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
Pitch Perfect: Securing Leadership Buy-In for HR Ideas and Innovations
Monday, May 25, 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.
Introducing Cooper, Your AI Knowledge Assistant
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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