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Scholarship Universe makes student’s senior year much less stressful
An investment of less than 10 hours will pay off for a CMU senior as less debt from her undergraduate years.
Posted September 28, 2026
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Getting to know Charles T. Grawn
Celebrate Charles T. Grawn’s birthday Oct. 5 with saltwater taffy, limited-edition trading cards and a look at the history behind Grawn Hall.
Posted September 28, 2026
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Tomas Thundiyil examines how language shapes leadership
CMU management faculty member Tomas Thundiyil explores how language shapes leadership, strategy, workplace relationships and organizational change.
Posted September 28, 2026
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