Coalition of Urban and Metropolitan Universities (CUMU) Employee Directory
Higher EducationMaryland, United States2-10 Employees
The Coalition of Urban and Metropolitan Universities (CUMU) is a higher education consortium dedicated to connecting urban and metropolitan universities with their partners to address contemporary educational, economic, and social challenges. Its work centers on collaboration, improving student access and success, fostering community development and revitalization, and advancing teaching, learning, and research to strengthen knowledge resources for higher education and city advancement. The organization serves member institutions and their communities by highlighting opportunities for shared initiatives and joint discovery in urban higher education contexts. Based in Towson, Maryland, CUMU is described as the longest-running and largest association focused on this specific sector of higher education, operating with a small team. A recent development includes launching a Community Engagement Data Huddle in April 2026, signaling an emphasis on data-informed community engagement practices.