Category: Press Releases

CMU-Q admits freshman with the highest mark in the world in IGCSE math

Mohammed Nurul Hoque, who received the highest mark in the world in the IGCSE math exam, has joined the Computer Science program at CMU-Q as a freshman. Nurul Hoque also…

Health and Wellness Fair encourages healthy choices

DOHA, QATAR – Carnegie Mellon University in Qatar (CMU-Q), in collaboration with Qatar Foundation and other Education City universities, hosted the Health and Wellness Fair to introduce the community to…

CMU-Q students emphasize learning aspect of internships

First Internship Showcase features students who interned in tech, business, medical and consulting Students at Carnegie Mellon University in Qatar, regardless of program, are exposed to real-world problem sets throughout…

Meddy healthcare site launches in Arabic

CMU-Q alumni offer users chance to select doctor’s language DOHA, QATAR – Meddy, Qatar’s largest online healthcare platform, is now available in Arabic, reflecting a growing local demand for Arabic-speaking…

Meddy healthcare site launches in Arabic

CMU-Q alumni offer users chance to select doctor’s language DOHA, QATAR – Meddy, Qatar’s largest online healthcare platform, is now available in Arabic, reflecting a growing local demand for Arabic-speaking…

Carnegie Mellon Qatar hosts 1st ‘Alice Middle East’ Programming Competition

DOHA, QATAR – Carnegie Mellon University in Qatar held the region’s inaugural ‘Alice Middle East’ programming competition, hosting 148 students from nine independent and international schools in Qatar. To showcase…

Carnegie Mellon University in Qatar graduates 89 students

Class of 2016 join more than 100,000 Carnegie Mellon alumni worldwide DOHA, QATAR – Carnegie Mellon University in Qatar celebrated its ninth graduation ceremony as 89 graduates received their diplomas…

Study on Qatar bacteriophage awarded top prize at CMU-Q’s Meeting of the Minds

Students showcase research projects at university’s annual research symposium DOHA, QATAR – A research project demonstrating how bacteria found in Qatar’s sand can be used to purify water won the…

Leadership and academic excellence celebrated at Senior Honors

CMU-Q celebrated the hard work, dedication to community and academic achievement of members of the Class of 2016 at a ceremony and lunch on April 28, 2016. Thirty-one students were…

Marhaba Tartans welcomes admitted students

Marhaba Tartans hosted over 100 admitted students and their parents for an evening of introductions and information. The annual event, held on April 21, is an opportunity for the CMU-Q…