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Discover & Discuss: Mental Health

December’s theme centers on mental health, an essential aspect of overall well-being that shapes how individuals think, feel, work, and connect with others. The World Health Organization defines good mental health as a state that enables people to cope with life’s stresses, realize their abilities, learn effectively, and contribute to their communities. Like physical health, mental health exists on a spectrum, and challenges in this area can significantly affect daily life.

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CMU Libraries Announces Special Collections Short-Term Research Fellowships

Carnegie Mellon University Libraries and the Hunt Institute for Botanical Documentation are pleased to announce four fellowships to support original research and creative work in CMU’s rare and distinctive collections, hosted jointly by the Posner Center for Special Collections and Hunt Institute. Fellowship applications are now open, and close on January 11, 2026.

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Spotlight: Emma Slayton

At the University Libraries, faculty and staff bring diverse backgrounds and interests to their roles, elevating the Libraries’ culture of interdisciplinary collaboration and lifelong learning and curiosity. We asked Data Education Librarian Emma Slayton a few questions about her work, to find out more about the inspiration behind her contributions to the campus community.

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GIS Day Unites Community Around Data Access

On November 12, more than 170 members of CMU and the wider Pittsburgh community gathered in Rangos Hall for the Libraries’ largest GIS Day event yet. Students, staff, faculty from multiple universities, local government, and industry professionals alike celebrated the positive impact of GIS applications at the day-long symposium, which was dedicated to exploring resources, sharing research, and networking.

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Fellow Spotlight: Ruoyun Xu

This past summer, the Sustainability Initiative partnered with the Office of Undergraduate Research to offer several Summer Undergraduate Research Fellowships related to Sustainability. These opportunities funded summer research that focused specifically on the Sustainable Development Goals, also known as the Global Goals.

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CMU History Goes Mobile

In October, Carnegie Mellon marked its 125th anniversary by launching a partnership with Bloomberg Connects that helps our storytellers reach audiences beyond the campus.

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Research With Community

Members of the wider Pittsburgh community can be an integral part of the research process for numerous disciplines, offering specific expertise and valuable perspectives that shape studies and expand impacts. But these relationships can also bring challenges, from establishing and continuing meaningful relationships to managing funding. Are there ways that CMU can better support partnerships between researchers and the community, empowering critical dialogue and information sharing?

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"Cake and Crafts" Photo Gallery

More than 400 people visited Hunt Library during Homecoming weekend for an event co-hosted by IDeATe and the University Archives as part of the 125th Anniversary campus celebration. IDeATe’s “Beyond the Intersection of Art and Technology, ” showcased student projects that explore novel physical computing devices, computational weavings, dynamic gaming worlds, and experimental animations & sounds.

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Julia Corrin Installed as Inaugural Michael and Lonna Smith University Archivist

The University Libraries is proud to announce the installation of Associate Dean for Distinctive Collections Julia Corrin as the inaugural Michael and Lonna Smith University Archivist, an endowed position made possible through the generosity of two longtime friends and supporters of Carnegie Mellon University, Michael and Lonna Smith.

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BRAC University Joins Open Forum for AI, Expanding Global Participation in Responsible AI Development

BRAC University has joined Open Forum for AI (OFAI), an international initiative focused on advancing human-centered and ethical approaches to artificial intelligence (AI). Launched at Carnegie Mellon University in 2024, OFAI brings together academic institutions and nonprofit organizations to support collaborative, transparent, and inclusive AI development. The coalition emphasizes an open approach, multi-stakeholder engagement, and public interest values in AI strategy and governance.