Carnegie Mellon University
- United States
- Founded 1900
Overview
Carnegie Mellon University (CMU) is a private research university in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States. The institution was established in 1900 by Andrew Carnegie as the Carnegie Technical Schools.
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Key facts
| Founded | 1900Source: Wikidata (opens in a new tab) |
|---|---|
| Main location | PittsburghSource: Wikidata. Other campuses may not be listed. (opens in a new tab) |
| Students | 15,136 (2021)Source: Wikidata. Can be out of date. (opens in a new tab) |
| Staff | 1,440 (year not stated)Source: Wikidata. Can be out of date. (opens in a new tab) |
| Website | cmu.edu (opens in a new tab) |
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| YouTube | Official channel (opens in a new tab) |
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People who studied here
- Andy Warhol (opens in a new tab)American artist, film director, and producer (1928–1987)
- Kurt Vonnegut (opens in a new tab)American author (1922–2007)
- Ethan Hawke (opens in a new tab)American actor and writer (born 1970)
- Holly Hunter (opens in a new tab)American actress (born 1958)
- John L. Hall (opens in a new tab)American physicist (born 1934)
- Clifford Shull (opens in a new tab)American physicist (1915–2001)
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