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International Youth Federation appoints CMU-Q alum as regional advisor

The International Youth Federation appointed Salma Kayali as regional adviser on youth development for Middle East and North Africa. Kayali was in the first class at CMU-Q, beginning her education when…

US ambassador to Qatar welcomes CMU-Q Class of 2020

DOHA, QATAR – Dana Shell Smith, the US ambassador to the State of Qatar, formally welcomed first-year students to Carnegie Mellon University in Qatar (CMU-Q) during the annual convocation ceremony…

CMU-Q alumni honored at Bahrain Entrepreneurial Forum

DOHA, QATAR – Carnegie Mellon University in Qatar (CMU-Q) alumni were recently honored during the inaugural GCC Entrepreneurs Forum held at the Bahrain International Exhibition and Convention Centre in Manama.…

Summer College Preview Program a family tradition at CMU-Q

DOHA, QATAR – There were several familiar faces at this year’s Summer College Preview Program (SCPP) at Carnegie Mellon University in Qatar (CMU-Q). With many students back for their second…

CMU-Q alum Nada Arakji set to compete at her second Olympic games

Nada Arakji, an alumna from Carnegie Mellon University in Qatar, has arrived in Rio for her second Olympic Games. Arakji was the first woman to represent Qatar in the Olympics…

Minister of Development Planning and Statistics calls for regional and international coordination to address developmental challenges

DOHA, QATAR –His Excellency Dr Saleh bin Mohammed Al-Nabit, Minister of Development Planning and Statistics, stressed the important role academic institutions play in improving Qatar’s development challenges. His talk was…

Carnegie Mellon Qatar showcases Q-SmartLab at Civil Defence Exhibition and Conference

Carnegie Mellon University in Qatar exhibited Q-SmartLab, the university’s Securities Market Analysis Research & Training Lab, at the Civil Defence Exhibition and Conference at the Doha Exhibition and Convention Center…

Carnegie Mellon Qatar research showcased at World Innovation Summit for Education, 2015

The Qatar National Research Fund (QNRF) has selected projects from Carnegie Mellon University in Qatar to showcase at this year’s World Innovation Summit for Education. The QNRF display will feature…

155 students listed on CMU-Q Dean’s List

DOHA, QATAR – Every semester, Carnegie Mellon University in Qatar acknowledges academically outstanding students on its notable Dean’s List. Most recently, 155 students have been recognized on the Spring 2015…

CMU-Q showcases Q-SmartLab at WFE annual meeting

John O’Brien, associate dean and co-director of the Q-SmartLab, presented the securities market analysis research and training lab to the World Federation of Exchanges (WFE) 55th General Assembly and Annual…