The Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art
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The Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art
Twenty-four hour building access begins at 7:30 am on Thursday, April 30, and ends on Friday, May 15th at 10:00 pm. During the 24-hour access period, academic buildings will close at 11:59 pm Saturday and reopen at 10:00 am on Sunday. For more details, please see
Cooper Connect.
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Upcoming Events & Exhibitions
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Apr
23
Mr. Nobody Against Putin
New Date: A special screening featuring the directors in conversation with M. Gessen
Apr
28
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Apr
28
The Diane Lewis Student Lecture Series | Earl Kwofie + Sarah Saad: A check-in from the field
Apr
30
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Apr
30
VIP @ Cooper Spring Showcase
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The Irwin S. Chanin School of Architecture
Houghton Gallery Reopens with Alexandra Kiss AR’05 Exhibition
School of Art
Associate Professor Fia Backström Named Guggenheim Fellow
Albert Nerken School of Engineering
The Mohr's Circle Trophy Comes to Cooper
Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences
Cooper Librarian Awarded Mellon Fellowship
Houghton Gallery Reopens with Alex Kiss Exhibition
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The exhibition showcases the final drawings of Alexandra Kiss AR'05, tracing her shift from architecture to an intimate exploration of landscape and transformation.
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In Memoriam: Dean Stephen P. Baker
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Baker, a beloved and dynamic figure on campus, dedicated his career to bringing sports and recreation to generations of Cooper students.
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Jim Jarmusch Honored with Go Your Own Way Award
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The indie filmmaker accepted the award from The Irwin S. Chanin School of Architecture in memory of Zeke Reiser, son of alumni Jesse Reiser AR’81 and Nanako Umemoto’s AR’83.
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Judy Woodruff to Give 2026 Commencement Address
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The PBS NewsHour Senior Correspondent is a recipient of the Emmy for Lifetime Achievement in Television News.
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Students Look to the Ordinary in Copenhagen
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Cooper architecture students traveled to Copenhagen for a collaborative workshop with peers from the Royal Danish Academy.
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Office of Admissions Mailing List
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Please join our mailing list to learn about our programs, community, and upcoming events.
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Founded by inventor, industrialist and philanthropist Peter Cooper in 1859, The Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art offers education in art, architecture and engineering, as well as courses in the humanities and social sciences.
“My feelings, my desires, my hopes, embrace humanity throughout the world,” Peter Cooper proclaimed in a speech in 1853. He looked forward to a time when,
“knowledge shall cover the earth as waters cover the great deep.”
From its beginnings, 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
.
Peter Cooper wanted his graduates to acquire the technical mastery and entrepreneurial skills, enrich their intellects and spark their creativity, and develop
a sense of social justice that would translate into action
.
Twenty-four hour building access begins at 7:30 am on Thursday, April 30, and ends on Friday, May 15th at 10:00 pm. During the 24-hour access period, academic buildings will close at 11:59 pm Saturday and reopen at 10:00 am on Sunday. For more details, please see
Cooper Connect.
Academics
Admissions
About
Give
Search
Cooper Union
Apply to the
Cooper Union
Upcoming Events & Exhibitions
Apr
23
Image
Apr
23
Mr. Nobody Against Putin
New Date: A special screening featuring the directors in conversation with M. Gessen
Apr
28
Image
Apr
28
The Diane Lewis Student Lecture Series | Earl Kwofie + Sarah Saad: A check-in from the field
Apr
30
Image
Apr
30
VIP @ Cooper Spring Showcase
See More Events & Exhibitions
The Irwin S. Chanin School of Architecture
Houghton Gallery Reopens with Alexandra Kiss AR’05 Exhibition
School of Art
Associate Professor Fia Backström Named Guggenheim Fellow
Albert Nerken School of Engineering
The Mohr's Circle Trophy Comes to Cooper
Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences
Cooper Librarian Awarded Mellon Fellowship
Houghton Gallery Reopens with Alex Kiss Exhibition
Image
The exhibition showcases the final drawings of Alexandra Kiss AR'05, tracing her shift from architecture to an intimate exploration of landscape and transformation.
Learn More
In Memoriam: Dean Stephen P. Baker
Image
Baker, a beloved and dynamic figure on campus, dedicated his career to bringing sports and recreation to generations of Cooper students.
Learn More
Jim Jarmusch Honored with Go Your Own Way Award
Image
The indie filmmaker accepted the award from The Irwin S. Chanin School of Architecture in memory of Zeke Reiser, son of alumni Jesse Reiser AR’81 and Nanako Umemoto’s AR’83.
Learn More
Judy Woodruff to Give 2026 Commencement Address
Image
The PBS NewsHour Senior Correspondent is a recipient of the Emmy for Lifetime Achievement in Television News.
Learn More
Students Look to the Ordinary in Copenhagen
Image
Cooper architecture students traveled to Copenhagen for a collaborative workshop with peers from the Royal Danish Academy.
Learn More
Office of Admissions Mailing List
Image
Please join our mailing list to learn about our programs, community, and upcoming events.
Learn More
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0
Founded by inventor, industrialist and philanthropist Peter Cooper in 1859, The Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art offers education in art, architecture and engineering, as well as courses in the humanities and social sciences.
“My feelings, my desires, my hopes, embrace humanity throughout the world,” Peter Cooper proclaimed in a speech in 1853. He looked forward to a time when,
“knowledge shall cover the earth as waters cover the great deep.”
From its beginnings, 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
.
Peter Cooper wanted his graduates to acquire the technical mastery and entrepreneurial skills, enrich their intellects and spark their creativity, and develop
a sense of social justice that would translate into action
.