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UIC Urban Planning & Public Affairs
We are the University of Illinois System's home for the study of public policy and contemporary urban challenges.
Explore majors and minors designed to help you make the places we live better.
CUPPA's two undergraduate majors, public policy and urban studies, will give you tangible skills when you graduate.
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In CUPPA, we offer degrees in fields of study that can change your life and change the world.
It's more than just a graduate degree. It's a new way to see the world.
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CUPPA Faculty and Staff welcomed the seventh dean of the college, Stacey Swearingen White, on July 1, 2022. Watch MUPP Alum Annie Howard interview Dean Swearingen White.
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Feb
15
2023
What Social and Emotional Learning Means Today
Wednesday, 12:00 pm–1:00 pm
America/Chicago
Feb
22
2023
CUPPA's Open House - Learn About CUPPA Degrees
Wednesday, 6:00 pm–7:30 pm
CUPPA Hall Lower Level
Feb
24
2023
Flames Fridays
Friday, 11:00 am–2:00 pm
UIC Student Center East
Mar
15
2023
Discover Sessions for Prospective CUPPA Students
Wednesday, 4:30 pm–5:00 pm
Mar
15
2023
MPA, MPP & MSCA Virtual Info Session
Wednesday, 5:30 pm–7:00 pm
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