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The Big Picture

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Forging a Better Tomorrow for All

Carnegie Mellon University is committed to leveraging our institutional strengths and resources to support opportunities in Pittsburgh, the region and throughout the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.

Did you know? Community engagement is woven into CMU’s DNA. Andrew Carnegie founded the Carnegie Technical Schools to educate the children of Pittsburgh factory workers.

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Community Engagement

Carnegie Mellon is committed to leveraging knowledge and elevating our societal, cultural and economic impact at every level — regionally, nationally and globally — for the greater good.

Areas of Impact

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Societal Impact

The pursuit of knowledge goes hand in hand with a deep commitment to serving the greater good.

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Cultural Impact

Creativity, innovation and community unite to make a lasting impact beyond campus.

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Economic Impact

Growing economic impact locally, regionally and across Pennsylvania.