Doha: More than 300 alumni returned to Carnegie Mellon University in Qatar (CMU-Q) to celebrate the 20th anniversary of the campus in Education City, reaffirming a shared commitment to providing quality education in Qatar. The event, held in the CMU-Q building, was marked by the presence of HE Vice Chairperson and CEO of Qatar Foundation Sheikha Hind bint Hamad Al-Thani and HE Ambassador of the United States of America to the State of Qatar Timmy Davis.
According to Qatar News Agency, Sheikha Hind bint Hamad Al-Thani emphasized the significant partnership between Qatar Foundation and Carnegie Mellon, highlighting their joint dedication to unlocking human potential through education. She acknowledged the unique paths taken by CMU-Q graduates and their global impact, expressing hope for continued collaboration and excellence in education. Addressing the gathering, Michael Trick, Dean of CMU-Q since 2017, reflected on the campus’s achievements over the past two decades, underscoring the realization of the origi
nal vision set forth in 2004 to shape and transform society through education.
President of Carnegie Mellon University, Farnam Jahanian, lauded the graduates for their ability to navigate the intersection of technology and humanity, encouraging them to embrace change as an opportunity. Francisco Marmolejo, President of Higher Education and Education Advisor at Qatar Foundation, reiterated the commitment to educational advancement and societal benefit as the partnership enters its third decade.
The celebration also highlighted alumni success stories, with several graduates sharing their experiences in the Qatar workplace. The event concluded with a forward-looking perspective from Abdulrahman Darwish Fakhroo, a recent graduate, who spoke about the potential impact of future graduates on Qatar and the world.
CMU-Q currently hosts over 450 students from 61 countries, with the incoming class set to graduate in 2028, marking the largest number of Qatari citizens in the campus’s history. The university offers un
dergraduate programs in biological sciences, business administration, computer science, and information systems, along with various minor options, cross-registration opportunities within Education City, study abroad semesters, and micro courses from the Pittsburgh campus.
Since its inception in August 2004 with 41 students, CMU-Q has grown significantly, adding new programs in 2007 and 2011. Over 1300 graduates have emerged from CMU-Q, contributing to Qatar’s development and growth.