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rgba(0,0,0,0.14);\r\n}\r\n\r\n.feature-card h3 {\r\n color: var(--cuk-blue);\r\n font-size: 1.35rem;\r\n margin-bottom: 12px;\r\n}\r\n\r\n.feature-card p {\r\n color: var(--text-muted);\r\n font-size: 16px;\r\n}\r\n\r\n\/* === RESPONSIVE === *\/\r\n@media (max-width: 768px) {\r\n .hero h1 { font-size: 2.3rem; }\r\n .hero p { font-size: 1rem; }\r\n}\r\n<\/style>\r\n<\/head>\r\n\r\n<body>\r\n\r\n\r\n<header class=\"hero\">\r\n <div class=\"hero-content\">\r\n <h1>About Us<\/h1>\r\n <p>Who We Are & Alumni Life at CUK<\/p>\r\n <\/div>\r\n<\/header>\r\n\r\n<div class=\"container\">\r\n\r\n \r\n <section class=\"section-block about\">\r\n <h2 class=\"section-title\">Who We Are<\/h2>\r\n <div class=\"divider\"><\/div>\r\n\r\n <p>\r\n We work to keep our alumni from <strong>The Co-operative University of Kenya (CUK)<\/strong> and its predecessors \u2014\r\n <strong>The Co-operative University College of Kenya (CUCK)<\/strong> and the\r\n <strong>Co-operative College of Kenya<\/strong> \u2014 connected and active in developing the next generation of leaders.\r\n <\/p>\r\n\r\n <p>\r\n At the CUK Alumni Office, we actively support and coordinate alumni linkages and welcome you to be part of the\r\n vibrant community that is the <strong>Co-operative University of Kenya Alumni Association (CUKAA)<\/strong>.\r\n <\/p>\r\n <\/section>\r\n\r\n \r\n <section class=\"section-block\">\r\n <h2 class=\"section-title\">Membership Eligibility<\/h2>\r\n <div class=\"divider\"><\/div>\r\n\r\n <p style=\"max-width:680px; color: var(--text-muted);\">\r\n Membership of the Co-operative University of Kenya Alumni Association is open to individuals\r\n who have a formal, professional, or governance relationship with the University.\r\n <\/p>\r\n\r\n <ul class=\"fancy-list\">\r\n <li>\r\n Graduates of The Co-operative University of Kenya (CUK), The Co-operative University College of Kenya (CUCK),\r\n or the Co-operative College of Kenya\r\n <\/li>\r\n <li>\r\n Recipients of Honorary Degrees awarded by the University\r\n <\/li>\r\n <li>\r\n Current or former members of staff of the University or its predecessors\r\n <\/li>\r\n <li>\r\n Current or former members of the Governing Council\r\n <\/li>\r\n <li>\r\n Current or former Chancellors of the University\r\n <\/li>\r\n <\/ul>\r\n <\/section>\r\n\r\n \r\n <section class=\"section-block\">\r\n <h2 class=\"section-title\">Our Partners<\/h2>\r\n <div class=\"divider\"><\/div>\r\n\r\n <p>We welcome persons of goodwill to partner with CUK in advancing the goals of the Alumni Association:<\/p>\r\n\r\n <div class=\"partner-strip\">\r\n <span class=\"partner-pill\">Philanthropists<\/span>\r\n <span class=\"partner-pill\">Foundations<\/span>\r\n <span class=\"partner-pill\">Governments<\/span>\r\n <span class=\"partner-pill\">Public & Private Corporations<\/span>\r\n <span class=\"partner-pill\">Bilateral Agencies<\/span>\r\n <span class=\"partner-pill\">Academic Institutions<\/span>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/section>\r\n\r\n \r\n <section class=\"section-block\">\r\n <h2 class=\"section-title\">Enjoy the Alumni Experience<\/h2>\r\n <div class=\"divider\"><\/div>\r\n\r\n <div class=\"feature-grid\">\r\n <div class=\"feature-card\">\r\n <h3>Stay Connected<\/h3>\r\n <p>Connect and stay in touch with your colleague graduates across generations, disciplines, and regions.<\/p>\r\n <\/div>\r\n\r\n <div class=\"feature-card\">\r\n <h3>Give Back to the Community<\/h3>\r\n <p>Support the University and society through mentorship, student attachments, internships, employment opportunities, scholarships, donations, and infrastructural support.<\/p>\r\n <\/div>\r\n\r\n <div class=\"feature-card\">\r\n <h3>Grow Your Network<\/h3>\r\n <p>Expand your personal and professional networks by engaging with a diverse and accomplished alumni community.<\/p>\r\n <\/div>\r\n\r\n <div class=\"feature-card\">\r\n <h3>Membership Smart Card<\/h3>\r\n <p>Enjoy access to University facilities and exclusive benefits from partner institutions through the Alumni Smart Card.<\/p>\r\n <\/div>\r\n\r\n <div class=\"feature-card\">\r\n <h3>Leadership & Governance<\/h3>\r\n <p>Participate in the governance of the University and the Alumni Association, shaping policy and strategic direction.<\/p>\r\n <\/div>\r\n\r\n <div class=\"feature-card\">\r\n <h3>Recognition & Legacy<\/h3>\r\n <p>Receive recognition through Distinguished Awards and explore naming opportunities that leave a lasting legacy.<\/p>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/section>\r\n\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n<\/body>\r\n<\/html>\r\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>CUKAA | About Us About Us Who We Are & Alumni Life at CUK Who We Are We work to keep our alumni from The Co-operative University of Kenya (CUK) and its predecessors \u2014 The Co-operative University College of Kenya (CUCK) and the Co-operative College of Kenya \u2014 connected and active in developing the next generation of leaders. At the CUK Alumni Office, we actively support and coordinate alumni linkages and welcome you to be part of the vibrant community that is the Co-operative University of Kenya Alumni Association (CUKAA). Membership Eligibility Membership of the Co-operative University of Kenya Alumni Association is open to individuals who have a formal, professional, or governance relationship with the University. Graduates of The Co-operative University of Kenya (CUK), The Co-operative University College of Kenya (CUCK), or the Co-operative College of Kenya Recipients of Honorary Degrees awarded by the University Current or former members of staff of the University or its predecessors Current or former members of the Governing Council Current or former Chancellors of the University Our Partners We welcome persons of goodwill to partner with CUK in advancing the goals of the Alumni Association: Philanthropists Foundations Governments Public & Private Corporations Bilateral Agencies Academic Institutions Enjoy the Alumni Experience Stay Connected Connect and stay in touch with your colleague graduates across generations, disciplines, and regions. Give Back to the Community Support the University and society through mentorship, student attachments, internships, employment opportunities, scholarships, donations, and infrastructural support. Grow Your Network Expand your personal and professional networks by engaging with a diverse and accomplished alumni community. Membership Smart Card Enjoy access to University facilities and exclusive benefits from partner institutions through the Alumni Smart Card. Leadership & Governance Participate in the governance of the University and the Alumni Association, shaping policy and strategic direction. 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\n\t\t\t\t\t\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\nCUKAA | About Us<\/title>\r\n\r\n<style>\r\n:root {\r\n --cuk-blue: #0d4da1;\r\n --cuk-orange: #f58520;\r\n --light-bg: #f9fbfd;\r\n --text-dark: #1a1a1a;\r\n --text-muted: #555;\r\n --white: #fff;\r\n --shadow: 0 6px 20px rgba(0,0,0,0.08);\r\n}\r\n\r\nbody {\r\n font-family: \"Poppins\", sans-serif;\r\n margin: 0;\r\n background:\r\n linear-gradient(180deg, #eef2f7 0%, #ffffff 65%);\r\n color: var(--text-dark);\r\n line-height: 1.7;\r\n}\r\n\r\n\/* === HERO SECTION === *\/\r\n.hero {\r\n position: relative;\r\n background: linear-gradient(100deg, var(--cuk-blue), var(--cuk-orange));\r\n color: #fff;\r\n text-align: center;\r\n padding: 140px 20px 120px;\r\n overflow: hidden;\r\n}\r\n\r\n.hero::before {\r\n content: \"\";\r\n position: absolute;\r\n inset: 0;\r\n background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(0,0,0,0.2), rgba(0,0,0,0.6));\r\n}\r\n\r\n.hero-content {\r\n position: relative;\r\n z-index: 2;\r\n}\r\n\r\n.hero h1 {\r\n font-size: 3rem;\r\n 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rgba(0,0,0,0.14);\r\n}\r\n\r\n.feature-card h3 {\r\n color: var(--cuk-blue);\r\n font-size: 1.35rem;\r\n margin-bottom: 12px;\r\n}\r\n\r\n.feature-card p {\r\n color: var(--text-muted);\r\n font-size: 16px;\r\n}\r\n\r\n\/* === RESPONSIVE === *\/\r\n@media (max-width: 768px) {\r\n .hero h1 { font-size: 2.3rem; }\r\n .hero p { font-size: 1rem; }\r\n}\r\n<\/style>\r\n<\/head>\r\n\r\n<body>\r\n\r\n\r\n<header class=\"hero\">\r\n <div class=\"hero-content\">\r\n <h1>About Us<\/h1>\r\n <p>Who We Are & Alumni Life at CUK<\/p>\r\n <\/div>\r\n<\/header>\r\n\r\n<div class=\"container\">\r\n\r\n \r\n <section class=\"section-block about\">\r\n <h2 class=\"section-title\">Who We Are<\/h2>\r\n <div class=\"divider\"><\/div>\r\n\r\n <p>\r\n We work to keep our alumni from <strong>The Co-operative University of Kenya (CUK)<\/strong> and its predecessors \u2014\r\n <strong>The Co-operative University College of Kenya (CUCK)<\/strong> and the\r\n <strong>Co-operative College of Kenya<\/strong> \u2014 connected and active in developing the next generation of leaders.\r\n <\/p>\r\n\r\n <p>\r\n At the CUK Alumni Office, we actively support and coordinate alumni linkages and welcome you to be part of the\r\n vibrant community that is the <strong>Co-operative University of Kenya Alumni Association (CUKAA)<\/strong>.\r\n <\/p>\r\n <\/section>\r\n\r\n \r\n <section class=\"section-block\">\r\n <h2 class=\"section-title\">Membership Eligibility<\/h2>\r\n <div class=\"divider\"><\/div>\r\n\r\n <p style=\"max-width:680px; color: var(--text-muted);\">\r\n Membership of the Co-operative University of Kenya Alumni Association is open to individuals\r\n who have a formal, professional, or governance relationship with the University.\r\n <\/p>\r\n\r\n <ul class=\"fancy-list\">\r\n <li>\r\n Graduates of The Co-operative University of Kenya (CUK), The Co-operative University College of Kenya (CUCK),\r\n or the Co-operative College of Kenya\r\n <\/li>\r\n <li>\r\n Recipients of Honorary Degrees awarded by the University\r\n <\/li>\r\n <li>\r\n Current or former members of staff of the University or its predecessors\r\n <\/li>\r\n <li>\r\n Current or former members of the Governing Council\r\n <\/li>\r\n <li>\r\n Current or former Chancellors of the University\r\n <\/li>\r\n <\/ul>\r\n <\/section>\r\n\r\n \r\n <section class=\"section-block\">\r\n <h2 class=\"section-title\">Our Partners<\/h2>\r\n <div class=\"divider\"><\/div>\r\n\r\n <p>We welcome persons of goodwill to partner with CUK in advancing the goals of the Alumni Association:<\/p>\r\n\r\n <div class=\"partner-strip\">\r\n <span class=\"partner-pill\">Philanthropists<\/span>\r\n <span class=\"partner-pill\">Foundations<\/span>\r\n <span class=\"partner-pill\">Governments<\/span>\r\n <span class=\"partner-pill\">Public & Private Corporations<\/span>\r\n <span class=\"partner-pill\">Bilateral Agencies<\/span>\r\n <span class=\"partner-pill\">Academic Institutions<\/span>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/section>\r\n\r\n \r\n <section class=\"section-block\">\r\n <h2 class=\"section-title\">Enjoy the Alumni Experience<\/h2>\r\n <div class=\"divider\"><\/div>\r\n\r\n <div class=\"feature-grid\">\r\n <div class=\"feature-card\">\r\n <h3>Stay Connected<\/h3>\r\n <p>Connect and stay in touch with your colleague graduates across generations, disciplines, and regions.<\/p>\r\n <\/div>\r\n\r\n <div class=\"feature-card\">\r\n <h3>Give Back to the Community<\/h3>\r\n <p>Support the University and society through mentorship, student attachments, internships, employment opportunities, scholarships, donations, and infrastructural support.<\/p>\r\n <\/div>\r\n\r\n <div class=\"feature-card\">\r\n <h3>Grow Your Network<\/h3>\r\n <p>Expand your personal and professional networks by engaging with a diverse and accomplished alumni community.<\/p>\r\n <\/div>\r\n\r\n <div class=\"feature-card\">\r\n <h3>Membership Smart Card<\/h3>\r\n <p>Enjoy access to University facilities and exclusive benefits from partner institutions through the Alumni Smart Card.<\/p>\r\n <\/div>\r\n\r\n <div class=\"feature-card\">\r\n <h3>Leadership & Governance<\/h3>\r\n <p>Participate in the governance of the University and the Alumni Association, shaping policy and strategic direction.<\/p>\r\n <\/div>\r\n\r\n <div class=\"feature-card\">\r\n <h3>Recognition & Legacy<\/h3>\r\n <p>Receive recognition through Distinguished Awards and explore naming opportunities that leave a lasting legacy.<\/p>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/section>\r\n\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n<\/body>\r\n<\/html>\r\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>CUKAA | About Us About Us Who We Are & Alumni Life at CUK Who We Are We work to keep our alumni from The Co-operative University of Kenya (CUK) and its predecessors \u2014 The Co-operative University College of Kenya (CUCK) and the Co-operative College of Kenya \u2014 connected and active in developing the next generation of leaders. At the CUK Alumni Office, we actively support and coordinate alumni linkages and welcome you to be part of the vibrant community that is the Co-operative University of Kenya Alumni Association (CUKAA). Membership Eligibility Membership of the Co-operative University of Kenya Alumni Association is open to individuals who have a formal, professional, or governance relationship with the University. Graduates of The Co-operative University of Kenya (CUK), The Co-operative University College of Kenya (CUCK), or the Co-operative College of Kenya Recipients of Honorary Degrees awarded by the University Current or former members of staff of the University or its predecessors Current or former members of the Governing Council Current or former Chancellors of the University Our Partners We welcome persons of goodwill to partner with CUK in advancing the goals of the Alumni Association: Philanthropists Foundations Governments Public & Private Corporations Bilateral Agencies Academic Institutions Enjoy the Alumni Experience Stay Connected Connect and stay in touch with your colleague graduates across generations, disciplines, and regions. Give Back to the Community Support the University and society through mentorship, student attachments, internships, employment opportunities, scholarships, donations, and infrastructural support. Grow Your Network Expand your personal and professional networks by engaging with a diverse and accomplished alumni community. Membership Smart Card Enjoy access to University facilities and exclusive benefits from partner institutions through the Alumni Smart Card. Leadership & Governance Participate in the governance of the University and the Alumni Association, shaping policy and strategic direction. 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