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Different types of engineering

Curious about majoring in engineering? Read on to learn more about the different types of engineering, engineering degrees and finding the right one for you.

Blog Posted September 28, 2023

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What are pre-professional programs?

Explore what pre-professional programs are and how you can maximize your undergraduate experience to increase your chances of success in graduate school.

Blog Posted September 27, 2023

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Everything you need to know about early admission to college

There are two types of early admission into college – early action and early decision. With careful research into each college's policies, financial aid opportunities, application requirements, and deadlines, early application can improve your chances of being accepted into your top choice of college.

Blog Posted September 22, 2023

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Unveiling the Library Collections: Your Gateway to Academic Success

The CMU Libraries are committed to providing you with the materials you need to thrive in your courses. In a 2023 library survey of CMU students, an overwhelming 94.7% of students expressed confidence in the library’s ability to support their academic success through our collections.

Blog Posted September 13, 2023

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August 2023: Website updates

Throughout August, the Digital Strategy Team worked on updates and improvements to the website, its user interface and outward appearance.

Blog Posted September 01, 2023

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Should I use the Common App?

Is the Common Application the best choice for your college application? It could save you time if you're applying to several colleges. But sometimes, the college's own application is the best option. Read more to find out why.

Blog Posted August 28, 2023

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Demystifying the Library: Weeding

Removal of previously purchased and donated volumes from a collection–colloquially called weeding, more formally called deselection—is an important part of a library’s collection maintenance activities.

Blog Posted August 04, 2023

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Welcome Elizabeth Heitsch!

Welcome Elizabeth Heitsch to CMU Libraries starting. Elizabeth is the new reference and instruction librarian for the Health Professions.

Blog Posted July 26, 2023

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July 20, 2023: Website updates

July's website updates focused on changes that provide additional related content to our audience.

Blog Posted July 20, 2023

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Changes to the FAFSA: What you need to know now

The FAFSA Simplification Act actually does simplify the Free Application for Federal Student Aid form. For most people, it will go from more than 100 questions down to 36. Here's the latest information on how the revised FAFSA rules will affect you.

Blog Posted November 16, 2023

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Why major in early childhood education?

What is early childhood education, and why is it important? Explore the education, career paths and job prospects of an early childhood educator.

Blog Posted July 11, 2023