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.
Philip Singer CE’63 was recognized for his teaching career at UNC with the creation of an endowed professorship that is named for him. This was announced at a reception held Nov. 11, 2016 to honor Philip Singer, PhD, professor emeritus of environmental sciences and engineering at UNC Gillings. Ninety-two members of the Gillings School community, from 21 different states, came together to honor Singer by contributing to the professorship fund. The average gift was more than $3,000, with the total contributed and matching funds from the state bringing the amount in the professorship fund to more than $500,000. Philip Singer currently serves on the Flint Water Inter-agency Coordinating Committee, which provides guidance on long-term solutions to the water issues in Flint, Mich.