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CMU Administration paints over anti-Zionism message on Fence, citing ‘threats of violence’

On the evening of Sunday, June 28, Carnegie Mellon administration worked with Facilities Management Services and CMUPD to paint over an anti-Zionism message on the Fence. The university contended ...
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Scientists find way to remove chromosome in Down syndrome, raises ethical questions

For genetic disorders such as sickle cell anemia or Huntington’s disease, doctors have often focused on how effectively patients’ symptoms can be managed. Recently, scientists have discovered how to ...
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‘No perfect solution’: Students, faculty speak on accommodations experiences

The Office of Disability Resources Testing Center is located in Wean Hall. Editor’s Note: Two students referenced in this article, “Sam” and “Alexa,” requested to use a pseudonym, citing privacy ...
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Braydon Moford earns Athlete of the Week honors

Junior Brayden Morford is the athlete of the week after winning first place in the the 100-yard backstroke at the NCAA Division III Championship for the second year in a row. “Going in, I just wanted ...
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CMU Cloud Lab to bring remote science into mainstream

Nestled in the corner of an old warehouse in Bakery Square, the Carnegie Mellon Cloud Lab is one month away from becoming the nation’s first remote academic laboratory after six years in development.
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Standing ovation for Pittsburgh Opera’s production of ‘Curlew River.’

The Pittsburgh Opera’s recent production of Benjamin Britten’s hauntingly beautiful and musically challenging “Curlew River” premiered this weekend. Performed at Calvary Episcopal Church, the intimate ...
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Trump Visits CMU for Energy Summit, Sparks Campus Protests and Fence Dispute

President Donald J. Trump visited Carnegie Mellon University on July 15, 2025, for the inaugural Pennsylvania Energy and Innovation Summit, hosted by Senator Dave McCormick (R-Pa.). Billed as a ...
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President’s Advisory Board on Mental Health faces criticism due to lack of transparency

The Highmark Center for Health, Wellness, and Athletics, located on Tech Street, aims to support students’ mental health and wellbeing, providing services such as mental health counseling. Editor’s ...
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CMU undergraduate women’s enrollment declines across colleges

In 2025, Carnegie Mellon University welcomed a cohort of 1,804 new undergraduate students at its Pittsburgh campus. Though the university’s overall population has 42.2 percent of students identify as ...
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CMU sees Record-High 47% yield

A record-setting 47 percent of admitted students chose to join the Carnegie Mellon class of 2028+. Courtesy of Wikimedia Commons Carnegie Mellon University has recently experienced a surge in its ...
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The “cure” for deafness? New gene therapy sparks identity debate

A recent study published in the New England Journal of Medicine (NEJM) found that a new gene therapy drug used to cure congenital deafness was clinically effective in improving hearing for 92 percent ...
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Literary and Cultural Studies program cut, replaced with Computational Cultural Studies

The English Department primarily holds classes in Baker Hall. In Feb. 2024, Richard Scheines, Dean of the Dietrich College of Humanities and Social Sciences, placed an administrative hold on ...