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Wednesday, September 18, 2019

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

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This week's newsmakers are Linda Argote; and Joe Bartels, Jooli Han and Bruce Wu.
Monday, September 16, 2019

Wallach Builds Support for Undergraduate Research

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

McCauley Masterfully Crafts Residential Living Experience

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

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

Personal Mention

This week's newsmakers are Rahul Panat and Eric Yttri; Lori Holt and Seth Wiener; and Kyle Haden.
Thursday, September 05, 2019

Discussion of Race Relations in America Leads Off University Lecture Series

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

Personal Mention

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

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

Wolf Is a Material Asset for CMU’s Research Enterprise

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

Roberts Uses Music To Make Connections

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

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

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

Schultz Supports Students Well Beyond Orientation Week

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

News Briefs

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

An Inclusive Environment Is Worbs’ Business

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

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

News Briefs

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

Laurich-McIntyre Works To Enhance the Graduate Student Experience

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

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

News Briefs

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

Beyond the Call: 15 Honored at CMU Police Awards Ceremony

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

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

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

Chuck Whittaker Engineers Impactful Career in Field Robotics

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

CMU Releases Mobile App for Safety, Emergency Preparedness

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

News Briefs

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

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

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

News Briefs

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

Ruff Weds Talents in Arts and Technology

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

Cicozi Helps Students Design Their Future

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

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

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

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

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

Williams’ Residency Aims To Help Strengthen Campus Culture

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

Scheines, Webster Reappointed as Deans

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

News Briefs

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

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

Larsen Helps Students Through Their Toughest Transition

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

News Briefs

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

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

CMU Establishes New Parental, Maternity Leave Benefit for Staff

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

News Briefs

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

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

Heinz College the Right Fit for Dolcich

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

Marks Can Train You Through Transition

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

Community Picnic a “Great Day for CMU”

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

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

News Briefs

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

CMU Receives Gold Rating for Sustainability Efforts

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

Community Picnic Celebrates Staff Contributions

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

News Briefs

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

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

Kelly Updates Profile with Tepper School MBA

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

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

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

News Briefs

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

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

O’Connell Makes the Pitch for CMU, Pittsburgh

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

News Briefs

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

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

Carnegie Mellon Salutes Its Best in Education

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

CMU Welcomes Special Olympic Tradition Saturday

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

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

News Briefs

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

From Pittsburgh to Qatar, Jackson Has Unique View of CMU

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

Witchner, Wood Roll Into Buggy Royalty

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

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

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

News Briefs

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

CMU Kicks Off Leadership Development Program for Staff

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

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

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

Personal Mention

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

News Briefs

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

Reineke Helps Students With Public Speaking Skills

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

CMU Celebrates Value of Graduate, Professional Students

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

News Briefs

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

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

Tomasic Plays Leading Role for Women in Cybersecurity Conference

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

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

News Briefs

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

Lusk Moves More Toward Mindful Living

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

News Briefs

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

Ledford Negotiates for Climate Change at CMU

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

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

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

Building a Skillset with Software Carpentry

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

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This week's newsmakers are Farnam Jahanian and David Danks; Stan Waddell and Key Nuttall; and Don Carter, Karen Lightman, Anna Siefken and Christine Mondor.
Owens Fuels Students' Passion for Teaching
Monday, February 25, 2019

Owens Fuels Students' Passion for Teaching

Jessica Owens is coordinator of the Supplemental Instruction and EXCEL program for Carnegie Mellon’s Academic Development Department.
News Briefs
Wednesday, February 20, 2019

News Briefs

New Method Could Help Asthma Patients; CMU, Tonys Announce Theatre Education Award Ambassadors; Tartans Win UAA Indoor Track Championship; and more.
Personal Mentions
Wednesday, February 20, 2019

Personal Mentions

This week's newsmakers are Costa Samaras, Benjamin Moseley, Kathryn Roeder, Mohammed Larri, Alex Hills and Anne Bock.
News Briefs
Wednesday, February 20, 2019

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Tepper Building Wins Commercial Project of the Year; CMU, Lockheed Martin Sign Research Agreement; Retirement Benefits Open Forum; "Woman at War" Sneak Preview; MAPW Hosts Open House Lunch for Staff; and more.
Kelly’s Designs Bring Research to Life
Monday, February 18, 2019

Kelly’s Designs Bring Research to Life

As senior graphic designer, Tim Kelly oversees the College of Engineering’s visual identity.
Personal Mention
Wednesday, February 13, 2019

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This week's newsmakers are Sara Kiesler, Larry Pileggi, Adam Feinberg, and John Wiss.
News Briefs
Wednesday, February 13, 2019

News Briefs

Graduate Students Explore Career Opportunities in Nation’s Capital; Tepper Building Earns LEED Gold Certification; Register for CPR/AED Training; Take Our Daughters & Sons to Work Day; and more.
Mural Embodies Collaborative Spirit of CMU
Tuesday, February 12, 2019

Mural Embodies Collaborative Spirit of CMU

Marriage has been the ultimate collaboration — in art and in life — for CMU architecture professors Doug Cooper and Stefani Danes.
Molina Prioritizes Being Prepared
Tuesday, February 12, 2019

Molina Prioritizes Being Prepared

If the unexpected happens, Francisco Molina wants to be sure you are ready for it.
Personal Mention
Wednesday, February 06, 2019

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This week's newsmakers are Rebecca Doerge, Ignacio Grossmann, Angela Campbell and Illah Nourbakhsh.
News Briefs
Wednesday, February 06, 2019

News Briefs

Tepper Women in Business Conference; Analogies Could Be Key to Innovation; Employment Success for MBAs; Take Our Daughters & Sons to Work Day; and more.
Niceswanger Beams with Plaid Pride
Tuesday, February 05, 2019

Niceswanger Beams with Plaid Pride

For Kristin Niceswanger, assistant director of Donor Relations, home is where the Tartan plaid is.
Classroom Renovations Put Focus on Active Learning
Wednesday, January 30, 2019

Classroom Renovations Put Focus on Active Learning

Carnegie Mellon’s classroom and learning spaces renovation project is on time, on budget and receiving rave reviews.
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Wednesday, January 30, 2019

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This week's newsmakers are Susanne Slavick; Daehyeok Kim and Katherine Ye; and Selman Erol.
News Briefs
Wednesday, January 30, 2019

News Briefs

CMU AIAS Chapter Earns National Awards; Prospective Students Visit CMU; Alumni Receive Advancing Black Arts Grant; Using Drones to Inspect Irrigation Canals in Japan; and more.
Pollak Up for Second Blues Music Award
Monday, January 28, 2019

Pollak Up for Second Blues Music Award

Bill Pollak has been rockin’ and rollin’ for decades as a writer for the Software Engineering Institute, while staging an award-winning career singing the blues.
Koval Encourages Meaningful Connections
Wednesday, January 23, 2019

Koval Encourages Meaningful Connections

Bryan Koval finds fulfillment as an engaged campus citizen, and he’s made a career out of encouraging others to do the same.
News Briefs
Wednesday, January 23, 2019

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Fitness Challenge Begins Monday, Jan. 28; State Grant To Help Support Green Dot Initiative; RecycleMania Starts Feb. 3; Sustainability Committee Takes to Twitter; Oakland Restaurant Week; and more.
Personal Mention
Wednesday, January 23, 2019

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This week's newsmakers are Geoff Marslett; Sue-mei Wu; Terry Collins and Ryan Sullivan; and Leman Akoglu.
News Briefs
Wednesday, January 16, 2019

News Briefs

CMU Launches High School Computer Science Curriculum; CMU-Alert Test Friday, Jan. 18; Help Center To Continue Sunday Support Pilot Program; Enjoy $6 Lunches for 6 Days at 16 Eateries During Oakland Restaurant Week; and more.
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Wednesday, January 16, 2019

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This week's newsmakers are Chieko Asakawa, Red Whittaker, Lorrie Cranor, Bill Pollak and Lauren Warden-Rodgers.
University Lecture Series Announces Provocative Spring Lineup
Monday, January 14, 2019

University Lecture Series Announces Provocative Spring Lineup

A significant mystery of modern medicine, race inequality, transforming higher education and the opioid crisis, are among the timely and provocative topics of this semester’s University Lecture Series.
Daly Makes Business a Fine Art
Wednesday, January 09, 2019

Daly Makes Business a Fine Art

Amy Daly has turned managing the University Stores into an art form.
News Briefs
Wednesday, January 09, 2019

News Briefs

CMU Buys Property from Pittsburgh Filmmakers; Auld Lang Syne Goes Underground; Fischhoff Says Effective Science Communication Begins with Collaboration; McHenry's Group Putting More Power Into Small Motors; and more.
Personal Mention
Wednesday, January 09, 2019

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This week's newsmakers are John Prather, Simon Cullen, Melissa Baker, James Duesing, Barbara Shinn-Cunningham and Frank Dolce.
Resolve To Make Fitness a Priority, Gauntner Says
Monday, January 07, 2019

Resolve To Make Fitness a Priority, Gauntner Says

If getting fit is among your New Year’s resolutions, Sara Gauntner can put you on the right track.
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Wednesday, December 19, 2018

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This week's newsmakers are Michael Scheier, Jessica Cantion and Brian MacWhinney; David Shribman; Leah Lizarondo, Marios Savvides and Yulia Zhukoff; and Wesley Pegden.
News Briefs
Wednesday, December 19, 2018

News Briefs

Riding the Bus? Make Sure Your ID is Valid; Toys for Tots Enjoy Record-Setting Year; The Case for Electric Semi-Trucks; Seeking Speakers for TEDxCMU; and more.
Stoyle’s House Is an International Home for the Holidays
Monday, December 17, 2018

Stoyle’s House Is an International Home for the Holidays

Three students from Turkey, the Netherlands and Germany will be spending the holidays with Carnegie Mellon’s Elizabeth “Lizzy” Stoyle, Pittsburgh’s unofficial international ambassador.
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Wednesday, December 12, 2018

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This week's newsmakers are Maralee Harrell; Venkatesan Guruswami, Mor Harchol-Balter and Eric Xing; Jessica Hodgins; Carolina Zarate; and Lindsay Morgenthaler.
News Briefs
Wednesday, December 12, 2018

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CMU-Q Celebrates 10-Year Anniversary of First Graduating Class; Tepper School Launches Part-Time Flex MBA; CMU Welcomes New Head of Chemical Engineering; Parrot Genome Reveals Insights into Longevity; and more.
Warraich Leads with Love of Learning
Friday, December 07, 2018

Warraich Leads with Love of Learning

Khalid Warraich's passion for all things tech-related blurs the line between work and hobby.
CFA Winter Festival Celebrates the Arts at CMU
Wednesday, December 05, 2018

CFA Winter Festival Celebrates the Arts at CMU

Carnegie Mellon’s College of Fine Arts will celebrate its students’ work during the Winter Celebration weekend, beginning Friday, Dec. 7.
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Wednesday, December 05, 2018

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This week's newsmakers are Ramayya Krishnan, Kaytie Nielsen, Hima Tammineedi, Tanvi Bajpai, and Serena Wang.
News Briefs
Wednesday, December 05, 2018

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CMU To Create Athletics Hall of Fame; Army AI Task Force Selects CMU as New Hub; Grant Will Help To Improve Transit Access; Wheel-Track Wins "Best of What's New" Award; and more.
For Haslett, All Roads Lead to CMU
Tuesday, December 04, 2018

For Haslett, All Roads Lead to CMU

Sue Haslett built her 30-year career with determination and purpose, however, a twist of fate may have helped her find her way to CMU — twice.
News Briefs
Wednesday, November 28, 2018

News Briefs

Topping Off Ceremony Held for ANSYS Hall; BXA Offers Engineering and Arts Major; Memorial Provides Outlet for Expression; Grad Student Assembly Named Tops in Region; Seeking 3MT Participants; and more.
Personal Mention
Wednesday, November 28, 2018

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This week's newsmakers are Alison Barth, Matt Denes, Sarah Mendelson and Dan Nagin, Karen Lightman and Mary Sickles.
Kaulen Artfully Supports Local Youth
Monday, November 26, 2018

Kaulen Artfully Supports Local Youth

Tim Kaulen's fascination with sculpture has resulted in public art of historical and social significance.
Memorial Gives Community Outlet for Expression
Friday, November 16, 2018

Memorial Gives Community Outlet for Expression

A temporary memorial has been placed in the Cohon University Center for the victims of the Tree of Life Synagogue tragedy, providing a space of support and healing for the Carnegie Mellon community.
Personal Mention
Wednesday, November 14, 2018

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This week's newsmakers are Laurence Ales, Aryn Gittis, Edda Fields-Black and Susie Lee.
News Briefs
Wednesday, November 14, 2018

News Briefs

Support CMU's Toys for Tots Program; Open Enrollment Ends Nov. 19; Nominations Due for Student Engagement Awards; PSC Wins Six HPCwire Awards; BXA Celebrates Silver Anniversary; and more.
CMU Holds Active Shooter Drill To Reinforce Preparation, Readiness
Tuesday, November 13, 2018

CMU Holds Active Shooter Drill To Reinforce Preparation, Readiness

Planned months in advance, Carnegie Mellon’s annual emergency preparedness exercise Nov. 8 took on greater emphasis in the wake of the recent tragedies in Squirrel Hill and California.
Mickens Celebrates Service to Country, CMU
Monday, November 12, 2018

Mickens Celebrates Service to Country, CMU

This is a big month for Leon D. Mickens III, a decorated U.S. Marine Corps veteran and patrol officer for the Carnegie Mellon Police Department.
Former Marine Sets Up Shop at CMU
Wednesday, November 07, 2018

Former Marine Sets Up Shop at CMU

The lessons and skills Quinn Hagerty learned as a Marine more than a decade ago are still valued today in his position as a lab technician in the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering.
Personal Mention
Wednesday, November 07, 2018

Personal Mention

This week's newsmakers are Tuomas Sandholm and Noam Brown; Peggy Heidish; and Norman Sadeh.
News Briefs
Wednesday, November 07, 2018

News Briefs

HCII To Participate in 24-Hour Gaming Marathon for Children's Hospital; Creative Writing Program Celebrates 50th Anniversary; Exhibit Looks Back at CMU and WWI; Join Rise Against Hunger Nov. 17; and more.
Personal Mention
Wednesday, October 31, 2018

Personal Mention

This week's newsmakers are Gauri Joshi, Andreas Pfenning and Tom Longstaff.
News Briefs
Wednesday, October 31, 2018

News Briefs

Annual Thanksgiving Basket Drive; CMU's 25th Annual Food Drive; Students Celebrate Inauguration Day; Schwartz Returns To Coach Student Cabaret; and more.
Kutsuflakis Tops in Tenure on Facilities Team
Tuesday, October 30, 2018

Kutsuflakis Tops in Tenure on Facilities Team

With 41 years of service at Carnegie Mellon, William Kutsuflakis is the senior member of the Facilities Management and Campus Services team.
Open Enrollment Begins Monday, Nov. 5
Tuesday, October 30, 2018

Open Enrollment Begins Monday, Nov. 5

Open Enrollment is your annual opportunity to review your benefit coverage options and make selections for the upcoming calendar year.
Grace Can Dress You for Success
Wednesday, October 24, 2018

Grace Can Dress You for Success

From formal to casual wear, books, art supplies and computers, Kathleen Grace has the campus community covered.
Personal Mention
Wednesday, October 24, 2018

Personal Mention

This week's newsmakers are Stephen Lee; Lenore Blum and Raj Reddy; Dena Haritos Tsamitis; Keenan Crane; and Randall Feenstra.
News Briefs
Wednesday, October 24, 2018

News Briefs

Carnegie Mellon Racing Charges to Finish Line; Calling all Vets; Benefits & Fitness Fair is Nov. 7; Libraries' New Speaker Series Begins Nov. 2; and more.
News Briefs
Wednesday, October 17, 2018

News Briefs

Out-of-Date Data May Contribute to Future Flooding; HR Hosts Benefit Information Sessions; Reducing Emissions May Help Power Plants Use Less Water; CMU, Eli Lilly Partner To Advance Pharmaceutical Research; CMU Hosts Sports Analytics Conference; and more.
Personal Mention
Wednesday, October 17, 2018

Personal Mention

This week's newsmakers are Daryl Weinert, Krzysztof Matyjaszewski, Justine Sherry, Brittany Allison, Kevin Zollman, Christine Ricci and Rosana Guernica.
CMU Food Pantry Opens Nov. 9
Tuesday, October 16, 2018

CMU Food Pantry Opens Nov. 9

When the problem of food insecurity, an alarming and well-documented trend affecting students across the county, was identified on Carnegie Mellon’s campus, students, staff, faculty and administration took swift action to address the problem.
Skees Has Enjoyed a “Great Ride” in School of Computer Science
Tuesday, October 16, 2018

Skees Has Enjoyed a “Great Ride” in School of Computer Science

As his email signature states, Jim Skees has been “keeping geeks happy for over 30 years.”
News Briefs
Thursday, October 11, 2018

News Briefs

Three Alumni Inducted into NAE; Computational Biology To Offer New Master's Degree; CMU Will Help Build 3D Cellular Map of Human Body; CMU Wins National Orientation Award; and more.
Personal Mention
Thursday, October 11, 2018

Personal Mention

This week's newsmakers are Alessandro Acquisti, Lujo Bauer, Nicolas Christin and Lorrie Cranor; M. Shernell Smith; Eric Anderson; and Emma Slayton and Eric Kaltman.
Rodefer Provides Support, Encouragement for Students at CMU-Q
Monday, October 08, 2018

Rodefer Provides Support, Encouragement for Students at CMU-Q

As director of the Academic Resource Center at Carnegie Mellon University in Qatar, Hope Rodefer oversees a team that supports students in a wide variety of academic subjects.
Andy Awards Honor Staff for Excellence, Spirit, Creativity, Commitment and Teamwork
Wednesday, October 03, 2018

Andy Awards Honor Staff for Excellence, Spirit, Creativity, Commitment and Teamwork

In front of a standing-room-only crowd in McConomy Auditorium, President Farnam Jahanian presented this year’s recipients and praised the important contributions staff make to the success of the university.
Personal Mention
Wednesday, October 03, 2018

Personal Mention

This week's newsmakers are Leah Lizarondo; Kathryn Whitehead and Yongxin Zhao; and Dannie Durand.
News Briefs
Wednesday, October 03, 2018

News Briefs

Researchers Explore New Frontiers in Neuroscience; Shenoy To Receive Carnegie Prize; CMU To Co-Host Women in Cybersecurity Conference; It's OctoberFEAST at Dining Services; and more.
Celebrate the Inauguration of President Jahanian, Oct. 26
Tuesday, October 02, 2018

Celebrate the Inauguration of President Jahanian, Oct. 26

CMU will formally install Farnam Jahanian as its 10th president on Friday, Oct. 26.
CMU Experience Initiative Offers Free Fitness Classes for Faculty, Staff
Thursday, September 27, 2018

CMU Experience Initiative Offers Free Fitness Classes for Faculty, Staff

A new initiative from the Task Force on the CMU Experience will provide greater access to recreation and fitness classes for faculty and staff.
Donaldson Doubles as Hometown Hero
Wednesday, September 26, 2018

Donaldson Doubles as Hometown Hero

Students, faculty and staff know Laura Donaldson as an undergraduate academic coordinator in the Department of English, but under the codename “Secret Agent L,” she was once recognized as a Hometown Hero by the U.S. Air Force.
Personal Mention
Wednesday, September 26, 2018

Personal Mention

This week's newsmakers are Elizabeth Rosemeyer, Jamie Edwards-Pasek, Michael Scheier and Angela Blanton.
News Briefs
Wednesday, September 26, 2018

News Briefs

Two-Faced Molecule Could Lead to Treatment for Huntington's Disease; Andy Award Winners To Be Named Oct. 3; Low-Level Exposure to BPA Unsafe, Experts Say; CMU Experience Offers Free Fitness Classes for Faculty and Staff; and more.
Grazing Goats Return for an Encore
Monday, September 24, 2018

Grazing Goats Return for an Encore

The hungry, four-legged, eco-friendly landscapers will return to Carnegie Mellon, Sept. 28 - Oct. 3 to eat the new growth on the hillside between the Gates Center and Purnell Center for the Arts.
Personal Mention
Wednesday, September 19, 2018

Personal Mention

This week's newsmakers are Louis von Ahn, Andre Platzer, A.M. Salaz and Brian Mathews.
News Briefs
Wednesday, September 19, 2018

News Briefs

Global Languages and Cultures Room Brings the World to Campus; INTERSECT@CMU Addresses Intersections of Business and Technology; Headspace Guided Meditation Free to CMU Community; Alumna Uses Tech To Disrupt Art Collecting; and more.
Corry Is Building Community at CMU; Leads CMWA Service Club
Monday, September 17, 2018

Corry Is Building Community at CMU; Leads CMWA Service Club

Jessica Corry is working to build relationships for the Information Networking Institute and the Carnegie Mellon Women’s Association.
Square Project Will Serve as Campus Connector
Monday, September 17, 2018

Square Project Will Serve as Campus Connector

As the Carnegie Mellon campus expands to the north and west, the Square Project aims to be the tie that binds.
Brewer Helps Usher Tepper’s Move to the Quad
Thursday, September 13, 2018

Brewer Helps Usher Tepper’s Move to the Quad

Brianna Brewer is a team player in a building built for teamwork.
News Briefs
Wednesday, September 12, 2018

News Briefs

University Lecture Series Revival Begins with Nikki Giovanni; Undergraduate Business, Engineering Programs Move Up in US News Rankings; Find Help, Offer Services Through CareLink; and more.
Personal Mention
Wednesday, September 12, 2018

Personal Mention

This week's newsmakers are Anthony Foxx, Heidi Magnelia, B. Erik Ydstie and Danielle Wenner.
University Lecture Series Revival Begins with Critically Acclaimed Author, Poet
Friday, September 07, 2018

University Lecture Series Revival Begins with Critically Acclaimed Author, Poet

Nikki Giovanni will share her eloquent words of wisdom, spanning the civil rights movement, politics, love and art.
Rugege's Vision Now a Reality
Thursday, September 06, 2018

Rugege's Vision Now a Reality

Crystal Rugege, a Heinz College alumna and Rwanda native, is driving the vision for CMU-Africa.
Personal Mention
Wednesday, September 05, 2018

Personal Mention

Colin Clarke will testify before a U.S. House Subcommittee on Terrorism and Illicit Finance. Also making news are Janel Sutkus and Michael Bockstaller.
News Briefs
Wednesday, September 05, 2018

News Briefs

Miller ICA Debuts with "Reading Women"; Carnegie Bosch Institute Moves to College of Engineering; Swartz Center Names New Innovation Fellows; Fire Safety Awareness Month; and more.
News Briefs
Wednesday, August 29, 2018

News Briefs

Class of 2022 "Dares to Discover"; CMU-Alert Test Friday; Tepper School Hosts ProductCamp Sept. 22; Flu Vaccine Clinics Get Underway; Funding for PSC's Bridges Extended; and more.
Personal Mention
Wednesday, August 29, 2018

Personal Mention

This week's newsmakers are Andrew Moore, Wendy Arons, Kit Needham, Daniel Oppenheimer and Robert Cavalier.
What's Cookin' on Campus?
Tuesday, August 28, 2018

What's Cookin' on Campus?

Dining Services at Carnegie Mellon University is cooking up re-imagined menus all across campus.
Lane Leads Revival of Floor Marshal Program
Tuesday, August 28, 2018

Lane Leads Revival of Floor Marshal Program

Fire safety specialist Steve Lane is working to rebuild Carnegie Mellon’s floor marshal program from the ground up.
News Briefs
Wednesday, August 22, 2018

News Briefs

Alumni Tag Team Their Way Through Hollywood; Vote for CMU in SXSW PanelPicker; Educators Undergo Transformation at LearnLab Summer School; Swartz Center Seeks Teams for I-Corps Program; and more.
Personal Mention
Wednesday, August 22, 2018

Personal Mention

This week's newsmakers are Edgar Mendoza, Elizabeth Chodos, Kathy Newman and Drew Gehling.
Witchner Has Led Orientation to National Prominence
Sunday, August 19, 2018

Witchner Has Led Orientation to National Prominence

Anne Witchner is the architect of Carnegie Mellon’s nationally recognized, award-winning undergraduate orientation program.
News Briefs
Wednesday, August 15, 2018

News Briefs

Robotics Team Delivers Pipe-Crawling Robot to DOE; CMU Joins Meltwater To Advance Data Science; Growing Fat Cells on Silk May Help Scientists Understand Diseases; Parking Permit Distribution; and more.
Personal Mention
Wednesday, August 15, 2018

Personal Mention

This week's newsmakers are Michael McQuade, Shelley Anna, Sheng Shen and Ty Walton.
Porter Drives Parking at CMU to Next Level
Tuesday, August 14, 2018

Porter Drives Parking at CMU to Next Level

Michelle Porter, director of Parking and Transportation Services, has always been driven to succeed.
Malaika Supports Africa’s Future Leaders
Wednesday, August 08, 2018

Malaika Supports Africa’s Future Leaders

Helping to create Africa’s future is not just business for Sandra Malaika, it’s personal.
Personal Mention
Wednesday, August 08, 2018

Personal Mention

This week's newsmakers are Lori Levin, Carlee Joe-Wong, Joe Mertz, Lisa Tetrault and Aryn Gittis.
News Briefs
Wednesday, August 08, 2018

News Briefs

Children's School Attracts Generations of Families; Floor Marshal, Active Shooter Training Sessions Offered; PSC-Led Conference Hosts Experts in Advanced Research Computing; and more.
CMU Police, Staff Honored for Life-Saving Efforts
Tuesday, August 07, 2018

CMU Police, Staff Honored for Life-Saving Efforts

CMU’s Police Department hosted a ceremony honoring five of its officers and a university staff member for their involvement in two recent life-saving efforts in the community.
Personal Mention
Wednesday, August 01, 2018

Personal Mention

This week's newsmakers are Linda Argote, Angela Campbell, Anna Siefken, Linda Babcock, Maria Kurnikova and Kim Bittner.
News Briefs
Wednesday, August 01, 2018

News Briefs

Architect Reveals Design of TCS Hall; CMU Takes Top Spots in Microsoft Competition; Libraries To Implement Food Policy Changes; Dining Venues Getting a Refresh; Whitehead Could Revolutionize Medicine; and more.
Papinchak Goes on the Record
Wednesday, August 01, 2018

Papinchak Goes on the Record

As CMU's registrar for 24 years, John Papinchak keeps a busy schedule.
News Briefs
Wednesday, July 25, 2018

News Briefs

New Fitness Center Opens in Tepper Quad; CMU Achieves Reaccreditation Through 2026; CMU Police To Conduct Active Shooter Drill July 30; Changes to Designated Smoking Areas; and more.
Personal Mention
Wednesday, July 25, 2018

Personal Mention

This week's newsmakers are Anne Skaja Robinson; Ryan Sullivan; Marlene Behrmann; Adam Bjorndahl; and Melanie Lucht.
DeFabio Realizes Value in Staying Connected
Wednesday, July 25, 2018

DeFabio Realizes Value in Staying Connected

Lynn DeFabio, director of Alumni Relations for campus and volunteer programs at Carnegie Mellon, has made a career out of connecting people.
News Briefs
Wednesday, July 18, 2018

News Briefs

Gene Editing Technique Cures Disorders in Mice; Fireworks July 21; Seeking Nominations for Alumni Awards; New Procedure to Serve Alcohol at University Events; and more.
Personal Mention
Wednesday, July 18, 2018

Personal Mention

This week's newsmakers are Dena Haritos Tsamitis; Bernhard Haeupler, Louis-Philippe Morency and Jean Yang; Ivan Bhatia and Daniel Omeiza; Sara Moussawi and Jeria Quesenberry.
Yazemboski Hosts Thousands of Summer Guests
Monday, July 16, 2018

Yazemboski Hosts Thousands of Summer Guests

As director of Conference & Events Services and Pre-College Summer Studies, Beth Yazemboski and her staff serve as a “one-stop logistics shop” for external groups holding conferences on campus and for the six-week residential Pre-College program.
Personal Mention
Tuesday, July 10, 2018

Personal Mention

This week's newsmakers are Anna Siefken, Barbara Johnstone, Tzahi Cohen-Karni, Michal Friedman, Thomas Scanlon, Ipek Ozkaya and Leigh Metcalf.
News Briefs
Tuesday, July 10, 2018

News Briefs

CMWA Names New Officers; Last Call for Andy Award Nominations; Staff Council Passes Resolution Supporting Parental Leave Proposal; Rohr Commons Opens in Tepper Building; and more.
Blair’s Eventful Career Keeps Him Plugged In
Wednesday, June 27, 2018

Blair’s Eventful Career Keeps Him Plugged In

Kenny Blair keeps the cameras rolling, the TV monitors on and the sound turned up as Media Services’ principal equipment technician.
News Briefs
Wednesday, June 27, 2018

News Briefs

Driving Toward the Intersection of 3D Printing and Machine Learning; Dining Begins Partnership with Chartwells; Tartans Post Impressive Academic Numbers; Weight Watchers at CMU; and more.
Personal Mention
Wednesday, June 27, 2018

Personal Mention

This week's newsmakers are MCS Staff Award winners Debra Nigra, Rozita Laghaei, Brenda Chambers, Heather Corcoran, Iulia Dumitriu, Christine Gilchrist, Thomas Maiden and Matthew Salyers.
In a Jam, You Can Count on Ellis
Tuesday, June 26, 2018

In a Jam, You Can Count on Ellis

With hundreds of copiers on campus, Cornella Ellis is like a fish in water.
News Briefs
Tuesday, June 19, 2018

News Briefs

CMU Hosts July 4 Campus Celebration; CMU Wins Two Case Awards; Community Celebrates LGBTQ+ Pride; Employee Perks and Discounts; Nominations Now Open for Andy Awards; and more.
Personal Mention
Tuesday, June 19, 2018

Personal Mention

This week's newsmakers are Alan Waggoner; Kathryn Roeder; and Jodi Forlizzi, Aniket Kittur, Brad Myers and Carolyn Rose.
CMU Hosts July 4th Campus Celebration
Monday, June 18, 2018

CMU Hosts July 4th Campus Celebration

Join us on July 4th for a family friendly Independence Day Celebration.
Antkowski Paints Pretty Picture at Work, Play
Monday, June 18, 2018

Antkowski Paints Pretty Picture at Work, Play

Marygrace Antkowski loves the diversity and work/life balance in the Materials Science and Engineering Department.
Professors Bike to Elite State Championship
Wednesday, June 13, 2018

Professors Bike to Elite State Championship

Professors Stefanie Sydlik and Shawn Litster won the Pennsylvania State Elite Bicycle Championship.
News Briefs
Wednesday, June 13, 2018

News Briefs

Students Propose Ways To Reduce Lead Levels in Homes; Analyzing Brain Data in New Ways; Andy Award Nominations Now Open; College Prep Program for Students; and more.
Personal Mention
Wednesday, June 13, 2018

Personal Mention

This week's newsmakers are Roni Rosenfeld, Mike Smith and Rahul Telang, Lenore Blum, Dan Smyers, Zoe Wright and Logan Plath.
McIntyre Takes Pride in Being Heard
Tuesday, June 12, 2018

McIntyre Takes Pride in Being Heard

Whether he is writing or singing, Douglas McIntyre aims to be heard.
Personal Mention
Wednesday, June 06, 2018

Personal Mention

This week's newsmakers are James Garrett Jr., Kim Hochstedler, Amanda Thiele and Bryan Jangro.
News Briefs
Wednesday, June 06, 2018

News Briefs

Last Call for Kennywood; Summer Bicycling Program; Nominations Open for 2018 Andy Awards; Celebration Honors Carnegie Heroes; College Success Program; New Purchasing Policy in Effect; and more.
Schutzeus Serves His Customers Well
Tuesday, June 05, 2018

Schutzeus Serves His Customers Well

Rudy Schutzeus is in the business of making copies, but when it comes to customer service, he’s an original.
Rosenberg Is on a Mission at CMU’s Silicon Valley Campus
Friday, June 01, 2018

Rosenberg Is on a Mission at CMU’s Silicon Valley Campus

As a child, Steven Rosenberg avidly read books on astronomy and the history of the cosmos. Today, his travels in space continue at the NASA Ames Research Park in Mountain View, California.
Personal Mention
Thursday, May 31, 2018

Personal Mention

This week's newsmakers are Alison Barth, Raja Sooriamurthi, Jim Daniels, Alex John London and Joel Greenhouse.
News Briefs
Thursday, May 31, 2018

News Briefs

Kennywood Park Community Day is June 9; RoadBotics Wins Innovation Award; Phi Beta Kappa Inducts 54 Seniors; Soccer Field To Close for Resurfacing; Parking Waitlist; and more.
Community Picnic Celebrates a Job Well Done
Thursday, May 24, 2018

Community Picnic Celebrates a Job Well Done

Plenty of sunshine and smiles were on hand as Carnegie Mellon staff came together to celebrate another year’s successes at the Community Picnic.
News Briefs
Wednesday, May 23, 2018

News Briefs

Students Build Robot To Find Water on Mars; NPR's "Science Friday" Features CMU Experts; Parking Waitlist Open May 28-June 8; Employee Perks and Discounts; Evacuation Drills this Summer; and more.
Personal Mention
Wednesday, May 23, 2018

Personal Mention

This week's newsmakers are Isabel Bleimeister, Zhiwan Cheung, Amal Nanavati, Theodore Teichman and Louise Zhou.
Wilson Has Designs on Solving Problems
Tuesday, May 22, 2018

Wilson Has Designs on Solving Problems

After two years of juggling work and graduate school, Jesse Wilson earned his master’s degree in user experience design from Carnegie Mellon’s School of Design.
News Briefs
Wednesday, May 16, 2018

News Briefs

CMU a Leader in Development of Renewable Electricity Production; SCS Launches Undergraduate Degree in AI; Women's Golf Team Places 5th in NCAAs; Staff Art Exhibit Wednesday; Join the Let's Ride Challenge; Kennywood Park Community Day is June 9; and more.
Personal Mention
Wednesday, May 16, 2018

Personal Mention

This week's newsmakers are Chadi Aoun, Diana Marculescu, Sharon Carver and April Li.
CMU Mom Greets Visitors with a Smile
Tuesday, May 15, 2018

CMU Mom Greets Visitors with a Smile

Kim Bittner welcomes thousands of visitors to Carnegie Mellon University from her reception desk in the Office of Undergraduate Admission lobby.
Chartwells Named New Primary Dining Vendor at CMU
Tuesday, May 15, 2018

Chartwells Named New Primary Dining Vendor at CMU

After an extensive, competitive process, Carnegie Mellon University has agreed to terms with a new primary foodservice vendor for its diverse and multifaceted dining program.
Personal Mention
Wednesday, May 09, 2018

Personal Mention

This week's newsmakers are Jay Whitacre, Mark Kamlet, Manuela Veloso, Olivia Roy and Tara Stentz, and Alexander Baikovitz and Andrew Kwon.
News Briefs
Wednesday, May 09, 2018

News Briefs

High-Achieving Students Receive CMWA Scholarships; Commencement Parking Restrictions and Stadium Closure; Updates to University Policies Seeks Your Feedback; Last Call To Register for Alumni Awards Ceremony; and more.
Barsotti Lives a Life of Words
Tuesday, May 08, 2018

Barsotti Lives a Life of Words

As a writer at the Heinz College, Scott Barsotti crafts everything from press releases to alumni feature stories. Off the CMU clock, he’s a playwright and novelist.
Personal Mention
Wednesday, May 02, 2018

Personal Mention

This week's newsmakers are Terry Collins, Robb Myer, Richard Colvin, Shinjini Kundu, Kathleen Carley, Baruch Fischhoff, Shahzeen Attari and Christopher Genovese.
News Briefs
Wednesday, May 02, 2018

News Briefs

Snakebot Named Ground Rescue Robot of the Year; School of Art Senior Exhibit Opens May 4; Provost Search Town Hall, May 9; and more.
Variety Is the Spice of Griffiths' Life
Monday, April 30, 2018

Variety Is the Spice of Griffiths' Life

Cindy Griffiths thrives on variety, which makes her job as business manager in the Tepper School a great fit.
Personal Mention
Wednesday, April 25, 2018

Personal Mention

This week's newsmakers are Carmen Yulin Cruz, Vivian Loftness, Michael Trick, Simon DeDeo, Ariel Procaccia and Jay Price.
News Briefs
Wednesday, April 25, 2018

News Briefs

CMU-Q To Help Develop Center for K-12 Computer Science Education; Student-Created Platform To Transform Course Planning; New Fund Invests in CMU Entrepreneurs; CMU Joins Army's Open Campus Initiative; and more.
Dandoy Is a Guiding Light
Tuesday, April 24, 2018

Dandoy Is a Guiding Light

Correy Dandoy is a mentor to young people on and off the job.
Celebrating the Best in Education, Teaching, Mentoring and Outreach
Monday, April 23, 2018

Celebrating the Best in Education, Teaching, Mentoring and Outreach

Carnegie Mellon University annually recognizes the outstanding, impactful contributions that distinguished faculty and staff have made to advance education, research, their colleagues and students.
Headspace Brings Guided Meditation to You Anytime, Anywhere
Thursday, April 19, 2018

Headspace Brings Guided Meditation to You Anytime, Anywhere

Headspace is a wellness resource within arm's reach, whenever and wherever you need it most.
News Briefs
Wednesday, April 18, 2018

News Briefs

Q and A with David Tepper April 26; CMU, Sony Sign Research Agreement; Staff Council's Ice Cream Social Today; 3-DIY: Printing Your Own Bioprinter; Calling All Artistic Staff; and more.
Personal Mention
Wednesday, April 18, 2018

Personal Mention

This week's newsmakers are Jared Cohon, Lenore Blum, Gierad Laput and Joseph Zoller.
Dunkin' Deans Make a Splash for Special Olympics
Tuesday, April 17, 2018

Dunkin' Deans Make a Splash for Special Olympics

CMU deans will be heading to the Dunk Tank on Friday, April 20 to support the Special Olympics of Pennsylvania.
Gross Keeps Spring Carnival Running
Tuesday, April 17, 2018

Gross Keeps Spring Carnival Running

Glenn Gross and his team have provided the electrical power for Spring Carnival for the past 23 years.
Safety Is No Accident for Cicco
Wednesday, April 11, 2018

Safety Is No Accident for Cicco

A safe work environment is no accident for Rebecca Cicco; it is her life’s work.
Personal Mention
Wednesday, April 11, 2018

Personal Mention

This week's newsmakers are Aidan Kestigian and Kevin Jarbo, Gerald Constanzo, Gretchen Chapman, Kevin Zollman and Casey Roark.
News Briefs
Wednesday, April 11, 2018

News Briefs

CMU To Host Special Olympics Saturday; NIH Eyes New Use for CMU Technology; CMU Night at PNC Park is April 24; Volunteers Needed To Serve as Floor Marshals; Last Call: Staff Council Elections End Friday; Register Your Child for Take Our Daughters and Sons to Work Day.
Graduate Student Research, Teaching, Service Honored at Innovation with Impact
Wednesday, April 11, 2018

Graduate Student Research, Teaching, Service Honored at Innovation with Impact

More than 200 master’s degree students and Ph.D. candidates from all seven schools and colleges will present their research, projects and performances at the Innovation with Impact Exhibition from 4 – 6 p.m., April 12, in the Cohon University Center’s Rangos Ballroom.
Personal Mention
Thursday, April 05, 2018

Personal Mention

This week's newsmakers are Srinivasan Seshan, James Garrett Jr., Illah Nourbakhsh and Molly Wright Steenson, Lorrie Cranor, Rosana Guernica and Steven Bochco.
News Briefs
Thursday, April 05, 2018

News Briefs

CMU Hosts Conference on Ethics and AI; CMU Night at PNC Park is April 24; The Brain Is Less Flexible Than Previously Thought; Staff Council Divisional Elections Underway; and Register Your Child for Take Our Daughters and Sons to Work Day.
Shooer Aims To Make Her Leo an American Hero
Tuesday, April 03, 2018

Shooer Aims To Make Her Leo an American Hero

Linda Shooer's passion for animals and special needs children revolves around Leo, her 11-year-old Portuguese water dog who is one of 55 nominees nationwide in the American Humane Hero Dog Awards' Therapy Dog category.
News Briefs
Wednesday, March 28, 2018

News Briefs

Vote for Your Divisional Staff Council Reps; Autonomous Helicopter Team Wins Howard Hughes Award; TEDxCMU is Sunday; Register Your Child for Take Our Sons and Daughters to Work Day; Libraries Replace Online Catalog: and more.
Personal Mention
Wednesday, March 28, 2018

Personal Mention

This week's newsmakers are Wendy Goldman and Joe Trotter, Claire Le Goues, Larry Wasserman, Jessica Trybus, Kathleen Conway and Parker Felterman.
Math Meets Marketing in Wieck’s World
Tuesday, March 27, 2018

Math Meets Marketing in Wieck’s World

When it comes to math and marketing, Jill Wieck has the right equation.
Personal Mention
Thursday, March 22, 2018

Personal Mention

This week's newsmakers are the 2018 CFA Staff Award Winners — Svenja Drouven, Erin Scott, Janie Ditmore, Margaret Cox and Matt D'Emilio; Dan Siewiorek, Sharon Dilworth and Zhen "Sean" Qian.
News Briefs
Wednesday, March 21, 2018

News Briefs

Making Good on a Promise in Africa; Food Extravaganza March 28; Artists Present MFA Exhibition; Alumnus Honors Mr. Rogers; Volunteers Needed for Sons and Daughters to Work Day; and more.
DiNardo, Mende Have a Ball with March Madness
Tuesday, March 20, 2018

DiNardo, Mende Have a Ball with March Madness

It’s March madness in Carnegie Mellon’s Office of Admission, and the ball is in Roberta DiNardo and Heather Mende’s court.
Personal Mention
Wednesday, March 14, 2018

Personal Mention

This week's newsmakers are Jim Swartz, Dena Haritos Tsamitis, Abhinav Gupta, Robin Megia, and Prashanth Rajivan and Coty Gonzalez.
News Briefs
Wednesday, March 14, 2018

News Briefs

Autonomous System Nominated for Top Aerospace Award; Construction Begins on Forbes Avenue Project; #StatMadness: CMU Team Takes on Yale; Weekend Changes at East Campus Garage; New CMU-Alert App Under Development; and more.
News Briefs
Wednesday, March 07, 2018

News Briefs

Construction Begins for Forbes Avenue Improvement Project; Autonomous Rotorcraft System Nominated for Top Aerospace Award; San Juan Mayor To Attend Energy Week; New Integrated Library System; and more.
Diggs Scores Points with Tartans
Tuesday, March 06, 2018

Diggs Scores Points with Tartans

Russell Diggs is more than a sports equipment manager in Carnegie Mellon's Athletics Department. He is part of the team.
News Briefs
Wednesday, February 28, 2018

News Briefs

CMU, Portugal Renew Partnership; Vote for CMU in StatMadness Tournament; Nominate Your Divisional Staff Council Reps; San Juan Mayor To Attend Energy Week; First Tee Offers Golf Special for CMU; and more.
Personal Mention
Wednesday, February 28, 2018

Personal Mention

This week's newsmakers are Louis-Philippe Morency, Anna Siefken, Melanie Lucht and Francisco Molina.
Barmer Maps Out a Friday Ritual
Monday, February 26, 2018

Barmer Maps Out a Friday Ritual

Hollen Barmer's schedule is a little fishy these days.
Personal Mention
Wednesday, February 21, 2018

Personal Mention

This week's newsmakers are Lorrie Cranor, Blase Ur, River Liu and Chuck Klausing.
News Briefs
Wednesday, February 21, 2018

News Briefs

Students Meet Founder of #MeToo Movement; Humanities Festival Returns; Tepper MBAs Outpace Other Programs; Making Siri Smarter; CMU Police To Take the Plunge; Alumnus Helps Musicians Connect with Fans; and more.
Staff Spotlights: A Year in the Making
Tuesday, February 20, 2018

Staff Spotlights: A Year in the Making

This week's spotlight shines on the 52 staff members who have been featured over the past year.
News Briefs
Wednesday, February 14, 2018

News Briefs

Students See Political Side of Silicon Valley; Tepper's Online MBA Is Tops; Deadline Extended To Nominate Inspirational Teacher; ETC Press Releases "Augmented Reality in Museums"; New Career Readiness Program; and more.
Personal Mention
Wednesday, February 14, 2018

Personal Mention

This week's newsmakers are Edda Fields-Black, Martin Gaynor, Jocelyn Dueck, Saurabh Bhargava, Zach Howarth, Jenn Mayberger and Tommy Mansfield.
Cao-Berg Helped Bring Aid to Puerto Rico
Wednesday, February 14, 2018

Cao-Berg Helped Bring Aid to Puerto Rico

Carnegie Mellon alumnus Ivan Cao-Berg feels a strong connection to his alma mater, the Latino community in Pittsburgh and Puerto Rico
Poprocky Feels at Home in the Institute for Software Research
Thursday, February 08, 2018

Poprocky Feels at Home in the Institute for Software Research

Victoria Poprocky enjoys the challenge of changing roles, both at work and at home.
News Briefs
Wednesday, February 07, 2018

News Briefs

CMU, Northwestern To Launch Cleantech Center; Volunteers Needed for Take Daughters & Sons to Work Day; RecycleMania Runs Through March 31; Seeking 3MT Participants; and more.
Personal Mention
Wednesday, February 07, 2018

Personal Mention

This week's newsmakers are Bin He, Marian Aguiar, Amber James and Bobson Rugambwa.
Personal Mention
Wednesday, January 31, 2018

Personal Mention

This week's newsmakers are Art Martynuska, Jennifer Ricklin, Joshua Brakensiek, and Jessica Colnago and Xiaolong Wang.
News Briefs
Wednesday, January 31, 2018

News Briefs

Tepper Launches Course Sequence To Advance Leadership; Students Propose Using Self-Driving Shuttles To Help Underserved Communities; CMU-Q Students Place Third at Arab Innovation Academy; Seeking Older Adults for Healthy Aging Study; and more.
Sestili's Community Spirit is Top Shelf
Tuesday, January 30, 2018

Sestili's Community Spirit is Top Shelf

Kim Sestili manages the books for University Libraries.
News Briefs
Wednesday, January 24, 2018

News Briefs

Following Gene Expressions Over Time; Hunting for New Antibiotics; International Privacy Day; Oakland Restaurant Week; and more.
Personal Mention
Wednesday, January 24, 2018

Personal Mention

This week's newsmakers are Sarah Mendelson, Aryn Gittis, Jeff Galak, Jonathan Cagan, Robert Miller and Wesley Pegden.
Stoy Has Best Seats in the House
Tuesday, January 23, 2018

Stoy Has Best Seats in the House

Maria Stoy is box office manager for the School of Drama, responsible for ticket sales, playbills and the student ushers for about 15 shows per year.
CMU Donates Classroom Furniture To Help University of Puerto Rico
Thursday, January 18, 2018

CMU Donates Classroom Furniture To Help University of Puerto Rico

Carnegie Mellon has shipped 342 arm table classroom chairs to the University of Puerto Rico at Mayaguez to help the school recover from the destruction caused by Hurricane Maria.
McManigle Is a Master at Starting Startups
Wednesday, January 17, 2018

McManigle Is a Master at Starting Startups

Reed McManigle helps faculty and doctoral candidates at CMU take their inventions from concept to commercialization.
Personal Mention
Wednesday, January 17, 2018

Personal Mention

This week's newsmakers are Sheldon Cohen, Amy Burkert, Robert Strauss, Ayana Ledford, Dokyun Lee and John Dolan.
News Briefs
Wednesday, January 17, 2018

News Briefs

CMU Celebrates Data Privacy Day; Machine Learning Will Change Jobs; CMU-Alert Test Jan. 19; Get to Know Human Resources; W-2s To Be Mailed by Jan. 31; Jumpstart Your Business in the I-Corps Program; and more.
News Briefs
Wednesday, January 10, 2018

News Briefs

Get to Know Human Resources; W-2s To Be Mailed by Jan. 31; Jumpstart Your Business in the I-Corps Program; Healthy Campus Kickoff, Jan. 17; Students Turn Ideas Into Products; and more.