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Video gaming/e-sports being added at University of the Cumberlands

Students at the University of the Cumberlands will soon be able to play video games as a varsity sport. This year e-sports, or video gaming, is being started as a club sport. “It is catching on across the country. A lot of schools have added it. We are going to start it at the...
Posted On 06 Sep 2017

Kentucky legislators to host committee meeting at University of the Cumberlands

University of the Cumberlands (UC) will host Kentucky Legislators during a meeting of the Interim Joint Committee on Education, taking place Monday, Aug. 28, at 1:00 p.m. “We are pleased to have the Interim Joint Committee on Education meeting on campus to discuss education...
Posted On 24 Aug 2017

Cumberlands hosts solar eclipse viewing party

On Aug. 21, 2017, University of the Cumberlands (UC) hosted a viewing party for the campus community during the total solar eclipse. The viewing party took place on the lawn of Moss Hall and was organized by Dr. James Manning and Dr. Larry Newquist, both professors in the...
Posted On 23 Aug 2017

Chick-fil-A, Starbucks opening Monday at UC

Two new restaurants, Chick-fil-A and Starbucks, which are both located on the campus of the University of the Cumberlands, will be opening to the public on Monday. “Our students and staff are very excited to have Chick-fil-A Express and Starbucks at UC. We hope the community will...
Posted On 16 Aug 2017

Corbin native, UofC student, to intern for McConnell this fall

For a guy who loves politics, Corbin native Ryan Lawson has secured an ideal job this fall. He will be interning for U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell in our nation’s capitol. “Politics is my passion. I am always looking for ways I can help the community and better...
Posted On 16 Aug 2017

UC online education program recognized

A University of the Cumberlands online education program has recently been ranked among the top programs in the nation. Teacher Certificate Degrees, a leading education resource, recently published its list of top-ranked online master’s in education program rankings with the...
Posted On 02 Aug 2017

Ex-UC football players added as defendants in lawsuit against university

The University of the Cumberlands doesn’t want to be the only defendant in a lawsuit filed against it last year by a former U of C football player, who was allegedly assaulted in 2015 by another football player and an ex-football player, who had been kicked out of school. William...
Posted On 31 May 2017

Patriot Steakhouse closing June 4

Starting next month, Williamsburg residents will have one less dining option. The University of the Cumberlands confirmed Tuesday afternoon that it would be closing the Patriot Steakhouse effective June 4. Read this story and more for just $.99 cents today, or subscribe to get...
Posted On 03 May 2017

Cumberlands honors fallen officers

University of the Cumberlands (UC) recently honored two Kentucky police officers who were killed in the line of duty. Officer Jason Ellis of the Bardstown Police Department and Officer Daniel Ellis of the Richmond Police Department were honored with Legacy Awards during UC’s...
Posted On 05 Apr 2017
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Capacity crowd expected at UC tonight to hear Shaq speak

University of the Cumberlands’ officials are expecting a capacity crowd Wednesday evening to hear former NBA great Shaquille O’Neal speak as the keynote speaker for the 12th Annual Excellence in Leadership Series, which is sponsored by The Forcht Group of Kentucky. While...
Posted On 05 Apr 2017