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University Libraries Takes Center Stage as a Destination for Theatrical Design History

CMU has long been a leader in performing arts education, with its School of Drama — the first degree-granting drama institution in the U.S. — consistently ranked among the best programs in the world. Now, the University Libraries is expanding its role as a destination for the preservation and study of theatrical design and performance history through major archival acquisitions connected to internationally recognized artists and celebrated Carnegie Mellon alumni.

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Faculty & Staff Achievements

At Carnegie Mellon University Libraries, we celebrate the many contributions of the faculty and staff who make the Libraries the destination for scholarly information, creative inquiry, and intellectual collaboration across disciplines, propelling the significance, reach, and impact of the university.

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A Lab for the Humanities

For generations, scholars of early modern Europe have faced a stubborn problem: thousands of books and pamphlets were printed without names, masking the identities of those who produced them. These anonymous works — often politically or religiously controversial — left behind few clues about their origins, creating gaps in the historical record.

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From Research to Reproducibility

This spring, Carnegie Mellon University Libraries introduced a new workshop series designed to help researchers write better, more sustainable code — not by turning them into software engineers, but by giving them practical tools to make their research more reproducible and maintainable.

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Spotlight: Gloria Henning

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 Stacks Manager Gloria Henning a few questions about her work, to find out more about the inspiration behind her contributions to the campus community.

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2026 Alumni Resource Roundup

As new graduates begin their lives and careers beyond Carnegie Mellon, they retain access to many resources and programming opportunities at the University Libraries. From browsing stacks in physical locations to virtually touring exhibits and attending events, here are all the ways alumni can stay connected and continue to benefit from the Libraries’ offerings.

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“2026 Shakespeare Lecture: Simon Armitage on Sonnets & Shakespeare” Photo Gallery

On Tuesday, April 28, the Posner Center for Special Collections was delighted to welcome Simon Armitage, the Poet Laureate of the United Kingdom, for the CMU Libraries’ first annual Shakespeare Lecture. At the event, cosponsored by the International Poetry Forum, Armitage read new works drawn from a book that sat on his childhood shelf: "The Ornithology of Shakespeare" by James Edmund Harting.

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2026 United Nations Academic Impact Workshop Photo Gallery

Over two days in New York City on April 16 and 17, the Sustainability Initiative connected with partners working on the Sustainable Development Goals across local government, the United Nations, and education sectors. The team met with staff from the NYC Mayor’s Office of Operations, presented at the United Nations Academic Impact (UNAI) workshop, and spoke at the Pratt Institute’s Research Open House at its Research Yard in Brooklyn.

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Discover & Discuss: Asian American Native Hawaiian Pacific Islander (AANHPI) Heritage Month

May’s theme recognizes Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander (AANHPI) Heritage Month, a time to reflect on the histories, cultures, and contributions of communities with roots across Asia, South Asia, and the Pacific, Hawaiian and Australian Islands. This observance highlights the breadth and diversity of experiences that have shaped and continue to influence life in the United States.

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“Journey to This Spot: Mapping Everyday Life at CMU” Photo Gallery

More than 60 visitors joined the Libraries Student Advisory Council (LSAC) at their end-of-year showcase on Wednesday, April 22. “Journey to This Spot: Mapping Everyday Life at CMU” celebrated the ways maps and other depictions of spaces tell stories of where people gather, what they do, and how they live, inviting the CMU community to trace paths from dorms to class, see how their peers use spaces in different ways, and see how time of day and changing seasons affect familiar views.