The Cooper Union Alumni Association (CUAA) provides a vital link between the alumni and the institution, building a strong body of support to preserve, protect and promote The Cooper Union.
Victor Papanek was born in Vienna, Austria. In 1939 following Nazi Germany’s annexation of Austria, 15-year-old Papanek emigrated to the United States as a refugee. He initially taught German at a YMCA in New York City. He...
Steven Silberstang graduated from The Cooper Union Engineering School in 1970. He also studied at University of Arizona, for hydrology. Steven Silberstang was a founder of the Amarex Technology which was founded in 1979....
Oronzio Maldarelli was born in Naples, Italy in 1892 and came to New York City in 1900. He studied at Cooper Union from 1911 to 1914, and again in 1916. He also studied at...
Arthur C. Keller was born in New York City in 1901. He joined the Western Electric Engineering Department in 1917. He attended the Cooper Union Engineering Night school where he earned an engineering bachelor’s...
Howard David Greyber was born in New York City and originally had the surname Goldgraber. He graduated from the Stuyvesant High School at age of 16. He graduated from the Cooper Union four years...
Please nominate a living CUAA alumni who has excelled in the field of Art, Architecture, Engineering or Public Service. Individuals nominated before October 31, 2023 will be considered for the awards that are presented...
Gerald Gerston was born on October 17, 1927 in New York City. He grew up in the Bronx. He attended The Cooper Union School of Art and graduated in 1950. He is well known...
Reynold Ruffins and his wife Joan Ruffins are both alumni of The Cooper Union Art School. Reynold Ruffins, an illustrator, graphic designer and artist was an early member of Push Pin Studios where he...
Alumni Profile: Lois Dodd, A’48 Lois Dodd grew up in Montclair, NJ and studied art at The Cooper Union. She lives in both New York City and in Maine. She is well known for...
The 2023 Founder’s Day CUAA Award Ceremony was held on February 9, 2023 in the Rose Auditorium. Opening Remarks were made by CU President, Laura Sparks. Laura announced that this is the 5th consecutive...
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