Alumni of our programs are lifetime members of the Hunter Urban community. We value their support and participation in the ongoing life of our department. Below you will find a small sampling of where our alumni go after completing a Hunter Urban Policy & Planning program. Beyond this list are hundreds of Hunter Urban Alumni working to improve the quality of life in cities for residents. A longer list of MUP alumni is here. If you are an alumnus who would like to stay in touch, sign up for our departmental newsletter.
In the profiles below, meet some of our students & alumni and catch a glimpse of what Hunter UPP is all about.
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"Between the program's flexibility towards my professional interests and easy access to highly knowledgeable faculty, I was able to expand my scholarship beyond my initial expectations." Read More
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"Getting a degree from Hunter not only allowed me to learn more about planning in New York City, but also equipped me with the skills to equitably and sustainably create places for all." Read More
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"Hunter’s Master of Urban Planning program provided me with the tools I needed to change careers. The curriculum exposed me to a wide range of planning topics that enabled me to develop my interests..." Read More
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"Earning an M.S. in Urban Policy and Leadership bridged a gap between my interest in promoting inclusive neighborhood development and my technical knowledge..." Read More
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"It was really important for me to attend an Urban Planning program that really focused on advocacy. You can’t build cities without advocacy and equity in mind, otherwise you’re just building profit through exploitation." Read More
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"One of the most valuable lessons I learned from Hunter UPP was to understand and accept paradox in my work. Often times there are conflicting realities that coexist and cannot be ignored..." Read More
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Her experience at Hunter provided in depth knowledge of planning policy and history, research and analysis skills, and helped to instill inclusivity and equity as guiding principles in her work as a planner. Read More