The Cooper Union, est. 1859, grants degrees in art, architecture and engineering and offers courses in continuing education in New York City's East Village.

Through outstanding academic programs in architecture, art and engineering, and a Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences, The Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art prepares talented students to make enlightened contributions to society. 

From the start, Cooper Union was a unique institution, dedicated to founder Peter Cooper's proposition that education is the key not only to personal prosperity but to civic virtue and harmony.

Cooper wanted his graduates to acquire the technical mastery and entrepreneurial skills that lead to prosperity while, at the same time, enriching their intellects and sparking their creativity. And he had a third purpose as well: To instill a sense of social justice that would translate into action. In 1859, such a broad pedagogical goal was visionary; today, it is the standard by which excellence in higher education is measured.

Higher Education

Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art

Laura Sparks

Won Oduk Cha

Michael Carhart

Mauricio Higuera

Hayley Eber

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Nada Ayad

Rebecca Kaplan

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Mary Ann Nissen

Morgan Wilson-Menting

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Natalie Brooks

Terri Coppersmith

Mark Campbell

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John Ruth

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Teams at Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art

Teaching Faculty

Trustee Team

Student Affairs Team

Administrative Team

Academic and Student Services Team

Directors and VP Administration Team

Admissions and Career Development

Leadership Team

Student Affairs

Student Affairs