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Carnegie Mellon University @cmu.edu · 02/10/2026

This week, Carnegie Mellon brought Tartan Pride to Miami to celebrate the launch of the new CMU Miami campus, a bold new model of higher education made possible by the historic $3 billion investment from Citadel founder and CEO and founder of Griffin Catalyst Ken Griffin.

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Carnegie Mellon University @cmu.edu · 01/10/2026

For more than 125 years, Pittsburgh has shaped Carnegie Mellon University. Carnegie Mellon University Miami will build on that foundation and create new opportunities for education, research and partnership. Two cities. One Carnegie Mellon. #CMUMiami

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Carnegie Mellon University @cmu.edu · 30/09/2026

Hear from Farnam Jahanian, President of Carnegie Mellon University, and Ken Griffin, founder and CEO of Citadel and founder of Griffin Catalyst, in a Fireside Chat about Griffin’s historic gift to further elevate CMU in Pittsburgh and launch Carnegie Mellon University Miami.

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Carnegie Mellon University @cmu.edu · 30/09/2026

Today, Carnegie Mellon University and Ken Griffin, founder and CEO of Citadel and founder of Griffin Catalyst, announced a historic $3 billion gift to elevate Carnegie Mellon in Pittsburgh and launch Carnegie Mellon University Miami. #CMUMiami Read more: cmu.is/Miami-new-b

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Carnegie Mellon University @cmu.edu · 22/09/2026

Carnegie Mellon University has achieved its historically highest position in the @usnews.com Best Colleges rankings, rising six spots to No. 14 nationally in the 2027 list. The result marks a historic moment for CMU and reflects growing recognition of the university’s academic strengths.

CMU rises 6 spots to No. 14 in the U.S. News & World Report Best Colleges rankings.

CMU earned No. 1 rankings in nine specialties and top-five placements in 17 categories.

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Carnegie Mellon University @cmu.edu · 11/09/2026

Bagpiper Wil Cocke played the bagpipe for each moment of impact, along with piper Chris Nolin, who performed slow airs beside a memorial tree planted in honor of the seven alumni lost that day.

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Carnegie Mellon University @cmu.edu · 11/09/2026

The Carnegie Mellon community commemorates the lives lost and reflects on the courageous sacrifices made 25 years ago on September 11, 2001. Today, Carnegie Mellon Naval ROTC is carrying the American flag for 911 laps around the track at CMU’s Gesling Stadium in memorial. #NeverForget

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Carnegie Mellon University @cmu.edu · 04/09/2026

Leaders from CMU and Rare Ventures joined members of the rare disease community to ring the opening bell at the New York Stock Exchange. The milestone comes about a month after CMU joined Rare Ventures as a founding partner in the initiative which aims to transform therapies for rare diseases.

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Carnegie Mellon University @cmu.edu · 03/09/2026

Carnegie Mellon was ranked #17 out of 500 schools on TIME's inaugural list of America's Best Colleges 2026-2027. 👏 With insight from the data research firm Statista, schools were ranked on student outcomes, learning environment and attractiveness to students.

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Carnegie Mellon University @cmu.edu · 24/08/2026

The Class of 2030+ was written in the stars. 🌟

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Carnegie Mellon University @cmu.edu · 20/08/2026

We are so excited to welcome the class of 2030+ into our Carnegie Constellation. 🌌💫 This year’s class photo highlights Hamerschlag Hall, one our most iconic campus landmarks. Welcome to all the new stars. We are thrilled to have you join our Tartan community!

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Carnegie Mellon University @cmu.edu · 16/07/2026

Carnegie Mellon University brought robotics, #AI and learning science to the 2026 Pennsylvania Defense and Innovation Summit, with faculty, startups and university leaders showcasing how CMU helps power Pennsylvania’s defense innovation ecosystem. Read more: www.cmu.edu/news/stories...

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Carnegie Mellon University @cmu.edu · 08/07/2026

CMU x #Heisman 🏈📊🏆 @heismantrophy.bsky.social has partnered with Carnegie Mellon and the Sports Analytics Center to develop metrics and tools to make it easier for fans to access and evaluate performance data for all positions.

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Carnegie Mellon University @cmu.edu · 06/07/2026

Technology for monitoring fetal #health during labor hasn't changed in 50 years. New CMU-led research could change that. 🩺 CMU is leading a multi-university team that has secured up to $39.3 million from @arpa-h.bsky.social to develop a wearable system to better identify fetal distress.

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Carnegie Mellon University @cmu.edu · 01/07/2026

A CMU robotics team arrived in Venezuela this week to assist search and rescue crews following two devastating earthquakes. Snake robots designed by CMU’s Biorobotics Lab can squeeze into tight spaces. A camera on the front of the robot can help direct the search for survivors.

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Carnegie Mellon University @cmu.edu · 08/06/2026

We Believe ... that seeing former CMU roommates Josh Gad and Rory O'Malley perform Book of Mormon on stage at the #TonyAwards tonight was a religious experience! 📖🎉 #TartanProud | #Broadway

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Carnegie Mellon University @cmu.edu · 08/06/2026

Moments ago during the 79th Annual #TonyAwards, we presented the 2026 Excellence in Theatre Education Award to Freddie Hendricks: an arts educator for more than 30 years, a Georgia native and a cancer survivor.

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Carnegie Mellon University @cmu.edu · 12/05/2026

More than 5,800 new Carnegie Mellon graduates are ready to address society’s most urgent needs with the bold, collaborative spirit that defines the CMU experience. Revisit scenes from Carnegie Mellon’s 128th Commencement ceremony.

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Carnegie Mellon University @cmu.edu · 11/05/2026

Excited Carnegie Mellon students had the opportunity to meet with Jensen Huang, NVIDIA Founder and CEO. Jensen engaged firsthand with the cutting-edge research being conducted by CMU students. There was a snake robot, a robotic arm — even a robobuggy.

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Carnegie Mellon University @cmu.edu · 11/05/2026

Introducing the Carnegie Mellon University Class of 2026! 👏 On Sunday May 10, Carnegie Mellon conferred more than 5,800 undergraduate and graduate degrees at its 128th Commencement ceremony. Congratulations, graduates! We can't wait to witness the impact you will have on our world.

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Carnegie Mellon University @cmu.edu · 08/05/2026

Carnegie Mellon will confer an Honorary Doctor of Science and Technology on Thomas Sargent, a Nobel Laureate in Economic Sciences. Sargent's scholarship has shaped modern macroeconomics and his transformative research has shaped how economists analyze economic policy and real-world outcomes.

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Carnegie Mellon University @cmu.edu · 07/05/2026

Jensen Huang, Founder and CEO of NVIDIA, will serve as CMU’s 2026 Commencement keynote speaker and will receive an Honorary Doctor of Science and Technology.

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Carnegie Mellon University @cmu.edu · 06/05/2026

Carnegie Mellon alumna Jamie deRoy, an accomplished producer and performer, will receive an Honorary Doctor of Fine Arts during Commencement. That Broadway legacy has earned her 15 Tony Awards and made her one of the most influential champions of American theater.

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Carnegie Mellon University @cmu.edu · 05/05/2026

Samuel Hazo will receive an honorary Doctor of Humane Letters from Carnegie Mellon at this year's Commencement. 👏 Hazo founded the International Poetry Forum in 1966, bringing many of the world's leading poets to Pittsburgh. His work has enriched literary culture for more than half a century.

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Carnegie Mellon University @cmu.edu · 04/05/2026

Simi Olusola-Ajayi, a Master's student graduating from @hcii.cmu.edu, will represent the graduating class as the student speaker at the 2026 Commencement Ceremony. At CMU, Simi has focused on responsible innovation and the governance of emerging technologies. #CMUGrad | @scsatcmu.bsky.social

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Carnegie Mellon University @cmu.edu · 03/05/2026

Carnegie Mellon School of Art senior Tilde Oyster is the artist behind the 2026 Pittsburgh Marathon poster! 🎨👟 Her inspiration behind the piece aimed to capture the uniqueness of Pittsburgh's neighborhoods and all that the city has to offer. #Art #Pittsburgh

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Carnegie Mellon University @cmu.edu · 27/04/2026

Carnegie Mellon robots debuted their skills on the #NFLDraft stage! 🤖 'Simon' from CMU's Robomechanics Lab and 'Maggie' from CMU spinout HEBI Robotics were drafted to showcase Pittsburgh's innovation in #robotics.

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Carnegie Mellon University @cmu.edu · 23/04/2026

High-stakes draft meets high-impact #AI 🏈📊 CMU gathered key players for “Powering the Future of Sport: A Draft Week Showcase,” highlighting how Pittsburgh powers sport and innovation. Under Steel City beams of CMU’s Robotics Innovation Center, the event showcased our region to a global stage.

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Carnegie Mellon University @cmu.edu · 21/04/2026

As #NFL prospects anticipate their Draft Day decisions, their background will feature a monumental art installation of all 32 league helmets. Renowned pop artist and CMU alumnus Burton Morris was commissioned to create the mixed-media work in his signature pop #art style.

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Carnegie Mellon University @cmu.edu · 21/04/2026

CMU's sports analytics education produces big league talent. Shravan Ramamurthy and Toby Junker both have professions in research and development for #NFL teams. Today's sports analysts have access to more data than ever. CMU equips students with the skills to turn data into actionable insights. 📊

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Carnegie Mellon University @cmu.edu · 09/04/2026

Carnegie Mellon University has made Forbes’ 2026 New Ivies list for the third year in a row! The @forbes.com list features public and private universities that are preparing and graduating students who are increasingly sought out by employers. ➡️ cmu.is/Forbes-New-Ivies-2026 #ForbesNewIvies

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Carnegie Mellon University @cmu.edu · 03/04/2026

Ten doctoral students raced the clock to explain their innovative research in a matter of minutes during CMU's Three Minute Thesis (3MT) Championship hosted by @library.cmu.edu. This year's winners: 🥇Raouf Belkhir 🥈 Christopher Blum 🥉Lara Abdelhmohsen 🏆 People's Choice: Anish Pyne

Lara Abdelhmohsen, Biomedical Engineering, Carnegie Mellon University's College of Engineering

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Carnegie Mellon University @cmu.edu · 17/03/2026

Carnegie Mellon's Robotics Innovation Center buzzed with energy as it welcomed community members for an open house. Attendees of all ages enjoyed robot demonstrations, facility tours and learned more about CMU programs. 🤖

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Carnegie Mellon University @cmu.edu · 12/03/2026

Amy Arteritano graduated with a teaching degree in 1996, the same year CMU opened its National Robotics Engineering Center, where her career at CMU would eventually lead. At @nrec.bsky.social, which marks its 30th anniversary this year, Arteritano supports the people who bring projects to life.

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Carnegie Mellon University @cmu.edu · 09/03/2026

As we celebrate the life of Thaddeus Mosley, a beloved and towering figure in the global #arts community, we reflect on his storytelling influence. Standing in our own Fifth and Clyde courtyard is Mosley's 2020 “Inverted Dancer,” a tall bronze sculpture that embodies a jazz-inspired spontaneity.

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Carnegie Mellon University @cmu.edu · 09/03/2026

At the CMU-Pitt BRIDGE Center, researchers are working to understand the pain of patients with sickle cell disease. The study uses advanced brain imaging, ultrahigh-resolution MRI data and digital visualization to demonstrate how sickle cell disease pain is processed in the brain. #Scisky

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Carnegie Mellon University @cmu.edu · 04/03/2026

CMU School of Art alum Debra Rapoport makes #art you can wear and live in with repurposed materials. While at Carnegie Tech, she found her love for textiles, paving the way for her career. Now a textile icon with work in @metmuseum.org and the Smithsonian, Rapoport shared why creativity is vital.

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Carnegie Mellon University @cmu.edu · 02/03/2026

#Robots can come to the rescue in emergency situations where humans can’t reach. CMU-developed Zippy is the world’s smallest, fastest two-legged robot aimed at navigating small spaces in emergency situations.

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Carnegie Mellon University @cmu.edu · 02/03/2026

Ready to pitch like a pro? The $1.275 million Forge AI Prize at CMU's Robotics Innovation Center during NFL Draft week in Pittsburgh is a Shark Tank-style showdown for #AI innovators shaping the physical world. Judged by @mcuban.bsky.social and industry leaders. ➡️ Apply now! cmu.is/showcase

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Carnegie Mellon University @cmu.edu · 27/02/2026

CMU on Friday marked the official opening of the Robotics Innovation Center — a one-of-a-kind facility anchoring the university’s next chapter in developing a world-leading collaborative ecosystem for robotics, automation and #AI breakthroughs. Learn more: cmu.is/RIC-opening

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Carnegie Mellon University @cmu.edu · 26/02/2026

How it started ➡️ How it’s going We are excited to officially inhabit the CMU Robotics Innovation Center as a space for #robotics research, development and testing. The cutting-edge facility will allow CMU to continue to serve as a pioneer in robotics. Image 2 via Perkins Eastman. 📸 Andrew Rugge

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Carnegie Mellon University @cmu.edu · 25/02/2026

Researchers at @airlabcmu.bsky.social are building smarter drones to expand rescue efforts during emergencies. These drones act as scouts, communicating vital data to help rescue teams stay safe after disasters. Earlier this year, a team designed, built and flew the largest drone in CMU history!

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Carnegie Mellon University @cmu.edu · 25/02/2026

CMU welcomed the National Security Commission on Emerging Biotechnology last week during a visit organized by the PLSA. At the Biological & Chemical Innovation Cloud Lab – part of the AI Science Foundry – leaders saw how AI, robotics and automation advance U.S. #biotech and national security.

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Carnegie Mellon University @cmu.edu · 19/02/2026

Introducing Carnegie Mellon University Press’s spring titles 🌷📖 Snow might still be on the ground but the first signs of spring are here — including a new slate of books from our very own university press. Explore the titles ➡️ linktr.ee/cmupress #Booksky | @cmupress.bsky.social

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Carnegie Mellon University @cmu.edu · 17/02/2026

Glenda Tan, a CMU junior studying AI, developed a smart kitchen tracking system. Tan's system uses depth-sensing technology to identify and locate kitchen items. The data is linked to a mobile app called Cooker Looker, where users can search items, find their location and check expiration dates.

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Carnegie Mellon University @cmu.edu · 09/02/2026

For the third time in four years, Carnegie Mellon University has been named one of the nation’s Top Producing Institutions for the #Fulbright U.S. Student Program. 🌎👏 Since the program's inception in 1946, Carnegie Mellon has seen 141 Tartans become Fulbright U.S. Student grantees.

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Carnegie Mellon University @cmu.edu · 06/02/2026

The hesitation you feel before a heated rivalry starts in the brain. 🧠🏒 Carnegie Mellon researchers study the brain science behind Olympic timing. They found that a specific group of neurons activates during the split-second pause athletes take as they go for gold. #Olympics #Research #ScienceSky

Frozen on the Ice: The Brain Science Behind Perfect Olympic Timing

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Carnegie Mellon University @cmu.edu · 28/01/2026

#InternationalLEGODay: CMU researchers are using #LEGO bricks to build a smarter manufacturing future. 🧱 A team from @scsatcmu.bsky.social created BrickGPT, an AI-powered tool that uses text prompts to bring ideas to life through LEGO bricks.

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Carnegie Mellon University @cmu.edu · 27/01/2026

Tepper Tartans 📈 @teppercmu.bsky.social was recognized for its online #business education in the @usnews.com Best Online Programs rankings. 📊 The MS in Business Analytics program ranked No. 1 in the non-MBA category, for the third consecutive year. 💻 The Online Hybrid MBA program ranked No. 2.

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