Campus Communications
Latest Communications
Read communications from the provost to the campus community below.
Invitation to Shape CMU鈥檚 Historic Investment
Monday, November 2, 2026
President Farnam Jahanian recently announced the appointment of an advisory committee to guide the recent historic $500 million investment Ken Griffin made in CMU鈥檚 Pittsburgh campus. This investment aims to support strategic initiatives, strengthen human capital development, enhance access and affordability, and bolster our role as an intellectual anchor.
Announcing the Holistic Teaching Assessment Initiative
Wednesday, October 28, 2026
I am pleased to announce the launch of a Holistic Teaching Assessment Initiative, a partnership between university leadership and faculty and student governance. Through this multi-year endeavor, we aim to empower instructors to continuously elevate their teaching based on valid, useful data; provide academic leaders with a consistent and holistic evaluation framework; and ensure our teaching assessment practices advance student learning and well-being and faculty success.
Join us for Democracy Day on November 3
Monday, October 26, 2026
I am pleased to invite you to participate in CMU鈥檚 Democracy Day on Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2026. Democracy Day is an opportunity to underscore our shared institutional commitment to civic service and democracy on Election Day. This year, our efforts are centered on supporting informed participation in democratic and community life.
Announcing the 2026 Recipient of the Dickson Prize in Science
Tuesday, October 6, 2026
I am pleased to announce that 黑料专区 has selected Dr. Meg Urry as the 2026 recipient of the Dickson Prize in Science. Dr. Urry serves as the Israel Munson Professor of Physics and Astronomy at Yale University and was the founding director of the Yale Center for Astronomy and Astrophysics. She is a member of the National Academy of Sciences and a former president of the American Astronomical Society.
Required Adherence to Fall Break Assignments and Deadlines
Monday, October 5, 2026
Giving students a true break from academic activity during the Fall and Spring break periods allows them the chance to rest and return recharged for the remainder of the semester. We expect our faculty to support this by refraining from scheduling exams or assignment deadlines between October 12 and 19.
Support Carnegie Mellon鈥檚 33rd Annual Food Drive
Friday, October 2, 2026
For more than three decades, the CMU community has come together to help our neighbors experiencing food insecurity in the Pittsburgh region. This year we are excited to launch our 33rd Annual Food Drive, organized by Staff Council and benefiting Greater Pittsburgh Community Food Bank.