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.

News & Updates

On-Demand Webinars
CUPA-HR Washington Update – September 2026
Thursday, September 17, 2026
Articles
Love as a Framework for Improving Organizational Culture
Wednesday, September 16, 2026
News
HR and the Courts — September 2026
Tuesday, September 15, 2026
On-Demand Webinars
CUPA-HR 2026-27 Survey Participation – Everything You Need To Know
Tuesday, September 15, 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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