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Read communications from the provost to the campus community below.

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Monday, October 28, 2024

Support Carnegie Mellon’s 31st Annual Food Drive

Today, Staff Council launched Carnegie Mellon’s 31st Annual Food Drive. We are honored to chair this year’s initiative, which runs through Monday, Nov. 11. Coming together to support the Greater Pittsburgh Community Food Bank is not only a chance to address food insecurity in our region but also to strengthen the bond between our campus and the community that sustains us. Each year, it is a delight to see our students, faculty and staff come together for what has become the highest-grossing food drive in the region.
Monday, October 21, 2024

Join us for Democracy Day on November 5

I am pleased to invite you to CMU’s Democracy Day on Tuesday, Nov. 5, 2024. Democracy Day is an opportunity to underscore our shared institutional commitment to civic service and democracy on Election Day. This year, our efforts are focused on events leading up to the election and providing resources for CMU voters. Several activities and events are planned across campus leading up to Democracy Day, focusing on civic engagement, education and action.
Wednesday, October 16, 2024

Announcing the Vice Provost for Academic Budget and Financial Planning

I am pleased to announce that Mary Glasscock has been appointed the new vice provost for academic budget and financial planning, effective December 1, 2024. Mary brings a wealth of experience and expertise to this role. She joins us from Georgetown University Medical Center (GUMC), where she has served in various leadership capacities over the last 15 years, including chief financial officer, chief operating officer and, most recently, vice president of operations, administration and strategic initiatives.
Wednesday, October 09, 2024

Fall Course Planning Reminders

Dear Pittsburgh-Based Faculty Members and Course Instructors: As we approach the middle of the semester, I am writing to remind you of two important course planning and scheduling matters.
Monday, September 30, 2024

Announcing the Glen de Vries Dean of the Mellon College of Science

I am pleased to announce that following a global search, Dr. Barbara Shinn-Cunningham has been selected as the next Glen de Vries Dean of the Mellon College of Science (MCS). Dr. Shinn-Cunningham will assume her position as dean on January 1, 2025, and Dr. Curtis A. Meyer has graciously agreed to continue in an interim capacity until that time. Curtis has done an outstanding job leading the college during this important transition period.
Wednesday, September 18, 2024

Announcing the 2024 Recipient of the Dickson Prize in Science

It is my pleasure to announce that Dr. Gilda A. Barabino has been selected as the recipient of the 2024 Carnegie Mellon University Dickson Prize in Science. Dr. Barabino is the president of Olin College of Engineering, as well as a professor of biomedical and chemical engineering. Nominated by academic leaders here at CMU, Dr. Barabino was selected for this prestigious award for her technical and humanitarian accomplishments, drive for social good, exemplary character and demonstrated service in her field.

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