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Cumberlands faculty, staff receive awards

Since the annual faculty/staff award banquet was not able to be held this spring, University of the Cumberlands took time in their virtual faculty/staff meeting the week before classes began to recognize outstanding members of the Cumberlands family whose service to the...
Posted On 21 Sep 2020
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UC students help mulch Whitley County Courthouse

About one dozen University of the Cumberlands students turned out at the Whitley County Courthouse on Sept. 11 to help mulch around the outside of the facility as part of a community service effort.  
Posted On 19 Sep 2020

University of the Cumberlands recognized as 2019 Tree Campus USA

The University of the Cumberlands recently achieved recognition by the Arbor Day Foundation as a 2019 Tree Campus USA. Tree Campus USA, a national program launched in 2008 by the Arbor Day Foundation, that honors colleges and universities and their leaders for promoting healthy...
Posted On 07 Sep 2020
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University of the Cumberlands wrestler dies Monday

The University of the Cumberlands has announced that wrestler Grant Brace died Monday night. According to university officials, the cause of death of the 20-year-old has not yet been determined, but said there is nothing to indicate it was anything other than natural cause...

Hutton School of Business enhances, expands programs

Beginning Fall 2020, classes in business analytics and business ethics will be included as core classes for those pursuing a business degree through the Hutton School of Business at University of the Cumberlands. Students will also have two new concentration options within the...
Posted On 30 Aug 2020
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Marketplace on Main and 3rd businesses now starting to open in Williamsburg

After several months of anticipation, the brand new Marketplace on Main and 3rd is officially open for business in downtown Williamsburg. The Marketplace, owned by the University of the Cumberlands, features three individual businesses – Cumberland River Coffee Shop, Moonbow...
Posted On 28 Aug 2020
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WCHS students will soon be able to get an associate degree while in high school thanks in part to the University of the Cumberlands

In a little less than three years from now, many Whitley County High School students will be walking across the stage to receive their degree, only not the one that you are probably thinking about. In many cases this degree will be an associate’s degree from the University of the...
Posted On 14 Aug 2020

Cumberlands named safest campus in Kentucky for second consecutive year

The University of the Cumberlands was listed as the safest college campus in Kentucky in a recent 2020 ranking by YourLocalSecurity.com. The University was lucky number thirteen countrywide. This is the second year in a row Cumberlands has ranked first in the state for campus...
Posted On 29 Jul 2020

Local residents could win $500 gift card by giving blood

Local residents will have the opportunity to give blood and possibly win a $500 gift card during three blood drives this month, which are being conducted by the Kentucky Blood Center. On Saturday, July 18, the Kentucky Blood Center Bloodmobile will be at the Corbin Walmart from 9...
Posted On 14 Jul 2020

Cumberlands donates board games to safe haven for homeless youth

When homeless youth staying at Ryan’s Place, a local safe haven in Barbourville, were asked what they wanted most at the shelter, they said, “We would like some games to play together.” Jessi Montgomery, the fund development manager for Ryan’s Place and a graduate from...
Posted On 19 Jun 2020
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