Carnegie Mellon University today announced a $2 billion comprehensive campaign —the largest in its history — that will accelerate the institution's leadership at the critical intersection of technology and humanity. Make Possible: The Campaign for Carnegie Mellon University will build resources to address society's greatest challenges and support educational initiatives across the institution.
"Our global society is at a pivotal moment, when technology is transforming every aspect of how we live, work, communicate and play. The expertise that our world needs right now is exactly what Carnegie Mellon does so well," President Farnam Jahanian said. "Make Possible is our community's philanthropic investment to advance our education and research mission, empower our students, faculty and staff, and benefit the lives of people across the planet."
Throughout its history, CMU has pioneered new fields and innovations that have become essential to the day-to-day lives of citizens around the world. Make Possible will create life-changing education, research and creative opportunities for its exceptional students; resources to bolster promising lines of inquiry for its renowned faculty; and an unparalleled university environment for the entire CMU community, today and into the future.
The campaign will make significant initiatives possible in four key areas that will advance the university's mission: accelerating technological advancements to benefit humanity; fueling artistic expression and creative inquiry to shape modern culture; achieving breakthroughs in discovery by transforming how scientific inquiry is pursued; and fostering a dynamic experience that enables CMU students to thrive throughout their lives. In addition to supporting university-wide aspirations, Make Possible will create resources that accelerate initiatives in each of CMU's seven colleges and schools.
"CMU has been a leader in some of the most important advancements and discoveries of our time, setting the pace for progress in the areas that will have the greatest impact on our lives," said David Coulter, a university trustee and alumnus who serves as campaign chair. "This is our collective opportunity to amplify our commitment toward our bold vision for the university's future."