General Department News
Carnegie Mellon Ranks Eighth in Fall Learfield Directors’ Cup Fall Standings
January 23, 2025
Carnegie Mellon University is eighth in the final fall Division III Learfield Directors’ Cup Standings, as announced by the National Association of Collegiate Directors of Athletics (NACDA). The Tartans totaled 279 points to record their second highest finish following the fall season in the 30-year history of the Learfield Directors’ Cup. After the 2022 fall season, the Tartans ranked sixth.
Tartans Impress Once Again in Classroom During Fall Semester
January 15, 2025
The fall athletics season was highlighted by five team NCAA Championship appearances and eight nationally ranked winter and spring teams, while the Tartans excelled in the classroom. An impressive 163 student-athletes achieved a perfect 4.0 GPA, and 59% earned a GPA of 3.50 or higher.
Department Honors Top Academic Athletes at Annual Celebration
December 11, 2024
In its 11th year celebrating academic and athletic achievement on Reading Day, the Carnegie Mellon Department of Athletics welcomed faculty and staff to the annual Student-Athlete Academic Achievement Celebration on Wednesday, December 11. The event honored 36 of the highest-achieving juniors and seniors across all colleges and athletics teams.
Driving Excellence: #1 Cochran Fuels Carnegie Mellon Athletics' Journey Forward
November 07, 2024
Carnegie Mellon University Athletics is proud to announce a new partnership with #1 Cochran, the region’s premier automotive retailer led by Carnegie Mellon alumnus Rob Cochran. As part of this collaboration, #1 Cochran will serve as the Official Auto Group of Carnegie Mellon Athletics. This partnership, the largest corporate deal in Carnegie Mellon Athletics history, will support the transportation needs of student-athletes by providing vehicles for team travel to practices and competitions across the region. Additionally, #1 Cochran will offer exclusive incentives to all members of the Carnegie Mellon community for their vehicle purchase and service needs.
Carnegie Mellon Inducts 2024 Class into the Athletics Hall of Fame
November 04, 2024
On Saturday night, a class consisting of 12 individuals and two teams were inducted into the Athletics Hall of Fame. President Farnam Jahanian, Provost Jim Garrett, members of the University Board of Trustees, university leaders, students, staff, family and friends were all part of a packed ballroom to celebrate the honorees.
68 Carnegie Mellon Student-Athletes Earn Fall Academic Honors
October 17, 2024
A total of 68 Carnegie Mellon University student-athletes were named to the University Athletic Association’s (UAA) All-Academic Recognition list for the fall sports teams, as announced Thursday, October 17.
16 Tartans Earn UAA Presidents Council Scholar-Athlete Recognition
September 19, 2024
Carnegie Mellon University had 16 student-athletes named to the 15th annual University Athletic Association (UAA) Presidents Council Scholar-Athlete Team, as announced by the league’s office on Wednesday, September 18. The 16 Tartans include three from the men’s cross country team, two each from the men’s track and field team, women’s tennis team, women’s golf team, and women’s soccer team, and one each from the women’s track and field team, men’s swimming and diving team, men’s golf team, men’s basketball team, and women’s basketball team. They join 139 other student-athletes representing all eight UAA member institutions to receive the prestigious honor.
Carnegie Mellon Unveils Fourth Athletics Hall of Fame Class
July 22, 2024
Twelve individuals and two teams will be enshrined in the Carnegie Mellon University Athletics Hall of Fame, as the new class of Tartan legends was announced today.
Tartans Place 14 on Cross Country/Track and At-Large Academic All-District Teams
June 27, 2024
Fourteen Carnegie Mellon University student-athletes from the cross country, track and field, and golf teams were named to a College Sports Communicators (CSC) Academic All-District Team for Division III, nominated by members of CSC. College Sports Information Directors of America (CoSIDA) rebranded to CSC in the summer of 2022.
Tartans Continue to Excel in Classroom
June 20, 2024
The Tartans closed the 2023-24 academic year in style with a national championship in women’s golf and a national runner-up finish in men’s golf, while the student-athlete cohort of 481 tallied remarkable achievements in the classroom. Nearly 68 percent earned a 3.50 grade-point average (GPA) or better with 147 students achieving a 4.0 GPA for the spring semester. The golf finishes, along with outstanding performances from the track and field athletes that resulted in six All-America finishes, helped propel the Tartans to 13th in the Learfield Directors’ Cup Standings, marking the department’s highest finish.
Carnegie Mellon Athletics Earns Best-Ever Finish in Final Division III Learfield Directors’ Cup Standings for the Third Consecutive Year
June 11, 2024
The Carnegie Mellon University Department of Athletics finished 13th in the 2023-24 Division III Learfield Directors’ Cup standings, as announced by the National Association of Collegiate Directors of Athletics (NACDA). Carnegie Mellon totaled 765.08 points to record its highest finish in the 29-year history of the Learfield Directors’ Cup. Last school year, Carnegie Mellon was 14th and the year prior 15th. The Tartans are one of seven University Athletic Association institutions to crack the top 30 in the standings.
Tartans Place 10 on Softball and Tennis Academic All-District Teams
June 03, 2024
Ten men’s and women’s tennis and softball Carnegie Mellon University student-athletes were named to a College Sports Communicators (CSC) Academic All-District Team for Division III, nominated by members of CSC, for the fall season. College Sports Information Directors of America (CoSIDA) rebranded to CSC in the summer of 2022.
Carnegie Mellon University Athletics Department Announces Naming of Lackner Field
May 29, 2024
For nearly 50 years, Rich Lackner called Carnegie Mellon and its football program home as a student athlete and as coach. Thanks to the generosity of alumni and friends of Tartan Football, the university and athletics department are proud to announce the campaign to name the Richard M. Lackner Field at Gesling Stadium in honor of Lackner’s legacy.
78 Carnegie Mellon Student-Athletes Earn Spring Academic Honors
May 10, 2024
A total of 78 Carnegie Mellon University student-athletes were named to the University Athletic Association’s (UAA) All-Academic Recognition list for the spring sports teams, as announced by the Association on May 9.
Tartans Celebrate 2023-24 Year at Annual Banquet
May 02, 2024
The Carnegie Mellon University Department of Athletics hosted its annual awards banquet on Wednesday, May 1 to celebrate the year and the accomplishments of the senior student-athletes. The event was hosted in Simmons Auditorium followed by a reception in the PNC Foundation Room located in the Tepper Quad.
Carnegie Mellon Ranks 16th in Winter Learfield Directors’ Cup Standings
April 04, 2024
The Carnegie Mellon University Department of Athletics is 16th in the final winter Division III Learfield Directors’ Cup standings, as announced by the National Association of Collegiate Directors of Athletics (NACDA). Carnegie Mellon totaled 451.08 points through the fall and winter seasons. The Tartans are one of five University Athletic Association institutions to crack the top 16 in the standings.