University of the Cumberlands is the largest and most affordable private university in Kentucky. Located in Williamsburg, Kentucky, Cumberlands is an institution of regional distinction offering quality undergraduate, graduate, doctoral and online degree programs.
(see more)University of the Cumberlands is the largest and most affordable private university in Kentucky. Located in Williamsburg, Kentucky, Cumberlands is an institution of regional distinction offering quality undergraduate, graduate, doctoral and online degree programs.
Departmental Award
University of the Cumberlands proudly recognizes students who demonstrate exceptional achievement in academics, service, and leadership. Each year, select students are chosen by their respective departments to receive departmental awards in recognition of their accomplishments and character.

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May 14
Cheyenne Rose Haning Wins Harold Wortman Scholarship
University of the Cumberlands proudly recognizes students who demonstrate exceptional achievement in academics, service, and leadership. Each year, select students are chosen by their respective departments to receive departmental awards in recognition of their accomplishments and character. Cheyenne Rose Haning has been honored with the Harold Wortman Scholarship.

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May 14
William Henry Wall Wins Outstanding Senior in Spanish
University of the Cumberlands proudly recognizes students who demonstrate exceptional achievement in academics, service, and leadership. Each year, select students are chosen by their respective departments to receive departmental awards in recognition of their accomplishments and character. William Henry Wall has been honored with the Outstanding Senior in Spanish Award.

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May 14

Jazzlyn Lachelle Threlkeld Wins Outstanding Senior Musician Award
University of the Cumberlands proudly recognizes students who demonstrate exceptional achievement in academics, service, and leadership. Each year, select students are chosen by their respective departments to receive departmental awards in recognition of their accomplishments and character. Jazzlyn Lachelle Threlkeld has been honored with the Outstanding Senior Musician award.

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May 14

Robert Thomas Lewis Wins Outstanding Senior in Music
University of the Cumberlands proudly recognizes students who demonstrate exceptional achievement in academics, service, and leadership. Each year, select students are chosen by their respective departments to receive departmental awards in recognition of their accomplishments and character. Robert Thomas Lewis has been honored with the Outstanding Senior in Music Award.

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May 14

Skyla Dawn Walters Wins Social Work Program Achievement Award
University of the Cumberlands proudly recognizes students who demonstrate exceptional achievement in academics, service, and leadership. Each year, select students are chosen by their respective departments to receive departmental awards in recognition of their accomplishments and character. Skyla Dawn Walters has been honored with the Social Work Program Achievement Award.

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May 14
Dillon Randall Parnell wins Coaching Student of the Year Award
University of the Cumberlands proudly recognizes students who demonstrate exceptional achievement in academics, service, and leadership. Each year, select students are chosen by their respective departments to receive departmental awards in recognition of their accomplishments and character. Dillon Randall Parnell has been honored with Coaching Student of the Year Award.

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May 14
Hollyann Lewis wins Emma McPherson English Award
University of the Cumberlands proudly recognizes students who demonstrate exceptional achievement in academics, service, and leadership. Each year, select students are chosen by their respective departments to receive departmental awards in recognition of their accomplishments and character. Hollyann Lewis has been honored with the Emma McPherson English Award.

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May 13
Braylun Smith Wins History Student of the Year Award
University of the Cumberlands proudly recognizes students who demonstrate exceptional achievement in academics, service, and leadership. Each year, select students are chosen by their respective departments to receive departmental awards in recognition of their accomplishments and character. Braylun Smith has been honored with History Student of the Year Award.

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May 14
Korbin J. Keith wins P.R. Jones Chemistry Outstanding Senior Award
University of the Cumberlands proudly recognizes students who demonstrate exceptional achievement in academics, service, and leadership. Each year, select students are chosen by their respective departments to receive departmental awards in recognition of their accomplishments and character. Korbin J. Keith has been honored with the P.R. Jones Chemistry Outstanding Senior Award.

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May 13
Rita Aguye Cots Wins P.R. Jones Chemistry Outstanding Senior Award
University of the Cumberlands proudly recognizes students who demonstrate exceptional achievement in academics, service, and leadership. Each year, select students are chosen by their respective departments to receive departmental awards in recognition of their accomplishments and character. Rita Aguye Cots has been honored with Student of the Year and the P.R. Jones Chemistry Award.

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May 13

Cumberlands students earn departmental awards
University of the Cumberlands is proud to announce the students who won awards from their respective academic departments for the 2023-2024 academic year. Well done, Patriots!

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2024 May 22
Cumberlands students inducted into Kappa Mu Epsilon
Five students at University of the Cumberlands were recently inducted into Kappa Mu Epsilon, the national mathematics honor society.

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2024 May 22
Kendall Arnold inducted into Sigma Pi Sigma
Ms. Kendall Arnold was recently inducted into University of the Cumberlands' chapter of the national physics honor society Sigma Pi Sigma.

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2024 May 22
Anthony "Cage" Grubb named Presidential Scholar
University of the Cumberlands offers undergraduate students who have excelled academically an opportunity to complete significant research in their major field of study. This advanced independent study or creative activity is conducted over two semesters and mentored by a faculty member. The resulting thesis and oral presentation are reviewed and approved by both the academic department and the Presidential Scholars Research Committee.

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2024 Apr 30

Cumberlands Students Win Departmental Awards
University of the Cumberlands announces departmental award winners for the 2022-2023 academic year.

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2023 May 9

Students win ACA award
A team of four doctoral students at University of the Cumberlands have won the 2nd place Student Ethics Award from the American Counseling Association (ACA).

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2023 Apr 18
Cumberlands announces President's List for Fall 2022
In recognition of academic performance, the Office of the Vice President for Academic Affairs at University of the Cumberlands has announced the students named to the President's List for the fall 2022 semester.

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2023 Jan 11
Emily Lamb wins Dr. Tessa Nelson Humphries Freshman Writing Award
Emily Lamb is the 2022 winner of the Dr. Tessa Nelson Humphries Freshman Writing Award from University of the Cumberlands.

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2022 May 10
Madison Cecil wins Outstanding Senior in Spanish award at Cumberlands
The 2022 Outstanding Senior in Spanish award was recently given to Madison Cecil.

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2022 Apr 19
Cumberlands announces President's List for Spring 2022
In recognition of academic performance, the Office of the Vice President for Academic Affairs at University of the Cumberlands has announced the students named to the President's List for the spring 2022 semester.

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2022 May 12
Katie Cheeseman wins Outstanding Senior in French award at Cumberlands
The 2022 Outstanding Senior in French award was recently given to to Katie Cheeseman, a student at University of the Cumberlands.

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2022 Apr 19
PA students at Cumberlands receive white coats
Students in Cohort 6 (Class of 2022) of the Master of Science in Physician Assistant Studies (MSPAS) program at University of the Cumberlands received their white coats this spring, signifying their successful completion of the didactic portion of the program.

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2021 Jul 22

Cumberlands students receive awards
University of the Cumberlands wishes to honor the exemplary students who received special awards from their respective academic departments this spring.

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2021 May 10
Students Named to Fall 2020 Dean's List
In recognition of academic performance, the Office of the Vice President for Academic Affairs at University of the Cumberlands has announced the students named to the Dean's List for the fall 2020 semester.

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2021 Jan 27
Students Named 2019-2020 Daktronics-NAIA Scholar Athletes
The University of the Cumberlands athletic department set a new school record as 134 student-athletes were named 2019-2020 Daktronics-NAIA Scholar-Athletes, announced by the NAIA national office.

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2020 Sep 16
Students named to Dean's List at Cumberlands
In recognition of academic performance, the Office of the Vice President for Academic Affairs at University of the Cumberlands has announced the students named to the Dean's List for the spring 2020 semester. To be eligible for the Dean's List, students must maintain a minimum cumulative grade point average of 3.50 and be in good academic standing.

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2020 Jun 1
Students named to President's List at Cumberlands
In recognition of academic performance, the Office of the Vice President for Academic Affairs at University of the Cumberlands has announced the students named to the President's List for the spring 2020 semester. To be eligible for the President's List, students must maintain a minimum cumulative grade point average of 4.0, receive an "A" grade in UC Engage and be in good academic standing.

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2020 Jun 1
Presidential Scholars at Cumberlands
University of the Cumberlands recognizes its 2020 Presidential Scholars: Ms. Shelby Bolton, Ms. Brooklyne Carpenter, and Ms. Mary "Evelyn" Moore.

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2020 May 21
Students Win Departmental Awards at Cumberlands
University of the Cumberlands recognizes departmental award winners for the 2019-2020 academic year.

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2020 May 19