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2026 CUMU Conference: Anchored in Purpose

Organized by CUMU

Proposals for this event are closed (the deadline was March 19, 2026). The event itself is still ahead. Many organizers open their next call around the same time each year. Below are open calls you can apply to now.

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Submission deadline: March 19, 2026
Event date: November 8, 2026
Format: In person
Location: Marriott Marquis Houston, Houston, Texas
Compensation: Not listed

About this call

The 2026 CUMU Conference explores how purpose-driven, place-based strategies can support students, strengthen regions, and advance community well-being. It invites proposals on topics including student mobility, regional prosperity, workforce development, institutional mission, civic engagement, and measuring impact. Speakers can propose presentations, panels, interactive sessions, posters, roundtables, or pre-conference workshops.

Topics

Student social and economic mobilityRegional prosperity and community well-beingWorkforce developmentInstitutional mission, culture, and infrastructureCivic and community engagementImpact measurement and storytelling

Audience

Urban and metropolitan higher education institutionsCampus and community partners

Session formats

45-minute community conversation45-minute mini workshop45-minute panel presentation45-minute research and impact presentation75-minute poster session75-minute roundtableThree-hour pre-conference workshop