CUMU Annual Conference

The annual CUMU Conference brings together urban and metropolitan campuses to explore how they drive regional development, student success, and community impact. Grounded in the host city and developed in partnership with local campuses, the program addresses issues of national and international significance. Attendees engage across roles, disciplines, institutions, and sectors through a dynamic mix of keynotes, presentations, workshops, and community-based sessions. The conference serves as CUMU's primary convening space for aligning research, practice, and leadership around the evolving role of urban and metropolitan campuses, fostering collaboration, sparking new ideas, and strengthening the connection between campuses and the communities they serve.