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Friday, September 30, 2016

School of Drama Raises the Curtain with “The Playboy of the Western World”

The play, which uses humor to explore life's darker mysteries, will run Oct. 6-15 in CMU's Philip Chosky Theater.
Thursday, September 29, 2016

Andy Award Winners Reach for the Stars

This year's staff award winners have made a significant difference not just in their departments, but also on Broadway and beyond. And the winners are ...
Wednesday, September 28, 2016

Sweet Charity Event Raises Awareness of ALS

Run a mile, eat a half dozen donuts, and run a second mile. It's all in the name of charity.
CMU Welcomes Families and Friends
Wednesday, September 28, 2016

CMU Welcomes Families and Friends

Families and friends wondering what life is like for their favorite student at Carnegie Mellon University had an opportunity to experience it for themselves Sept. 30-Oct. 2.
Computer Out-Plays Humans in "Doom"
Tuesday, September 27, 2016

Computer Out-Plays Humans in "Doom"

An artificial intelligence agent developed by two Carnegie Mellon computer science students has proven to be the ultimate survivor in the classic video game Doom.
New Drama Season Proves Laughter Is Best Medicine
Friday, September 23, 2016

New Drama Season Proves Laughter Is Best Medicine

The School of Drama kicks off its 2016-2017 season with a mixture of old and new plays that reflect on gender politics and social systems through several distinct lenses.
Good Reference, Great Match
Wednesday, September 21, 2016

Good Reference, Great Match

The startup SpringRole uses referrals to match jobs to great candidates - even those who may not have applied for the position.
CMU’s BrainHub To Host First Neurons to Neighborhoods Event
Tuesday, September 20, 2016

CMU’s BrainHub To Host First Neurons to Neighborhoods Event

The Sept. 30 event will bring together leading experts in early childhood development with local and state policymakers and practitioners.
It's a Whole New Ballgame for Statistics Students
Tuesday, September 20, 2016

It's a Whole New Ballgame for Statistics Students

Tracking sports stats is more than just a hobby. Sports analytics is a viable career - and major league teams are taking notice.
Campus email on false emergency alert
Thursday, September 15, 2016

Campus email on false emergency alert

During routine testing of a Carnegie Mellon emergency communications system this afternoon (Sept. 15), a false alarm was inadvertently sent to several buildings on the Pittsburgh campus.
"Last Lecture" Keeps Delivering Lessons for Life
Thursday, September 15, 2016

"Last Lecture" Keeps Delivering Lessons for Life

On Sept. 18, 2007, the late Randy Pausch delivered his "Last Lecture." Nine years later his messages continue to resonate and inspire.
Soccer and Science, a Winning Formula for Teammates
Thursday, September 15, 2016

Soccer and Science, a Winning Formula for Teammates

At Carnegie Mellon University, teamwork doesn't just happen on the field for the nationally ranked women's soccer team. For three biological sciences majors, it follows them into the science lab.
President Suresh Takes Ride in Uber Driverless Car
Wednesday, September 14, 2016

President Suresh Takes Ride in Uber Driverless Car

CMU President Subra Suresh took one of the first rides in an Uber self-driving car, as the company rolled out its high-tech innovation in the home of autonomous vehicles.
Eight Drama Alumni Nominated for Emmys
Wednesday, September 14, 2016

Eight Drama Alumni Nominated for Emmys

Judith Light is one of eight Carnegie Mellon University alumni nominated for Prime Time Emmys this year.
Simone Finds Entrepreneurial Edge at CMU
Tuesday, September 13, 2016

Simone Finds Entrepreneurial Edge at CMU

Adam Simone came to Carnegie Mellon University in 2009 looking to sharpen his engineering skills with an entrepreneurial edge.
Q&A: Jelena Kovačević, Hamerschlag University Professor
Monday, September 12, 2016

Q&A: Jelena Kovačević, Hamerschlag University Professor

In a recent interview, Kovačević, head of CMU's Electrical and Computer Engineering Department, said department and college leaders have put in a concerted effort to diversify the program.
Ambitious First-Year Picks CMU To Launch Science Career
Monday, September 12, 2016

Ambitious First-Year Picks CMU To Launch Science Career

When Mera Tegene envisions her future, she thinks big, with the aim of using chemistry to heighten the senses in virtual reality technology.
CMU’s Proportion of Undergraduate Women in Computer Science and Engineering Soars Above National Averages
Monday, September 12, 2016

CMU’s Proportion of Undergraduate Women in Computer Science and Engineering Soars Above National Averages

While national efforts to encourage women to pursue degrees in key science and technology fields have flagged, Carnegie Mellon University has reached a new high-water mark this year, with women making up nearly half of this year's incoming classes in the School of Computer Science and College of Engineering.
Hybrid Program Made the Perfect Match
Friday, September 09, 2016

Hybrid Program Made the Perfect Match

The Tepper School's Part-Time Online Hybrid MBA Program brought Julie Sfanos and John Surma career success - and marriage.
CMU Algorithm Detects Online Fraudsters
Thursday, September 08, 2016

CMU Algorithm Detects Online Fraudsters

Professor Christos Faloutsos and his students created a method to see through camouflage that fraudsters use to make themselves look legitimate.
Friends Help Friends on Facebook Feel Better
Wednesday, September 07, 2016

Friends Help Friends on Facebook Feel Better

A study by CMU and Facebook finds personalized communication can boost your well-being.
Wherefore Art Thou, Folio?
Tuesday, September 06, 2016

Wherefore Art Thou, Folio?

Fans of William Shakespeare have a rare opportunity to view the first collected edition of his plays, known as the First Folio, now through Nov. 30 at the Posner Center.
LumiShield Named One of Nation’s Best University Startups
Friday, September 02, 2016

LumiShield Named One of Nation’s Best University Startups

The company will participate in the National Council of Entrepreneurial Tech Transfer's first University Startups Demo Day in Washington, D.C.
At 50, "Star Trek" Inspires CMU Teachers, Writers and Actors
Thursday, September 01, 2016

At 50, "Star Trek" Inspires CMU Teachers, Writers and Actors

Since Sept. 8, 1966, humans have been boldly exploring the edges of space and what's possible.
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