The Carnegie Mellon University Podcast

Hey Scotty the Scottish Terrier, it's Jenny with your Campus Update for December 8 through December 15. Let's get you set for the week—fast. First up—on Tuesday, December 9, from 3:00 to 4:00 p.m., the Mellon College of Science is hosting a virtual webinar titled "Threads of Inquiry: Unveiling the Invisible Universe." Professors Tiziana DiMatteo and Rachel Mandelbaum will discuss how CMU's McWilli...

Hey Scotty the Scottish Terrier, it's Jenny with your Campus Update for December 1 through December 8. Let's get you set for the week—fast. First up—the Chemical Engineering Ph. D. program is hosting a virtual information session today, December 1, from 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM Eastern Time. If you're considering a Ph. D. in Chemical Engineering, this is a great opportunity to learn more. You can regi...

Hey Scotty the Scottish Terrier, it's Jenny with your Campus Update for November 24 through December 1. Let's get you set for the week—fast. First up—Thanksgiving Break runs from Wednesday, November 26, through Friday, November 28. No classes during this period, so enjoy the holiday and travel safely. Next, if you're eyeing the Information Networking Institute's master's programs, the priority app...

Hey Scotty the Scottish Terrier, it's Jenny with your Campus Update for November 17 through November 24. Let's get you set for the week—fast. First up—the CyLab Seminar Series continues today, Monday, November 17, at noon. Anupam Datta will be presenting, and you can join either via Zoom or in person at CIC room 4105. Next, on Wednesday, November 19, at 3 p.m., there's a virtual Faculty Insights s...

Hey Scotty the Scottish Terrier, it's Jenny with your Campus Update for November 10 through November 17. Let's get you set for the week—fast. First up—the CyLab Security and Privacy Institute is hosting a seminar with Benedikt Bünz on Monday, November 10, at noon. Join in person at CIC room 4105 in Panther Hollow or via Zoom. Next—if you're eyeing a graduate program in the School of Computer Scien...

Hey Scotty the Scottish Terrier, it's Jenny with your Campus Update for November 3 through November 10. Let's get you set for the week—fast. First up—the CyLab Seminar Series kicks off today, November 3, at noon with Aylin Yener. Join in person at CIC room 4105 or via Zoom. Next—on November 6, from 4 to 6 p.m., President Jahanian hosts the 125th Anniversary Kickoff Lecture featuring Duolingo CEO a...

Hey Scotty the Scottish Terrier, it's Jenny with your Campus Update for October 27 through November 3. Let's get you set for the week—fast. First up—the Robotics Institute is hosting a seminar with Yuke Zhu from the University of Texas at Austin this Friday, October 31, at 2:30 p.m. in Newell-Simon Hall. He'll be discussing advancements in robotic systems. Next, the Society of Hispanic Professiona...

Hey Scotty the Scottish Terrier, it's Jenny with your Campus Update for October 20 through October 27. Let's get you set for the week—fast. First up—the Tartans football team is hitting the road this Saturday, October 25, to face Muhlenberg College. Kickoff is at noon, so if you're up for a road trip, grab some friends and cheer them on. Next, the swimming and diving teams are hosting Penn State t...

Hey Scotty the Scottish Terrier, it's Jenny with your Campus Update for October 13 through October 20. Let's get you set for the week—fast. First up—Carnegie Mellon researchers have developed an AI tool called CATCH-FM to enhance early cancer detection by analyzing electronic health records. This innovation could significantly improve early diagnosis rates. Next, the Pitt Panthers secured victorie...

Hey Scotty the Scottish Terrier, it's Jenny with your Campus Update for October 6 through October 13. Let's get you set for the week—fast. First up—the CyLab Security and Privacy Institute is hosting the CMU Secure Blockchain Summit from October 7 to 10 in the Rangos Ballroom at the Jared L. Cohon University Center. This event is a must for anyone interested in blockchain technology and its applic...

Good afternoon, Tartans! It's Monday, September 22, 2025, and here's what's happening this week at Carnegie Mellon University. This Thursday, September 25, from 5 to 8:30 p.m., the CMU SPARK 2025 Startup Jobs Fair will take place as part of CMU Startup Week. Hosted in McConomy Auditorium and Legacy Plaza, this event features rapid-fire tech talks from startups founded by CMU alumni, showcasing the...

Good morning, Tartans! It's Monday, September 15, 2025, and you're tuned into the latest episode of our campus news podcast. Let's dive into the top stories making waves at Carnegie Mellon University. First up, a significant partnership is set to advance artificial intelligence research and education. BNY Mellon and Carnegie Mellon University have announced a five-year, $10 million agreement to es...

Good afternoon, Tartans! It's Monday, September 8, 2025, and welcome back to campus. Let's dive into the latest news and updates from Carnegie Mellon University. First, let's talk about the weather. Today in Pittsburgh, we're experiencing mostly sunny skies with temperatures reaching a high of 75°F (24°C) this afternoon. This morning started off with some fog, but it has cleared up, making way for...

Good afternoon, Tartans! It's Monday, September 1st, and welcome back to campus. Let's dive into the latest happenings at Carnegie Mellon University. First up, the Class of 2029+ has arrived, bringing fresh energy to our community. Orientation Week was packed with activities designed to help new students settle in and connect. Highlights included Playfair, a massive icebreaker event, and the Presi...

Good afternoon, Tartans! It's Monday, August 25, 2025, and welcome back to campus. Let's dive into the latest news and updates from Carnegie Mellon University. Last week, we welcomed the Class of 2029+ to CMU with a series of engaging events designed to help our new students transition smoothly into university life. Orientation kicked off with Move-In Day on August 16, where students settled into...

Good afternoon, Tartans! It's Monday, August 18, 2025, and welcome back to campus. Let's dive into the latest news and events happening at Carnegie Mellon University. First up, the Pittsburgh Walk of Fame is honoring Andrew Carnegie with a star, sparking debate over how to reconcile his philanthropic legacy with his controversial past. Alongside figures like Fred Rogers, August Wilson, Rachel Cars...

Good afternoon, Tartans! It's Monday, August 11, 2025, and welcome to another episode of our campus news podcast. Let's dive into the latest happenings at Carnegie Mellon University. First up, let's talk about the weather. Today in Pittsburgh, we're enjoying sunny skies with a current temperature of 75°F. Temperatures are expected to rise throughout the day, reaching a high of 84°F by noon and pea...

Good afternoon, Tartans! It's Monday, August 4th, and here's what's happening at Carnegie Mellon University. Today in Pittsburgh, expect mostly sunny skies with temperatures reaching a high of 86°F (30°C) this afternoon. Currently, it's 63°F (17°C) and sunny. Enjoy the beautiful weather! Carnegie Mellon University has announced the appointment of Dr. Tania Castañeda as the new Vice Provost for Enr...

Good afternoon, Tartans! It's Monday, July 28, 2025, and you're tuned into the latest episode of our campus news podcast. Let's dive into the recent events and updates from Carnegie Mellon University. On July 15, CMU hosted the inaugural Energy and Innovation Summit, convened by U.S. Senator David McCormick. The event brought together leaders from government, industry, and academia to discuss the...