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Dec 23

Experts focus on growing entrepreneurial ecosystems

CMU-Africa recently held the Summit on Entrepreneurial Ecosystems, which focused on the growth of entrepreneurship ecosystems to support startups in African economies.

Dec 16

Innovation Hub hosts Entrepreneurship Week

CMU-Africa’s Innovation Hub hosted Global Entrepreneurship Week, offering students the opportunity to learn, make connections, and interact with experts, founders, and others.

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Dec 12

Marie Alice Uwingabire’s journey of purpose and impact

MS ECE-AD student sees problems as opportunities and is motivated to make a difference.

Dec 05

Startups to join CMU-Africa's Business Incubation Program

The five winners of the NBA Africa Triple Double Accelerator have been announced

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Dec 03

Fonya explores imaging language model during internship in China

Brandone Fonya (MS EAI '26) spent his summer at an internship at Westlake University in Hangzhou, China.

Dec 01

Afretec Network Conference focuses on innovation and collaboration

The event was hosted by Université Cheikh Anta Diop in Senegal.

Nov 25

CMU-Africa partners with NBA Africa to accelerate early-stage startups Opens in new window

The NBA Africa Triple Double Accelerator aims to support the next wave of early-stage African startup businesses transforming the sports and creative sectors. Five finalists will be chosen to join CMU-Africa’s Business Incubation Program.

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Nov 21

CMU-Africa and University of Rwanda partner for expanded bridge program

The initiative is designed for undergraduate students in Rwanda who are pursuing science, technology, engineering, and mathematics fields.

Nov 19

Making systems safer in Africa and the world

An ethical hacker with a passion for cybersecurity, Aklile Mamo (MSIT ’26) wants to give back by making systems safer for users in Africa and around the world.

Nov 17

Together we build: CMU-Africa celebrates Global Entrepreneurship Week

This year’s theme shines a spotlight on the collective power of community, collaboration, and shared ambition.

Nov 10

Benson receives second Test of Time Award

ECE's Theophilus Benson has received the 2025 Internet Measurement Conference Test of Time Award, the second that he has received for the paper.

Oct 29

Akinci appointed Dean of College of Engineering Opens in new window

Burcu Akinci has been appointed the next Dean of CMU’s College of Engineering, effective January 1, 2026.

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Oct 03

Afretec Network awards $2.3M in multi-institutional research grants Opens in new window

The multi-institutional grants will build research capacity and accelerate digital growth throughout the African continent.

Oct 02

Keeping Africa connected

Researchers at CMU-Africa deployed last-mile sustainability connectivity to Africa's least connected at Kiziba refugee camp.

Sep 25

Rethinking the role of submarine cables

Theophilus Benson and his team tested the ability of some of the most popular network characterization tools to assess critical components of Africa's network infrastructure ecosystem.

Sep 18

Magdi Amin brings practicum on responsible digital development to CMU-Africa

The course gives students real-world experience in ethically deploying digital solutions.

Sep 12

Better screening tool for sickle cell disease progression Opens in new window

Researchers explore using NIRS to screen adults with sickle cell disease, revealing insights into oxygenation and aging-related mechanisms.

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Sep 03

Championing digital identity

By calling on the talent of students across the continent, the Upanzi Network is working to make digital ID accessible and unlock its full potential in Africa.

Aug 28

Engineer success, pioneer research, teach, and stay human Opens in new window

New engineering faculty were treated to a full day of encouragement and advice from senior faculty and practical information and resources from college staff at the new faculty orientation.

Aug 26

Master’s program offers greater ECE specialization and depth

The Master of Science, Advanced Study in Electrical and Computer Engineering program is for students who want increased specialization in electrical and computer engineering.

Aug 21

Wanjira Kinuthia joins CMU-Africa

She joins as professor of the practice for inclusive higher education and graduate pathways, effective September 1.

Aug 19

TechSkills Marketplace Program bridges students and startups

By connecting students and startups through immersive internships, the TechSkills Marketplace Program by the Innovation Hub gives students the hands-on experience they need as the next generation of entrepreneurs and tech leaders.

Aug 15

A dialogue on digital humanism in Africa Opens in new window

Led by globally recognized experts, participants at the first-ever Summer School on Digital Humanism at CMU-Africa teamed up to discuss issues at the intersection of technology and humanity in the African context.

Aug 13

Water consumption of African data centers in the age of AI

A new study at CMU-Africa looked at national weather and electricity generation data to estimate the water usage efficiency for data centers across the continent.

Aug 11

Pan-African Product Innovation Workshop unites innovators

Entrepreneurs and innovators from 19 African countries tackled real-world business challenges using human-centered design and rapid prototyping.

Aug 07

CyLab faculty, students to present at the 34th USENIX Security Symposium Opens in new window

Carnegie Mellon faculty and students will present on a wide range of topics at the 34th USENIX Security Symposium. Held in Seattle on August 13-15, the event brings together experts from around the world, who will highlight the latest advances in the security and privacy of computer systems and networks.

Aug 04

CyLab researchers present their work at SOUPS 2025 Opens in new window

Carnegie Mellon faculty and students will share their research at the 2025 Symposium on Usable Privacy and Security (SOUPS), which takes place August 10-12 in Seattle.

Aug 01

Clicking away consent Opens in new window

A new study at CMU-Africa investigated the continent’s digital privacy laws and discovered a clear regulatory gap when it comes to cookie consent mechanisms.

Jul 15

Time to check your blood pressure—no cuff required Opens in new window

Computer vision technology allows for video-based estimation of blood pressure.

Jul 10

Harnessing artificial intelligence for maternal health

Sarah Moses (MSIT '25) is the co-founder of Afya Wave Ltd, a business incubated in the Innovation Hub at CMU-Africa.

Jul 08

Student research forecasts changing rainfall in Rwanda Opens in new window

CMU-Africa student Stephen Augustine is researching rainfall forecasting methodology that addresses food insecurity in Rwanda caused by shifting climates.

Jul 02

Reboot the Earth fosters a new intercontinental partnership Opens in new window

CMU’s OSPO and the Upanzi Network spark a new partnership at the United Nation’s Reboot the Earth hackathon.

Jun 25

Victor Thompson appointed professor of the practice

He brings more than 40 years of experience in computer technology and software application engineering to CMU-Africa.

Jun 23

Industry meets talent

The annual Career and Industry Day provides CMU-Africa students a platform to showcase their research and connect with industry leaders for internship and job opportunities.

Jun 20

Thought leaders discuss African AI sovereignty and ethical innovation

At the Global AI Summit on Africa, CMU-Africa led a roundtable discussion centered on building AI infrastructure tailored to local needs.

Jun 16

CMU-Africa deepens external engagement and partnerships

From January to May, CMU-Africa welcomed engagements with global partners and government agencies, strengthening the university’s expanding ecosystem of innovation and collaboration.

Jun 13

Forging the pan-African future of digital identity

At ID4Africa 2025 in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, 32 university students showcased digital identity innovations and vied for the grand prize of the Upanzi Network’s inaugural Digital ID Hackathon Africa.

Jun 10

Automated feeders and computer vision to revolutionize fish farming in Africa Opens in new window

CMU-Africa professor Jesse Thornburg is using automatic feeders and computer vision to make fish farming in Rwanda more economical.

Jun 09

Powering the future

CMU-Africa researchers and the Rwanda Energy Group are working together to improve monitoring of the energy grid, ultimately hoping to stabilize and reinforce the power supply for customers in Rwanda.

Jun 06

Vijayakumar Bhagavatula named interim dean of the College of Engineering Opens in new window

Carnegie Mellon University has named Vijayakumar Bhagavatula interim dean of the College of Engineering.

Jun 04

From Addis Ababa to AI innovation

For Ellon Berhanu (MSEAI ’25) the pursuit of innovation was not just academic—it was deeply personal.

Jun 02

picoCTF-Africa returns with a continent-wide training tour

The annual computer security competition returned for its fourth year—this time with a continent-wide training tour in 13 countries.

May 30

Diverse voices, shared dreams

The CMU-Africa community of faculty, staff, and students celebrated the various cultures and traditions of nationalities represented in the 2025 Spring Annual festival.

May 28

The Afretec Network welcomes ninth university partner Opens in new window

The African Engineering and Technology Network has signed its ninth university partner, Universidade Agostinho Neto. The pan-African network includes technology-focused universities from across the continent.

May 26

Keith Straughan joins CMU-Africa

He has been appointed professor of global entrepreneurship and digital technology at CMU-Africa, effective June 1.

May 21

CMU-Africa graduates charged to lead with purpose, integrity, and innovation

12th graduation ceremony celebrates resilience, global impact, and the future of African tech leadership.

May 19

A new home for transformative digital innovation

Recently launched by the Upanzi Network, the Digital Experience Center is a physical hub where researchers can showcase their projects and establish meaningful collaborations to put digital public infrastructures and goods into practice.

May 15

Kwadwo Osseo-Asare joins CMU-Africa

He will join the faculty as distinguished service professor of pan-African scientific transformation and diaspora faculty development.

May 12

Today’s Women in Tech are tomorrow’s pioneers

The Women in Tech Club is one of the most active and involved student organizations at CMU-Africa, striving to highlight and promote women working in technology spaces.

May 09

The Innovation Hub at CMU-Africa boosts new tech entrepreneurs

Meet the 2025 cohort of entrepreneurs in the Innovation Hub's business incubation program.

May 08

CMU re-designated as National Center for Academic Excellence Opens in new window

Carnegie Mellon University (CMU) has once again earned two national distinctions from the National Center for Academic Excellence in Cybersecurity (NCAE-C): Cyber Research (CAE-R) and Cyber Operations (CAE-CO).

May 06

How 3D printing can improve African manufacturing Opens in new window

CMU-Africa student Mariam Sulleiman addresses manufacturing challenges in Africa by integrating 3D printing, also known as additive manufacturing, into existing infrastructure.

Apr 28

Redefining possible

The Women in Tech Club collaborated with Women Techmakers Kigali to bring together more than 150 attendees, including female tech professionals, high school students, male allies, and female industry leaders.

Apr 16

Community & connectivity, around the globe

On his journey to learn everything he can about distributed networks, Mike Mwanje (MSIT ’25) picked up some insights on the value of global connections as a CMU-Pittsburgh exchange student.

Mar 31

CMU-Africa and UR hold collaborative research symposium

CMU-Africa and UR leadership, faculty, and students met to identify common research goals and outline a roadmap for impactful academic collaborations during a two-day symposium held in March.

Mar 28

Strengthening diaspora connections through talent, industry, and research

CMU-Africa connects with the U.S. Rwandan Ambassador, the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, and NASA.

Mar 25

Panos Papalambros joins CMU-Africa as special faculty

As design science and optimization lead, Papalambros will work collaboratively across Africa to establish design science education, research, and development ecosystems.

Mar 13

Mastercard Foundation Scholar ready to become a leader in AI

For Clemence Ingabire (MS EAI ’25), it’s always been about tech; as a Mastercard Foundation Scholar, she’s developing the skills to lead the charge towards responsible AI use in healthcare.

Mar 05

Helping African fintech companies provide secure services Opens in new window

Carnegie Mellon University Africa’s Upanzi Network in collaboration with Approov have created APKIT, an accessible cybersecurity tool for financial technology developers.

Mar 03

picoCTF capture-the-flag competition prepares students for rewarding careers in cybersecurity Opens in new window

picoCTF’s 12th annual capture-the-flag hacking competition for middle school, high school, and college students will take place from March 7 through March 17. Students interested in participating can register now by signing up for a free account at picoctf.org.

Feb 27

Mini courses, full-size experience

Mini courses are special course offerings that are half the length of regular courses. Here, we highlight two mini courses offered at CMU-Africa during the spring semester: Planning for Digital Transformation and Project in AI for Healthcare.

Feb 25

Prasenjit Mitra joins CMU-Africa

He will join as research professor starting April 1.

Feb 21

Teaching computational neuroscience on the African continent Opens in new window

CMU-Africa, CMU-Pittsburgh, and the non-profit TReND in Africa held a summer school focused on computational neuroscience and machine learning.

Feb 14

Foosball and Ferraris forever Opens in new window

Students in Tech Start-Up class learn how to develop viable businesses from experienced entrepreneurs.

Feb 06

Growing opportunities as a Mastercard Foundation Scholar

Maurine Gatimu (MSIT '25) wanted to grow beyond the basics at her job, and the Mastercard Foundation Scholarship allowed her to attend CMU-Africa, opening up a wealth of new opportunities.

Jan 23

Fostering the next generation of thinkers in digital identity

CMU-Africa's Upanzi Network and MicroSave Consulting (MSC) have developed a series of regional hackathons across Africa to uncover some of these untapped opportunities through new innovative digital ID use cases.

Jan 21

Dabo receives presidential early career award Opens in new window

Ismaila Dabo has received a Presidential Early Career Award for Scientists and Engineers (PECASE), the highest honor bestowed by the U.S. government on early career scientists and engineers.

Jan 14

An app to detect birth asphyxia in Africa Opens in new window

Researchers from Carnegie Mellon University are developing an app called HumekaFL to detect birth asphyxia in newborn babies in developing countries.

Jan 08

Improving privacy for digital public goods

Researchers with the Upanzi Network have developed recommendations for the Digital Public Goods Alliance to increase transparency about users’ data privacy.

Jan 06

Student bug bounty discovery supports picoCTF’s cybersecurity education efforts with $462,000 gift Opens in new window

Seunghyun Lee, a first-year Ph.D. student in Carnegie Mellon University’s Computer Science Department, recently discovered a series of bugs in Google Chrome's WebAssembly type system that earned him a bug bounty, which he generously donated to CMU's picoCTF cybersecurity education platform.

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CMU-Africa weighs in about bias in AI and facial recognition

In CMU Africa, a team of researchers invented new facial recognition technology specifically for darker skin tones to create a more equitable technological landscape.

Biometric Update

Approach to reduce demographic bias in biometric PAD featured in Biometric Update

A team from CMU-Africa has developed a new ethnicity-aware preprocessing approach to reduce demographic bias in biometric presentation attack detection (PAD).

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CMU-Africa attends Africa Tech Summit

CMU-Africa attended the investment showcase at the Africa Tech Summit.

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Musoke comments on digital ID projects

CMU-Africa's Andrew Musoke provides commentary in the Science Africa Limited analysis regarding the systemic failures of digital ID projects.

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