University of the Cumberlands

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. Cheryl J. Arledge has been honored with the Fitness and Sports Management Student of the Year Award.

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.

The Master of Science in Physician Assistant Studies (MSPAS) program at University of the Cumberlands (Williamsburg) is proud to announce the PA students who received their white coats this spring, marking the successful completion of the didactic (classroom) segment of the program.

Erica Dick of Corbin, Kentucky, is the 2022 winner of the Virginia Lovett Award for Superior English Students from University of the Cumberlands.

Maggie Anderson, a senior at University of the Cumberlands, recently won Best Student Presentation at a virtual conference hosted by The Wildlife Society - Kentucky Chapter.

Students in Cohort 2021 of the Master of Science in Physician Assistant Studies (MSPAS) program at University of the Cumberlands recently received their white coats, signifying their successful completion of the didactic portion of the program.

Four students in University of the Cumberlands' School of Social and Behavioral Sciences have been selected for a fellowship or scholarship through the National Board for Certified Counselors (NBCC) Foundation.

University of the Cumberlands honored 29 students from the Class of 2020 in its Master of Science in Physician Assistant Studies (MSPAS) program during its annual White Coat Ceremony.

Students in University of the Cumberlands' Master's of Science in Physician Assistant Studies (MSPAS) program recently won first and third place at the Kentucky Academy of Physician Assistants (KAPA) Challenge Bowl. This marks the second year Cumberlands' teams have won first and third, making UC's PA program the back-to-back Challenge Bowl champion.

Logan Simpkins, an alumnus of University of the Cumberlands (UC), was recently named a member of the Kentucky Physical Therapy Association (KPTA) 2018 All-Academic Team.

Devin Morrow is one of 30 students who were recently welcomed onto University of Kentucky's Bowling Green campus to begin their studies in UK's College of Medicine.

The Sigma Pi Sigma chapter at University of the Cumberlands (UC) welcomed four new members during its annual induction ceremony March 9, 2017.

Undergraduate students in the Biology Department at University of the Cumberlands (UC) are pursuing research opportunities and sharing their findings with the greater scientific community.

Five undergraduate students at University of the Cumberlands (UC) were recently accepted into Doctor of Pharmacy programs at universities of their choice.