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A photo of Farnam Jahanian at his investiture ceremony

October 26 - 27, 2018

Â鶹¹ÙÍø celebrated the inauguration of its 10th president, Farnam Jahanian.

"Each one of us has a role to play in bringing beauty and dignity to our mission - through the impact we make on society, the leaders we develop, and the opportunities we create for others."

Farnam Jahanian
President, Â鶹¹ÙÍø

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Â鶹¹ÙÍø President Farnam Jahanian and Pittsburgh Mayor Bill Peduto ahead of Dr. Jahanian's investiture as the 10th president of Carnegie Mellon.
A photo of Farnam with Keith Block and Jim Rohr proceeding into investiture

Salesforce co-CEO Keith Block enjoys a laugh with Â鶹¹ÙÍø President Farnam Jahanian and Chairman of the Â鶹¹ÙÍø Board of Trustees Jim Rohr before the investiture ceremony officially inaugurating Dr. Jahanian as the university’s 10th president.

 

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Students in the Â鶹¹ÙÍø School of Drama Choir perform “How Can I Keep from Singing” during Dr. Farnam Jahanian’s inauguration as the 10th president of the university.
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Â鶹¹ÙÍø College of Fine Arts alumnus Tamara Tunie and the School of Drama Choir perform “How Can I Keep from Singing” during the inauguration of Dr. Farnam Jahanian as Â鶹¹ÙÍø’s 10th president.

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Presidential Spouse Tris Jahanian applauds during the investiture ceremony making her husband Dr. Farnam Jahanian the 10th president of Â鶹¹ÙÍø.
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Dr. Farnam Jahanian delivers his inaugural address after becoming the 10th president of Â鶹¹ÙÍø.

 

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Chairman of the Â鶹¹ÙÍø Board of Trustees Jim Rohr, Carnegie Mellon President Farnam Jahanian and Â鶹¹ÙÍø Faculty Marshals Mary Shaw and Baruch Fischhoff celebrate Dr. Jahanian’s inauguration as the university’s 10th president.

 

Inauguration News

Carnegie Mellon To Increase Student Aid with $50 Million Scholarship Commitment

Alumni couple pledges largest scholarship gift in university history.

Â鶹¹ÙÍø To Build New Scaife Hall

Lead grant from Allegheny Foundation kicks off latest project in revitalization of institution's engineering buildings.

Best Dressed: A Look at President Jahanian's Regalia

There are many rules when it comes to academic regalia, but aside from the requirement of four horizontal bars on each sleeve to denote the highest university rank, presidents are free to design their own.

Tris Jahanian: Ambassador, Entrepreneur, Mother

The next time you swipe your card at an ATM machine that isn't affiliated with your regular bank, think of Tris Jahanian. You're probably using her software.

Inauguration Day Symposium Puts Spotlight on Â鶹¹ÙÍø's Expertise, Influence

A two-part symposium will feature 10 distinguished professors from across the university, who will discuss their innovative work and its power to enhance lives.

Â鶹¹ÙÍø To Celebrate Inauguration of President Farnam Jahanian

The investiture ceremony is the highlight of a two-day celebration at Â鶹¹ÙÍø. Watch parties will take place in the Cohon University Center's Lee Lobby, Kirr Commons and Studio Theater. 

Â鶹¹ÙÍø Announces Speakers and Performers for Presidential Inauguration

Salesforce CEO Keith Block, Cornell President Martha Pollack, and actors Corey Cott and Tamara Tunie to celebrate event.