At Cooper Spring 2026

Vol. LVI, No. 1

 

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Faculty members reimagine the Humanities and Social Sciences curriculum, Michael Young steps into his new role as dean of The Irwin S. Chanin School of Architecture, students collaborate for the 2026 Benjamin Menschel Fellowship Exhibition, a team of engineers designs and races an award-winning toboggan, and the community celebrates the inauguration of Steve McLaughlin as The Cooper Union’s 14th president. 

Correction: The print version of this issue misidentified The Irwin S. Chanin School of Architecture on the inside cover. The digital edition has been corrected.
 

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