Notable Alumni
Rene Auberjonois (A’62), Tony Award-winning actor, played Odo on TV’s “Star Trek: Deep Space 9.”
George Cowan (S’50), nuclear scientist who helped make history through his efforts in “The Manhattan Project,” the U.S. atomic initiative during World War II.
James Cromwell (A’64), Oscar-nominated actor (“Babe,”; “Star Trek: First Contact;” “LA Confidential”)
Jules Fisher (A’60), Tony-winning lighting designer (“Bring in da Noise, Bring in da Funk”; “Angels in America”)
Charles M. Geschke (S ‘73), co-founder, Adobe Systems Incorporated.
Jim Gosling (S‘83), co-creator of the Java programming language.
John Hall (S’56), Nobel Prize-winner in physics
Holly Hunter (A’80), Oscar Award-winning actress (“The Piano,” “Thirteen,” “The Incredibles”).
Stephanie Kwolek (MM’46), chemist, invented technology used to create Kevlar; recipient of National Medal of Technology and member, National Inventors Hall of Fame.
Keith Lockhart (A’83), conductor of the Boston Pops.
Rob Marshall (A’82), Tony-nominated director and choreographer. Directed “Memoirs of a Geisha” and “Chicago.”
Michael Mauldin (CS’83), founder, Lycos, Inc.
John Nash (S’48), Nobel Prize-winning economist; subject of the book and movie, “A Beautiful Mind.”
Drew D. Perkins (E‘86), author of Point-to-Point Protocol (PPP), which continues to be the communication standard that is used to link the Internet together
Judith Resnik (E’70), the nation’s 2nd woman astronaut. Died aboard the space shuttle Challenger in January 1986.
Stephen Schwartz (A’68), Grammy Award and Academy Award-winning lyricist/composer of Broadway shows (“Pippin,” “Godspell”) and film (“Pocahontas” (2 Academy Awards); “The Hunchback of Notre Dame,” “Prince of Egypt” (Academy Award))
Andy Warhol (A’49), founder of the ’60s Pop art movement, author, filmmaker, and publisher of Interview Magazine. Died in 1987.
John Wells (A’79), Emmy Award-winning producer and writer, (“China Beach,” “ER,” “The West Wing.”)
The Word
Alumni Relations
[412] 268-2060 :: cmu.edu/alumni
Judy Cole, Director and Associate Vice President for Advancement
Alumni Relations is about identifying the intersection of the University’s interests and the interests of its students and graduates, then expanding that common ground through meaningful engagement over time. The goal of Alumni Relations is to provide alumni with a wide range of ways to engage with the university and each other that reflects their own experiences and interests; to provide multiple channels of communication; and to provide meaningful volunteer roles for alumni. Alumni are an integral part of any university community, and it is our hope that you will choose to have a lifelong relationship with the university and the people you meet here. Take the time to learn more about your Alumni Association and the ways that you can get involved as a student and after you move on.
Alumni Association
The Alumni Association family encompasses over 75,000 alumni both international and domestic, many of which maintain a close connection to the university and student community. As a student, you have the opportunity to interact with alumni through events such as Homecoming and Spring Carnival as well as through a variety of program series such as “Slice of Life” and “Dinner with Twelve Strangers.” In addition to the Alumni Association, in partnership with the Division of Student Affairs, the Alumni Relations Student Advisory Council (ARSAC) serves to guide our work with current students and is comprised of students, faculty, staff and alumni.
Student Programs, Homecoming & Spring Carnival
We work with alumni volunteers locally, regionally and internationally to offer programs and events that foster a sense of connection to the university. These include opportunities for alumni to interact with students both on campus and in their home cities. Homecoming and Spring Carnival are important student/ alumni weekends on campus as hundreds of returning alumni, parents, family and friends converge on campus. Class reunions, Alumni Interest Group gatherings and a variety of other events bring back those who want to renew ties with their classmates and current students, as well as see the new and exciting changes on campus. Seniors have the opportunity to join their 1st reunion planning committee in April before they graduate.
Regional Programs
Regional Programs keep alumni in touch with Carnegie Mellon and each other, creating and strengthening friendships with geographical and Alumni Interest activities, newsletters and events. Whether it’s a clam-bake in Boston, a President’s Address in San Francisco, or a networking event in New York, there is something available for alumni throughout the United States and across the world. Parents and students also are encouraged to attend these events and activities to meet and interact with the Carnegie Mellon alumni in their area.
Carnegie Mellon Today
Carnegie Mellon Today is the primary university news magazine that keeps alumni, students and parents updated on what is happening at Carnegie Mellon. Published four times each year, it contains class news, articles, features and alumni news. It offers an inside look at all aspects of campus life, including student activities and events, achievements, sports, leaders and more.