Carnegie Mellon University is a private research university in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, globally recognized for its computer science, artificial intelligence, and robotics programs. It also houses a world-class drama school and fine arts programs, creating an unusual combination of technical and creative excellence.
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Notable Alumni
Andy Warhol (pop art icon)•John Nash (Nobel Prize-winning mathematician)•Holly Hunter (Academy Award-winning actress)
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Safety
CMU Police has 35 officers and 28 security guards with escort services running nightly until 4:15 AM. Occasional robberies and assaults have been reported in the immediate campus vicinity.
Oakland is a college-dominated neighborhood shared with Pitt, generally safe during the day with active foot traffic. Some incidents occur on peripheral streets, and Schenley Park is less safe at night.
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