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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.
Wednesday, July 08, 2020

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This week's newsmakers are Michael Kaess and Frank Dellaert, Deborah Shank and Scott Sandage.
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.
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.
Wednesday, June 24, 2020

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This week's newsmakers are Venkat Viswanathan, Edda Fields-Black and Anita Carleton.
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.
Monday, June 22, 2020

Pandemic Safety Officers Step Up to Help Out

New volunteers are playing a vital role in the return to campus.
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.
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.
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Wednesday, June 10, 2020

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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.
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Wednesday, May 27, 2020

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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.
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Wednesday, May 20, 2020

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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

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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.
Davis Can “Take on Anything” After CMU
Wednesday, May 06, 2020

Davis Can “Take on Anything” After CMU

Lavonca Davis describes her four years at Carnegie Mellon as sometimes stressful, often exciting, and always ever-changing.
Cansick Keeps Calm and Carries On for Students
Wednesday, May 06, 2020

Cansick Keeps Calm and Carries On for Students

Perry Cansick is helping to provide a safe, secure and comfortable environment for students who are still on campus.
News Briefs
Wednesday, May 06, 2020

News Briefs

CMU Team Helps Local School Districts; Emergency Support Fund for Students; Connecting High-Need Students to Wi-Fi; and more.
Personal Mention
Wednesday, May 06, 2020

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This week's newsmakers are Dan Rodgers, Maria Florina "Nina" Balcan and Omar Khan.
Gelfand Center Honors Students for Their Educational Outreach
Wednesday, April 29, 2020

Gelfand Center Honors Students for Their Educational Outreach

Cathy Fang, Harlene Samra, Shannon Werntz and Sarah Yu have dedicated their time and expertise to make a difference in the lives of children in the community and around the world.
Danner Builds Connections at Neuroscience Institute
Wednesday, April 29, 2020

Danner Builds Connections at Neuroscience Institute

A big part of Christi Danner’s job is being social. Today, it’s being social at a distance.
News Briefs
Wednesday, April 29, 2020

News Briefs

Children's School Shares Resources for At-Home Learning; Cyert Center Keeps Families Connected; Libraries Continue to Help with Resources; and more.
Personal Mention
Wednesday, April 29, 2020

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This week's newsmakers are Nico Slate, Jessica Hammer and Mabel Bartlett.
The Benefits of Gratitude
Tuesday, April 28, 2020

The Benefits of Gratitude

For Nora Tallmon, CMU's weekly gratitude session supports her lifelong practice of being intentionally grateful on a daily basis and fuels her positive attitude.
Zhang Reflects on CMU, Build Week’s Peaceful Chaos and Giving Back
Tuesday, April 28, 2020

Zhang Reflects on CMU, Build Week’s Peaceful Chaos and Giving Back

Senior Ivan Zhang takes pride in being an active member of the campus community.
Waddell Helps CMU Zoom to Online Learning
Monday, April 27, 2020

Waddell Helps CMU Zoom to Online Learning

Stan Waddell knows what teamwork, collaboration and, of course, technology can do.
CMU Celebrates its Best Teachers, Advisers and Mentors
Monday, April 27, 2020

CMU Celebrates its Best Teachers, Advisers and Mentors

Carnegie Mellon annually honors its distinguished educators for their exceptional contributions with its Celebration of Education Awards.
Cyert Center Keeping Families Connected
Monday, April 27, 2020

Cyert Center Keeping Families Connected

The Cyert Center for Early Education is helping parents manage the stress and chaos of the pandemic with a virtual curriculum for its 187 children.
University Health Services: Telehealth, Public Health Recommendations and Stopping the Spread of Coronavirus
Wednesday, April 22, 2020

University Health Services: Telehealth, Public Health Recommendations and Stopping the Spread of Coronavirus

CMU and University Health Services have adopted the practice of telehealth care.
News Briefs
Wednesday, April 22, 2020

News Briefs

Four earn Goldwater Scholarships; Gelfand Center Pivots to Support Parents, Prospective Students; Meet with the Provost Tuesday; Read the Dietrich College Diaries; and more.
Personal Mention
Wednesday, April 22, 2020

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This week's newsmakers are Henny Admoni, Carmel Majidi, Ryan Sullivan and Anne Lambright.
Mendelson Magnifies Relevance of Sustainable Development
Tuesday, April 21, 2020

Mendelson Magnifies Relevance of Sustainable Development

As we start to think about what life will look like post-pandemic, Sarah Mendelson, head of the Heinz College in Washington, D.C., sees enormous opportunities in terms of shifts in public policy.
News Briefs
Wednesday, April 15, 2020

News Briefs

Wenner Creates Virtual Tip Jar; Say "Thank You" to CMU's Custodial Staff; Play-in-Place Series Features Student Musicians; and more.
Personal Mention
Wednesday, April 15, 2020

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This week's newsmakers are Jian Ma, Anna Siefken, Lauren Grubbs and Rachel Hanes.
Enjoy a Mindful, Virtual Spring Carnival Weekend
Tuesday, April 14, 2020

Enjoy a Mindful, Virtual Spring Carnival Weekend

Tending to our mental health and wellness should be top of mind for all of us, and part of that is finding ways to honor the traditions that bring the community together, like Spring Carnival.
Yerzhanova Aims to Keep Carnival Spirit Alive
Tuesday, April 14, 2020

Yerzhanova Aims to Keep Carnival Spirit Alive

Renata Yerzhanova and fellow Spring Carnival Committee have put together a virtual carnival experience that will offer many ways to get involved remotely.
Stitching Together Help for Essential Staff
Friday, April 10, 2020

Stitching Together Help for Essential Staff

In a crisis, Mr. Rogers said to always look for the helpers. You can find them at Carnegie Mellon University.
Weathering the Storm with Headspace
Wednesday, April 08, 2020

Weathering the Storm with Headspace

In a world filled with uncertainties, one thing is for sure: Headspace is there for you.
News Briefs
Wednesday, April 08, 2020

News Briefs

Alumna Forms Operation Face Mask Pittsburgh; Emergency Fund to Assist Students; Grad Student Week Puts Spotlight on Adams, Aggarwal; and more.
Personal Mention
Wednesday, April 08, 2020

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This week's newsmakers are Po-Shen Loh, Rebecca Taylor, Kate Whitefoot and Ryan Tibshirani.
Scattered Thoughts
Wednesday, April 08, 2020

Scattered Thoughts

Senior Rie Ohta shares her thoughts and experiences with hopes her story can help keep the CMU community together.
Grad Student Week Puts Spotlight on Adams, Aggarwal
Tuesday, April 07, 2020

Grad Student Week Puts Spotlight on Adams, Aggarwal

Carnegie Mellon has named Alexis Adams and Surya Aggarwal as this year’s Graduate Student Teaching and Graduate Student Service Award winners, respectively.
Stay Home, Stay Fit
Wednesday, April 01, 2020

Stay Home, Stay Fit

Pattye Stragar and her fellow fitness gurus at CMU are making it easy for us to stay fit despite our inability to get to the gym.
Working at Wellness as a Grad Student
Wednesday, April 01, 2020

Working at Wellness as a Grad Student

In times like these, graduate students need their institution more than ever.
Farrell to Compete in Jeopardy College Championship
Wednesday, April 01, 2020

Farrell to Compete in Jeopardy College Championship

Emma Farrell will compete in the first round of the Jeopardy! College Championship this Monday, April 6.
Dasey-Morales Considers Community Health Her Calling
Wednesday, April 01, 2020

Dasey-Morales Considers Community Health Her Calling

Maureen Dasey-Morales is a firm believer in the potential for positive change.
News Briefs
Wednesday, April 01, 2020

News Briefs

More Zoom Backgrounds from M&C; Gelfand Center Seeks Student Nominees; Who's New at CMU?; and more.
Personal Mention
Wednesday, April 01, 2020

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This week's newsmakers are Sevin Yeltekin, Kristen Kurland and Rashmi Vinayak.
Staying Connected at a Distance
Wednesday, March 25, 2020

Staying Connected at a Distance

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

News Briefs

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

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This week's newsmakers are Marlene Behrmann, Alexis Adams and Patience Stevens, and Everett Tademy.
Lovett Leads CMU’s Unprecedented Move to Remote Education
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.
News Briefs
Wednesday, March 18, 2020

News Briefs

CMU Transitions to Remote Instruction; Guidelines for Working Remotely; Police Focus on Service, Support; and more.
CMU Coach’s Olympic Dream Delayed
Wednesday, March 18, 2020

CMU Coach’s Olympic Dream Delayed

Gary Aldrich must wait until next year to coach for Team USA in Tokyo.
New Electrostatic Sprayer To Amplify Cleaning Efforts
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.
Housing Master Plan Is Building Community, One Neighborhood at a Time
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.
News Briefs
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.
Personal Mention
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.
Personal Mention
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

News Briefs

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

News Briefs

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

News Briefs

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

Personal Mention

This week's newsmakers are Aaditya Ramdas, Denise Novak and Mohammed Al-Qassabi.
Personal Mention
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

Personal Mention

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.