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Williamsburg’s Alvin Sharpe inducted into Lakeside High School Athletic HOF in Atlanta

Most folks in Williamsburg know Alvin Sharpe as the city’s longtime Director of Tourism. Many also know him as “coach” after he spent over a decade leading the cross country and track and field programs at the University and the Cumberlands (then Cumberland College).

WORLD SERIES BOUND: Cumberlands qualifies for 2023 NAIA baseball, softball tournaments

The University of the Cumberlands Patriots softball team are still chasing their dreams of winning a national championship title, coming into the 2023 NAIA World Series as the #3 overall seed. Read this story and more for just $.99 cents today, or subscribe to get access every...

Local UC graduate donates toys to sheriff

When police officers encounter children during the course of their duties, often times those children have been involved in a vehicle accident, a domestic disturbance or some other traumatic situation. Thanks to the efforts of one recent college graduate, police officers at one...

Social media rumors regarding University of the Cumberlands addressed

University of the Cumberlands has been under fire on social media since late last week regarding a number of rumors and allegations surrounding the university’s music department, though the school maintains that the information being circulated is not true. A variety of posts...

Mel Robbins speaks at UC as part of 2023 Leadership in Excellence Series

“Anything you want is possible if you’re willing to put in the work.” It was a sentiment carried throughout the evening Thursday as Mel Robbins spoke to a crowd of hundreds during the Excellence in Leadership Series held inside the O. Wayne Rollins Center at the University of the...

Setting the tone: Goff, Hughey leading W’burg Firestone plant into an exciting new era

In March, the Southern Kentucky Chamber of Commerce has been celebrating International Women’s Month by spotlighting several female business leaders in the local community. Among those business leaders was Wendy Goff, who for the past three years has guided the Williamsburg...

Free tickets still available for UC’s Excellence in Leadership Series March 30

There are still tickets available for those hoping to hear entrepreneur, international bestselling author and motivational speaker Mel Robbins speak during the University of the Cumberlands’ Excellence in Leadership Series next week. As of Monday morning, there were still about...
Posted On 24 Mar 2023

UC, EKU named 2022-2023 Military Friendly® Schools

The University of the Cumberlands and Eastern Kentucky University have both been recognized as 2022-2023 Military Friendly® Schools. University of the Cumberlands has received gold status among private universities offering doctoral degrees, as ranked by Military Friendly®. This...
Posted On 17 Mar 2023
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UC reaches $14 million settlement with family of Grant Brace

The University of the Cumberlands has reached a multi-million dollar settlement with the family of Grant Brace, a member of the men’s wrestling team who passed away on Aug. 31, 2020, a few hours after on-campus workouts. The settlement includes monetary payments exceeding $14...
Posted On 16 Mar 2023

The Whitley Six, part 1: Former Colonels helping Patriots get off to great start in 2023

After helping to make history at Whitley County High School, three former Colonel baseball players are currently playing together again at the University of the Cumberlands, where the Patriots are off to another hot start after winning their second consecutive Mid-South...