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Read communications from the president below.

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Friday, February 21, 2025

Commitment to Academic Excellence and Community Standards

Yesterday, university leadership was made aware by concerned community members of fliers for an on-campus event advertising an “uncensored discussion” about the former leader of Hamas. This discussion is not approved nor endorsed by the university in any way.
Monday, February 17, 2025

Launch of CMU's 2025 United Way Campaign

One of the most meaningful ways our Carnegie Mellon Tartan community supports the Pittsburgh region is through our enduring support of the United Way of Southwestern Pennsylvania.
Monday, February 10, 2025

Update on CMU's Response to F&A Funding Cap

I am writing this evening to confirm that Carnegie Mellon University has joined in a lawsuit filed by the Association of American Universities (AAU) against the federal government.
Friday, January 24, 2025

Addressing Recent Executive Orders

This week, President Trump issued a number of executive actions on a wide range of topics, creating questions about the potential impact on higher education. As in previous presidential transitions, we are currently engaging with internal and external experts to evaluate executive orders and other federal actions so that we can offer guidance to our campus stakeholders.
Wednesday, November 20, 2024

Announcing the CMU Pathway Program

Following a significant expansion of financial aid, undergraduates whose families earn less than $75,000 annually will be able to attend CMU tuition-free, while undergraduates whose families earn less than $100,000 annually will be able to attend CMU without borrowing any federal student loans.
Tuesday, November 19, 2024

Announcing CMU’s Next Vice President for University Advancement

I am pleased to announce that, following a rigorous national search, I have appointed David Bennett as Carnegie Mellon University's next vice president for university advancement, effective February 17, 2025.

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