The Coalition of Urban and Metropolitan Universities (CUMU) invites proposals for their Annual Conference: The Essential Role of Urban and Metropolitan Universities. The event will be held from October 23-26 in San Diego, California.
The Conference “invites presenters to reflect broadly on how the urban mission can be fully integrated into operations, structure, partnerships, and academic objectives within the following major themes.”
- Cultivating resilient campuses in the midst of crisis
- Inclusive growth and housing
- Industry engagement and entrepreneurship
- K-16 student success and support
- Place-based hyperlocal community engagement
- Racial equity and social mobility
- Regional collaborations and partnerships
- Workforce and talent development
Submissions are due March 25. For more information on proposal guidelines and event details, click here.
