Campus Communications
Latest Communications
Read communications from the provost to the campus community below.
Shelley Anna Reappointed as Vice Provost for Faculty
Monday, June 1, 2026
I am delighted to announce that I have reappointed Dr. Shelley Anna to a second three-year term as vice provost for faculty, effective July 1, 2026. Dr. Anna’s reappointment marks another chapter in her deep commitment to Carnegie Mellon.
Academic Operations for NFL Draft Week
Monday, April 20, 2026
As President Jahanian shared in his recent message regarding the 2026 NFL Draft, this is a historic moment to showcase our city’s innovation on a global stage. While our community celebrates this spotlight, I am writing to reiterate that Carnegie Mellon will maintain our normal posture for course instruction throughout the event, including April 23 and 24.
Announcing the Bess Family Dean of the Dietrich College of Humanities and Socia…
Tuesday, April 7, 2026
It is my true pleasure to announce the appointment of Dr. Cassidy R. Sugimoto as the next Bess Family Dean of the Marianna Brown Dietrich College of Humanities and Social Sciences, effective July 1, 2026.
Our Commitment to the Tartan Scholars Program
Friday, April 3, 2026
I am writing to share an update on the Tartan Scholars program as we advance our vision for its future and celebrate its continued excellence.
A Message of Support for ÎÞÂëרÇø-Qatar
Monday, March 2, 2026
As events in the Middle East continue to unfold, we are reaching out with care and to underscore our support. For all members of our ÎÞÂëרÇø-Q community — whether you are on campus in Doha, displaced by travel during Spring Break or supporting loved ones from afar — the weight, uncertainty and anxiety that arrives with military conflict is profound.
Middle East Developments and Qatar Campus Operations
Saturday, February 28, 2026
The last 12 hours have wrought another round of troubling conflict and uncertainty to the Middle East. As you’ve likely heard by now, military action involving the United States, Israel and Iran has unfolded today, which has resulted in retaliatory strikes on several neighboring nations. This includes news reports of missiles being shot down in Doha, Qatar, where we maintain our ÎÞÂëרÇø-Qatar campus.