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Wednesday, September 21, 2022

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Research Suggests Drones are More Efficient for Last-Mile Deliveries; CMU Day With the Pirates is September 25; Meet With the Provost; and more.
Wednesday, September 21, 2022

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This week's newsmakers are President Farnam Jahanian, Cynthia Friedman and Ethan Vertal.
Wednesday, September 14, 2022

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Traffic Alert: Buggy Practices Begin This Weekend; CMU Day With the Pirates is September 25; Last Call to Join CMU's Heart Walk Team; and more.
Wednesday, September 14, 2022

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This week's newsmakers are Neil Donahue, Rashmi Vinayak and Breana Valentovish.
Wednesday, September 07, 2022

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New Leadership at the CNBC; CMU Joins Lights Out Pittsburgh; Traffic Alert: Buggy Practices Begin this Weekend; and more.
Wednesday, September 07, 2022

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This week's newsmakers are Kris Hughes, Destenie Nock and Dave Mawhinney.
Wednesday, August 31, 2022

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This week's newsmakers are Nuria Ballesteros Soria, Terry Collins and Robert Cavalier.
Wednesday, August 31, 2022

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Fifth and Clyde Residence Hall Earns LEED Gold; Workday Update and Outage Set for September 9-11; Learn Something New at the Libraries; and more.
Wednesday, August 24, 2022

From Coding to Kids: Allen Makes Unique Career Move

David Allen’s career path changed direction, leading him to Carnegie Mellon's Children's School.
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Wednesday, August 24, 2022

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Women's Soccer Ranked 15th in Preseason Poll; De Fer Coffee & Tea To Open in Hunt Library; Traffic Alert: Tech Street to Close Aug. 31-Sept. 1; and more.
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Wednesday, August 24, 2022

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This week's newsmakers are Bruce Armitage, Britney Mae Yauger-Limtham and Joanna Dickert.
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Wednesday, August 17, 2022

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This week's newsmakers are Richard Scheines, Amy Burkert and Ishan Misra.
News Briefs
Wednesday, August 17, 2022

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$20M NIH Funding to Support "Google Maps" of the Human Body; Two Tartans Earn Pre-Season All-America Honors; CMU-Q Wins National Programming Competition; and more.
CMU Welcomes the Class of 2026+
Tuesday, August 16, 2022

CMU Welcomes the Class of 2026+

More than 1,700 first-year students in Carnegie Mellon’s Class of 2026+ will arrive this Saturday to “reimagine” their future.
Graduate Student Orientation Is Back In Person
Monday, August 15, 2022

Graduate Student Orientation Is Back In Person

Carnegie Mellon will welcome more than 3,000 incoming graduate students this week with a weeklong series of events that will help them get acquainted with their home departments and colleges, the campus community and Pittsburgh.
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Wednesday, August 10, 2022

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This week's newsmakers are B. Reeja Jayan, Gabriel Gomes and Stephen Smith.
News Briefs
Wednesday, August 10, 2022

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Join CMU Colleagues for the American Heart Association Walk September 17; CMU-Q Professors Receive Grants for AI Research; Andy Award Nominations are Due August 22; and more.
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Wednesday, August 03, 2022

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Nominate a Deserving Colleague for an Andy Award; EPP Professors Receive College of Engineering Faculty Awards; CMU Names Third Class of Hall of Fame Inductees; and more.
Personal Mention
Wednesday, August 03, 2022

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This week's newsmakers are Lindy Cornwall, Nicholas Muller and Kelli Maxwell.
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Wednesday, July 27, 2022

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This week's newsmakers are Bailey Bowers, Scott Mory and Aditya Khair.
News Briefs
Wednesday, July 27, 2022

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Pre-College Group Sings National Anthem at Pirates Game; Learn Chinese, French and Spanish Starting at $10 Per Course; Learn About Care@Work's Summer Camp Benefit; and more.
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Wednesday, July 13, 2022

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New Campus Parking Options for 2022-23; CMU Hosts Data Analytics Kickoff Event; Nominations Now Open for the Andy Awards; and more.
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Wednesday, July 13, 2022

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This week's newsmakers are Marsha Lovett, Daniel Tkacik and Aaditya Ramdas.
News Briefs
Wednesday, June 29, 2022

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Students Win Airport Design Competition; Swartz Center Names 12 VentureBridge Startups; Tartans Earn Best Finish for Overall Athletic Performance; and more.
Personal Mention
Wednesday, June 29, 2022

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This week's newsmakers are André Platzer, En Cai and G. Sayeed Choudhury.
CMU’s Pre-College Programs Give Teens a Head Start on Success
Tuesday, June 28, 2022

CMU’s Pre-College Programs Give Teens a Head Start on Success

Nearly 700 high school students have moved on campus to start a robust residential experience that will help them grow intellectually, socially and personally.
Wessell Stays Grounded by Focusing on What's Next
Tuesday, June 28, 2022

Wessell Stays Grounded by Focusing on What's Next

It's been a great ride for head groundskeeper David Wessell. Get his best gardening tips and read about the unusual visitors he's encountered in his 42 years at CMU.
D’Angelo Is Driven by Pursuit of Inclusive Excellence
Tuesday, June 28, 2022

D’Angelo Is Driven by Pursuit of Inclusive Excellence

Mark D’Angelo is as close as he's ever been to his lifelong goal of creating an inclusive academic environment for everyone, no matter who you are.
News Briefs
Wednesday, June 15, 2022

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CMU Contingent Shows Pride at Downtown Parade; "Peekaboo" Guarantees Smart Home Privacy; MCS Announces Staff Award Winners; and more.
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Wednesday, June 15, 2022

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This week's newsmakers are Andey Ng, Conrad Zapanta and Austin Brown.
Chisholm Can’t Stop Her Streak Now
Thursday, June 09, 2022

Chisholm Can’t Stop Her Streak Now

Carrie Chisholm has run at least two miles per day for more than 2,000 days in a row — that’s every day for five and a half years.
News Briefs
Wednesday, June 01, 2022

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Tickets on Sale for CMU Community Day at Kennywood; Four New Trustees Added to CMU Board; Swartz Center Selects New Innovation Scholars; and more.
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Wednesday, June 01, 2022

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This week's newsmakers are Samantha Giordani, Ruiran Xun and Joel Ye.
Designing the Campus of Tomorrow
Tuesday, May 31, 2022

Designing the Campus of Tomorrow

It’s not a crystal ball, but you can get a glimpse of what campus might be like in the future by looking into the Institutional Master Plan.
Picnic Returns to Thank, Celebrate CMU Community
Wednesday, May 18, 2022

Picnic Returns to Thank, Celebrate CMU Community

Good food, games, prizes, a chance to see friends and colleagues in person, and those scrumptious ice cream sandwiches marked the return of the CMU Community Picnic.
News Briefs
Wednesday, May 18, 2022

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CMU-Q Holds Graduation Ceremonies; Tickets are on Sale for CMU's Kennywood Community Day June 11; Startup Wins Fast Company's World Changing Ideas Award; and more.
Personal Mention
Wednesday, May 18, 2022

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This week's newsmakers are Roberta Klatzky, Lorrie Cranor and Susanne Slavick.
Loosemore Has Designs for Drama
Tuesday, May 17, 2022

Loosemore Has Designs for Drama

Mica Harrison Loosemore just received her Master of Arts in Design from Carnegie Mellon last Friday, but she’s been applying her new knowledge since starting the program three years ago.
Graduates Feel Uniquely Prepared to Face Future
Wednesday, May 11, 2022

Graduates Feel Uniquely Prepared to Face Future

This weekend as they address their fellow graduates at Commencement, Lisa Oguike and Vijay Adipudi will express their gratitude for skills they developed, connections they made, memories they treasure and challenges that helped them grow.
News Briefs
Wednesday, May 11, 2022

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CMU Pipes & Drums Wins American Championship; Meet the CMWA Scholarship Recipients; Last Call to Register for the Community Picnic; and more.
Personal Mention
Wednesday, May 11, 2022

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This week's newsmakers are Susanna Hur, Wendy Arons and Irene Fonseca.
News Briefs
Wednesday, May 04, 2022

News Briefs

Yarn Art; App to Assist Adults with Autism; Mental Health Awareness Month; ERG Representatives Volunteer at Special Olympics; Watch the Tony Award Nominations Live on Monday; and more.
Personal Mention
Wednesday, May 04, 2022

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This week's newsmakers are Jonathan Bailey Holland, Aaron Lauth and Jeremy Olisar.
News Briefs
Wednesday, April 27, 2022

News Briefs

Return of the Special Olympics; RAMPS Project Gets $7.5M Grant; Professors Named Fellows of Institute of Mathematical Statistics; Team Awarded for COVID-19 Survey; and more.
Personal Mention
Wednesday, April 27, 2022

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This week's newsmakers are Anna J. Siefken, Alex John London and Alex Waibel.
CMU Honors its Best in Education
Friday, April 22, 2022

CMU Honors its Best in Education

Carnegie Mellon's annual Celebration of Education takes place at 5 p.m. April 28 in Rangos Ballroom.
Mural Sends Good Vibes Your Way
Friday, April 22, 2022

Mural Sends Good Vibes Your Way

Walk into TCS Hall and you’ll find “Good Thoughts, Good Words, Good Deeds.”
Chief Ogden’s Proactive Policing Gained the Community’s Trust
Friday, April 22, 2022

Chief Ogden’s Proactive Policing Gained the Community’s Trust

CMU’s police force has made many tangible improvements under Chief Tom Ogden, who is retiring in June, but it’s the intangibles, the accountability and public trust in his department, that mean the most to him.
News Briefs
Wednesday, April 20, 2022

News Briefs

You're Invited to the Community Picnic; Join the Dedication Celebration for Fifth and Clyde House and Fifth Ave. Commons; Register for Take Our Children to Work Day; and more.
Personal Mention
Wednesday, April 20, 2022

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This week's newsmakers are Ramayya Krishnan, Robert Ramirez and Sue-mei Wu.
Protect Yourself and the Planet: Book Your University Travel with Collegiate Travel Planners
Monday, April 18, 2022

Protect Yourself and the Planet: Book Your University Travel with Collegiate Travel Planners

CMU has established a carbon offsets program for air travel and has expanded its relationship with International SOS.
News Briefs
Wednesday, April 13, 2022

News Briefs

ICYMI: Stellar Carnival Revives In-Person Tradition; Join the Celebration to Dedicate Fifth and Clyde House; Schatz Offers All-You-Care-to-Eat Lunch Service; and more.
Personal Mention
Wednesday, April 13, 2022

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This week's newsmakers are Burcu Akinci, Alisha B. Wormsley and Leanne Meyer.
Scotty Sculpture Finds Its Forever Home
Wednesday, April 06, 2022

Scotty Sculpture Finds Its Forever Home

The CMU community celebrated its new bronze Scotty sculpture in Merson Courtyard on Friday, April 8.
News Briefs
Wednesday, April 06, 2022

News Briefs

CMU Research Takes Center Stage at Three Minute Thesis; Former Pittsburgh Mayor to Join Heinz College; Endowed Scholarship to Honor Denis Colwell; and more.
Greenwald’s a Spring Carnival Treasure
Tuesday, April 05, 2022

Greenwald’s a Spring Carnival Treasure

Since his days with Rachael Ray, Spring Carnival advisor Andrew Greenwald has become quite good at putting on a show.
Spring Carnival Returns in Full Swing
Monday, April 04, 2022

Spring Carnival Returns in Full Swing

For the first time since 2019, the most celebrated university tradition returns in person and in full capacity.
News Briefs
Wednesday, March 30, 2022

News Briefs

NiFTy and Flurry Win the McGinnis Venture Competition; A Survivor Walk Honoring Sexual Assault and Prevention Month is Sunday; CMU's New Employee Referral Program; and more.
Personal Mention
Wednesday, March 30, 2022

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This week's newsmakers are Catherine Or, Kevin Mott and Gregory J. Touhill.
Personal Mention
Wednesday, March 30, 2022

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This week's newsmakers are Shawn Blanton, Leah Lizarondo and Elizabeth Holm.
News Briefs
Wednesday, March 23, 2022

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Tartans Make Big Splash at NCAAs; Eight Ph.D.s to Compete for Three-Minute Thesis Championship; International Film Festival Opens; and more.
Personal Mention
Wednesday, March 23, 2022

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This week's newsmakers are Liz Barre, Khaled Al Masaeed and Erica Cochran Hameen.
CMU Launches Nexus of Civic Engagement
Tuesday, March 22, 2022

CMU Launches Nexus of Civic Engagement

A newly renovated space in the Cohon University Center will be a hub for expertise and resources to support the many civic engagement initiatives and community partnerships on campus, in Pittsburgh and beyond.
You Spoke, We Listened
Wednesday, March 16, 2022

You Spoke, We Listened

The pilot year for Employee Resource Groups is underway with CMU leadership engaged and committed to their long-term sustainability.
News Briefs
Wednesday, March 16, 2022

News Briefs

Tartans Earn All-America Honors; McGinnis Venture Competition Finals; Learn to Swim with the Tartans; and more.
Personal Mention
Wednesday, March 16, 2022

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This week's newsmakers are Henry Posner III, Candace Skibba and Jack Kennedy.
Students Enjoy an Artful Alternative Spring Break
Wednesday, March 16, 2022

Students Enjoy an Artful Alternative Spring Break

For a small cohort of CMU students who participated in Pittsburgh Alternative Break, this year’s week off from classes was a time for education, reflection and action.
Fifth and Clyde Courtyard Is Stage for Celebrated Pittsburgh Artist
Tuesday, March 15, 2022

Fifth and Clyde Courtyard Is Stage for Celebrated Pittsburgh Artist

Inverted Dancer by Thaddeus Mosley is the newest addition to the campus experience.
CMU Earns Gold Rating for Commitment to Green Practices, Sustainability
Tuesday, March 08, 2022

CMU Earns Gold Rating for Commitment to Green Practices, Sustainability

The university recently was awarded its second consecutive gold ranking for being green.
News Briefs
Wednesday, March 02, 2022

News Briefs

Taking the Plunge for Special Olympics; Gift Endows Headship of Electrical and Computer Engineering; Drama Students and Faculty are Recognized by the Institute for Theatre Technology; and more.
Personal Mention
Wednesday, March 02, 2022

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This week's newsmakers are M. Granger Morgan, President Farnam Jahanian and Jian Ma.
News Briefs
Wednesday, February 23, 2022

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Vending Machines Stocked with Tests and Masks; Architecture Students Win Construction Bid Competition; Tepper Launches New Part-time Accelerated MBA; and more.
Personal Mention
Wednesday, February 23, 2022

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This week's newsmakers are Manuela Veloso, Elizabeth Chodos and Kiana Naghibzadeh.
Campus Community Rises Up Against Hunger
Wednesday, February 23, 2022

Campus Community Rises Up Against Hunger

More than 250 members of the Carnegie Mellon community came together to package 58,536 meals for Haiti last Saturday.
News Briefs
Wednesday, February 16, 2022

News Briefs

CMU Professors are Named Sloan Fellows; Building Diversity in the Libraries' Architecture Collection; Last Call to Rise Against Hunger; and more.
Personal Mention
Wednesday, February 16, 2022

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This week's newsmakers are Kristin Donegan, Amanda Lee Coston and Justin Britton.
Seminar Gives Students a Leg Up on Leadership
Tuesday, February 15, 2022

Seminar Gives Students a Leg Up on Leadership

A popular seminar asks students to step up, lean in and dig deep to unleash their leadership abilities from within.
CMU Student to Compete in Jeopardy! National College Championship
Wednesday, February 09, 2022

CMU Student to Compete in Jeopardy! National College Championship

It’s a lifelong dream come true for Kristin Donegan, a senior biological sciences major whose perseverance has paid off.
News Briefs
Wednesday, February 09, 2022

News Briefs

The Afghan Refugee Experience; Seeking Students to Make a Social Impact; Rise Against Hunger Feb. 19; and more.
Personal Mention
Wednesday, February 09, 2022

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This week's newsmakers are Conrad Tucker, R.J. Holmes and Robert Harper.
Flipping the Switch on a New Career
Tuesday, February 08, 2022

Flipping the Switch on a New Career

A temporary part-time position turned into a full-time career for Jessica Tomko at Carnegie Mellon University.
News Briefs
Wednesday, February 02, 2022

News Briefs

Four Faculty Have Been Named AAAS Fellows; Black History Month in CFA; 15 Students Earn Early Induction into Phi Beta Kappa; and more.
Personal Mention
Wednesday, February 02, 2022

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This week's newsmakers are Michael Trick, Linda Argote and Namyong Park.
Adams Promotes Inclusivity Through Culturally Responsive Teaching
Tuesday, February 01, 2022

Adams Promotes Inclusivity Through Culturally Responsive Teaching

Things aren't always what they seem to be in a diverse classroom, says Lexi Adams, a teaching consultant in the Eberly Center who promotes culturally responsive teaching.
Journalist Soledad O’Brien To Give MLK Keynote Address Feb. 8
Tuesday, February 01, 2022

Journalist Soledad O’Brien To Give MLK Keynote Address Feb. 8

O’Brien is expected to speak about systemic racism and how each one of us can help in dismantling racial injustice.
News Briefs
Wednesday, January 26, 2022

News Briefs

Employees are Covered for COVID-19 At-Home Tests; BXA's New Engineering and Arts Degree Program; INTERSECT@CMU to Focus on Sustainability; and more.
Personal Mention
Wednesday, January 26, 2022

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This week's newsmakers are Kim Piatt, Soummya Kar and R. Ravi.
Campus Returns to Transitional Posture January 31
Tuesday, January 25, 2022

Campus Returns to Transitional Posture January 31

With the latest surge of COVID-19 cases tapering off on campus and given the highly vaccinated status of the Carnegie Mellon community, university leadership has announced that the Pittsburgh campus will return to its Transitional Campus Posture, effective Monday, January 31.
News Briefs
Wednesday, January 19, 2022

News Briefs

Seeking First-Year Orientation Counselors for 2022; Stressed Out? HR Has Resources to Help; Introducing the New E-Publication "Making Possible"; and more.
Personal Mention
Wednesday, January 19, 2022

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This week's newsmakers are Alisha Wormsley, Rashmi Vinayak and Scott Andrew.
Mitigation Minutes: Key Steps for Spring Semester
Tuesday, January 18, 2022

Mitigation Minutes: Key Steps for Spring Semester

From boosters to baseline testing to facial coverings, here is a summary of the steps you need to take this semester to help fight the spread of COVID-19 and its highly transmissible Omicron variant.
News Briefs
Wednesday, January 12, 2022

News Briefs

Agreement Makes Faculty Research More Accessible; Engineering Faculty Earn Funding for Research to Support National Defense; Tepper Professors Awarded Junior Faculty Chairs; and more.
Personal Mention
Wednesday, January 12, 2022

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This week's newsmakers are Catherine Or, Anita Carleton and Matthew Walker.
News Briefs
Wednesday, January 05, 2022

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Why Popular Baby Names Come and Go; Megastudy Identifies Ways to Boost Exercise; Faculty Earn Grants and Endowed Professorships; and more.
Personal Mention
Wednesday, January 05, 2022

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This week's newsmakers are Keith Cook, Cleotilde Gonzalez and Harshvardhan Chunawala.
News Briefs
Wednesday, December 15, 2021

News Briefs

Billy Porter's Upcoming Film; Bruchez and Pileggi Named to National Academy of Inventors; Moderna Launches AI Academy with CMU; and more.
Personal Mention
Wednesday, December 15, 2021

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This week's newsmakers are Police Chief Tom Ogden, Shruti Rijhwani and Akshaya Jha.
News Briefs
Wednesday, December 08, 2021

News Briefs

A Record-Breaking CMU Giving Day; Alumni Gift Enhances University Archives; Tartan Testing Is Moving to TCS Hall; and more.
Personal Mention
Wednesday, December 08, 2021

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This week's newsmakers are President Farnam Jahanian, Irene Fonseca and Alex Adams.
Emergency Response Drill Puts Focus on Family Assistance Center
Monday, December 06, 2021

Emergency Response Drill Puts Focus on Family Assistance Center

CMU’s annual emergency preparedness and response exercise turned Rangos Ballroom into a mock family assistance center, where family members of victims impacted by a tragic event would be able to find comfort, information, counseling, spiritual support and other social services.
News Briefs
Wednesday, December 01, 2021

News Briefs

CMU Honors Longstanding, Loyal Staff Members; Traffic Alert: No Turns from Forbes onto Beeler Beginning Dec. 6; CFA's Weekend Winter Festival; and more.
Personal Mention
Wednesday, December 01, 2021

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This week's newsmakers are Erica Cochran Hameen, David Touretzky and Paulina Jaramillo.
Andy Awards Honor Staff for Remarkable Performance and Impact
Thursday, November 18, 2021

Andy Awards Honor Staff for Remarkable Performance and Impact

This year’s Andy Awards ceremony recognized six individuals and one team for their commitment to overall excellence, their unwavering support for students, their creativity, spirit and teamwork, and their dedication to fostering a diverse, equitable and inclusive work environment.
News Briefs
Wednesday, November 17, 2021

News Briefs

November 30 is Giving CMU Day; A Bronze Scotty Sculpture Is Installed in the Merson Courtyard; Four CMU Teams are In NCAA Post-Season Play; and more.
Personal Mention
Wednesday, November 17, 2021

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This week's newsmakers are Nadia Susanto, Matthew Johnson-Roberson and R.J. Holmes.
Veterans Resource Center Opens on Campus
Wednesday, November 10, 2021

Veterans Resource Center Opens on Campus

Military veterans who work at CMU are invited to visit the Veterans Resource Center in the lobby of the GATF Building on Forbes Avenue, where they can get assistance with the many benefits available to them at the federal, state and local levels.
Father, Daughter Bond as Classmates, Share Love of Serving Country
Wednesday, November 10, 2021

Father, Daughter Bond as Classmates, Share Love of Serving Country

Eliana and Gary Fleischer share more than a father-daughter bond. They are classmates at CMU, and they are committed to serving their country.
News Briefs
Wednesday, November 10, 2021

News Briefs

Help the Food Drive Reach its $100K Goal; Veterans Resource Center Opens on Campus; Women's Soccer Team Advances to NCAA Playoffs; and more.
Personal Mention
Wednesday, November 10, 2021

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This week's newsmakers are Katie Whitehead, Devan Shimoyama and Rami Ariss.
Lackner Built a Winning Football Family at Carnegie Mellon
Wednesday, November 10, 2021

Lackner Built a Winning Football Family at Carnegie Mellon

After 36 years as head football coach, Rich Lackner leaves a legacy that goes far beyond wins and championships.
News Briefs
Wednesday, November 03, 2021

News Briefs

Tartans Win Second Straight Cross-Country Championship; August Wilson Art Exhibit Comes to CMU; Join the Thanksgiving Basket Drive; and more.
Personal Mention
Wednesday, November 03, 2021

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This week's newsmakers are Angela Washko, Keith Cook and Monique Mead.
You’re Invited to Carnegie Mellon’s Third Annual Tartan Community Day
Tuesday, November 02, 2021

You’re Invited to Carnegie Mellon’s Third Annual Tartan Community Day

Tartan Community Day is a day for students, faculty and staff to take a break from the daily norm and to connect, restore and play, in meaningful ways.
News Briefs
Wednesday, October 27, 2021

News Briefs

Carolyn Botz Has Become CMU's All-Time Winningest Goalkeeper; Don't Forget to Register for Tartan Community Day; Food Drive Gets Underway Nov. 1; and more.
Personal Mention
Wednesday, October 27, 2021

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This week's newsmakers are Elizabeth Wayne, Kyle Haden and Jan Hoffman.
CMU’s Virtual Neighbors Program Helps International Students Feel More at Home
Tuesday, October 26, 2021

CMU’s Virtual Neighbors Program Helps International Students Feel More at Home

Virtual Neighbors, a COVID-19 adaptation of the Host Family program, facilitates connections between students, faculty and staff.
News Briefs
Wednesday, October 20, 2021

News Briefs

Millie's Homemade Ice Cream Comes to CMU; Tartan Community Day Schedule Set for Nov. 5; Meet This Year's Andy Award Nominees; and more.
Personal Mention
Wednesday, October 20, 2021

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This week's newsmakers are Shiladitya Banerjee, Jessica Hammer and Robert Dammon.
Blair’s Problem-Solving Vision Created CMU’s Information Security Office
Monday, October 18, 2021

Blair’s Problem-Solving Vision Created CMU’s Information Security Office

Mary Ann Blair doesn’t wear a badge or a police uniform, but CMU's chief cyber cop protects and serves the Carnegie Mellon University community.
News Briefs
Wednesday, October 13, 2021

News Briefs

CMU Staffer Hosts Radio Show for Hispanic Community; HR Introduces LifeCare Family Service; Important Changes are Being Made to CMU's 2022 Benefit Options; and more.
Personal Mention
Wednesday, October 13, 2021

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This week's newsmakers are Jenna Wise, Ignacio Grossmann and Andrew Lawson.
News Briefs
Wednesday, October 06, 2021

News Briefs

Lights Out! CMU Joins Effort to Save Migratory Birds; SCS Grad Students Named Siebel Scholars; Staff Council Offers Discounts to Halloween Attractions; and more.
Personal Mention
Wednesday, October 06, 2021

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This week's newsmakers are Allen Robinson, Mary Jo Dively and Scott Mory.
Special Weekend Makes a Family Connection
Friday, October 01, 2021

Special Weekend Makes a Family Connection

Family Weekend will bring more than 2,000 moms, dads, brothers and sisters, and some grandparents, too, to campus to visit their student and get a little taste of life at CMU.
News Briefs
Wednesday, September 29, 2021

News Briefs

CMU Alumni Peter Hylenski and Jamie deRoy Win Tony Awards; Queering the Way for National Coming Out Day; LaPrima Espresso Opens Second Location on Campus; and more.
Personal Mention
Wednesday, September 29, 2021

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This week's newsmakers are Robert Kelley, Maryam Hakimzadeh and Sriya Mupparaju.
A Course on The Beatles Is One of CMU's Greatest Hits
Tuesday, September 28, 2021

A Course on The Beatles Is One of CMU's Greatest Hits

Professional flute player Stephen Schultz reaches beyond Baroque to teach younger generations why the legendary rock band from Liverpool is the greatest band of all time.
News Briefs
Wednesday, September 22, 2021

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New Virtual Networking Program Opens a CMUniverse of Possibilities; Alumni Win Four Emmys; CMU Earns Tree Campus Designation for Being Green; and more.
Personal Mention
Wednesday, September 22, 2021

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This week's newsmakers are Farnam Jahanian, Nick Guertin and Katherine Hubbard.
Donut Dash a Sweet Treat for Charity
Tuesday, September 21, 2021

Donut Dash a Sweet Treat for Charity

Running two miles and eating a half dozen donuts at the halfway mark doesn’t sound like a good combination, but it’s been a philanthropic recipe for success.
NROTC Steps Up to Honor the Victims and Heroes of 9/11
Wednesday, September 15, 2021

NROTC Steps Up to Honor the Victims and Heroes of 9/11

Steel Valley Naval ROTC honored the victims and heroes of 9/11 by climbing the number of steps in Gesling Stadium equivalent to the 110 stories of the World Trade Center on the 20th anniversary of the terrorist attacks.
News Briefs
Wednesday, September 15, 2021

News Briefs

Eco-Friendly Landscapers Coming to CMU; CAUSE Hosts Silver Anniversary Conference; Bike to Campus Week is Sept. 20-24; and more.
Personal Mention
Wednesday, September 15, 2021

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This week's newsmakers are Baruch Fischhoff, Dick Block and Imin Yeh.
The Heart of the Neighborhood: CMU Opens First Commons on Fifth Avenue
Tuesday, September 14, 2021

The Heart of the Neighborhood: CMU Opens First Commons on Fifth Avenue

A new 5,000 square foot community space has opened its doors to CMU students, faculty and staff to build, strengthen and nurture community and connection.
Schultz’s Latest CD Climbs the Classical Charts
Monday, September 13, 2021

Schultz’s Latest CD Climbs the Classical Charts

Stephen Schultz has performed on 70 commercial CDs in his lifetime, but none have ever made it to #8 on the Billboard Classical charts … until now.
News Briefs
Wednesday, September 08, 2021

News Briefs

Remembering 9/11, One Step at a Time; September is Campus Fire Safety Awareness Month; Volleyball Captures Fifth Straight Team Academic Award; and more.
Personal Mention
Wednesday, September 08, 2021

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This week's newsmakers are Karina Mueller Brown, Alessandro Rinaldo and Franziska Weber.
Personal Mention
Wednesday, September 01, 2021

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This week's newsmakers are Gretchen Chapman, Rebecca Nugent and Matthew Ho.
We're Back!
Wednesday, September 01, 2021

We're Back!

School is back in person, and faculty and students are loving it.
Campus COVID FAQs: 11 Answers to Help You this Fall
Wednesday, August 25, 2021

Campus COVID FAQs: 11 Answers to Help You this Fall

Things continue to change at a rapid pace, so here are 11 answers from Carnegie Mellon’s COVID FAQs we hope will help.
News Briefs
Wednesday, August 25, 2021

News Briefs

Faculty and Staff Now Required to be Vaccinated; Scientists Participate in Black in Neuro Week; Care@Work Offers a Backup Child Care Solution; and more.
Personal Mention
Wednesday, August 25, 2021

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This week's newsmakers are Rich Lackner, Rema Padman and George Chen.
Alumnus Gets Rare Behind-the-Scenes Tour of Skibo Castle
Monday, August 23, 2021

Alumnus Gets Rare Behind-the-Scenes Tour of Skibo Castle

Skibo is a private, members-only club, but, 2018 CMU graduate Thomas Kelly managed to get a rare peak behind the castle walls.
CMU Welcomes Class of 2025+; Orientation Returns to Campus
Wednesday, August 18, 2021

CMU Welcomes Class of 2025+; Orientation Returns to Campus

First-year orientation is back, live and in-person.
News Briefs
Wednesday, August 18, 2021

News Briefs

New Exhibit at the Miller ICA; Hearing a Cyberattack; Two Faculty Earn DOE Awards; and more.
Personal Mention
Wednesday, August 18, 2021

Personal Mention

This week's newsmakers are Jonathan Chapman, Valerie Reiling and Aaditya Ramdas.
News Briefs
Wednesday, August 11, 2021

News Briefs

Staff, Housefellows Assemble Wellness Kits for Students; A Tartan's Responsibility for Fall 2021; Upload Your Vaccine Documentation to the CMU Database; and more.
Personal Mention
Wednesday, August 11, 2021

Personal Mention

This week's newsmakers are Christine Andrews, Farnam Jahanian and Jeremy Olisar.
Welcome New Grad Students; Orientation Takes a New Twist
Tuesday, August 10, 2021

Welcome New Grad Students; Orientation Takes a New Twist

A growing suite of on-demand modules on Canvas will address timely topics and offer friendly reminders for new grad students as the semester unfolds.
Breathing Easier
Friday, August 06, 2021

Breathing Easier

The enhancements CMU has made to its heating, ventilating and air conditioning systems over the past year and a half carry benefits beyond mitigating the spread of COVID-19.
News Briefs
Wednesday, August 04, 2021

News Briefs

EHS Team Wins Innovation Award for Process Improvement; Fang, Sandholm Honored for Research in AI; Doctoral Students Earn Fellowships in Chemistry; and more.
Personal Mention
Wednesday, August 04, 2021

Personal Mention

This week's newsmakers are Jeanne VanBriesen, Florian Frick and Francisco Molina.
Politics, a New Field of Dreams for Brink to Follow
Wednesday, August 04, 2021

Politics, a New Field of Dreams for Brink to Follow

A former Pittsburgh Pirates beat writer for the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, Bill Brink is a communications specialist for Carnegie Mellon’s Institute for Politics and Strategy.
For Students with Disabilities, Getchell Works to Level the Playing Field
Wednesday, July 28, 2021

For Students with Disabilities, Getchell Works to Level the Playing Field

Catherine Getchell empowers people with disabilities to do things they, or others, didn't think they could do.
News Briefs
Wednesday, July 28, 2021

News Briefs

Reminder: Upload Your Vaccine Documentation to the Database by Aug. 2; CMU Joins Nationwide Effort in Support of DREAM Act; Nicholas Scibetta is the New VP for Communications and Marketing; and more.
Personal Mention
Wednesday, July 28, 2021

Personal Mention

This week's newsmakers are Ayana Ledford, Prasad Tetali and Souradip Ghosh.
Faculty Score with Dynamoms
Thursday, July 22, 2021

Faculty Score with Dynamoms

These Carnegie Mellon all-stars aren’t known for their athletic skills, but they’re having a ball nonetheless.
News Briefs
Wednesday, July 14, 2021

News Briefs

Fabric-Friendly Sensors; Andy Award Nominations Due July 21; SEI Establishes New Artificial Intelligence Division; and more.
Personal Mention
Wednesday, July 14, 2021

Personal Mention

This week's newsmakers are Manuela Veloso, Ignacio Grossmann and Rick Siger.
CMU’s Aldrich to Coach in Tokyo Olympic Games
Wednesday, July 14, 2021

CMU’s Aldrich to Coach in Tokyo Olympic Games

Gary Aldrich, the first from CMU ever to coach in the Olympics, will guide the U.S. men’s team in the shot put, discus, hammer and javelin.
Survey Reveals Majority of Campus Community Is Vaccinated
Wednesday, June 30, 2021

Survey Reveals Majority of Campus Community Is Vaccinated

When the survey closed on June 29, 65% of the campus community — students, faculty and staff — responded to the survey, and, of those respondents, 90% revealed they were fully vaccinated.
News Briefs
Wednesday, June 30, 2021

News Briefs

A Tale of Tails — Researchers Inspired by the Cheetah; Nominate Deserving Colleagues for an Andy Award; Billy Porter Movie Looking for Extras; and more.
Personal Mention
Wednesday, June 30, 2021

Personal Mention

This week's newsmakers are Raj Reddy, Diana Parno and Stan Waddell.
Cortina Models How We Can Bridge Our Divides
Thursday, June 24, 2021

Cortina Models How We Can Bridge Our Divides

Tom Cortina not only found a sense of belonging at CMU, he models how we can help create it for others.
For The Love of Two Oranges
Tuesday, June 22, 2021

For The Love of Two Oranges

An iconic steel sculpture on CMU's campus since the 1970s has been rescued, restored to its former glory and given a new home.
News Briefs
Wednesday, June 16, 2021

News Briefs

CMU Hosts Flag Day, U.S. Army Birthday Celebration; Five Faculty Receive Amazon Research Awards; Promote DEI, Join an Employee Resource Group; and more.
Personal Mention
Wednesday, June 16, 2021

Personal Mention

This week's newsmakers are Jodi Forlizzi, Farnam Jahanian and Steve Schlossman.
Flying Club To Promote Aviation at CMU
Tuesday, June 15, 2021

Flying Club To Promote Aviation at CMU

Two Ph.D. students in the Robotics Institute co-founded a flying club at CMU through which aviation enthusiasts can help each other soar to greater heights.
Riley Is a Champion for CMU’s LGBTQIA+ Community
Monday, June 14, 2021

Riley Is a Champion for CMU’s LGBTQIA+ Community

Noah Riley is standing a little taller these days. Pride Month, the worldwide celebration of the LGBTQIA+ community every June, lifts him up and makes him proud.
Personal Mention
Thursday, June 03, 2021

Personal Mention

This week's newsmakers are Bram Miller, Rhonda Fischer and Max Mirho.
Barr Preps Students to Communicate on Wall Street
Wednesday, June 02, 2021

Barr Preps Students to Communicate on Wall Street

The affable Ed Barr is a business communications coach in Carnegie Mellon’s Master of Science in Computational Finance (MSCF) program.
News Briefs
Wednesday, May 26, 2021

News Briefs

"Biology in Your Basement"; Staff Council Elects New Officers; Joe Mannino Retires; and more.
Personal Mention
Wednesday, May 26, 2021

Personal Mention

This week's newsmakers are Michael Young, Nina Balcan and Ramayya Krishnan.
CMU Indian Graduate Students Help Raise Over $430K for COVID Relief in India
Tuesday, May 25, 2021

CMU Indian Graduate Students Help Raise Over $430K for COVID Relief in India

A group of Indian graduate students at Carnegie Mellon has spearheaded a multi-university fundraising effort to help India fight the second deadly wave of COVID-19.
Designing a More Memorable Virtual Experience
Tuesday, May 18, 2021

Designing a More Memorable Virtual Experience

Kyuha Shim’s class is using social augmented reality to help graduates enjoy a more joyful and connected Commencement experience.
Bittersweet New Beginnings on Horizon for Class of 2021
Tuesday, May 18, 2021

Bittersweet New Beginnings on Horizon for Class of 2021

When student speakers Cristina Pullen and Frank Avino take the podium at Commencement, they’ll invite their fellow graduates to face the future with hope and confidence.
CMU Returns to In-Person Commencement
Tuesday, May 18, 2021

CMU Returns to In-Person Commencement

Commencement is a milestone for graduating students. This year it has extra special meaning for Carnegie Mellon, too.
News Briefs
Wednesday, May 12, 2021

News Briefs

CMU-Q's Virtual Graduation Ceremony; CMWA Announces Student Scholarship Recipients; Tennis Teams Advance to NCAA Championships; and more.
Personal Mention
Wednesday, May 12, 2021

Personal Mention

This week's newsmakers are Rebecca Nugent, Matthew Tao and Sue-mei Wu.
New Committee Charged with Increasing Access to All-Gender Restrooms
Tuesday, May 11, 2021

New Committee Charged with Increasing Access to All-Gender Restrooms

Finding a suitable restroom to use isn’t as easy as you’d think for many members of the Carnegie Mellon University community.
News Briefs
Thursday, May 06, 2021

News Briefs

AI in Construction; Charles Geschke; Duolingo News; A Virtual Meeting of the Minds; Championship Golf; and more.
Personal Mention
Thursday, May 06, 2021

Personal Mention

This week's newsmakers are Michal Friedman, Joe W. Trotter Jr and Jessica Zhang.
News Briefs
Wednesday, April 28, 2021

News Briefs

Swartz Center Inducts New Cohort of Innovation Scholars; Keeping the Buggy Tradition Rolling; Ann Roth's Second Oscar Win; Tarantulas; and more.
Personal Mention
Wednesday, April 28, 2021

Personal Mention

This week's newsmakers are Farnam Jahanian, Jenn Joy Wilson and Jason Folker.
News Briefs
Wednesday, April 21, 2021

News Briefs

Paws for the Cause; Faculty Earn Google Research Scholar Grants; New Home Buying Benefit for the CMU Community; and more.
Personal Mention
Wednesday, April 21, 2021

Personal Mention

This week's newsmakers are Susan Hagan, Gregory Touhill and Maxine Eskenazi.
President Jahanian to Provide Congressional Testimony About Future of American Innovation
Wednesday, April 14, 2021

President Jahanian to Provide Congressional Testimony About Future of American Innovation

CMU President Farnam Jahanian will testify before the House Science, Space and Technology Committee during a virtual hearing titled “Reimagining Our Innovation Future.”
News Briefs
Wednesday, April 14, 2021

News Briefs

New Scotty Backgrounds Remind Us To Be "All In, Everywhere"; Biomedical Engineering Students and Alumni Earn NSF Fellowships; Ansys Hall Earns LEED Gold Certification; and more.
Personal Mention
Wednesday, April 14, 2021

Personal Mention

This week's newsmakers are David Coulter, Jackie Godinez and Douglas Weber.
Farinacci Leads Spring Carnival Adventure
Wednesday, April 14, 2021

Farinacci Leads Spring Carnival Adventure

Victoria Lugo Farinacci is looking forward to feeling that Carnegie Mellon University spirit this weekend.
CMU’s Contact Tracing Team Is a Network Production
Sunday, April 11, 2021

CMU’s Contact Tracing Team Is a Network Production

This team is answering the call by making the call — thousands of them.
Tartan Testing Offers Tasty Treats at Au Bon Pain
Thursday, April 08, 2021

Tartan Testing Offers Tasty Treats at Au Bon Pain

Do your part to help protect the CMU community and get a free small coffee and your choice of a muffin, Kind Bar or gluten-free marshmallow bar at Au Bon Pain.
News Briefs
Wednesday, April 07, 2021

News Briefs

Send Your Name to the Moon Aboard Iris; Register for Spring Carnival; CMU Remains in EPA's Top 10; and more.
Personal Mention
Wednesday, April 07, 2021

Personal Mention

This week's newsmakers are Jacob Feldgoise, Sarah Mendelson and Guy Blelloch.
Schweyer Keeps Things Moving at Traffic21
Monday, April 05, 2021

Schweyer Keeps Things Moving at Traffic21

Lisa Kay Schweyer is program manager for the Traffic21 Institute, where CMU researchers work across disciplines to design, test, deploy and evaluate technology-based transportation solutions.
News Briefs
Wednesday, March 31, 2021

News Briefs

CMU Recognized for its Commitment to Urban Forest Management; SCS Faculty Earn NSF Early Career Awards; Registration for Summer Coursework is Open; and more.
Personal Mention
Wednesday, March 31, 2021

Personal Mention

This week's newsmakers are Alexis Sudjianto, Olexandr Isayev and Summer Faille.
News Briefs
Wednesday, March 24, 2021

News Briefs

Register for Virtual Spring Carnival, April 12-17; Dining Wants Your Feedback; Enjoy Free Access to The New York Times; and more.
Personal Mention
Wednesday, March 24, 2021

Personal Mention

This week's newsmakers are Edward Barr, Linda Argote and Christopher Sleet.
Dangui Lands Gig as PiperTV Anchor
Wednesday, March 24, 2021

Dangui Lands Gig as PiperTV Anchor

Opportunities abound for students who want to make the most of their time at CMU. Just ask Sunny Dangui, the new host of PiperTV.
SLICE, Activities Board Set Stage for New Outdoor Venue
Tuesday, March 23, 2021

SLICE, Activities Board Set Stage for New Outdoor Venue

A portable stage has been installed on the CFA lawn giving members of the campus community a new outdoor venue for events and live performances with COVID-19 protocols in place.
News Briefs
Wednesday, March 17, 2021

News Briefs

CMU Hosts World's Largest Hacking Competition; Energy Week Returns in Virtual Setting; New Program Explores Sports Analytics; and more.
Personal Mention
Wednesday, March 17, 2021

Personal Mention

This week's newsmakers are Terrence Collins, Noa Marom and Leslie Odom, Jr.
Mesco Finds It All in the Archives
Monday, March 15, 2021

Mesco Finds It All in the Archives

Anne Marie Mesco has built a career around guiding libraries into a digital future.
News Briefs
Wednesday, March 10, 2021

News Briefs

CyLab Researchers Awarded DoD Grant; Students are Hacking for Homeland Security; Celebrating Your Student Workers; and more.
Personal Mention
Wednesday, March 10, 2021

Personal Mention

This week's newsmakers are Katharine "Kit" Needham, Lisa Kay Schweyer and LD Ortis.
Carnegie Mellon Resumes Athletic Competition
Tuesday, March 09, 2021

Carnegie Mellon Resumes Athletic Competition

Three-hundred fifty-nine days after the Tartans last competed on the playing field, the Tartans are back!
CMU Recognized for Commitment to First-Gen Students
Friday, March 05, 2021

CMU Recognized for Commitment to First-Gen Students

Carnegie Mellon has been designated a First-Gen Forward university.
News Briefs
Wednesday, March 03, 2021

News Briefs

CFA Celebrates Women's Herstory Month; Be a Staff Council Rep; Polar Plunge Team Raises $27K+ for Special Olympics; and more.
Personal Mention
Wednesday, March 03, 2021

Personal Mention

This week's newsmakers are Gbemi Disu, Sarah Christian and Veronica Peet.
Testing Managers Put Tartans First
Monday, March 01, 2021

Testing Managers Put Tartans First

It’s more than a job to pay the bills. For three new Tartan Testing program managers, it’s an opportunity to help a community.
Marc De Graef Discusses His Musical Journey
Wednesday, February 24, 2021

Marc De Graef Discusses His Musical Journey

Carnegie Mellon Professor Marc De Graef is known for his research in materials characterization, but he spends his spare time woodworking and playing the guitar.
News Briefs
Wednesday, February 24, 2021

News Briefs

CMU Debuts PiperTV on Instagram; Morgan Chairs Congressional Briefing on U.S. Electrical Grid; CMU Highlighted in American Theatre Wing Documentary; and more.
Personal Mention
Wednesday, February 24, 2021

Personal Mention

This week's newsmakers a