WHY ATTEND THE CUMU CONFERENCE
The CUMU Conference is the place where campus and community leaders come together to share ideas, reconnect with colleagues, and leave energized for the work ahead. It’s small enough to see familiar faces and large enough to spark new connections, ideas, and momentum.
There’s nothing quite like being in the room.
Whether you’re looking for practical strategies, new partnerships, or just a moment to reflect and get inspired, this is the place. Don’t just take our word for it — here’s what past attendees have shared.
“So what CUMU does is in our DNA, and the conference really matters to us. And in that sense, while we don’t have the resources to do everything we want, we can prioritise what really counts.”
Leeds Beckett University
Connect with colleagues from across the CUMU network.
Sessions are topical, practical, and led by those who are actively engaged in the work on their own campuses. You’ll learn from colleagues in a variety of roles, representing diverse institution types and geographic regions.
Each day includes multiple networking opportunities — receptions, shared meals, and sessions designed to foster meaningful connections with new colleagues and longtime collaborators.
I always leave the CUMU annual conference feeling inspired and motivated.
It was so inspiring to learn how other universities are supporting intentional community and truly serving as anchors of public benefit in their cities.
Every year, I leave with a wealth of knowledge on how to support students and community!
Fall in love with Houston at the CUMU Conference.
The CUMU Conference is rooted locally and designed for broader impact. In Houston, attendees will engage with the city as an example of the partnerships, challenges, and opportunities shaping our important work. Come ready to learn from Houston and leave with insights you can carry back to your own community.
Community Experiences
The CUMU conference not only provides the opportunity to hear from our Houston campuses, but you get to see the work, too. Community Experiences take you out of the conference hotel to learn more about our local members and their community partners.
Food for change: Fighting student hunger through higher education partnerships
Hosted by Lone Star College
One century strong: The PVAMU Extension Community Expo
Hosted by Prairie View A&M University
Rooted in community: Transforming lives at the Tejano Center
Hosted by University of Houston
UHD and the Harris County Justice System: Connections of place, people, and pedagogy
Hosted by University of Houston-Downtown
Loved the community visits! Always great to get out and learn more about communities and how universities are connecting with them.
