Campus Communications

Academic Operations for NFL Draft Week

Monday, April 20, 2026

As President Jahanian shared in his recent message regarding the 2026 NFL Draft, this is a historic moment to showcase our city’s innovation on a global stage. While our community celebrates this spotlight, I am writing to reiterate that Carnegie Mellon will maintain our normal posture for course instruction throughout the event, including April 23 and 24.

Announcing the Bess Family Dean of the Dietrich College of Humanities and Socia…

Tuesday, April 7, 2026

It is my true pleasure to announce the appointment of Dr. Cassidy R. Sugimoto as the next Bess Family Dean of the Marianna Brown Dietrich College of Humanities and Social Sciences, effective July 1, 2026.

Our Commitment to the Tartan Scholars Program

Friday, April 3, 2026

I am writing to share an update on the Tartan Scholars program as we advance our vision for its future and celebrate its continued excellence.

A Message of Support for CMU-Qatar

Monday, March 2, 2026

As events in the Middle East continue to unfold, we are reaching out with care and to underscore our support. For all members of our CMU-Q community — whether you are on campus in Doha, displaced by travel during Spring Break or supporting loved ones from afar — the weight, uncertainty and anxiety that arrives with military conflict is profound.

Middle East Developments and Qatar Campus Operations

Saturday, February 28, 2026

The last 12 hours have wrought another round of troubling conflict and uncertainty to the Middle East. As you’ve likely heard by now, military action involving the United States, Israel and Iran has unfolded today, which has resulted in retaliatory strikes on several neighboring nations. This includes news reports of missiles being shot down in Doha, Qatar, where we maintain our CMU-Qatar campus.

Required Adherence to Spring Break Assignments and Deadlines

Wednesday, February 18, 2026

As we approach the midpoint of the semester, I am writing to remind you that the 2025-2026 Academic Calendar designates March 2-6, 2026, as Spring Break. To honor this, please review your syllabi to ensure there are no assignments, major projects or exams scheduled during or immediately following the break. While I will issue a reminder in the fall semester, please be reminded that this expectation applies to both the Spring and Fall Breaks.