Dietrich College Interns Make Community Impact in Pittsburgh

Sixty students, 40 sites and one mission: the Pittsburgh Summer Internship Program (PSIP) is reshaping the way students engage with the local community.

Read more about the internships of Zoë Brown (DC 2025), Vionnie Khong (DC 2027) and Bo Xie (DC 2027)

Deeper Conversations to Focus on Election Year Discourse

The Deeper Conversations initiative returns to campus this fall to engage the Carnegie Mellon community in today's most challenging issues through civil discourse.

Learn about upcoming events

Susanne Ferber Appointed Head of Department of Psychology

Ferber “is not only a top-notch scholar but also an experienced and clearly gifted leader,” said Bess Family Dean Richard Scheines.

Read more about Ferber and her reflections on joining CMU

Painting the Bard’s Birds

Missy Dunaway (DC 2010) explores the intersection of Shakespeare and art. Dunaway is the artist behind “The Birds of Shakespeare,” a collection of paintings cataloging every bird mentioned in Shakespeare's plays and poems.

Read more about Dunaway’s achievements

Kennedy Receives Mortimer Spiegelman Award

Edward Kennedy will receive the Mortimer Spiegelman Award for his outstanding contributions to public health and statistics.

Upcoming Events

• Deeper Conversations: During the 2024-2025 academic year, the university will explore critical topics related to democracy and the U.S. election. Dietrich College and the Heinz College of Information Systems and Public Policy have led the planning efforts for this university-wide initiative. On Oct. 1, the series will present a virtual discussion on Immigration at the Ballot Box. On Oct. 28, the series will feature a lecutre, “Cyber-Enabled Nation-State Influence Operations: Are Russia, China and Iran Interfering in the U.S. Election” in Simmons A, Tepper Building at 5:00 p.m. Learn more and register for the events.

• Grace Hopper Celebration: The Philadelphia Network welcomes you to the City of Brotherly Love for a CMU alumni meet-up over drinks and appetizers on Oct. 8 at 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. at the Pennsylvania Academy of Fine Arts. Register for the event.

• Join the inaugural CMU Technology and Entrepreneurship happy hour: This opportunity brings together CMU alumni, students and friends interested in technology and entrepreneurship to connect, network and share ideas. Whether you're a seasoned entrepreneur, a tech enthusiast or just curious about the startup ecosystem, this event is for you, Oct. 8 from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m.at the TallBoy Bar, 1239 9th St NW Washington, D.C. Register for the event.

• CMU Universe Mentorship: Alums connect with those who share your background, interests, or other affiliations. Access alumni-led job referrals. Mentor current students who share common interests in your field of work. Think of it as LinkedIn where everyone is a first level connection. Join the CMU Universe Mentorship Platform.

• 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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