Dr. Shernell Smith

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Biography

Shernell Smith is the Executive Director of the Center for Student Diversity and Inclusion at Carnegie Mellon University. She is committed to ensuring that the university fosters environments for authentic and meaningful exchanges, believing that diversity and meaningful exchanges inspire and empower action for social change. Outside of her professional role, Shernell engages in quiet moments of mindfulness, often trying to physically plant something in her local community garden, demonstrating her commitment to change and activism. She also holds affiliations with non-profit boards and enjoys planning travel adventures.

Research Interests

Experience

Executive Director

— Present

Center for Student Diversity and Inclusion • Carnegie Mellon University, Pittsburgh, PA

Leads initiatives to promote diversity and inclusion within the student body.

Requirements for Carnegie Mellon University

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.5
GRE General
Verbal
Required:158
Quantitative
Required:149
Analytical Writing
Required:4
Overall
Required:4
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree in Psychology or related field Research experience/publications
Application Checklist
  • Online application
  • Statement of Purpose
  • Three letters of recommendation
  • Transcripts
  • GRE scores (optional but reported in profile)
  • English Proficiency (TOEFL/IELTS/Duolingo)
Specialization Notes

Admission is extremely competitive with no strict GPA cut-offs; holistic review is used.