Managing Election Anxiety May Mean Less Time on Social Media

Leading up to the 2024 U.S. presidential election, David Creswell of the Department of Psychology and Neuroscience Institute, Ari Lightman of the Heinz College and Sofia Reyes Franco of the Information Systems program offer techniques to cope with anxiety. 

Learn more from the faculty members and current student.

English Department Professors Release Trio of Thought-Provoking New Books

Sharon Dilworth, Jane McCafferty and Lauren Shapiro, three professors from CMU's Creative Writing Program from the Department of English, have released new books that showcase their voices and talents. 

Read more about their work and how they apply it to their teaching.

Embracing Diversity Through Games and Bots

Coty Gonzalez and Kevin Jarbo in the Department of Social and Decision Sciences partnered with Geoff Kaufman in the Human-Computer Interaction Institute to develop an effective alternative to deliver diversity training using games and even personality bots.

Read more about their latest research.

Yue Receives Alumni Service Award

Deborah Yue (DC 1989) is one of 11 alumni recognized by CMU for their service, philanthropy and professional accomplishments. 



Read more about Yue and other alumni honorees.

Graduate Student Research Aids Pandemic Preparedness in Pune

Abhishek Dedhe, a graduate student in the Department of Psychology, led a multi-institutional study that examined deaths missed during the COVID-19 pandemic in his hometown — Pune, India. 

Upcoming Events

• Prepare for Homecoming: CMU welcomes alumni for the annual weekend of events for the entire campus community. The event kicks off with Spirit Day activities, Mini Carnival and the 74th annual Alumni Awards on Friday. Join the festivities Nov. 1 to 2. Learn more at the homecoming calendar.

• Statistics & Data Science Welcome Alumni for Happy Hour: Stats alumni are welcome to join a gathering at Osteria Laguna at 209 East 42nd St., New York, on Nov. 12 from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Register to join the event.

• Alumni Events: From cherished in-person Carnegie Mellon traditions to virtual learning experiences with researchers at the cutting edge of their fields, CMU offers a variety of events for alumni to connect with each other and the university, expand their knowledge and networking opportunities, and make memories together. Explore event listings.

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