CMU
Abbreviation with 2 meanings
| Stands for | Carnegie Mellon University |
|---|---|
| Meanings | 2 |
| Categories | Education & Academia |
CMU has two meanings. It stands for Carnegie Mellon University (university) or Central Michigan University (university).
Meanings of CMU at a glance
| # | CMU stands for | Context |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Carnegie Mellon University | Education & Academia › University |
| 2 | Central Michigan University | Education & Academia › University |
1. Carnegie Mellon University
Education & Academia · University Abbreviations
Pittsburgh university formed in 1967 when Carnegie Institute of Technology, founded by Andrew Carnegie in 1900, merged with the Mellon Institute of Industrial Research. It is a world leader in computer science, robotics and artificial intelligence.
Example: Admission to CMU's School of Computer Science is extremely competitive.
Herbert Simon and Allen Newell created early artificial intelligence programs there in the 1950s. Its School of Drama, founded in 1914, is the oldest degree-granting drama program in the US. In Michigan, CMU usually means Central Michigan University.
2. Central Michigan University
Education & Academia · University Abbreviations
Public university in Mount Pleasant, Michigan, founded in 1892 as a normal school for teachers. Its Chippewas compete in the Mid-American Conference, and the university has a large college of medicine and online programs for working adults.
Example: CMU's teacher education program places student teachers throughout rural Michigan.
The Chippewa name is used with the support of the Saginaw Chippewa Indian Tribe, whose reservation adjoins Mount Pleasant. Nationally, CMU usually means Carnegie Mellon University in Pittsburgh. The university's Global Campus has served adult learners on military bases for decades.
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