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Promoting nursing excellence…

Philanthropists Terry and Marion Forcht presented Brad Hall, Vice President of External Affairs at the University of the Cumberlands, with a $200,000 check in support of the Terry & Marion Forcht School of Nursing. The Forcht’s provided $1,000,000 in 2018 for the...

UC online program ranked as one of the country’s most affordable

The University of the Cumberlands Online Master’s in Special Education degree program was recently ranked as one of the most affordable in the country, according to an online website. The ranking considered accreditation, exclusively online option and costs, according to a news...
Posted On 29 Nov 2020
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University of the Cumberlands congratulates summer graduates

In what has been one of the most unprecedented years in history, there are still hardworking people achieving their goals, new doors of opportunity opening, and worthwhile reasons to celebrate. In fact, right now, there are more than 1,100 reasons to celebrate – one for each...
Posted On 16 Nov 2020

Hutton School of Business at Cumberlands granted special accreditation, new program approvals by IACBE

The Hutton School of Business at University of the Cumberlands has been busy this year. The School recently completed the accreditation process for its doctorate programs, Doctor of Business Administration (DBA) and Doctor of Philosophy in Business (PhD). At the Hutton School of...
Posted On 09 Nov 2020
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Alicia Vanover receives UC’s Mavis F. Broome Memorial Scholarship

Alicia Vanover, a senior at University of the Cumberlands, has received the Mavis F. Broome Memorial Scholarship for the 2019-2020 academic year. The Scholarship was established in 2017 by the family of the late Mavis Broome, a beloved wife, mother, and teacher. She taught...
Posted On 25 Oct 2020
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University of the Cumberlands begins annual food drive

In a year of much change, some things remain constant – for instance, University of the Cumberlands’ commitment to service in the local community. Cumberlands launches its annual food drive today, an initiative known for supporting food banks in the area. The food drive will be...
Posted On 18 Oct 2020
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Teen prodigy earns master’s degree from Cumberlands

Kamal Yerra, a 15-year old from Fort Mill, South Carolina, has completed a master’s degree program at University of the Cumberlands. It is his second college degree, and the prodigy is nearing completion of a third. Kamal finished high school at age 13, and afterward, he earned a...
Posted On 18 Oct 2020
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University of the Cumberlands students recognized for scholarship, service

Students Noah Thornberry (junior; Bowling Green, KY) and Mallory Allen (junior; Corbin, KY) were recently chosen as the recipients of service awards at University of the Cumberlands. Thornberry received the 2020 T.E. Mahan Service Award, and Allen received the 2020 A.T. Siler...
Posted On 27 Sep 2020
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Niche ranks University of the Cumberlands among 6 percent safest in the nation

University of the Cumberlands has been listed among the top schools in the country in a number of rankings by a national school search company. The Niche rankings list Cumberlands as being in the top 6 percent of safest colleges, the top 15 percent of best college dorms, the top...
Posted On 27 Sep 2020
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Williamsburg icon Bill Freeman passes away; funeral set for Friday

Williamsburg native Bill Freeman lived a full life, working over 40 years at what was then Cumberland College wearing several hats during his tenure. In addition, he served his country in the U.S. Army during WWII, served on the Williamsburg Independent Board of Education, was a...
Posted On 26 Sep 2020