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Mountain Outreach donates to WPD for Shop with a Cop

Mountain Outreach, a ministry hosted by University of the Cumberlands, recently donated $5,000 to the Williamsburg Police Department (WPD) for the Department’s upcoming Shop with a Cop event. “I really enjoy this event. For police officers, most of the time we deal with kid...
Posted On 04 Dec 2022
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New SADD chapter to form in Williamsburg

A new coalition is being established between multiple organizations in hopes to help make students in Williamsburg at all grade levels more successful in making smart choices for themselves and others. A meeting was held Thursday morning at Williamsburg Independent School, where...

Cumberlands Give Day raises $309K for students and campus community

Generous donors raised $309,157 to support student scholarships and programs for University of the Cumberlands’ annual Give Day. Cumberlands Give Day 2022 began the morning of Nov. 1 and concluded Nov. 2. Donations toward this year’s “One Big Give” could be made to the university...
Posted On 13 Nov 2022
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Cumberlands hosting annual food drive

The University of the Cumberlands cares about a lot of things, and providing food for local families is one of them. Cumberlands’ annual food drive kicked off Oct. 10 and ends Nov. 20. “In other words, a month’s worth of excitement, generosity, and literal tons of food is just...
Posted On 13 Oct 2022
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No place like home: Baker returns to Whitley County to finish out soccer career

Abby Baker graduated in 2018 as the all-time leading goal scorer in the history of the Corbin High School Lady Hounds soccer program. Traveling to Europe and having the chance to play internationally during her time at CHS, coaches and fans knew that she was destined to achieve...

The future is now: E-sports are gaining in popularity in Whitley County, and beyond

E-sports. There has been a lot of talk about it in recent years as it has grown in popularity, but what does it actually mean to be a part of a school team? Read this story and more for just $.99 cents today, or subscribe to get access every day! Please login to view this...

Shoes 4 the Soul event gives out more shoes than ever in return to form

The University of the Cumberlands returned in full force with their yearly Shoes 4 the Soul event Friday, giving out more shoes than the event ever has before. Elementary students from all over Whitley County converged at the O. Wayne Rollins Center on UC’s campus for the event,...

UC threat suspect remains jailed in lieu of $100,000 cash bond

A Somerset man, who allegedly left a threatening voicemail message at the University of the Cumberlands Admission’s Office last week, remains behind bars in the Whitley County Detention Center where he is being held in lieu of a $100,000 cash bond. Read this story and more for...
Posted On 17 Aug 2022

UC goes on lockdown after threatening message; Somerset man arrested

One online student is behind bars after allegedly calling the University of the Cumberlands Admission’s Office late Tuesday afternoon and leaving a threatening message, which resulted in a lockdown at the school, according to the Williamsburg Police Department. Read this story...
Posted On 09 Aug 2022

National association recognizes UC music program

The National Association for Music Education (NAfME) recently recognized the NAfME Collegiate Chapters of seven schools as “Chapters of Excellence” this summer, including the chapter at the University of the Cumberlands in Williamsburg. These preservice music educators and...
Posted On 08 Aug 2022