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guarasaciTHE WORK GOING FORWARD

Where Do We Go From Here? An editorial by Richard Guarasci, President, CUMU; President, Wagner College

As we await the outcome of an historic presidential election there is a significant probability that the current national political stalemate will endure. If that is the case, where do we go from here? How do urban and metropolitan universities address the numerous challenges that surround us and our local communities? What role can CUMU play in leveraging our collective and local assets toward bolstering our institutions as well as our commitments to racial justice, economic opportunity, and civic prosperity? Read more

MooreWES MOORE ADDED TO ANNUAL CONFERENCE LINE UP

Wes Moore, author, social entrepreneur, and political analyst, will discuss the connected future of American cities and higher education at the Opening Plenary.

Moore will touch upon the challenges that many American cities and CUMU members face to successfully serve urban students, and BridgeEdU, an innovative solution he is building with university partners in Baltimore. Join Wes, our distinguished keynote speakers, panelists, and over 300 university chancellors, presidents, educators, students, researchers, and community partners to examine the biggest challenges and opportunities facing our institutions and cities. View the agenda and register today.

TiekenERNEST A. LYNTON AWARD WINNER ANNOUNCED

The annual Ernest A. Lynton Award for the Scholarship of Engagement for Early Career Faculty recognizes a faculty member who connects his or her teaching, research, and service to community engagement.

The Ernest A. Lynton Award has been awarded to Mara Tieken, Ed.D., assistant professor and the associate chair of education at Bates College. A former third-grade and adult basic education teacher, her research focuses on racial and educational equity in rural schools and communities.

Call for nomination graphicCALL FOR NOMINATIONS

The Coalition requests nominations for President, Vice President/Secretary/Treasurer, and three Members-at-Large to serve on the Coalition Executive Committee.

The Coalition Executive Committee is comprised of presidents of member institutions and are elected to two-year terms during the annual Presidents Meeting at the CUMU conference in October. Nominees should be CEOs of Coalition member institutions. Submit prospective candidates by October 14.

hotelREDUCED CONFERENCE HOTEL RATE EXTENDED TO SEPTEMBER 30

The Coalition has reserved a room block at the Renaissance Washington, DC Downtown Hotel at a discounted rate of $269 per night.

Make your reservation now before the hotel sells out. Get the Discounted Rate

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