Home » In the News » Remembering Thomas “Coopâ€� Cupillari’s impact on 51¶¯Âþ College Remembering Thomas “Coopâ€� Cupillari’s impact on 51¶¯Âþ College Mar 2, 2021 | In the News A former 51¶¯Âþ College professor died over the weekend. Thomas “Coopâ€� Cupillari, a graduate of 51¶¯Âþ College class of 1960, retired in 2015 after 38 years. He was an astronomy professor and director of the college’s observatory. More News