About
The Persistent Pursuit of Excellence
As we celebrate our 125th year, we do so with a renewed sense of purpose. Guided by our strategic vision and driven by our shared values, we are confident that we will rise to meet this moment and continue to lead with distinction in the decades to come.
Academics
CMU professor Edda Fields-Black has won the 2025 Pulitzer Prize in History for her book COMBEE: Harriet Tubman, the Combahee River Raid and Black Freedom during the Civil War, which recounts Tubman's leadership in liberating over 700 enslaved people in 1863.
Admission
Carnegie Mellon has seen 138 Tartans become Fulbright U.S. Student grantees.
Campus Life
Carnegie Mellon University celebrated its 127th Commencement on May 11, 2025, awarding 6,741 degrees and featuring keynote speaker Sal Khan, who announced a new educational partnership with CMU.
Research & Creativity
From improving health outcomes and enhancing education, to strengthening national security and advancing trustworthy artificial intelligence, our work makes life better for people everywhere. We ask bold questions, solve complex problems and make real change.
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Words of Gratitude from Provost Jim Garrett
Food & Fund Drive Reaches New Heights
Our Food Drive Impact
Update on Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Activities Supporting our Academic Mission
Next Week's Election
Important Notice - COVID-19
Maximum Flexibility on Election Day
Update on the 2021 Spring and Summer Calendars
Flexibility in Class to Support Voting and Civic Engagement
Proposed Regulations from Homeland Security
CMU Examines Sustainability Across All Univerisity Activity
Spring Semester 2021 Academic Calendar Updates
The Fence
Expanded COVID-19 Testing Strategy
Updates for Syllabus Statements and Preparations for Hybrid/Remote Teaching
Important Information Regarding the Fall Semester
Notice of New Interim Sexual Misconduct Policy
Update on Preparations for Fall Hybrid Remote Instruction
Announcing Search Committee and Interim Appointment for Vice Provost for DEI
Announcing New Dean of the Tepper School of Business
Statement on Recent Immigration Guidelines
CMU's Continued Commitment to Our International Community
Appointment in IPS
Actions Against Racism
Update to Phased CMU Reopening
Preparing for Fall Instruction
Our Path Forward
Announcing the Recipients of the 2020 Celebration of Education Awards
COVID-19 Reappointment, Promotion and Tenure Delays
University Updates - Summer Programs Moving to Remote and Online Operation
Remote Teaching Practices
Moving to Remote Student and Campus Services
Details About Transition to Remote Research and Teaching Operations
A Message of Thanks
Grading Policy Changes and First Week Expectations
Possible Case of COVID-19
Important Faculty Guidance: Teaching and Research Continuity
Important Guidance for Students to Help Inform Decision-making
Suspending All CMU-Sponsored International Travel
CMU-Sponsored International Student Travel Suspended
Augmentation of CMU Travel Policy and Procedures
Additional Coronavirus Travel Restrictions and Guidance
Coronavirus Update, Travel Restrictions
2020-21 Tuition and Fees
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