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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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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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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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Pittsburgh air quality ranked among the worst in U.S.

The U.S. Steel Clairton Coke Works in Allegheny County represents the largest coking plant in North America. In their most recent report, the American Lung Association (ALA) ranked the Pittsburgh ...
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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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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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‘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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CMU Arm Wrestling Club bulks up for competition

Carnegie Mellon boasts many athletic clubs, from football to swimming to track and field. These sports are both well-known and commonly found on college campuses across the U.S. Yet, a more unique ...
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Five of the world’s greatest scientific hoaxes

It is not uncommon for misinformation to infiltrate the scientific field, undermining the accuracy that the public relies on. While some hoaxes gain little spotlight, others can fool a nation, or even ...
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Silence, systemic gaps, and a petition: CMU community pushes for mental health reform

CaPS is a university-operated mental health service for students. Editor’s note: This story includes conversations about suicide. If you or someone you know is in crisis, call or text 988 for the ...
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Office Hours: Dr. Anika Walke, Eastern Europe, and Holocaust Memory

Dr. Anika Walke joined Dietrich for the 25–26 academic year as the Askwith Family Chair of Holocaust Studies and associate professor of history. She teaches several history courses and is conducting ...
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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 ...