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Thursday, September 17, 2020

CMU Offers New, Temporary Child Care Options

Carnegie Mellon University has announced it will offer three new, temporary child care options to parents due to the ongoing impact of COVID-19.
Wednesday, September 16, 2020

News Briefs

17 Alumni Up for Emmy Awards Sunday; CMU a Host Institution for Global Sustainability Conference; NIH Funds Project Sure to Get Your Attention; and more.
Wednesday, September 16, 2020

Personal Mention

This week's newsmakers are James Garrett, Audrey Pederson and Daniel Nagin.
Monday, September 14, 2020

Blanton Brings Passion for Diversity to University Level

Shawn Blanton is emphasizing the importance of recruiting in his new role as interim vice provost for diversity, equity and inclusion.
Wednesday, September 09, 2020

News Briefs

INTERSECT@CMU Shares COVID-19 Lessons for Action; Tepper Profs Earn Grant to Research Economic Impact of COVID-19; SCS Launches Educational Equity Office with $3M Grant; and more.
Wednesday, September 09, 2020

Personal Mention

This week's newsmakers are Roshni Mehta, Howie Choset and Madison Schramm.
Tuesday, September 08, 2020

Creating More “Places to Pause” on Campus

New outdoor spaces are popping up across campus giving students, faculty and staff a place where they can take a break between classes, check email, and even host a small group meeting.
Tuesday, September 08, 2020

Habbab Turned Adversity Into Opportunities for Good

Scrambling to find a required summer internship, Tala Habbab created a COVID squad of 250 students to support communities impacted by the virus.
Wednesday, September 02, 2020

News Briefs

Recreational Facilities Reopen with Restrictions; CMU Named NSF Planning Institute for AI in Physics; See This Year's Class Photo; and more.
Personal Mention
Wednesday, September 02, 2020

Personal Mention

This week's newsmakers are Frederick Dauphin, Taya Cohen and Joe Meyers.
Ribarchak Retires with Rave Reviews
Tuesday, September 01, 2020

Ribarchak Retires with Rave Reviews

Cathy Ribarchak is retiring after 30 years, leaving a distinctive legacy of dedication and service to students, faculty and staff.
For Community Well-Being, Whole Equals Sum of Its Parts
Friday, August 28, 2020

For Community Well-Being, Whole Equals Sum of Its Parts

The associate vice president for Community Health and Well-Being says we have reason to expect a successful return to campus, but we all must do our part.
Free Kits for Students Put the ‘Well’ in Welcome
Thursday, August 27, 2020

Free Kits for Students Put the ‘Well’ in Welcome

Carnegie Mellon University is providing a free Wellness Kit to each student living on or off campus in preparation for the fall semester.
Bjorndahl Brings Passion for Pedagogy, Sense of Community to Fall Classes
Wednesday, August 26, 2020

Bjorndahl Brings Passion for Pedagogy, Sense of Community to Fall Classes

Christina Bjorndahl's Nature of Language class is part of CMU’s Signature Course Initiative.
News Briefs
Wednesday, August 26, 2020

News Briefs

Miller ICA Hosts "Empowering the Women's Vote" Poster Campaign; INTERSECT@CMU Focuses on Pandemic's Long-Term Effects; Join the CMWA; and more.
Personal Mention
Wednesday, August 26, 2020

Personal Mention

This week's newsmakers are Mark Bier, Saswati Ray and Tom Cortina.
Remember to Complete Your Daily Self-Assessment Survey
Thursday, August 20, 2020

Remember to Complete Your Daily Self-Assessment Survey

To help mitigate the spread of COVID-19 on campus, all students, faculty and staff must complete a quick Daily Self-Assessment before beginning their day.
News Briefs
Wednesday, August 19, 2020

News Briefs

CMU Names K&L Gates Presidential Fellows; Philosophy's Tetrad Project Wins International AI Honor; CAS Launches Borderlines Initiative; and more.
Personal Mention
Wednesday, August 19, 2020

Personal Mention

This week's newsmakers are Annette Vincent, Charles Ettensohn and Rogerio Bonnatti.
Architecture Student Creating “Waves of Change” in India
Monday, August 17, 2020

Architecture Student Creating “Waves of Change” in India

Faced with a cancelled summer internship due to COVID-19, Aadya Bhartia decided to combine art and philanthropy to help children in her home country.
News Briefs
Wednesday, August 12, 2020

News Briefs

David Klahr Retires After 50 Years at CMU; Students to Enhance STEM Diversity; Engineering Faculty Win Deans Early Career Fellowships; and more.
Personal Mention
Wednesday, August 12, 2020

Personal Mention

This week's newsmakers are Tomé Cousin, Priya Narasimhan and Edward Rubin.
Royal Retirements: Tademy, Witchner Helped Build a Better CMU
Tuesday, August 11, 2020

Royal Retirements: Tademy, Witchner Helped Build a Better CMU

With little fanfare under the cloud of COVID-19, Everett Tademy and Anne Witchner have retired, leaving profound and endearing legacies that have helped shape the university for more than four decades.
News Briefs
Wednesday, August 05, 2020

News Briefs

Billy Porter Leads 17 Alumni Emmy Nominations; Shawn Blanton Appointed Vice Provost for DEI; Keep Your Eye on Campus Construction; and more.
Personal Mention
Wednesday, August 05, 2020

Personal Mention

This week's newsmakers are Michelle Karabin; Aaron Johnson and Christine Andrews.
Scrubbing Up for Fall
Tuesday, August 04, 2020

Scrubbing Up for Fall

Spring cleaning has never ended at Carnegie Mellon. It has continued this summer and will extend through the fall.
Campus Will Be Different This Fall
Tuesday, August 04, 2020

Campus Will Be Different This Fall

Wondering what things will look like when you get back? Here’s a look at what you can expect.
Music's Effect on the Aging Brain
Monday, August 03, 2020

Music's Effect on the Aging Brain

The work that Jennie Dorris is doing could have tremendous ramifications for using music and instrumental practice in slowing cognitive decline in older adults.
Signed, Sealed and Soon Delivered
Wednesday, July 22, 2020

Signed, Sealed and Soon Delivered

The Class of 2020 are now receiving their diplomas, thanks to a massive effort by CMU staff volunteers.
News Briefs
Wednesday, July 22, 2020

News Briefs

Krishnan Reappointed Dean of Heinz College; Open Enrollment for Parking Underway; Career Center Seminars a Win-Win for Students, Employers; and more.
Personal Mention
Wednesday, July 22, 2020

Personal Mention

This week's newsmakers are Jonathan Cagan, Mary Ann Blair and Martin Gaynor.
Songs for a New World: Scotch ’n’ Soda Theatre Goes Online
Monday, July 20, 2020

Songs for a New World: Scotch ’n’ Soda Theatre Goes Online

This year, Carnegie Mellon's premier student theatre organization, has a new venue and a bigger audience, online.
News Briefs
Wednesday, July 08, 2020

News Briefs

SEI Contract Extended by DoD for $2.7B; Ritivoi Reappointed Head of English Department; Professor, Student Submit Top Facemask Design; and more.
Personal Mention
Wednesday, July 08, 2020

Personal Mention

This week's newsmakers are Michael Kaess and Frank Dellaert, Deborah Shank and Scott Sandage.
CMU Prepares for Return to Campus
Wednesday, June 24, 2020

CMU Prepares for Return to Campus

When students, faculty and staff eventually return to CMU's Pittsburgh campus, they will find a plethora of protocols in place aimed at ensuring their health and safety.
News Briefs
Wednesday, June 24, 2020

News Briefs

CMU Celebrates 50th Anniversary of First Video Call; Three New Department Heads Named; Heinz Experts Weigh In on "How You Reopen a State?"; and more.
Personal Mention
Wednesday, June 24, 2020

Personal Mention

This week's newsmakers are Venkat Viswanathan, Edda Fields-Black and Anita Carleton.
FMCS Duo Manages CMU’s Deep-Cleaning Efforts
Wednesday, June 24, 2020

FMCS Duo Manages CMU’s Deep-Cleaning Efforts

Charity Anderson and Dawn Roerink are overseeing an aggressive campus-wide deep-cleaning effort that will extend through the fall.
Pandemic Safety Officers Step Up to Help Out
Monday, June 22, 2020

Pandemic Safety Officers Step Up to Help Out

New volunteers are playing a vital role in the return to campus.
Students Navigate Summer Internships Remotely
Monday, June 22, 2020

Students Navigate Summer Internships Remotely

Carnegie Mellon students Janhavi Deshpande, Sachi Shah and Elaine Zhu are exploring the new COVID-19 world of remote internships.
“Breakfast Buzz” Shifts to Zoom and Coping in a Pandemic
Friday, June 12, 2020

“Breakfast Buzz” Shifts to Zoom and Coping in a Pandemic

There’s a buzz in the Enrollment Services Division over a popular, long-running professional development series.
CMWA Honors Outstanding Graduating Women
Thursday, June 11, 2020

CMWA Honors Outstanding Graduating Women

The Carnegie Mellon Women's Association awarded seven outstanding graduating women from each of the university's seven schools with a $1,500 scholarship.
News Briefs
Wednesday, June 10, 2020

News Briefs

Tool Turns Math into Pictures; Financial Assistance Opportunities for Students; MCS Staff Recognized at First Virtual Awards Ceremony; and more.
Personal Mention
Wednesday, June 10, 2020

Personal Mention

This week's newsmakers are Roni Sosis, Dan Nagin and Maureen "Mo" Dawley.
Gyory Puts Emphasis on Engaging Students as GSA President
Tuesday, June 09, 2020

Gyory Puts Emphasis on Engaging Students as GSA President

With an impressive track record, Josh Gyory is hitting the ground running as the new president of Carnegie Mellon University’s Graduate Student Assembly.
Desire to Serve Students Sends Zingle Packing
Wednesday, May 27, 2020

Desire to Serve Students Sends Zingle Packing

Donning a face mask and armed with a packing tape dispenser, Shari Zingle ventured out of her home office to tackle a project in her comfort zone.
News Briefs
Wednesday, May 27, 2020

News Briefs

Lunar Rover Meets Milestone for Flight to the Moon; Students, Alumni Start Food Delivery Service; WQED's "The Robot Doctor" Brings CMU Expertise to High School Students; and more.
Personal Mention
Wednesday, May 27, 2020

Personal Mention

This week's newsmakers are Maxwell Wang, Isabel Yoon and Phillip Gibbons.
News Briefs
Wednesday, May 20, 2020

News Briefs

Researchers Launch Ventilator Project; International Film Festival to Stream "Sorry We Missed You"; CFA Seeks Nominations for the Henrys; and more.
Personal Mention
Wednesday, May 20, 2020

Personal Mention

This week's newsmakers are Linda Argote, Mary Kay Johnsen and Jason Hong.
Supporting Community Connections at CMU
Wednesday, May 20, 2020

Supporting Community Connections at CMU

Reaching out to others can nurture a positive state of mind, now more than ever.
CMU Trauma Care Researcher Joins Fight Against COVID-19 in NYC
Monday, May 18, 2020

CMU Trauma Care Researcher Joins Fight Against COVID-19 in NYC

Green Beret medic and research analyst Luke Sciulli packed his bags in early April for New York City to volunteer in a field hospital for COVID-19 patients.
Chabassol Persists to Become First-Gen College Grad
Monday, May 18, 2020

Chabassol Persists to Become First-Gen College Grad

User interface designer and web developer Steve Chabassol has earned a Bachelor of Humanities and Arts degree in creative writing and music technology.
News Briefs
Wednesday, May 13, 2020

News Briefs

Relationship Lab Studies COVID-19's Social Impact; Monitor Your Diet with FitByte; Sign Up for the Couch to 5K Challenge; and more.
Personal Mention
Wednesday, May 13, 2020

Personal Mention

This week's newsmakers are Alexis Hoane, Taya Cohen and Michelle Piekutowski.
Meet Sunday’s Student Speakers
Tuesday, May 12, 2020

Meet Sunday’s Student Speakers

Student speakers during CMU's virtual conferral of degrees are Shannon Gallagher and Ana Torubara.