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At CMU, the (Blue)sky's the limit. United by curiosity and driven by passion, we reach across disciplines, forge new ground and deploy our expertise to make real change that benefits humankind.

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CMU is introducing 4 online graduate certificates to help working professionals build graduate-level expertise. @scsatcmu.bsky.social: 🤖 Foundations of Robotic Interaction 🖥️ Software Engineering With AI @teppercmu.bsky.social: 💼 Foundational AI & ML for Business 🗂️ AI Product Management Essentials

cmu.eduCMU Introduces 4 New Online Graduate Certificates for ProfessionalsCarnegie Mellon University is introducing four online graduate certificates designed to help working professionals build graduate-level expertise in artificial intelligence, robotics, software engineering and product management.
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Congratulations to the 2026 Andy Award nominees and winners! The Andy Awards celebrate the legacy that CMU staff members create through their hard work. 👏 Seven staff members and two teams were recognized for their meaningful contributions along with 49 individuals celebrating 30+ years of service.

cmu.edu2026 Andy Awards Recognize CMU Staff for Outstanding WorkCarnegie Mellon University recognized seven staff members and two teams for their significant contributions at the 32nd annual Andy Awards ceremony Oct. 14 in the Rangos Ballroom at the Cohon Universi...
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AI for the Final Frontier 🚀 For their capstone project, a team of @cmuheinzcollege.bsky.social students partnered with NASA to implement AI systems and created a prototype of a large language model to answer astronauts' in-flight questions using NASA policies.

heinz.cmu.eduBuilding AI for the Final FrontierWorking with the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA), a team of students crafted recommendations to help the agency effectively implement and govern AI systems. Along with the AI guidelines, the team created a prototype of a large language model that uses NASA policies to answer astronauts’ in-flight questions.

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CMU researchers are helping prepare NASA’s Roman Space Telescope to map dark matter, study dark energy and create one of the most detailed views of the universe ever captured. 🧪⚛️ #Astrophysics #Cosmology www.cmu.edu/mcs/news-eve...

cmu.eduCMU Researchers Help Prepare NASA’s Roman Space TelescopeIf looking through the Hubble Telescope is peeking through a keyhole, then gazing from the new Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope is like throwing open a window.
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Students in @cmuengineering.bsky.social found overlaps between working in the Winthrop Community Garden and the classroom: solving community centered problems. For more than a decade, the garden has served as an outlet for students to put engineering concepts into practice and connect with nature.

engineering.cmu.eduCultivating an engineering mindset at CMU’s community gardenThe Winthrop Community Garden provides a popular outlet for College of Engineering students to consider engineering problems—or to simply unwind from their studies.
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“We have never been a place that waits for the future to arrive. We built our reputation by creating it.” As part of a broader $3 billion commitment to CMU, a landmark $500 million gift will transform CMU's newly renamed Kenneth C. Griffin School of Computer Science to honor Griffin’s generosity.

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@scsatcmu.bsky.social will push forward education, research and technological development in an era when computing is part of everyday life. It will rethink how computer science is taught, initiate research in new fields, provide unparalleled access to AI tools and expand student support.

cmu.edu$500M Gift Will Fuel Next Era of Computer Science at Carnegie MellonA landmark $500 million gift will transform Carnegie Mellon University’s top-ranked School of Computer Science into a global powerhouse shaping students, research and technologies to address emerging ...
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Congratulations to the recipient of the 2026 Dickson Prize in Science, Dr. Meg Urry. Dr. Urry serves as the Israel Munson Professor of Physics and Astronomy at @yale.edu. Dr. Urry was selected for her research that has revolutionized our understanding of how black holes form, grow and evolve.

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Society’s defining challenges do not belong to one discipline. Carnegie Mellon University Miami will connect advanced computing and foundational sciences with the humanities, arts and design. Different perspectives will come together to move ideas toward impact. #CMUMiami

cmu.eduHigher Education Gets a New Model: CMU MiamiCarnegie Mellon University Miami, announced today, is set to embrace this more dynamic model of knowledge building and problem solving. Rather than beginning with conventional academic structures and then building programs to connect them, the new campus will organize research and learning around consequential societal problems from the start.
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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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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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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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A landmark $500 million gift will transform Carnegie Mellon University’s top-ranked School of Computer Science into a global powerhouse shaping students, research and technologies to address emerging global challenges.

cmu.edu$500M Gift Will Fuel Next Era of Computer Science at Carnegie MellonA landmark $500 million gift will transform Carnegie Mellon University’s top-ranked School of Computer Science into a global powerhouse shaping students, research and technologies to address emerging ...
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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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America's #electricity system is vulnerable to hacking attempts, according to @cmist-cmu.bsky.social researchers Harry Krejsa and Phoebe Benich. In an op-ed for @nytimes.com, they advise that the country reinvent the electrical grid to protect against evolving threats.

nytimes.comOpinion | Hackers Could Overwhelm Our Power Grid. This Is How to Stop Them. (Gift Article)The Trump administration should build a stronger alliance with clean energy companies in spite of its culture war with them.
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Carnegie Mellon researchers have created new artificial lung technology that could drastically impact #healthcare. The new technology, developed by CMU spinoff company Advanced Respiratory Technologies, could improve quality of life for patients across the country in as little as a few years.

cmu.eduHow New Artificial Lung Technology Could Change the Game for Chronic Lung DiseaseLong-term medical treatment for chronic lung disease has stumped doctors and scientists for years. Now, researchers from Carnegie Mellon University have created new artificial lung technology that cou...
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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.

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CMU ranks No. 3 nationally for Graduate Earnings by Academic Major, reinforcing the value of a CMU education. CMU continues to demonstrate exceptional strength across undergraduate academic programs, earning top-five placements in 17 categories and No. 1 rankings in nine undergraduate specialties.

cmu.eduCarnegie Mellon University Reaches Historic High at No. 14 in U.S. News Rankings, Takes No. 1 Spot for Computer ScienceCarnegie Mellon University has achieved its highest position in the U.S. News & World Report Best Colleges rankings, climbing six spots to No. 14 nationally in the 2027 list.
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CMU's robotics expertise will be on display during the 2026 IEEE/RSJ International Conference on Intelligent Robots and Systems (IROS). CMU’s presence reflects a legacy of more than four decades to founding @cmurobotics.bsky.social, the first academic department in the U.S. dedicated to robotics.

cmu.eduGlobal Conference in Pittsburgh Puts Carnegie Mellon’s Robotics Leadership in the SpotlightCarnegie Mellon University’s deep roots and latest innovations in robotics will be on display during the 2026 IEEE/RSJ International Conference on Intelligent Robots and Systems (IROS).
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Carnegie Mellon's Robotics Innovation Center has earned Platinum Certification from the U.S. Green Building Council’s Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) program, the first CMU project to receive this designation. Since 2000, CMU has built more than 30 LEED-Certified projects.

cmu.eduRobotics Innovation Center Earns LEED Platinum Certification for Sustainable ConstructionCarnegie Mellon University’s Robotics Innovation Center (RIC) is the first CMU project to earn Platinum Certification from the U.S. Green Building Council’s Leadership in Energy and Environmental Desi...
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CMU is integral to a regional research effort to make industrial energy systems more resilient. The Resilient Energy Technology and Infrastructure Consortium is a new National Science Foundation Regional Innovation Engine to strengthen manufacturing and economic competitiveness across Appalachia.

cmu.eduCarnegie Mellon Partners To Lead NSF Initiative Advancing Energy Innovation and Economic Growth Across AppalachiaCarnegie Mellon University will play a central role in a new National Science Foundation (NSF) Regional Innovation Engine designed to strengthen energy technology, manufacturing competitiveness and economic opportunity across Appalachia.
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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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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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During CMU Startup Week, founders, investors and researchers will gather at Carnegie Mellon to explore the university pipeline from research to startups. The weeklong event brings together more than 3,000 founders, investors, corporate partners and members of the university community in Pittsburgh.

cmu.eduCMU Builds a Stronger Pipeline From Research to StartupsWhen founders, investors and researchers gather at Carnegie Mellon University for CMU Startup Week, they will get an early look at technologies moving out of university laboratories and toward the mar...
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As #football season officially kicks off, CMU student-athletes are helping propel research forward on the future of safety for the sport. 🏈 Members of the Tartan Football team are essential players in a groundbreaking study led by neuroscientist Brad Mahon. #ResearchSky

cmu.eduStudent-Athletes Step Forward as Partners in Football’s Next Era of SafetyCMU football players are essential partners in a groundbreaking study led by neuroscientist Brad Mahon to understand how routine hits on the field impact the brain.
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What if surplus food from restaurants and grocery stores could feed those who don't know where their next meal is coming from? On this episode of "Where What If Becomes What's Next," @cmuheinzcollege.bsky.social alum Leah Lizarondo explains how this question led her to co-found 412 Food Rescue.

cmu.eduS3 Episode 9: Tech for Good: Rescuing Food to Fight Hunger and Climate ChangeWhat if the surplus that food restaurants and grocery stores throw away every day could instead feed the millions of people who don't know where their next meal is coming from? That question sent Leah Lizarondo down a path that reshaped how communities think about hunger, waste and climate change.
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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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When technology intersects with data and policy, it can help make social impact. Public interest #technology can fill gaps between what a policy promises and what a person experiences. Rayid Ghani, a professor of machine learning and public policy at CMU, explains more in @us.theconversation.com:

theconversation.comWhat is public interest technology? An expert on data and policy explains how it helps people in needPublic interest technology ensures that public policies are implemented in ways that change people’s lives.
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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 #research offers new insight into how DNA arrangement may contribute to Alzheimer's disease. To gain a large-scale perspective of the disease, the team created an #AI model that combines DNA sequence with genome folding information.

cmu.eduCMU Researchers Use AI To Explore How Alzheimer’s Changes Brain CellsNew research from a CMU-led team offers new insight into how changes in the arrangement of DNA may contribute to Alzheimer's disease, the most common cause of dementia.
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The findings identify 3D genome organization as an important layer of Alzheimer’s biology. 🧬 The research paves the way to determine which changes in genome structure contribute directly to the disease and how to target treatment.

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Today, nearly every basic household requires energy. Utility companies focus on reducing energy use to cut costs. But low bills don't mean energy is affordable. 💡 Modern homes rely on electricity for safety, so rationing energy in extreme weather can be dangerous. @theconversation.com

theconversation.comJust because the bill is low doesn’t mean energy is affordableEnergy is meant to improve people’s lives. Often cost prevents residents from making the most of that opportunity, so they cut back on energy use to be able to pay the bills.
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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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Research from the Carnegie Mellon Sports Analytics Center is powering "Heisman Hopefuls," a first-of-its-kind data, storytelling and fan voting platform. 🏈📈 CMU data scientists are providing fans with deeper insight into the race for the @heismantrophy.bsky.social. 🏆 #DataScience #SportsAnalytics

espn.comNew Heisman platform allows college football fans to cast votesThe new team at Heisman has launched Heisman Hopefuls -- a data, storytelling and fan voting platform aimed at expanding the conversation about the award.
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CMU's College of Fine Arts has been selected to lead a national study on how higher education is integrating #AI into arts education. Supported by the National Endowment for the Arts, receiving the Research Lab Grant positions CMU as a leader on the national research agenda.

cmu.eduCMU to Lead National Study of AI in Arts EducationAs artificial intelligence reshapes how art is made and taught, colleges and universities are largely determining on their own how to prepare the next generation of artists and designers. Carnegie Mel...