College and University Professional Association for Human Resources

As the association for HR professionals in higher education, CUPA-HR provides leadership on higher education workplace issues and a community for those focused on advancing the higher ed HR profession.

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On-Demand Webinars
From Resistance to Retention: Addressing Hidden Grief and Burnout in Change
Thursday, September 24, 2026
Annual Workforce Data
Professionals Composition and Pay Equity by Gender and Race/Ethnicity
Tuesday, September 22, 2026
On-Demand Webinars
CUPA-HR Washington Update – September 2026
Thursday, September 17, 2026

We’ll See You Soon in Philadelphia!

We look forward to welcoming more than 1,000 higher ed HR professionals and corporate partners to Philadelphia October 4-6 for the CUPA-HR Annual Conference! The annual conference is your chance to step away from day‑to‑day demands and join your peers to learn, exchange ideas and strengthen the work happening on campuses nationwide — while exploring emerging challenges, identifying practical solutions, and reconnecting with a vibrant professional community.

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