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CMU and Our Nation’s Military: A Unique and Historic Partnership

For more than a century, Carnegie Mellon University has partnered with the U.S. military to advance innovation, education and workforce readiness. From wartime training to today’s leadership in AI, robotics and data science, CMU continues to help develop the talent and technologies needed to meet evolving national security challenges.

Faculty Who Are Leaders in Their Fields

The Birthplace of AI

Carnegie Mellon University has been at the forefront of artificial intelligence since its early days, helping to shape the field through bold ideas, pioneering research and visionary leadership. From founding key institutions to launching entirely new areas of study, CMU has played a central role in advancing computing and AI. Today, our work continues to drive innovation and make a lasting impact across industries and society.

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Academics at CMU

Academics at CMU connects classroom learning with cutting-edge research and world-renowned faculty to shape the world’s brightest minds. Students collaborate across disciplines to drive progress in technology, policy, the arts and beyond.

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What I love most about the College of Engineering is that everyone you meet carries a genuine passion for making the world a better place.

Shagun Maheshwari
Materials Science Engineering Graduate, Class of 2025
Lameck Beni, a graduate student at Carnegie Mellon Univeristy, and Rales Fellow

At the end of the day, I want to be someone who is helping people in a way that has the broadest impact possible.

Lameck Beni
Graduate Student and Rales Fellow
From left: Elizabeth Knox, Alexandra Knox and Roy Huang at the front of the CMU Pipes and Drums band at Spring Carnival opening on April 7, 2022. 

Before hearing about CMU, I didn't think it was possible to pursue and thrive in such unrelated fields together. I've learned to use my concentrations to help one another succeed.

Roy Huang
Recent BXA Graduate