Crossing Lines

Modeled after Inside-Out, a nationwide prison education program, the CMU Prison Education Project (PEP) offers weekly courses inside a local prison that are made up of half non-incarcerated (“outside”) students and half incarcerated (“inside”) students. The PEP program offers students and faculty new learning experiences.

Watch a video and read more about PEP.

CMU Launches Institute for Complex Social Dynamics

The Institute for Complex Social Dynamics will develop and use mathematical and computational models to deepen our understanding of complex social systems, like investigating behavior on social media, within criminal organizations and across scientific practices.

Read more about the new institute.

CMU Honors Three Faculty With Professorships

CMU recognized three distinguished faculty members — Alex John London, Hoda Heidari and Brad Myers — during a Nov. 1 ceremony in honor of their endowed professorships. London, of the Dietrich College of Humanities and Social Sciences, has been named the K&L Gates Professor of Ethics and Computational Technologies.

Learn more about the new professorships and the K&L Gates Initiative in Ethics and Computational Technologies.

Skibba Named Dean’s Innovation Scholar

Dietrich College has named Candace Skibba, associate teaching professor of Hispanic studies, a 2023 Dean’s Innovation Scholar. The award recognizes significant innovation in course design, teaching practice and learning outcomes assessment among teaching-track faculty in Dietrich College, as well as the promise of ongoing creative and effective innovation.



Read more about the Skibba's work.

Upcoming Events

• San Francisco Happy Hour and Exploratorium After Dark at the Ferry Building, San Francisco on December 7 at 6:00 p.m. Get inquisitive and grab a drink while you navigate 650+ interactive exhibits exploring science, art and perception. Register for the event.

• Join the Carnegie Mellon Black Alumni Association for the annual holiday party at BarCode in Washington D.C. on December 9 at 4 p.m. Alumni from Pitt, Penn State, Duquesne and IUP will join as well. Early bird registration ends on December 2. Register for the event.

• Join us at the Cranberry Township Neighborhood Luncheon on December 13 at noon. The luncheon will be held at the Juniper Grill. Register for the event.

• Alumni Events: From cherished in-person Carnegie Mellon traditions to virtual learning experiences with researchers at the cutting-edge of their fields, CMU offers a variety of events for alumni to connect with each other and the university, expand their knowledge and networking opportunities, and make cherished memories together. Explore event listings.

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