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
Annual Workforce Data
Makeup of the Higher Ed Workforce: Proportions and Ratios
Tuesday, July 21, 2026
News
DHS Finalizes Rule to Replace Duration of Status for Certain Visa Holders
Thursday, July 16, 2026
Join Us in October for the Annual Conference
Register for CUPA-HR’s Annual Conference, to be held October 4-6 in Philadelphia! 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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Looking for information, but not sure where to start? Cooper is trained exclusively on CUPA-HR content. Just ask Cooper a question, and it will draft a response that pulls from relevant articles, resources and web pages. It will even suggest follow-up questions. Cooper is a members-only resource.
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