Illene Cupit

Illene Cupit is a Professor in the Department of Human Development at the University of Wisconsin-Green Bay, affiliated with the College of Health, Education and Social Welfare. Her work focuses on death, dying, and bereavement, with specific emphasis on college student grief, digital tools in death studies, and therapeutic effects of bereavement camps for children.

• Educational Background
  • PhD, Temple University

She pioneered Camp Lloyd, a summer day camp for grieving children where Human Development students train as Big Buddies to support campers. Her research bridges academic inquiry with community mental health interventions, utilizing interdisciplinary approaches across psychology, sociology, and digital communication.