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Wednesday, June 25, 2025

Tepper School COO Rhonda Fischer Leads By Following Her Father’s Path

Rhonda Fischer, COO of the Tepper School of Business, learned how to lead by watching her father. Recently, she honed her skills by participating in the Leadership Pittsburgh program.
Wednesday, June 11, 2025

For Alex Habjan, the U.S. Open Tees Up a Lifetime of Memories

Alex Habjan got up-close exposure to pro golf through his father, Ed Habjan, who spent four years on the PGA of America board of directors.
Tuesday, May 20, 2025

Brittany Foster Finds Her Niche With Heinz College Wellness Committee

As chair of the Heinz College Wellness Committee, Brittany Foster is helping her CMU coworkers improve their mental and physical well-being.
Tuesday, April 15, 2025

For Mustache Champ Adam Causgrove, Fame Is Right Under His Nose

Around the CMU campus, Adam Causgrove is known as the guy with the dog. Around the country, he's the guy with the super 'stache.
Wednesday, November 01, 2023

City of Pittsburgh Proclaims October 31, 2023, “Carnegie Mellon Forging the Future Day”

Earlier this week, Carnegie Mellon University was recognized by the City of Pittsburgh for its sweeping contributions to the city and the region’s economy, ecosystem, workforce and the next generation of leaders, and to positioning Pittsburgh as a global hub for innovation, robotics and STEM education.
Thursday, October 26, 2023

Andy Awards Recognize CMU Staff for Outstanding Work

Six staff members and two teams were recognized for their meaningful contributions at Carnegie Mellon University’s 29th Annual Andy Awards ceremony, held Wednesday, October 18, 2023.
Wednesday, October 11, 2023

Carnegie Mellon University Receives Insight Into Diversity 2023 Higher Education Excellence In Diversity (HEED) Award

Carnegie Mellon University (CMU) received the 2023 Higher Education Excellence in Diversity (HEED) Award from INSIGHT Into Diversity magazine, the oldest and largest diversity-focused publication in higher education.
Wednesday, September 20, 2023

Provost Garrett Leads Panel on AI in Higher Ed at AAU Chief Academic Officers Meeting

Carnegie Mellon University Provost James H. Garrett Jr. led a panel of fellow provosts and chief academic officers from across the country at the Association of American Universities (AAU) Chief Academic Officers Meeting in Washington, D.C.
Wednesday, August 02, 2023

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This week's newsmakers are Sarah Mendelson, Ethan Meitz and R. Ravi.
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Tuesday, July 25, 2023

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This week's newsmakers are Dan Rodgers, Anthony Karahalios and Rashmi Vinayak.
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Wednesday, July 12, 2023

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This week's newsmakers are Colin Martin, Alaine Allen and Yan Huang.
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Wednesday, June 28, 2023

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This week's newsmakers are Ezelle Sanford III, Sofia Martinez and Tricia O’Reilly.
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Wednesday, June 14, 2023

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This week's newsmakers are Morgan Boyd, Farnam Jahanian and Henry Zheng.
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Wednesday, May 31, 2023

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This week's newsmakers are Liam Dugan, Aaditya Ramdas and Barbara Shinn-Cunningham.
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Wednesday, May 17, 2023

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This week's newsmakers are Will Knauth, Shelley Anna and Robert Kass.
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Wednesday, May 10, 2023

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This week's newsmakers are Howie Choset, Lauren Janicke and Daniel Schaffer.
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Wednesday, May 03, 2023

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This week's newsmakers are Manami Kawakami, Andrew Li and Daniel Nagin.
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Wednesday, April 26, 2023

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This week's newsmakers are Henry Scavone, Baruch Fischhoff and Ajunie Virk.
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Wednesday, April 19, 2023

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This week's newsmakers are Theresa Anderson, Sayeed Choudhury and Jinding Xing.
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Wednesday, April 12, 2023

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This week's newsmakers are Sara Liang, Shinji Watanabe and Marci Calabretta Cancio-Bello.
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Wednesday, April 05, 2023

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This week's newsmakers are David You, Melanie Lucht and David Nichols.
State of the University 2023
Thursday, March 30, 2023

State of the University 2023

Faculty and staff from across the Pittsburgh campus gathered in the Rangos Ballroom in Cohon University Center to hear CMU President Farnam Janahian deliver the 2023 State of the University address.
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Wednesday, March 29, 2023

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This week's newsmakers are Katie Monahan, Uju Anya and Chris Hendrickson.
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Wednesday, March 22, 2023

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This week's newsmakers are Olexandr Isayev, Gary Aldrich and So Yeon Min.
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Wednesday, March 15, 2023

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This week's newsmakers are Liz Barre, Erica Fuchs and Burton Morris.
Culture of Compassion: CMU Students Collectively Raise More Than $48k for Turkey, Syria Earthquake Victims
Wednesday, March 01, 2023

Culture of Compassion: CMU Students Collectively Raise More Than $48k for Turkey, Syria Earthquake Victims

What began as individual fundraising efforts in the form of social media posts and personal baked goods quickly transformed into a community effort.
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Wednesday, March 01, 2023

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This week's newsmakers are Kelli Kuramoto, Edda Fields-Black and Farnam Jahanian.
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Wednesday, February 22, 2023

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This week's newsmakers are Inês Lynce, Kuldeep Sharma and Nico Slate.
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Wednesday, February 15, 2023

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This week's newsmakers are Savannah Xu, Priya Donti and Robert Kraut.
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Wednesday, February 08, 2023

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This week's newsmakers are Brad Myers, Tuomas Sandholm and Haixia Wang.
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Wednesday, February 01, 2023

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This week's newsmakers are Angela Washko, Jian Ma and Genoa Warner.
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Wednesday, January 25, 2023

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This week's newsmakers are Liz Barre, Erica Fuchs and Krzysztof Matyjaszewski.
Bruce Gerson, Voice for CMU, To Retire After 40 Years
Monday, January 23, 2023

Bruce Gerson, Voice for CMU, To Retire After 40 Years

Bruce Gerson kicked off his 40-year career at Carnegie Mellon in the Department of Athletics, where he kept records for all 19 varsity sports, promoted student-athletes and generated stories for local, regional and national press.
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Wednesday, January 18, 2023

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This week's newsmakers are Sophia Qin, David Guirguis and Alex Waibel.
Winter Storm Impacts Pittsburgh Campus; More than 100 Respond to Mitigate Damage
Wednesday, January 11, 2023

Winter Storm Impacts Pittsburgh Campus; More than 100 Respond to Mitigate Damage

More than 100 first responders, including CMU’s facilities crew and health and safety personnel, mobilized on campus beginning on Christmas Eve to mitigate the damage and immediately start repairs.
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Wednesday, January 11, 2023

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This week's newsmakers are R.J. Holmes, Lori Holt and Scott Sandage.
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Wednesday, December 14, 2022

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This week's newsmakers are Robert Coury, Kenya Dworkin and B. Reeja Jayan.
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Wednesday, December 07, 2022

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This week's newsmakers are Liz Barre, John Mayhoff and Sue-mei Wu.
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Wednesday, December 07, 2022

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"The No Club" Is Among the Top Business Books of 2022; President Jahanian Joins the Transition Team for the Pennsylvania Governor's Office; Students Can Take a Mental Health Break with TimelyCare; and more.
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Wednesday, November 30, 2022

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Pittsburgh City Council Approves CMU's Master Plan; Swartz Center Selects New Cohort of Entrepreneurial Fellows; CMU Named a Most Engaged Campus for Student Voting; and more.
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Wednesday, November 30, 2022

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This week's newsmakers are Alexander Hsu, Rachel Legg and Meggan Lloyd.
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Wednesday, November 16, 2022

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This week's newsmakers are Kate Hong, David Major and Gregory Touhill.
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Wednesday, November 16, 2022

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Cross Country Team Wins Mid-Atlantic Regional, Heads to NCAA Championship Meet Saturday; Women's Soccer Team Hosts Washington in NCAA Round of 16; Meet with the Provost Nov. 30; and more.
Andy Awards Celebrate Staff for Outstanding Contributions to Carnegie Mellon
Tuesday, November 15, 2022

Andy Awards Celebrate Staff for Outstanding Contributions to Carnegie Mellon

For the first time since 2019, the Andy Awards ceremony returned in person to a full McConomy Auditorium, where members of the university community celebrated seven individuals and two teams for their outstanding contributions to Carnegie Mellon.
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Wednesday, November 09, 2022

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This week's newsmakers are Rebecca Doerge, Sophia Robert and Savannah Xu.
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Wednesday, November 09, 2022

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Three Teams Advance to Post-Season Play; Holt, Rinaldo Receive Dietrich College Dean's Chairs; Four From Heinz College Earn Honors for Contributions to Information Systems; and more.
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Wednesday, November 02, 2022

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Tartans Came Together for Tartan Community Day; Professors Awarded NSF "Future of Work" Grant; New Dietrich College Journal Features Student Work in Many Genres; and more.
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Wednesday, November 02, 2022

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This week's newsmakers are Angela Blanton, Rich Noullet and Adrian Williams.
Tartans Came Together for Tartan Community Day
Tuesday, November 01, 2022

Tartans Came Together for Tartan Community Day

Students, faculty and staff came together during the fourth annual Tartan Community Day, a time to engage, have fun and celebrate community with friends and colleagues.
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Wednesday, October 26, 2022

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Open Enrollment Runs Through Nov. 14; Design Students Win Gold Award for AI-Driven Airport Assistant; HCII Researchers Receive $2M to Test AI-Based Mobile Tutoring Software; and more.
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Wednesday, October 26, 2022

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This week's newsmakers are Yuvraj Agarwal, Jon Cagan and Sense Sangkagoon.
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Wednesday, October 12, 2022

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Be a Part of History; Sign a Final Steel Beam for the Highmark Center for Health, Wellness and Athletics; Engineering Offers a New Graduate Program in AI; SCS Faculty Earn Meta Awards for Privacy-Enhancing Research; and more.
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Wednesday, October 12, 2022

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This week's newsmakers are Andrew Bridges, Labdhi Kagdi and Nicholas Scibetta.
Morales Reflects on Her Mexican Heritage
Tuesday, October 11, 2022

Morales Reflects on Her Mexican Heritage

Priscilla Morales reflects on her Mexican heritage, the importance of ‘servingness’ and the role college administrators play in student success.
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Wednesday, October 05, 2022

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Installation Ceremony Officially Welcomes CFA Dean, Heads; Employee Resource Groups to Sponsor Winter Necessity Drive; Take Cybersecurity 101; and more.
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Wednesday, October 05, 2022

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This week's newsmakers are Zheng Kuang, Stefanie Sydlik and Stella Yan.
The Flying Club Has Taken Off
Tuesday, October 04, 2022

The Flying Club Has Taken Off

A club formed for aviation enthusiasts in the Carnegie Mellon University community has grown from 30 members to 200 in its first year.
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Wednesday, September 28, 2022

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ICYMI: Community Members Enjoyed CMU Day With the Pirates; Sustainability Studio, De Fer Coffee & Tea Grand Opening is Friday; Five Graduate Students are Named Siebel Scholars; and more.
The Dawn of a Career
Wednesday, September 28, 2022

The Dawn of a Career

For Jennifer Cox-Siegel, the distance from a degree in human development to a successful career in accounting turned out to be a leap of faith.
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Wednesday, September 28, 2022

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This week's newsmakers are Melanie Lucht, Mashrin Srivastava and Catherine Getchell.
Tartans Enjoy CMU Day with the Pirates
Tuesday, September 27, 2022

Tartans Enjoy CMU Day with the Pirates

Members of the Carnegie Mellon community enjoyed CMU Day with the Pirates last Sunday.
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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.
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Wednesday, September 21, 2022

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

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

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

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This week's newsmakers are Nuria Ballesteros Soria, Terry Collins and Robert Cavalier.
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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.
From Coding to Kids: Allen Makes Unique Career Move
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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Wednesday, May 11, 2022

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

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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.
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Wednesday, May 04, 2022

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

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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.
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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.
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Wednesday, April 20, 2022

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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.
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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.
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Wednesday, April 13, 2022

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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.
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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.
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Wednesday, April 06, 2022

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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.
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Wednesday, March 30, 2022

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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.
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Wednesday, March 30, 2022

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

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This week's newsmakers are Shawn Blanton, Leah Lizarondo and Elizabeth Holm.
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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.
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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.
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Wednesday, March 16, 2022

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Tartans Earn All-America Honors; McGinnis Venture Competition Finals; Learn to Swim with the Tartans; and more.
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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.
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Wednesday, March 02, 2022

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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.
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Wednesday, March 02, 2022

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This week's newsmakers are M. Granger Morgan, President Farnam Jahanian and Jian Ma.
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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.
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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.
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Wednesday, February 16, 2022

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CMU Professors are Named Sloan Fellows; Building Diversity in the Libraries' Architecture Collection; Last Call to Rise Against Hunger; and more.
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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.
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Wednesday, February 09, 2022

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The Afghan Refugee Experience; Seeking Students to Make a Social Impact; Rise Against Hunger Feb. 19; and more.
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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.
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Wednesday, February 02, 2022

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Four Faculty Have Been Named AAAS Fellows; Black History Month in CFA; 15 Students Earn Early Induction into Phi Beta Kappa; and more.
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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

Personal Mention

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

Personal Mention

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

Personal Mention

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

News Briefs

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

Personal Mention

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

Personal Mention

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

Personal Mention

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

Personal Mention

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

Personal Mention

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

Personal Mention

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

Personal Mention

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

Personal Mention

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

Personal Mention

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

Personal Mention

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

Personal Mention

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

Personal Mention

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

News Briefs

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

Personal Mention

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

Personal Mention

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

Personal Mention

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

Personal Mention

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

Personal Mention

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 are Raj Reddy, Gwen Stanczak and Scott Hudson.
Obituary: McIntosh Founded World's First Bagpiping Degree Program at CMU
Tuesday, February 16, 2021

Obituary: McIntosh Founded World's First Bagpiping Degree Program at CMU

Jimmy McIntosh, who founded the world’s first degree program in bagpiping at CMU, died Feb. 8. He was 95.
CMU Launches Community Pandemic Safety Ambassador Program
Tuesday, February 16, 2021

CMU Launches Community Pandemic Safety Ambassador Program

Faculty and staff volunteers at CMU are expanding their Pandemic Safety Officer roles to ensure common areas are covered.
Chickering Cares, and It Shows
Tuesday, February 16, 2021

Chickering Cares, and It Shows

David Chickering may have some tips for Ted Danson as he tackles the lead role in his new TV series “Mr. Mayor.”
News Briefs
Tuesday, February 16, 2021

News Briefs

Beefsteak Opens in Renovated Cohon Center Marketplace; Trustee, Faculty, Alumni Named to National Academy of Engineering; Women in Business Conference Focuses on Mastering Resiliency; and more.
Personal Mention
Tuesday, February 16, 2021

Personal Mention

This week's newsmakers are Elizabeth Dickey, Christopher Goranson and Ying Shi.
CMU Staff Pitch In To Help
Thursday, February 11, 2021

CMU Staff Pitch In To Help

Laura Everhart is one of many CMU staff members who have been helping others since the pandemic struck a year ago.
News Briefs
Wednesday, February 10, 2021

News Briefs

CMU Begins Tartan Testing Shuttle Service; Find Help, Find a Job with CareLink; CFA Celebrates February Themes; and more.
Personal Mention
Wednesday, February 10, 2021

Personal Mention

This week's newsmakers are Peter Adams, Vivian Loftness and Xinyu Wu.
News Briefs
Wednesday, February 03, 2021

News Briefs

Pittsburgh Summer Internship Program Seeks Dietrich Students; Mask Up on Social Media; Dow Funds Chemistry Resources for Remote Learning; and more.
Personal Mention
Wednesday, February 03, 2021

Personal Mention

This week's newsmakers are Gang Liu, Nazbanou (Bonnie) Nozari and Peter Spirtes.
DEI Training Helps Supervisors Manage More Effectively
Monday, February 01, 2021

DEI Training Helps Supervisors Manage More Effectively

Carnegie Mellon’s Office of Human Resources is offering a full slate of professional development and training opportunities, covering topics from unconscious bias to coaching skills to managing a diverse team.
Centor Leads Athletics Through the Pandemic
Monday, February 01, 2021

Centor Leads Athletics Through the Pandemic

Director of Athletics Josh Centor is heartbroken, but his silver linings playbook leaves him grateful, hopeful and even inspired.
News Briefs
Wednesday, January 27, 2021

News Briefs

Get Your Asymptomatic COVID-19 Test; Heinz College Co-Sponsors Democracy Series; CMU Joins Human Health Research Network; and more.
Personal Mention
Wednesday, January 27, 2021

Personal Mention

This week's newsmakers are Valeria Martinez, Stan Waddell and Carl Rodriguez.
Building on Success, CMU Preps for Spring Semester Arrivals
Thursday, January 21, 2021

Building on Success, CMU Preps for Spring Semester Arrivals

Protocols and required behaviors that fostered a successful fall semester at CMU remain in effect for the university community.
News Briefs
Wednesday, January 20, 2021

News Briefs

Blum, Forlizzi Named ACM Fellows; A Campus Race for Zero Waste; Provost Office Hours for Spring 2021; and more.
Personal Mention
Wednesday, January 20, 2021

Personal Mention

This week's newsmakers are Kathryn Roeder, Abhinav Gupta and Lauren Shapiro.
Letronne Feels Fulfilled Directing New Tartan Testing Lab
Tuesday, January 19, 2021

Letronne Feels Fulfilled Directing New Tartan Testing Lab

The pandemic, Carnegie Mellon and a friendship have given Florent “Flo” Letronne the chance of a lifetime.
News Briefs
Wednesday, January 13, 2021

News Briefs

Winter Welcome Events for Students, Jan. 23 - Feb. 13; HCII Team a Semifinalist in DOT Challenge; MCS Awards Funding for COVID-19 Research Projects; and more.
Personal Mention
Wednesday, January 13, 2021

Personal Mention

This week's newsmakers are Alaine Allen, Tomé Cousin and Justine Sherry.
England Writes to Pay Tribute to Ghosts from his Past
Monday, January 11, 2021

England Writes to Pay Tribute to Ghosts from his Past

During a virtual event with students last fall, English Professor Jason England built the description of his background and how it influenced his life.
Personal Mention
Wednesday, January 06, 2021

Personal Mention

This week's newsmakers are Cleotilde Gonzalez, Rob Handel and Ulrike Endesfelder.
News Briefs
Wednesday, December 16, 2020

News Briefs

Four MCS Faculty are Among the World's Most Highly Cited Researchers; Winter Welcome Events Planned for Jan. 23-Feb. 13; Dietrich Names Graduate Student Teaching Award Winners; and more.
News Briefs
Wednesday, December 16, 2020

News Briefs

ANSYS Hall Earns Honor Award for Architecture; 34 Tartans Recognized as Top Student-Athletes; Students Launch Book Drive to Help Inmates; and more.
Personal Mention
Wednesday, December 16, 2020

Personal Mention

This week's newsmakers are Luis von Ahn, Tatyana Gershkovich and Tuomas Sandholm.
Kindness, Enthusiasm Matter to Popular Physics Professor
Tuesday, December 15, 2020

Kindness, Enthusiasm Matter to Popular Physics Professor

David Anderson, a physics professor popular among CMU students, reflects on the things that truly matter.
News Briefs
Wednesday, December 09, 2020

News Briefs

Amazon Donates $2M to CMU's Computer Science Academy; CARES, TESF Funding Still Available for Students; Tour CMU's Child Care Services; and more.
Lamb Presses On With Book Publishing
Wednesday, December 09, 2020

Lamb Presses On With Book Publishing

Cynthia Lamb edits and proofreads the books published by the Carnegie Mellon University Press.
Personal Mention
Wednesday, December 09, 2020

Personal Mention

This week's newsmakers are Markus Deserno, Kiron Skinner and Sam Ventura.
News Briefs
Wednesday, December 02, 2020

News Briefs

CMU Honors Longstanding, Loyal Staff Members; Give a Toy and Bring Some Joy!; Yale Neuroscientist to Receive Carnegie Prize in Mind and Brain Science; and more.
Personal Mention
Wednesday, December 02, 2020

Personal Mention

This week's newsmakers are Lorrie Cranor, David Touretzky and Alex Sahinidis.
CMU Helping Young Families Cope with the Pandemic
Tuesday, December 01, 2020

CMU Helping Young Families Cope with the Pandemic

Carnegie Mellon’s child care and proctoring services created to assist families during the pandemic are getting high marks from parents and have recently been extended through the spring semester.
Adesoye Is Working To Put “Words Into Action” at the Tepper School
Friday, November 20, 2020

Adesoye Is Working To Put “Words Into Action” at the Tepper School

Second-year MBA student Olasubomi “Boomi” Adesoye is focused on increasing diversity at CMU.
News Briefs
Wednesday, November 18, 2020

News Briefs

Be a Part of Giving CMU Day; CMU Honored for Supporting Employees in the Military; Virtual Book Fair Supports Children's School Library; and more.
Personal Mention
Wednesday, November 18, 2020

Personal Mention

This week's newsmakers are Doug Weber, Alyssa Lawler and Justine Sherry.
Andy Awards Salute CMU Staff for Their Exceptional Efforts
Tuesday, November 17, 2020

Andy Awards Salute CMU Staff for Their Exceptional Efforts

The 26th Annual Andy Awards paid tribute to seven individuals and one team for their outstanding contributions to the university in a virtual ceremony on Monday.
News Briefs
Wednesday, November 11, 2020

News Briefs

Andy Awards Virtual Ceremony Monday; Food Drive Sets New Record; Open Enrollment Ends Monday; and more.
Personal Mention
Wednesday, November 11, 2020

Personal Mention

This week's newsmakers are Laurie Weingart, David Ajoku and Barbara Johnstone.
News Briefs
Wednesday, November 04, 2020

News Briefs

27th Annual Food Drive is Underway; CMU to Honor 13 New Career Development Chair Recipients; Andy Award Nominees are Announced; and more.
Personal Mention
Wednesday, November 04, 2020

Personal Mention

This week's newsmakers are Allen Robinson, Rebecca Cherian and Michael Rivera.
Community App Aims to Keep CMU Students Connected at a Distance
Monday, November 02, 2020

Community App Aims to Keep CMU Students Connected at a Distance

A team of Carnegie Mellon students has turned an idea for a class project into an app to help their peers navigate the remote university experience.
News Briefs
Wednesday, October 28, 2020

News Briefs

No Tricks this Halloween, Please; SLICE is Your Headquarters for Election Resources; Computer Science Celebrates Three Professorships; and more.
Personal Mention
Wednesday, October 28, 2020

Personal Mention

This week's newsmakers are Huaiying Zhang, Barbara Shinn-Cunninham and Tuomas Sandholm.
Ilker Baybars Celebrates 50 Years at Carnegie Mellon
Tuesday, October 27, 2020

Ilker Baybars Celebrates 50 Years at Carnegie Mellon

Over the course of five decades, Baybars has become one of the longest-serving and most valued academic leaders of the institution.
News Briefs
Wednesday, October 21, 2020

News Briefs

Verstynen, Yttri Awarded Grant for Work on Decision-Making; CMU Heads New $10M Center for Studying Structure of Cell Nucleus; Endowment Reaches $2.07 Billion; and more.
Personal Mention
Wednesday, October 21, 2020

Personal Mention

This week's newsmakers are Conrad Zapanta, Rema Padman and Lucy Wang.
Demolition to Pave Way for New Scaife Hall
Thursday, October 15, 2020

Demolition to Pave Way for New Scaife Hall

The new home for the Mechanical Engineering Department will more than double the size of its original footprint.
Tartan Community Day Puts Focus on Rest, Wellness & You
Wednesday, October 14, 2020

Tartan Community Day Puts Focus on Rest, Wellness & You

It’s been a long year, so take some time for yourself Friday, Oct. 16, and recharge.
News Briefs
Wednesday, October 14, 2020

News Briefs

CMU is a Host Sponsor for Global Sustainability Conference; New Studies Highlight Group's Contributions to Cancer Research; Two SCS Students Win Google Ph.D. Fellowships; and more.
Personal Mention
Wednesday, October 14, 2020

Personal Mention

This week's newsmakers are Rebecca Rapp, Baruch Fischhoff and Shriya Boppana.
News Briefs
Wednesday, October 07, 2020

News Briefs

Download "Tartans, All In" Posters & Wallpaper; Tartan Community Day is Oct. 16; Scientists Solve 90-Year-Old Geometry Problem; and more.
Personal Mention
Wednesday, October 07, 2020

Personal Mention

This week's newsmakers are Neil Donahue, Kishana Taylor and Peter Cooke.
Travaglia's Goats Take Yoga to Next Level
Tuesday, October 06, 2020

Travaglia's Goats Take Yoga to Next Level

CMU mason Bradley Travaglia shares peace of mind — and his goat farm — with yoga enthusiasts.
Academic Services Center Delivers for ECE
Tuesday, October 06, 2020

Academic Services Center Delivers for ECE

More than 500 electrical and computer engineering students studying remotely this fall have all the materials and tools they need for their core lab courses, thanks to a team effort that delivered on time to 12 countries on five continents.
News Briefs
Wednesday, September 30, 2020

News Briefs

New Student Coalition Drives Civic Engagement; Honoring the Remarkable Life of Linda Dickerson; Five SCS Students Named 2021 Seibel Scholars; and more.
Personal Mention
Wednesday, September 30, 2020

Personal Mention

This week's newsmakers are Lauren Shapiro, Ariel Zetlin-Jones and Yu-li Wang.
Scotty Survivor Puts CMU Spin on Reality Show
Monday, September 28, 2020

Scotty Survivor Puts CMU Spin on Reality Show

“Survivor” super fans separated by the pandemic have turned their love of the reality television show into “Scotty Survivor,” complete with Pittsburgh-themed tribes and challenges captured remotely over Zoom.
News Briefs
Wednesday, September 23, 2020

News Briefs

Four Alumni Win TV's Highest Honor; Roborace Team Competes in Wales; Sign Up for the CMU Community Book Club; and more.
Personal Mention
Wednesday, September 23, 2020

Personal Mention

This week's newsmakers are Alan Montgomery, Haojian Jin and John Chin.
CMU Has Network Advantage in Fight Against COVID-19
Tuesday, September 22, 2020

CMU Has Network Advantage in Fight Against COVID-19

Po-Shen Loh tapped CMU talent to help him create an app that surpasses the competition in the fight against COVID-19.
CMU Offers New, Temporary Child Care Options
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.
News Briefs
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.
Personal Mention
Wednesday, September 16, 2020

Personal Mention

This week's newsmakers are James Garrett, Audrey Pederson and Daniel Nagin.
Blanton Brings Passion for Diversity to University Level
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.
News Briefs
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.
Personal Mention
Wednesday, September 09, 2020

Personal Mention

This week's newsmakers are Roshni Mehta, Howie Choset and Madison Schramm.
Creating More “Places to Pause” on Campus
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.
Habbab Turned Adversity Into Opportunities for Good
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.
News Briefs
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.
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

Personal Mention

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

Personal Mention

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

Personal Mention

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

Personal Mention

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

Personal Mention

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

Personal Mention

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

Personal Mention

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

Personal Mention

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.
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Wednesday, February 26, 2020

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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

News Briefs

Tartans To Fight Fire in Robotics Challenge; Second CMULead Cohort Gets Underway; Support CMU's 2020 United Way Campaign; and more.
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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.
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Wednesday, February 12, 2020

Personal Mention

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.
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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.
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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

CMU Couple Makes National News with "Baby Yoda"; Strumming in the New Year; 99 Days to Buggy 100; and more.
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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.
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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

Personal Mention

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.
Personal Mention
Friday, September 08, 2017

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This week's newsmakers are Linda Peteanu, Lee Branstetter, Susan Polansky, Kevin Zollman, and Kim Kelly.
News Briefs
Friday, September 08, 2017

News Briefs

Tailgate Party Saturday; Last Call: I-Corps Applications Due Sept. 8; Flu Vaccine Clinics Underway; CMU Earns Grant for Digital Scholarship; and more.
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Friday, September 08, 2017

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Saquib Razak, Ihab Younis, Annette Vincent and Gianni Di Caro; and Jeremy Avigad.
News Briefs
Friday, September 08, 2017

News Briefs

CMU-Alert Test Friday; Flu Vaccine Clinics Begin Sept. 7; Weighing Lightest Particle in the Universe; Book Offers 18 Years of "Challenges to the Dream;" and more.
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Thursday, August 24, 2017

News Briefs

CMU Night at PNC Park is Sept. 6; Swartz Center Awarded Renewal of I-Corps Site Program; Polarization Over Science Topics Increases with Education; Vote Up! To See #CMUatSXSW; Golf Lessons; and more.
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Thursday, August 24, 2017

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This week's newsmakers are Qing Ye, Byron Yu and Max G'Sell.
Personal Mention
Wednesday, August 16, 2017

Personal Mention

Scott Dodelson; Brooke Feeney, Meredith Van Vleet and Brittany Jakubiak; Ian Tice; and Britta Glennon.
News Briefs
Wednesday, August 16, 2017

News Briefs

View the Solar Eclipse Monday; Bike Lanes Installation in Oakland; Parking Permit Distribution; Golf Lessons; and more.
Personal Mention
Wednesday, August 09, 2017

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This week's news makers are Sevin Yeltekin and Alan Scheller-Wolf; Diana Parno; Noa Marom; and Dan Rossi.
News Briefs
Wednesday, August 09, 2017

News Briefs

Coal Storage Takes its Toll; Causing a Scene; 2017-2018 Academic Calendars Now Available; I-Corps Applications Due; Remembering Randy.
Personal Mention
Thursday, August 03, 2017

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Jessica Hodgins; Joseph S. Hezir; and Pulkit Grover.
News Briefs
Thursday, August 03, 2017

News Briefs

2017-2018 Academic Calendars Now Available; CMU Group Travels to Poland; Movie Filming in Gates Hillman; I-Corps Applications; Remembering Randy.
News Briefs
Thursday, July 27, 2017

News Briefs

ETC Student Projects Win International Play Awards; New York Times Examines How SCS Remade Pittsburgh;
Personal Mention
Thursday, July 27, 2017

Personal Mention

Kathryn Roeder, Ruslan Salakhutdinov and Larrry Wasserman; Richard Scheines and Lauren Herckis (above); and David Fowler.
Personal Mention
Thursday, July 20, 2017

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Priya Narasimhan and Vivian Davidsion Hewitt; Martin Gaynor; Joel Greenhouse; Elizabeth Chodos; George Romero.
News Briefs
Thursday, July 20, 2017

News Briefs

Movie Filming in Gates Hillman; Steinberg Estate Makes $1M Donation; Oakland Restaurant Week.
News Briefs
Thursday, July 13, 2017

News Briefs

Last Call for Andy Award Nominations; Tepper School Ranked #8; Mind Field; Oakland Restaurant Week; and more.
Personal Mention
Thursday, July 13, 2017

Personal Mention

Alex John London; Madeleine Kelly; Brian MacWhinney; Jill Simmons
Personal Mention
Thursday, June 29, 2017

Personal Mention

Bob Dammon and Andrew Moore; Shawn Litster; Peter Cooke; Farnam Jahanian; Allen Robinson. Obituary: Syed Zain Khan.
News Briefs
Thursday, June 29, 2017

News Briefs

CMU Delegation at World Economic Forum; Andy Award Nominations Due July 6; and more.
News Briefs
Thursday, June 22, 2017

News Briefs

MCS Honors Staff Award Winners; Andy Nominations Due July 6; Weight Watchers at Work; and more.
Personal Mention
Thursday, June 22, 2017

Personal Mention

Irene Fonseca; Bin He; Pulkit Grover; Jesse Dunietz; Sam Ventura.
Personal Mention
Thursday, June 15, 2017

Personal Mention

Roberta Stempfley; Reeja Jayan; David Kaufer.
News Briefs
Thursday, June 15, 2017

News Briefs

Academic Success for Your Student; Last Call for Parking Waitlist; and more.
Personal Mention
Thursday, June 08, 2017

Personal Mention

Pulkit Grover, Soummya Kar and Yaoqing Yang; Monica Harrison; Paul Eiss.
News Briefs
Thursday, June 08, 2017

News Briefs

Professors Concerned Over Paris Agreement; Academic Success for Your Student; Parking Waitlist Is Open; Employee Day at Kennywood Park is June 10; and more.
News Briefs
Thursday, June 01, 2017

News Briefs

Parking Waitlist Is Open Through June 15; Researchers Develop Gripping System; and more.
Personal Mention
Thursday, June 01, 2017

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Baruch Fischhoff; Mahadev Satyanarayanan; Jeanne VanBriesen.
News Briefs
Thursday, May 25, 2017

News Briefs

Kennywood Park Picnic; New Staff Council Officers; Dining Services News; and more.
Personal Mention
Thursday, May 25, 2017

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Lauren Herckis; Peggy Knapp; Robert Cavalier; and Danielle Wenner.
News Briefs
Thursday, May 18, 2017

News Briefs

Kennywood Park Picnic; Warner Hall elevator ouf-of-service; Daisy Joins Robot Revolution; Andy Award Nominations Open; and more.
Personal Mention
Thursday, May 18, 2017

Personal Mention

David Garlan and Mary Shaw: Justine Cassell; Adams Wei Yu and Xialong Wang.
Personal Mention
Thursday, May 11, 2017

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Martin Gaynor; Gerard Cornuejols; Jon Caulkins; Larry Wasserman; Tim Haggerty; and Cleotilde Gonzalez, Christian Lebiere and Lujo Bauer.
News Briefs
Thursday, May 11, 2017

News Briefs

Tepper Quad Project To Cause Lot Closure; CMU Community Picnic is May 24; and more.
Personal Mention
Thursday, May 04, 2017

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David Danks; Madelyn Miller and Melanie Lucht; Edward Kennedy; Kiron Skinner.
News Briefs
Thursday, May 04, 2017

News Briefs

Join the Alumni Association for Pirates Baseball; May 7 Concert in Memory of Robert Page; Join the Plaid Dog Divers.
News Briefs
Thursday, April 27, 2017

News Briefs

CMU Recognized as a Top Tech Transfer University; Fun Summer Workshop for Kids; and more.
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Thursday, April 27, 2017

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Kathryn Roeder; Matteo Pozzi; Dena Haritos Tsamitis; Tzahi Cohen-Karni.
News Briefs
Thursday, April 20, 2017

News Briefs

Parking During Spring Carnival; Register for Take Our Daughters & Sons to Work; and more.
Personal Mention
Thursday, April 20, 2017

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Baruch Fischhoff; Nitsan Shai, Juan Jorge Schaffer.
News Briefs
Thursday, April 13, 2017

News Briefs

Introducing the President's Distinguished Lecturer Series; Register for Take Our Daughters & Sons to Work; Inc.'s Coolest Startup; CMU AI Beats Chinese Poker Players; and more.
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Thursday, April 13, 2017

Personal Mention

Amy Burkert, Carmen Martinez, Maya Schumer, Neil Donahue.
News Briefs
Thursday, April 06, 2017

News Briefs

Finding Faces in the Crowd; CMU To Host Special Olympics; Search Lunch Specials Via Dining Services Website; and more.
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Thursday, April 06, 2017

Personal Mention

News makers: David Danks and Alex John London; Diane Nelson and Surya Aggarwal (above); Doru Thom Popovici and Travis Carless.
Personal Mention
Thursday, March 30, 2017

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News makers: George Kantor; Robin Mejia; Hanna Berggren.
News Briefs
Thursday, March 30, 2017

News Briefs

Students' Exercise System for Astronauts Is Finalist in Life in Space Competition; RoBotany, Inventory Connection Win McGinnis Venture Competition; Celebrating Graduate and Professional Students, April 3-7; Field Day Is a Sellout; Paws To Relax; Volunteers Needed for Take Our Sons and Daughters to Work; Fellowships in Digital Health Are Available; Looking for a Ride to Work from the North?
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Thursday, March 23, 2017

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News makers: Jesse Schell; Margaret Smith, Maya Holay and Stephanie Tian; Lenore Blum; Kiron Skinner.
News Briefs
Thursday, March 23, 2017

News Briefs

Sign Up for 1000plus Day of Service; Volunteers Needed for Take Our Sons and Daughters to Work; CMU Student Startups Among the "Coolest"; Take Our Kids to Work Committee Needs Volunteers; Students Vie for Campus Superstar Title; Beatstep Cowboys is a Winner at Intel University Games Showcase; ICC Hosts Symposium for International Teaching Assistant Professionals; Fellowships in Digital Health Are Now Available; Looking for a Ride to Work from the North?
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Thursday, March 16, 2017

News Briefs

Cohon Center Wins Building Excellence Award; Students Compete for $60K in Investments; Students Vie for Campus Superstar Title; Parking Hosts Open House; OIE Joins Enrollment Services; ProSEED/Crosswalk Proposals Due March 22; Fellowships in Digital Health Are Now Available; CMU Launches Diversity & Inclusion Website; TEDxCMU Set for April 1.
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Thursday, March 16, 2017

Personal Mention

News makers: Ramayya Krishnan; Angela Ng and Joshua Zak; Jessica Zhang; Jimmy Williams.
Personal Mention
Thursday, March 09, 2017

Personal Mention

News makers: Jay Whitacre; Stephen Broomell and Patrick Kane; Nichole Argo; Carole Frieze; Ran Zhao.
News Briefs
Thursday, March 09, 2017

News Briefs

CMU Launches Diversity & Inclusion Website; TEDxCMU Set for April 1; Fundraiser Challenges You To Swim a Mile; Now Enrolling: Cyert Center for Early Education-Penn Avenue; ProSEED Seed Grant Applications Now Available.
News Briefs
Thursday, March 02, 2017

News Briefs

TEDxCMU Set for April 1; Fundraiser Challenges You To Swim a Mile; Swartz Center Announces Sixth I-Corps Site Cohort; Now Enrolling: Cyert Center for Early Education-Penn Avenue; ProSEED Seed Grant Applications Now Available; Submit Your Feedback on Parental Leave.
Personal Mention
Thursday, March 02, 2017

Personal Mention

News makers: George Loewenstein, Joanna Wolfe, Jon Klancher and Lisa Murphy.
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Thursday, February 23, 2017

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News makers: Deborah Lange; Andreas Pfenning; Yisong Guo; Jay Kadane.
News Briefs
Thursday, February 23, 2017

News Briefs

Synthetic Nanoparticles Achieve Complexity of Protein Molecules; Now Enrolling: Cyert Center for Early Education; CMU Team Offers Swimming Lessons; ProSEED Seed Grant Applications Now Available; Help Name the Repository; Submit Your Feedback on Parental Leave.
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Thursday, February 16, 2017

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News makers: Albert Presto, Deanna Matthews, Meagan Mauter and Steven Chase; Harry Shum; Jon Rubin; James Wynn; and Jim Daniels.
News Briefs
Thursday, February 16, 2017

News Briefs

Buggy Practices Start This Weekend; Three-Minute Thesis Registration Deadline Is Tomorrow; Marriage Is Good for Your Health; ProSEED Seed Grant Applications Now Available; Engineering Hosts Festival for K-12 Students; University Libraries Partners with Digital Science; Submit Your Feedback on Parental Leave.
News Briefs
Thursday, February 09, 2017

News Briefs

Seeking Participants for Three-Minute Thesis Competition; ProSEED/Simon Initiative Proposals Due Feb. 10; ProSEED Seed Grant Applications Now Available; Nominate a Student for Student Employee of the Year; University Libraries Spring Workshops; Submit Your Feedback on Parental Leave; Tepper School Offers Discount on Executive Education; Register Your Child for the Children's School.
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Thursday, February 09, 2017

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News makers: Takeo Kanade; Anuj Kalia, Kirthevasan Kandasamy and Diyi Yang; Anita Williams Woolley; Hae Young Noh; Lorrie Cranor; Rémi Adam van Compernolle.
News Briefs
Thursday, February 02, 2017

News Briefs

$3M Gift To Support Transfer of CMU Inventions to the Marketplace; Division of Operations Has Been Restructured; Mind, Body and Spirit Summit Set for Feb. 5; Seeking Student Employee Award Nominations; Engineering Names Staff Award Winners; University Libraries Circulation Updates; Register Your Child for the Children's School.
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Thursday, February 02, 2017

Personal Mention

News makers: Ned Deets; Jeff Bigham and Carol Frieze; Peter Cooke.
Personal Mention
Thursday, January 26, 2017

Personal Mention

News makers: Dan Nagin; Brandon Lucia; Mostafa Mirshekari; Obituary: Yuji Ijiri.
News Briefs
Thursday, January 26, 2017

News Briefs

Mind, Body and Spirit Summit SEf for Feb. 5; One Tough Poker Player: Seeking Your Feedback on Parental Leave; Forecasts Suggest Flu Activity Is Peaking; Oakland Restaurant Week; EH&S Offers AED/CPR, Defensive Driving Training; Children's Hospital Seeks Study Participants.
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Thursday, January 19, 2017

News Briefs

Oakland Restaurant Week; ECE Students To Host Annual Build18 Freestyle Tinkering Symposium; EH&S Offers AED/CPR, Defensive Driving Training; Swartz Center for Entreprenuership's Spring CONNECTS Seminar Series Starts Jan. 19; Golf Lessons; ProSEED/Simon Initiative Proposals Due; and more.
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Thursday, January 19, 2017

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News makers: Robert Kass, Farnam Jahanian, Alesssandro Acquisti. Obituary: Hans Berliner.
News Briefs
Thursday, January 12, 2017

News Briefs

Online MBA Program Ranked #2 by U.S. News & World Report; Swartz Center for Entreprenuership's Spring CONNECTS Seminar Series Starts Jan. 19; Vacant No More: CMU Students Present Urban Development Solutions to Pittsburgh City Council; and more.
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Thursday, January 12, 2017

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News makers: John Tarnoff; Vivian Loftness; Joana Ricou; Marsha Lovett, Ken Koedinger and Lauren Herckis
News Briefs
Thursday, January 05, 2017

News Briefs

Parking Services Offices on the Move; CMU Raised More Than $14K for Special Olympics; CMU Food Drive a Success; Athletics Department Offers Golf Lessons; ProSEED/Simon Initiative Proposals Due Feb. 10; Give to the United Way.
Personal Mention
Thursday, January 05, 2017

Personal Mention

News makers: Jelena Kovačević, Dena Haritos Tsamitis; David Danks; and Maggie Sikora.
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