Giving Opportunities and Impact

CMU Libraries-supported Open Access Initiative Gets Funded

The MIT Press recently announced that its Direct to Open initiative, which allows libraries to partially cover the costs associated with open access book publishing through annual participation fees, has been funded for 2022.

Sloan Foundation Funds New Office to Support Open Source Activities

Helen and Henry Posner, Jr. Dean of the University Libraries Keith Webster has received a grant of $650,000 from the Alfred P. Sloan Foundation to establish the Carnegie Mellon University Open Source Program Office (OSPO).

Hunt Gallery Ribbon Cutting

Supporters, faculty, and staff gathered for an opening celebration and ribbon cutting in Hunt Library Gallery to launch the latest exhibit, "Nuts, Bolts & Wheels: 100+ Years of Buggy" and recognize the support of Michael and Lonna Smith.

A Gift to Celebrate CMU History

Students, alumni, and researchers will have more opportunities to engage with the University Archives and the history of Carnegie Mellon University, thanks to the support of CMU alumni Michael and Lonna Smith.

Nov. 30: Giving CMU Day

Giving CMU Day, a 24-hour day of charitable giving taking place on November 30, is your chance to make an extraordinary impact on the University Libraries and the CMU community.

Posner Foundation to Support Student Success, Libraries at Carnegie Mellon University

Foundation will provide $16M to endow Tartan Scholars program and University Libraries deanship, help build new Health, Wellness and Athletics Center.

Pamela McCorduck’s Contributions to the Birth of AI Continued Through Her Generosity

It is with deep sadness that we share the recent passing of Pamela McCorduck, a remarkable friend of the University Libraries.