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Williamsburg High School concert band joins U of C Symphonic Winds to play in the Winter Joint Concert

  Photos by Mark White. Williamsburg Independent School’s Concert Band conducted by Mr. Zach Shannon, and University of the Cumberlands Symphonic Winds conducted by Dr. Steven Sudduth played at the Winter Joint Concert held at the University of the Cumberlands on Sunday, February...

UC student newspaper named best in its class

The Patriot, the student newspaper at the University of the Cumberlands, has been named the best in its class. The paper received 22 Excellence in Kentucky Newspaper Awards during the Kentucky Press Association’s annual awards banquet Friday, including a first place General...
Posted On 31 Jan 2018

UC buys old Faulkner and Taylor Furniture Store building

One of the bigger buildings along Main Street in Williamsburg, which sat empty for much of 2017, now has a new owner with some ambitious plans. The University of the Cumberlands purchased the old Faulkner and Taylor Furniture Store building on Dec. 22 for $275,000, according to a...
Posted On 03 Jan 2018

University of the Cumberlands observes Arbor Day early

Students and staff from University of the Cumberlands (UC) gathered on UC’s campus to plant a tree in an inaugural observance of Arbor Day. After the planting, a brief workshop was held for students to learn the basics of tree care and maintenance. Yes, Arbor Day occurs in April,...

Federal lawsuit filed by ex-UC football player against university has been settled

A federal court lawsuit against the University of the Cumberlands, which was filed last year by a former football player, who was allegedly assaulted in 2015 by another football player and an ex-football player, has been settled. Read this story and more for just $.99 cents...
Posted On 28 Dec 2017

Williamsburg Independent students learn from University of the Cumberlands Business students

Students in the University of the Cumberlands (UC) business and accounting programs, along with numerous business professors, recently visited Williamsburg Independent School District (WISD) to talk to students about the basics of financial literacy. “It’s a chance to teach the...

University establishes Mavis F. Broome Endowed Scholarship Fund

The family of Mavis F. Broome – a longtime resident of Williamsburg, public school teacher and University of the Cumberlands (UC) professor – has established an endowed scholarship fund in her honor. The Mavis F. Broome Scholarship will be awarded annually to one UC...

Cumberlands collects 28,874 pounds of food for community

A feeling of thankfulness and the spirit of giving have overflowed the campus of University of the Cumberlands (UC). As part of the annual Kentucky Harvest Southeast donation drive, Cumberlands collected 28,874 pounds of food to benefit local food pantries and putting meals on...

UC online doctoral program ranked sixth in nation

An education research publisher has ranked the University of the Cumberlands among the top online colleges for doctoral degrees for 2018. “These top 25 schools represent the best value colleges offering online doctoral degrees. Each university offers strong academics, low tuition...
Posted On 01 Nov 2017

UC English honor society recognizes first responders, military at ceremony

Over 100 people turned out Friday evening at the University of the Cumberlands for a ceremony to honor local veterans and first responders. The University of the Cumberlands’ English honor society, Sigma Tau Delta, organized the ceremony entitled “1,000 Lights, 1 Purpose: A...
Posted On 13 Sep 2017