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Anchor Learning Network: Exploring the relationship between the anchor mission and racial equity
In early June, Anchor Learning Network (ALN) members immersed themselves in a three-day virtual convening with the primary purpose of exploring the various implications that the COVID-19 pandemic has on
Exploring homelessness and housing insecurity across the CUMU membership
Post-secondary attainment is increasingly necessary to break the cycle of poverty and homelessness. However, people facing homelessness and housing insecurity experience barriers in transitioning into post-secondary education, including barriers to
Metropolitan Universities journal issues highlight race and equity work
The Coalition of Urban and Metropolitan Universities (CUMU) is actively developing programs and initiatives that seek to inform our work, as a coalition, to help us all address the systemic
Addressing three concurrent pandemics: Looking forward as a coalition
Our campuses and communities are being confronted by three crises—the global COVID-19 health pandemic, the resulting economic fallout, and persistent police brutality and structural racism—all three deeply intertwined. Our Black
Perspectives from Main Street: Constructing a Resilient Future post COVID-19
The Coalition of Urban and Metropolitan Universities (CUMU) recently co-hosted a webinar with The Democracy Collaborative (TDC), where we had the opportunity to learn from Daniel Paul Davis, Vice President
CUMU signs on to Educause letter advocating for increased broadband infrastructure
The Coalition of Urban and Metropolitan Universities proudly signed on to a letter prepared by Educause that serves to advocate for increased broadband infrastructure and access from the federal government.