tuesday, December 17, 2019

Hoey Helps Students Find Their Place

Joshua Hoey applies a balance of administrative savvy and relational skills to getting students situated in college life.
News Briefs
Wednesday, December 11, 2019

News Briefs

Historic Season Ends at NCAA Semifinals; Who's New at CMU?; the Modern Musicking Show; and more.
Personal Mention
Wednesday, December 11, 2019

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This week's newsmakers are Liz Vaughan, Philip LeDuc and Srinivasan Seshan.
Reppe Is Carnegie Mellon’s Master Planner
Monday, December 09, 2019

Reppe Is Carnegie Mellon’s Master Planner

As senior director of planning and design, Bob Reppe has played a leading role in a dozen major campus projects.
News Briefs
Wednesday, December 04, 2019

News Briefs

Hamerschlag Hall Project Achieves LEED Gold Certification; Support the Children's School Book Fair; See Who's New at CMU; and more.
Personal Mention
Wednesday, December 04, 2019

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This week's newsmakers are Fred Gilman, Kathryn Roeder and Kiron Skinner.
Kotarski Delves Into the Records To Enhance Student Health Care
Tuesday, December 03, 2019

Kotarski Delves Into the Records To Enhance Student Health Care

Beth Kotarski loves data — it’s helping her to improve health care for students at Carnegie Mellon University.
Borland Shares Perspective on "Mister Rogers' Neighborhood"
Wednesday, November 20, 2019

Borland Shares Perspective on "Mister Rogers' Neighborhood"

Kathy Borland took the scenic route to Mister Rogers’ Neighborhood on a career path that starts and stops at Carnegie Mellon University.
News Briefs
Wednesday, November 20, 2019

News Briefs

President Releases Report from Task Force on CMU Experience; Giving Tuesday is Dec. 3; CMU Joins National Center for Faculty Development & Diversity; and more.
Personal Mention
Wednesday, November 20, 2019

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This week's newsmakers are Aryn Gittis, Marc DeGraef and Thomas Cortina.
Headspace Kicks Off National Tour in Pittsburgh, Nov. 15-16
Wednesday, November 13, 2019

Headspace Kicks Off National Tour in Pittsburgh, Nov. 15-16

Headspace is on a mission to improve wellness in America and has chosen to kick off its “Happy Healthy America” tour in Pittsburgh with support from Carnegie Mellon University.
News Briefs
Wednesday, November 13, 2019

News Briefs

President Outlines Steps To Improve Campus Climate; Celebrity Chef Visits CMU; Toys for Tots; and more.
Personal Mention
Wednesday, November 13, 2019

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This week's newsmakers are Dan Martin, Erica Cochran Hameen and Joseph Mertz.
Bernazzoli Reflects on Privilege To Serve Country, Students
Thursday, November 07, 2019

Bernazzoli Reflects on Privilege To Serve Country, Students

Veterans Day has special meaning for Richelle Bernazzoli. Her nine-year service in the U.S. Army National Guard, which began at age 17, changed her life.
News Briefs
Wednesday, November 06, 2019

News Briefs

Drinking Water Quality Program Extends Across Campus; Support CMU's Annual Food Drive; Apple Faculty & Staff Sale; and more.
Personal Mention
Wednesday, November 06, 2019

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This week's newsmakers are Anthony Rollett, Barbara Shinn-Cunningham and Markus Deserno.
Drinking Water Quality Program Extends Across Campus
Tuesday, November 05, 2019

Drinking Water Quality Program Extends Across Campus

Carnegie Mellon University is taking a proactive approach to ensure the quality of drinking water on campus.
Maallo Sees the Brain Through a Different Lens
Monday, November 04, 2019

Maallo Sees the Brain Through a Different Lens

Marge Maallo sees neuroscience through the eyes of a physicist.
Carnegie Mellon Unveils New Homepage
Wednesday, October 30, 2019

Carnegie Mellon Unveils New Homepage

The new cmu.edu showcases the talent, creativity and technological expertise of the university with a clean and engaging layout incorporating elements from the new brand blueprint.
News Briefs
Wednesday, October 30, 2019

News Briefs

Neuro Week To Celebrate Brain Research at CMU; Emergency Response Drill Set for Nov. 5; Benefits & Fitness Fair Is Nov. 6; and more.
Personal Mention
Wednesday, October 30, 2019

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This week's newsmakers are Anita Williams Woolley, Cleotilde Gonzalez and Henny Admoni; Shawn Brown and Ricky Law .
New CaPS Director Looks to the Data to Enhance Mental Health Care
Monday, October 28, 2019

New CaPS Director Looks to the Data to Enhance Mental Health Care

Steve Chaplin and his staff are using a digital screening device to collect information that can lead to preventative services before students require counseling.
Tartan Community Day Enriches the CMU Experience
Monday, October 28, 2019

Tartan Community Day Enriches the CMU Experience

Students, faculty and staff took a break from their normal routine to relax, recharge, enjoy the company of others and have fun during the inaugural Tartan Community Day.
News Briefs
Wednesday, October 23, 2019

News Briefs

Open Enrollment Begins Monday; Benefits & Fitness Fair is Nov. 6; ANSYS Hall Opening Celebration Set for Oct. 31; and more.
Personal Mention
Wednesday, October 23, 2019

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This week's newsmakers are Laurie Eisenberg, Christopher Goranson and Yulia Tsvetkov.
You’re Invited to Tartan Community Day
Tuesday, October 22, 2019

You’re Invited to Tartan Community Day

Students, faculty, staff and alumni will come together Friday, Oct. 25 to connect, reflect, restore and have fun.
Lackner Achieves Legendary Status as Player, Coach
Monday, October 21, 2019

Lackner Achieves Legendary Status as Player, Coach

Rich Lackner officially takes his place among Carnegie Mellon royalty this weekend.
Personal Mention
Wednesday, October 16, 2019

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This week's newsmakers are Lindsey Shultz, Newell Washburn and Ralph Vituccio.
News Briefs
Wednesday, October 16, 2019

News Briefs

Tartan Community Day Schedule Announced; Campus Conversations To Discuss Sexual Assault Survey; Danks, Genovese Reappointed Department Heads; and more.
Guenther Works To Grow a Greener CMU
Monday, October 14, 2019

Guenther Works To Grow a Greener CMU

Steve Guenther is energized about the green energy on campus.
Family Weekend Gives Parents, Friends the CMU Experience
Wednesday, October 09, 2019

Family Weekend Gives Parents, Friends the CMU Experience

With more than 60 events, Family Weekend has something for everyone!
News Briefs
Tuesday, October 08, 2019

News Briefs

Miller ICA Presents STUDIO's 30th Anniversary Exhibition; Babcock, Tarr Reappointed as Department Heads; Dietrich College Launches Humanities@CMU Initiative; and more.
Personal Mention
Tuesday, October 08, 2019

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This week's newsmakers are ignacio Grossmann, Vivian Loftness and Daniel Nagin.
Andy Awards Celebrate Superlative Staff Contributions to CMU
Friday, October 04, 2019

Andy Awards Celebrate Superlative Staff Contributions to CMU

The university-wide staff recognition program pays tribute to staff for their outstanding performance in five categories — Commitment to Excellence; Commitment to Students; Spirit; Innovative and Creative Contributions; and Teamwork and Collaboration.
Marano’s Successes Spring from Leaps of Faith
Tuesday, October 01, 2019

Marano’s Successes Spring from Leaps of Faith

John "Jay" Marano boldly climbed the career ladder and created the university’s Trademark Licensing Office along the way.
News Briefs
Tuesday, October 01, 2019

News Briefs

CMU's NROTC Program Welcomes New Leadership; Applications for ULS Co-Sponsorship; Schatz Grand Opening; and more.
Personal Mention
Tuesday, October 01, 2019

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This week's newsmakers are Ramayya Krishnan, Nianyi Chen and Daniel Teadt.
McQuade Brings Capital Perspectives to CMU
Tuesday, September 24, 2019

McQuade Brings Capital Perspectives to CMU

Michael McQuade is working to put Carnegie Mellon research in the right place at the right time so that it makes the biggest impact.
CMU’s New Brand Blueprint To Unify, Inspire and Empower
Tuesday, September 24, 2019

CMU’s New Brand Blueprint To Unify, Inspire and Empower

Common language and a set of refreshed visual identity elements will help the university community tell the CMU story in a powerful and unified way.
Personal Mention
Tuesday, September 24, 2019

Personal Mention

This week's newsmakers are Lorrie Cranor, Nathan Beckmann and Melanie Lucht.
News Briefs
Tuesday, September 24, 2019

News Briefs

CMU Announces Six Commitments To Advance SDGs; Center for Machine Learning and Health Seeks Proposals; CPR/AED Training Courses; and more.
News Briefs
Wednesday, September 18, 2019

News Briefs

Piper To Debut New Look, Format; Task Force Creates Community Day; Renovated Schatz Dining Room Is Open; and more.
Personal Mention
Wednesday, September 18, 2019

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This week's newsmakers are Linda Argote; and Joe Bartels, Jooli Han and Bruce Wu.
Wallach Builds Support for Undergraduate Research
Monday, September 16, 2019

Wallach Builds Support for Undergraduate Research

Stephanie Wallach is using her skills as an adviser, mentor and administrator to feed students’ appetite for research.
McCauley Masterfully Crafts Residential Living Experience
Wednesday, September 11, 2019

McCauley Masterfully Crafts Residential Living Experience

A custom kitchen Louis McCauley built for a friend opened the door to a decades-long career in housing at Carnegie Mellon University.
News Briefs
Wednesday, September 11, 2019

News Briefs

Initiative Aims To Enhance CMU's Commitment to Sustainability; Conference Tackles $3.68M Question; Host Family Program Seeks Volunteers; and more.
Personal Mention
Wednesday, September 11, 2019

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This week's newsmakers are Rahul Panat and Eric Yttri; Lori Holt and Seth Wiener; and Kyle Haden.
Discussion of Race Relations in America Leads Off University Lecture Series
Thursday, September 05, 2019

Discussion of Race Relations in America Leads Off University Lecture Series

Three pre-eminent thought leaders in social justice, medicine and learning are the invited speakers this fall in the 2019-20 University Lecture Series.
Personal Mention
Wednesday, September 04, 2019

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This week's newsmakers are Jon Cagan, Huaiying Zhang, Qing Li and Rayid Ghani.
News Briefs
Wednesday, September 04, 2019

News Briefs

CMU Night at the PSO; Food Truck Now Serving Kosher Menu; New Art Exhibit at Tepper School; and more.
Wolf Is a Material Asset for CMU’s Research Enterprise
Tuesday, September 03, 2019

Wolf Is a Material Asset for CMU’s Research Enterprise

Sandra DeVincent Wolf is building bridges, connecting faculty expertise with industry needs to advance Carnegie Mellon research and the future of manufacturing.
Roberts Uses Music To Make Connections
Thursday, August 29, 2019

Roberts Uses Music To Make Connections

As a singer-songwriter with a mindful message, Roberts has been steadily developing his passion for music at CMU since he enrolled in the university’s Arts Greenhouse program.
News Briefs
Wednesday, August 28, 2019

News Briefs

Soccer Season Kicks Off with Tartan Cup; September is Fire Safety Month; Flu Vaccine Clinics Begin Sept. 9; and more.
Personal Mention
Wednesday, August 28, 2019

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This week's newsmakers are Robert Dammon; Yulia Tsvetkov; and James Herbsleb and Srinivasa Narasimhan.
Schultz Supports Students Well Beyond Orientation Week
Wednesday, August 21, 2019

Schultz Supports Students Well Beyond Orientation Week

While CMU's award-winning Orientation Week program is a strong beginning for new students, Julie Schultz understands there is still work to be done after the week ends.
News Briefs
Wednesday, August 21, 2019

News Briefs

CMU Honored for Supporting Military Reservists; Schatz Dining Room Opening Soon; Tepper Building Earns Architecture Award; and more.
An Inclusive Environment Is Worbs’ Business
Wednesday, August 14, 2019

An Inclusive Environment Is Worbs’ Business

Megan Worbs’ preoccupation with one’s habitat extends from the workspaces at Carnegie Mellon University to the wilderness of the Serengeti.
Personal Mention
Wednesday, August 14, 2019

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This week's newsmakers are Bin He, Elizabeth Wayne, Jason D’Antonio and Lisa Kay Schweyer.
News Briefs
Wednesday, August 14, 2019

News Briefs

SAMS Students Engineer a Pinball Machine; Movie Scenes Shot at CMU; Swartz Center Seeks I-Corps Teams; and more.
Laurich-McIntyre Works To Enhance the Graduate Student Experience
Wednesday, August 07, 2019

Laurich-McIntyre Works To Enhance the Graduate Student Experience

More than 2,500 new graduate students from 56 countries will arrive at Carnegie Mellon University this week, and leading the welcoming committee will be Suzie Laurich-McIntyre, assistant vice provost for Graduate Education.
Personal Mention
Thursday, August 01, 2019

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This week's newsmakers are Jessica Zhang, Shawn Litster, Zoe Wright and Nicholas Acuna.
News Briefs
Thursday, August 01, 2019

News Briefs

Computational Biology Hosted Nation's First Pre-College Program; New Building Signage Project Gets Underway Aug. 5; Hamburg Entrance, Forbes Sidewalk To Close; CMU Night at PNC Park is Sept. 17; and more.
Beyond the Call: 15 Honored at CMU Police Awards Ceremony
Wednesday, July 31, 2019

Beyond the Call: 15 Honored at CMU Police Awards Ceremony

CMU’s Police Department paused to honor those among them who have gone above and beyond — some risking their own well-being — to keep members of the CMU community safe.
Personal Mention
Wednesday, July 24, 2019

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This week's newsmakers are Veronica Hinman; Kate Whitefoot; Joel Greenhouse; and Jamie Slomka, Miguel Martinez and Vivienne Pham.
News Briefs
Wednesday, July 24, 2019

News Briefs

When Minorities Contribute, Group Members Listen; Grad Students Enhance Statistical Skills; Do Electric Car Policies Really Reduce Carbon Emissions?; and more.
Chuck Whittaker Engineers Impactful Career in Field Robotics
Tuesday, July 23, 2019

Chuck Whittaker Engineers Impactful Career in Field Robotics

From building robots that map mines to ones that explore the moon, Warren “Chuck” Whittaker has been a driving force in the success of Carnegie Mellon’s world-renowned Field Robotics Center.
CMU Releases Mobile App for Safety, Emergency Preparedness
Tuesday, July 23, 2019

CMU Releases Mobile App for Safety, Emergency Preparedness

Carnegie Mellon is launching a free “virtual buddy system” that turns your smartphone into a safety device.
News Briefs
Wednesday, July 17, 2019

News Briefs

Bettinger is Revolutionizing Treatments for Brain Aneurysms; Tepper MBAs Built Market Strategy for UPMC; Overqualified Job Seekers Seen as Lacking Commitment; New App Teaches Special Relativity; and more.
Personal Mention
Wednesday, July 17, 2019

Personal Mention

This week's newsmakers are Edward Rubin, Linda Hooper, Andrew Gellman and Lindsey Helsel.
Personal Mention
Wednesday, July 10, 2019

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This week's newsmakers are Yuejie Chi and Po-Shen Loh; Rachel Mandelbaum; Noam Brown; Kemal Oflazer; and Cécile Péraire.
News Briefs
Wednesday, July 10, 2019

News Briefs

MCS Staff Honored at Awards Ceremony; NSF Funds Supercomputer at PSC; Forbes Paving Scheduled for July 12-13; GSIA Building Renamed Hall of the Arts; Last Call for Andy Awards; and more.
Ruff Weds Talents in Arts and Technology
Monday, July 08, 2019

Ruff Weds Talents in Arts and Technology

Tim Ruff is a singing software specialist.
Cicozi Helps Students Design Their Future
Wednesday, June 26, 2019

Cicozi Helps Students Design Their Future

Fueled by a passion for design, Melissa Cicozi nurtures CMU students as they find their niche in the field.
Personal Mention
Wednesday, June 26, 2019

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This week's newsmakers are Joan Maser; Dan Nagin; Zachary Ulissi.
News Briefs
Wednesday, June 26, 2019

News Briefs

Scientists Develop New Paradigm for Battery Design; CMU-Alert Changes Coming July 1; Online Atlas of Aquatic Insects To Aid Water-Quality Monitoring; and more.
News Briefs
Wednesday, June 19, 2019

News Briefs

Racing Team Wins Championship; Faculty Discuss Ethical Uses of AI; Illuminating New Ways To Prevent, Treat Disease; and more.
Personal Mention
Wednesday, June 19, 2019

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This week's newsmakers are Kim Sestili; Sarah Bergbreiter and B. Reeja Jayan; Colin Clarke; and Dan Rodgers.
Williams’ Residency Aims To Help Strengthen Campus Culture
Monday, June 17, 2019

Williams’ Residency Aims To Help Strengthen Campus Culture

Damon Williams, an award-winning scholar, leader and educator in the diversity and inclusion realm, delivered an engaging and provocative lecture to kick off a two-day residency at Carnegie Mellon.
Scheines, Webster Reappointed as Deans
Wednesday, June 12, 2019

Scheines, Webster Reappointed as Deans

Richard Scheines and Keith Webster have been reappointed deans of the Dietrich College of Humanities and Social Sciences and University Libraries, respectively.
News Briefs
Wednesday, June 12, 2019

News Briefs

Pipes and Drums Band Wins National Title; CMU-Alert Changes Coming July 1; Building Evacuation Drills; and more.
Personal Mention
Wednesday, June 12, 2019

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This week's newsmakers are Jacob Feldgoise and Shayak Sengupta; Danielle Wenner; Roy Maxion; Anita Williams Woolley; Di Xiao; and Paul Karol.
Larsen Helps Students Through Their Toughest Transition
Friday, June 07, 2019

Larsen Helps Students Through Their Toughest Transition

As an adviser to first-year students in the College of Engineering, Kurt Larsen will be reaching out to more than 150 incoming engineers to start the conversation.
News Briefs
Wednesday, June 05, 2019

News Briefs

51 Receive Master's Degrees at CMU-Africa; Community Day at Kennywood Park; CFA Staff Award Winners; Journal Features Students' Work in Domestic, International Policy; and more.
Personal Mention
Wednesday, June 05, 2019

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This week's newsmakers are Jan Hoffmann, Kathleen Carley, Giovanni Leoni, Isaac Mills and Danna Taylor.
CMU Establishes New Parental, Maternity Leave Benefit for Staff
Wednesday, June 05, 2019

CMU Establishes New Parental, Maternity Leave Benefit for Staff

Carnegie Mellon is implementing a new benefit for full-time staff that will give birth mothers and parents time to recover and bond with their new child without sacrificing pay or having to use paid time off.
News Briefs
Thursday, May 30, 2019

News Briefs

Ambassador Tells CMU-A Grads To Be Decisive; Community Day at Kennywood; Andy Award Nominations Open; Apply for a Kenner Room Grant; SUCCEED Summer Program; and more.
Personal Mention
Wednesday, May 29, 2019

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This week's newsmakers are William Fahy and Jung Joo Suh; Emily Zhu; Venkat Viswanathan; and Summer Xia.
Heinz College the Right Fit for Dolcich
Tuesday, May 28, 2019

Heinz College the Right Fit for Dolcich

Two-time Carnegie Mellon alumna Rachel Dolcich is sculpting a career in management.
Marks Can Train You Through Transition
Thursday, May 23, 2019

Marks Can Train You Through Transition

As training manager in Human Resources, Adam Marks helps implement change campus-wide, from new software to New Hire Orientation.
Community Picnic a “Great Day for CMU”
Wednesday, May 22, 2019

Community Picnic a “Great Day for CMU”

Carnegie Mellon staff received a big “thank you” from university leaders for their contributions and hard work at the annual Community Picnic yesterday in the Cohon University Center.
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Wednesday, May 22, 2019

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This week's newsmakers are Jeanne VanBriesen; Lane Bess and Shrinivas Dempo; Linda Gentile; Martin Gaynor; Tatyana Gershkovich; and Alexandra Halberstadt and Christine Phang.
News Briefs
Wednesday, May 22, 2019

News Briefs

M&C Wins Silver Telly Award; Traffic21 Names Mobility Challenge Winners; People's Pride Festival June 9; CMU To Launch Executive Program in Behavioral Economics; and more.
CMU Receives Gold Rating for Sustainability Efforts
Monday, May 20, 2019

CMU Receives Gold Rating for Sustainability Efforts

Carnegie Mellon has received gold status from the Association for the Advancement of Sustainability in Higher Education, surpassing its silver rating in 2015.
Community Picnic Celebrates Staff Contributions
Wednesday, May 15, 2019

Community Picnic Celebrates Staff Contributions

Carnegie Mellon's annual Community Picnic will take place from 11:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m., Wednesday, May 22 in the Cohon Center’s Wiegand Gym and Rangos Ballroom.
News Briefs
Wednesday, May 15, 2019

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Smart Suitcase Helps Visually Impaired; Students Bring Medical Changes to Panama; Smartwatches Sense Hand Activity; ULS Co-Sponsorships; Fulbright Winners; and more.
Personal Mention
Wednesday, May 15, 2019

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This week's newsmakers are Lenore Blum, Joe Trotter, Barbara Shinn-Cunningham, Tanvi Bajpai, Nan Zhang, Eleanor Mueller and Daniel See.
Kelly Updates Profile with Tepper School MBA
Monday, May 13, 2019

Kelly Updates Profile with Tepper School MBA

Laura Kelly, associate director of social media for Carnegie Mellon, won't be working commencement this weekend — she’ll be marching with the Class of 2019 to receive her MBA from the Tepper School of Business.
Personal Mention
Wednesday, May 08, 2019

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This week's newsmakers are Roberta Klatzky; Benjamin Moseley; Erina Ytsma; Abraham Riedel-Mishaan; Kashish Garg, Natalie Isenberg and Phoebe Dinh.
News Briefs
Wednesday, May 08, 2019

News Briefs

CMU To Launch Program in Film, Visual Media; Researchers, Alumni To Receive Science Center Awards; CFA Staff Award Nominations Due May 15; Tartans Open Online Apparel Store; and more.
News Briefs
Wednesday, May 01, 2019

News Briefs

Students Bring Light to Those in the Dark; Schatz Dining Room Closing for Summer Renovations; CMU Promotes Sexual Assault Awareness Year-Round; and more.
Personal Mention
Wednesday, May 01, 2019

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This week's newsmakers are Lorrie Cranor and Brian Kovak, Zachary Chase Lipton, Jim Daniels, Terry Irwin, Benjamin Hunt and Tatsuya Higaki.
O’Connell Makes the Pitch for CMU, Pittsburgh
Friday, April 26, 2019

O’Connell Makes the Pitch for CMU, Pittsburgh

Kevin O'Connell is combining his passion for writing with his love for baseball.
News Briefs
Wednesday, April 24, 2019

News Briefs

A Cappella Group Heads to Nationals; A New Way To Learn About Learning; Students Coach High Schoolers on Money Matters; Time Management App Wins at CMU-Q Hackathon; and more.
Personal Mention
Wednesday, April 24, 2019

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This week's newsmakers are Lorrie Cranor, Alan Russell, Rosalind Chow, Ben Eysenbach and Bailey Flanigan.
Carnegie Mellon Salutes Its Best in Education
Monday, April 22, 2019

Carnegie Mellon Salutes Its Best in Education

Carnegie Mellon will pay tribute to 11 exceptional faculty and staff who have made outstanding contributions in teaching, advising, mentoring and outreach at 4:30 p.m., Tuesday, April 30 in the Tepper Building’s Simmons Auditorium.
CMU Welcomes Special Olympic Tradition Saturday
Friday, April 19, 2019

CMU Welcomes Special Olympic Tradition Saturday

Carnegie Mellon is partnering with Special Olympics of Pennsylvania to host the Western Pennsylvania Spring Sectional Games for the fourth consecutive year, Saturday, April 27.
Personal Mention
Wednesday, April 17, 2019

Personal Mention

This week's newsmakers are Anne Witchner and Tom Wood; Edmund Russell; Helen Zhou; David Shribman; Martin Aurand; Rachel Mandelbaum; and Leo Galvan.
News Briefs
Wednesday, April 17, 2019

News Briefs

Lee Says Optimize Productivity by Shuffling Workstations; CMU, Lumen Learning Form Partnership; Parking Enrollment Gets Underway; Register Your Child for Take Our Daughters & Sons to Work Day; and more.
From Pittsburgh to Qatar, Jackson Has Unique View of CMU
Tuesday, April 16, 2019

From Pittsburgh to Qatar, Jackson Has Unique View of CMU

In 30 years, Edna Jackson has worked for three provosts, helped establish the campus in Doha, Qatar, and returned to serve as director of the Dean’s Office.
Witchner, Wood Roll Into Buggy Royalty
Monday, April 15, 2019

Witchner, Wood Roll Into Buggy Royalty

Trophies and awards are often named for legendary figures. At Carnegie Mellon’s Spring Carnival this year, alumni Anne Witchner and Tom Wood became living legends.
Palko Steers Student Groups Toward Success
Wednesday, April 10, 2019

Palko Steers Student Groups Toward Success
Personal Mention
Wednesday, April 10, 2019

Personal Mention

This week's newsmakers are Shohei Katayama, Edward Dunlea, Scotty McGee and Gary DiLisio.
News Briefs
Wednesday, April 10, 2019

News Briefs

MoBot Turns 25; Scholar-in-Residence Recalls Newspaper Career; 10 CMU Professors Highly Rated for Impact in Computer Science, Electronics; Take Our Sons & Daughters to Work Day; and more.
CMU Kicks Off Leadership Development Program for Staff
Monday, April 08, 2019

CMU Kicks Off Leadership Development Program for Staff

Carnegie Mellon has launched a pilot program aimed at fostering leadership development among staff.
Vituccio, Cho To Screen Their VR Documentary at Tribeca Film Festival
Friday, April 05, 2019

Vituccio, Cho To Screen Their VR Documentary at Tribeca Film Festival

Dive under the chilly, majestic sea off the rocky coast of South Korea, hold your breath and fish with your hands with the Haenyeo, about a dozen women keeping the ancient native tradition alive.
Personal Mention
Wednesday, April 03, 2019

Personal Mention

This week's newsmakers are Cristina Bañuelos, Aaron Johnson, Sharon Carver, Geoffrey Hinton, Robert Strauss., Ömer Akin and Volker Hartkopf.
News Briefs
Wednesday, April 03, 2019

News Briefs

Garrett Extols Virtues of Inclusion at AAC&U Conference; CMU-Africa Holds First Meeting of the Minds; Air Pollution Reporting App Goes National; Register Your Child for Take Our Sons & Daughters to Work Day; and more.
Reineke Helps Students With Public Speaking Skills
Tuesday, April 02, 2019

Reineke Helps Students With Public Speaking Skills

Juliann Reineke is helping students develop presentation skills to defend their thesis and explain their research — sometimes in three minutes or less.
CMU Celebrates Value of Graduate, Professional Students
Friday, March 29, 2019

CMU Celebrates Value of Graduate, Professional Students

“Innovation with Impact” is the signature event of Carnegie Mellon’s annual Graduate and Professional Student Appreciation Week, which salutes the contributions and accomplishments of its graduate students in research, teaching and service to the university.
News Briefs
Wednesday, March 27, 2019

News Briefs

Feel the "Ripple Effect" at TEDxCMU Saturday; CMU Salutes Graduate and Professional Students, April 1-5; Swartz Center Innovation Fellows Program Seeks Applications; and more.
Personal Mention
Wednesday, March 27, 2019

Personal Mention

This week's newsmakers are Justin Britton, Anna Siefken, Jim Garrett, Nico Slate and Christopher Phillips.
Tomasic Plays Leading Role for Women in Cybersecurity Conference
Monday, March 25, 2019

Tomasic Plays Leading Role for Women in Cybersecurity Conference

This week, Michele Tomasic is focused on her latest role as the operations and logistical co-lead for the sixth annual Women in CyberSecurity (WiCyS) Conference in downtown Pittsburgh, March 28-30.
Personal Mention
Wednesday, March 20, 2019

Personal Mention

This week's newsmakers are Farnam Jahanian, Lorrie Faith Cranor, Robert P. Strauss and Egon Balas.
News Briefs
Wednesday, March 20, 2019

News Briefs

CMU Recognized as Charter Member of PIT-UN; Doctoral Students To Compete for Three Minute Thesis Championship; CMU Launches Global Communication, Applied Translation Program; and more.
Lusk Moves More Toward Mindful Living
Tuesday, March 19, 2019

Lusk Moves More Toward Mindful Living

Angela Lusk coordinates a wide variety of wellness programming and initiatives for the campus community.
News Briefs
Wednesday, March 13, 2019

News Briefs

Behind the Curtain at Lunar Gala; New Undergraduate Program in Economics and Politics; Energy Week Explores What's Next in Innovation; Traffic21 Hosts Second Mobility Challenge; and more.
Ledford Negotiates for Climate Change at CMU
Monday, March 11, 2019

Ledford Negotiates for Climate Change at CMU

Ayana Ledford is director of diversity and inclusion for the Dietrich College and Heinz College, and also executive director of PROGRESS, a program that teaches young girls and women how to negotiate.
Personal Mention
Wednesday, March 06, 2019

Personal Mention

This week's newsmakers are Nicolas Christin, Tzahi Cohen-Karni and Kathryn Whitehead; Edmund Russell; Egon Balas; and Rory Hubbard, Haili Adams and Tori Iatarola.
News Briefs
Wednesday, March 06, 2019

News Briefs

DoD's Innovation Board Hosts Public Session on Ethical Use of AI for Defense; Staff Council Nominations Are Underway; Identifying Diseases With Less Data; Cybersecurity Study Takes Proactive Approach; and more.
Building a Skillset with Software Carpentry
Friday, March 01, 2019

Building a Skillset with Software Carpentry

If you’re looking to nail down your computer programming skills, Software Carpentry can give you the tools you need.
Personal Mention
Wednesday, February 27, 2019

Personal Mention

This week's newsmakers are Farnam Jahanian and David Danks; Stan Waddell and Key Nuttall; and Don Carter, Karen Lightman, Anna Siefken and Christine Mondor.
Owens Fuels Students' Passion for Teaching