Student Advocates for Inclusion and Diversity
SAID
We believe the public sector and our campus community is richest if our leaders are diverse across many realms and life experiences.
Student-Led Organizations and Initiatives
At Heinz College, we center the diversity of our student population and strive to provide and enhance resources that help our students feel that they belong.
Below are some campus-based multicultural organizations and engagement opportunities that you can take part in during your time as a Heinz College student. You can also view this updated, searchable list of current on-campus multicultural events and activities.
Diversity in Policy Mentor Program
DPMP
DPMP mentors guide prospective applicants through the application process for Heinz College’s two policy programs – MSPPM and MSISPM.
Radical Alliance for Gender Equity
RAGE
The Mission of the Women of Heinz group is to empower women in all fields of study at Heinz College through professional development, social events, and providing support for the 21st century woman.
Dystopic Tech Watch
Dystopic Tech Watch is an organization where we discuss technology with a critical lens
Dystopic Tech Watch is an organization where we discuss technology with a critical lens. Through watching films and television, we explore the good and bad of technologies past, present, and future.
Heinz Veteran Association
A non-partisan, student-led veterans group at Heinz College
We exist to support military veterans and to help our student veterans smoothly make the transition from military to civilian life while ensuring academic success.
Students Using Data for Social Good
SUDS
SUDS hosts upskilling workshops, speaker and employer events, and data projects serving public agencies and nonprofits committed to leveraging data for social good.
Latino/a Graduate Student Association
LGSA
LGSA works to facilitate communication among the Latino community at CMU in order to foster academic, cultural, professional and social collaboration.
Black Graduate Students Organization
BGSO
BGSO is a CMU student organization providing graduate students with cultural, academic, and professional support and is committed to inspiring its members to be active leaders in both the CMU and Pittsburgh communities.
Indian Graduate Students' Association
IGSA
The Indian Graduate Students' Association brings together diverse student interests, host cultural and social events such as Bollywood DJ Night and Late Night events.
CMQ+
CMQ+ is a group for LGBTQIA+ grad students and allies at CMU
CMQ+ is a group for LGBTQIA+ grad students and allies at CMU.
Black Student Alliance
BSA
BSA is an organization for students to build community and inspire its members to be active leaders at Heinz College.
Black Graduate Students Organization
BGSO
BGSO is a CMU student organization providing graduate students with cultural, academic, and professional support and is committed to inspiring its members to be active leaders in both the CMU and Pittsburgh communities.
SPIRIT
A Black Student Union at CMU
A Black Student Union at CMU that aims to serve as a haven for Black students and to champion the issues and awareness of the Black community and all of its intersections.
National Society of Black Engineers
NSBE is one of the largest student-managed organizations in the country, with more than 29,000 members nationally
NSBE is dedicated to the academic and professional success of African-American engineering students and professionals.
Young African Leaders Association
YALA is a multicultural student organization at CMU
YALA celebrates the intricacies of and stimulates conversations about the various cultures, socioeconomic states, political climates, and innovative opportunities of Africa.
CMU Asian Students Association
CMU ASA is the largest cultural student organization on campus
ASA is comprised of students who are interested in exploring the Asian culture and participating in different events throughout the school year.
Chinese Student Association
CSA is dedicated to providing a second home and a family-like environment for undergraduate students of Chinese heritage
CSA helps new students to transition through culture shock and settle into Carnegie Mellon University and the Pittsburgh area.
Taiwanese Student Association
TSA is an organization that serves to bring cultural awareness
TSA is an organization that serves to bring cultural awareness, provide service to the community, and create social events throughout the CMU community via cultural, philanthropic, and social events.
Mayur
South Asian Student Association
A highly-active non-profit organization that sponsors and organizes various social and cultural activities for students.
Awareness of Roots in Chinese Culture
ARCC
ARCC is an undergraduate student organization at Carnegie Mellon University which promotes Chinese culture for the university community and beyond.
Raasta
CMU Raasta Dance Team
CMU Raasta is a dance team committed to promoting Indian culture across campus.
Association of Latino Professionals For America
ALPFA
The CMU chapter of a national Latino professional organization empowers students to thrive both personally and professionally.
Latina/o Graduate Student Association
LGSA
LGSA works to facilitate communication among the Latino community at CMU in order to foster academic, cultural, professional and social collaboration.
Spanish and Latin Student Association
SALSA
SALSA strives to increase campus awareness of issues specific to Latino and Hispanic-American students as well as international students from Spanish-speaking countries.
Society of Hispanic Professional Engineers
SHPE promotes the development of Hispanics in engineering
SHPE's mission is to promote the development of Hispanics in engineering, science and other technical professions to achieve educational and professional excellence.
CMQ+
CMQ+ is a group for LGBTQIA+ grad students and allies at CMU
CMQ+ is a group for LGBTQIA+ grad students and allies at CMU.
PRISM
PRISM is a social and activist organization at Carnegie Mellon University for those of all genders and orientations
PRISM provides a safe space for anyone with an open mind to find new friends, talk about issues, raise awareness, and relax between classes.
Trans, Intersex, Non-Binary Alliance
TINA
TINA is a support and action network of trans, intersex, nonbinary, and questioning (TINQ) individuals that is dedicated to supporting our needs, inclusion, and equitable access across Carnegie Mellon University.
Out and Allied at Tepper
Tepper School of Business’ Graduate LGBTQIA+ club
The Tepper School of Business is right across the street from Heinz. Out and Allied at Tepper is open to the CMU LGBTQ+ community and allies.
FEMME
Feminists Engaged in Multicultural Matters and Education
FEMME was formed to educate the CMU campus community on societal marginalization using an intersectional feminist lens to provide focus.
ABLE CMU
A CMU student organization for students with chronic illness and disability
ABLE is a CMU student organization for students with chronic illness and disability.
Religious and Spiritual Life
The Office of Religious & Spiritual Life initiatives has a thorough list of all student organizations dedicated to faith and spirituality
There are a variety of student organizations dedicated to the Religious & Spiritual development of students at Carnegie Mellon University.