General Department News
Carnegie Mellon Athletics Finishes 16th in Final Division III Learfield Directors’ Cup Standings
June 10, 2025
The Carnegie Mellon University Department of Athletics finished 16th in the 2024-25 Division III Learfield Directors’ Cup standings, as announced by the National Association of Collegiate Directors of Athletics (NACDA). Carnegie Mellon totaled 720.50 points to record its fourth straight finish in the top 16 in the 30-year history of the Learfield Directors’ Cup. Prior to four years ago, Carnegie Mellon’s highest finish was 23rd following the 2017-18 school year. The Tartans are one of five University Athletic Association institutions to crack the top 20 in the standings.
Tartans Impress Once Again in Classroom During Spring Semester
May 28, 2025
It was a terrific spring semester for Carnegie Mellon Athletics, as nine teams earned NCAA Championship appearances during the winter and spring seasons—while Tartans continued to shine in the classroom. An impressive 147 student-athletes achieved a perfect 4.0 GPA, and nearly two-thirds posted a GPA of 3.50 or higher, exemplifying the department’s commitment to excellence on and off the field.
40 Carnegie Mellon Student-Athletes Earn Spring Academic Honors
May 06, 2025
A total of 40 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 6.
A Beacon of Support: Carl VanTine’s Legacy of Vision and Commitment to Tartan Athletics
April 16, 2025
Carl VanTine (E’60) knows what it means to bet on yourself—and to have an institution bet on you in return. Now, through a transformative investment in Carnegie Mellon Athletics, Carl is paying it forward with the same spirit of generosity, gratitude, and vision that shaped his journey.
Carnegie Mellon Ranks 13th in Winter Learfield Directors’ Cup Standings
April 03, 2025
The Carnegie Mellon University Department of Athletics is 13th 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 491.50 points through the fall and winter seasons. The Tartans are one of five University Athletic Association institutions to crack the top 13 in the standings.
Tartans Win Three National Titles in Men's Swimming and Diving
March 26, 2025
This weekend, the Carnegie Mellon University men’s swimming and diving program won three national titles — two by sophomore Brayden Morford in the 200-yard individual medley and 100-yard backstroke, and one by the 400-yard medley relay team — and earned All-America honors in nine events to power the team to a sixth-place finish at the 2025 NCAA Swimming and Diving Championships. The finish is the highest since 2005 and tied for the fourth-highest finish in program history.
Centor Honored as NACDA Athletics Director of the Year
March 18, 2025
Carnegie Mellon University is proud to announce that Josh Centor, its Associate Vice President of Student Affairs and Director of Athletics, Physical Education, and Recreation, has been named a recipient of the prestigious 2024-25 National Association of Collegiate Directors of Athletics (NACDA) Athletics Director of the Year (ADOY) Award. This honor celebrates Centor's outstanding leadership, dedication to student-athletes, and transformative impact on the Carnegie Mellon athletics program.
105 Carnegie Mellon Student-Athletes Earn Winter Academic Honors
February 27, 2025
A total of 105 Carnegie Mellon University student-athletes were named to the University Athletic Association’s (UAA) All-Academic Recognition list for the winter sports teams, as announced by the Association on February 27.
Tartan Generosity Fuels a Record-Breaking Giving CMU Day for Athletics
February 12, 2025
Carnegie Mellon’s Giving CMU Day on December 3 was a celebration of community, generosity, and impact—and thanks to the program's incredible donors, it was a game-changer for Tartan Athletics. In just 24 hours, more than 1,600 donors came together to contribute nearly $700,000, ensuring that Carnegie Mellon's student-athletes continue to thrive on and off the field.
Graduating Class Celebrated at Annual Athletics Banquet
February 12, 2025
The Carnegie Mellon University Department of Athletics hosted its annual awards banquet on Wednesday, April 30 to celebrate the year and the accomplishments of the senior student-athletes. The event was hosted in Simmons Auditorium in the Tepper Quad.
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.