CUPPA Alumni

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Learning doesn't end when you take off your cap and gown.

Part of getting a degree is knowing that there is more to know. You're on track and you're ready so keep up your connections and pay attention to what you need to know next.

That's where the CUPPA Alumni Association helps you. Founded in 1997 by a dedicated group of recent grads from Urban Planning and Public Administration, the CUPPA Alumni Association (CUPPA-AA) offers educational and career development opportunities to alumni, current students, and faculty. The group also organizes events and activities for the informal sharing and exchange of information and to encourage professional relationships. The CUPPA-AA strives to foster and strengthen relationships between alumni and the college.

We invite all alumni of UIC's Public Policy, Management and Analytics Department  and Urban Planning and Policy Department to join us!

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Alumni Assn. Establishes CUPPA Last Mile Fund

The almost 3000 CUPPA alumni spread across the globe hold positions in non-profits; state, local and federal government; and for-profit organizations. Alumni are invited to join our LinkedIn group to see what our folks are doing.

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Our Alumni Profile Series highlights the extraordinary efforts of our Public Administration and Urban Planning and Policy alumni to promote just, resilient, and livable communities. Check out the whole series on our Facebook page here.

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  • Members of the CUPPA Alumni listerv must be graduates of CUPPA and are subject to the UIC Acceptable Use Policies. Membership on all CUPPA listservs is at the ongoing discretion of the College of Urban Planning and Public Affairs Office of the Dean.

As CUPPA Alumni board members, we provide students and fellow alumni with mentors, social events, resume and portfolio reviews, one on one career advice, networking and meet ups, and professional development. Our alumni even grill at the annual CUPPA Block Party on Peoria Street!

Michael McDermott  |  Alumni Board Past President and Member
Mike McDermott and Nicole Sims, board presidents

Serving as president of the CUPPA alumni board has given me opportunities to network with so many in our profession and to give back to current students. Mentors are key and I’m so glad I volunteered.

Nicole Sims  |  CUPPA Alumni Board President 2015-2017

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Dec 12 2024

Masters Info Session for Urban Planning & Policy and City Design

Thursday, 6:00 pm–8:00 pm
Dec 12 2024

CUPPA Alumni Holiday Party

Thursday, 6:00 pm–10:00 pm
Dugan's
Dec 14 2024

UIC Fall '24 Commencement

Saturday, 9:00 am–12:00 pm
Credit Union 1 Arena
Dec 16 2024

Winter Break - No Classes

12/16/24, 12:00 am–1/10/25, 12:00 am
Jan 6 2025

CUPPA Alumni & Urban Transportation Center Alumni Reception at TRB

Monday, 6:00 pm–8:00 pm
Henley Park Hotel
Jan 13 2025

Spring 2025 Semester Begins

Monday, 12:00 am–12:00 am