Rising to the Challenge

Tartans on the Rise, which celebrates alumni who graduated in the last 10 years, welcomes three Dietrich College graduates to this year’s class — Darren Riley (DC 2014), Anna Walsh (DC 2013) and Meredith Schmehl (DC 2018; MCS 2018).

Read more about the Dietrich College Tartans on the Rise.

Historian Illuminates Crucial Chapter of Harriet Tubman's Legacy

A new book by Edda Fields-Black, associate professor in the Department of History, details Harriet Tubman’s role in an event that freed more than 700 enslaved people during the Civil War.

View videos of Fields-Black’s recent talks and learn more about her research.

Data Science and Athletics Team To Tackle 2024 NFL Big Data Bowl

Two graduate student teams from the Department of Statistics & Data Science competed as finalists in the 2024 Big Data Bowl, an annual sports analytics contest hosted by NFL Football Operations.  

Read more about the competition and one team’s partnership with CMU Athletics.

Faculty Spotlight: Manasvini Singh

The research of Manasvini Singh, assistant professor in the Department of Social and Decision Sciences, lies at the intersection of decision theory and health policy.

Upcoming Events

• Join Spring Carnival and Reunion Weekend: Welcome back for a weekend packed full of CMU traditions and events, in particular, our Reunion classes that end in 4 or 9 (i.e. 1974 and 1999) and the first reunion for the Class of 2023. A list of events specific to Dietrich College are listed below. Go to the full schedule to find more information about the events below and plan your weekend today.

April 12

The Statistics & Data Science Alumni & Department Lunch is open to alumni, graduate students and faculty/staff of the Statistics & Data Science community. The event allows alumni and graduate students to reconnect. Register on the Carnival page for the event.

The Stephen and Joyce Fienberg Memorial Lecture will begin at 4 p.m. and is open to the entire CMU community. The lecture is a tribute to the late Stephen and Joyce Fienberg for their distinctive contributions to the statistical community. This year's lecturer is Alicia L. Carriquiry, Distinguished Professor and President's Chair, director of the Center for Statistics and Applications in Forensic Evidence at Iowa State University. A reception will follow. Register on the Carnival page for the event.

April 13

Dietrich College of Humanities and Social Sciences Brunch & Buggy will begin at 9:30 a.m on the Baker Hall patio. A light brunch will be provided as viewers catch up on the races. Register on the Carnival page for the event.

Unveiling the Department of Languages, Cultures & Applied Linguistics -  Say au revoir to “Modern Languages” and welcome to “Languages, Cultures & Applied Linguistics.” It's not just a name; it's a passport to a world of cultural exploration and linguistic innovation. Join us at 3 p.m. in celebrating this exciting transition as we embrace a new era, aligning our department's identity with a broader mission of fostering diverse cultural understanding and advancing applied linguistics in our global community. The event is open to everyone, and registration is recommended.

• 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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