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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.

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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.

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Students selected for all-state bands, choir

Students from University of the Cumberlands recently participated in the 2024 Kentucky Intercollegiate Band, Kentucky Intercollegiate Jazz Ensemble, and All-Collegiate Choir held in conjunction with the Kentucky Music Educators Association (KMEA) Conference held in Louisville, Kentucky.
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Drama, Artistic, or Musical Achievement - 2024 Mar 7

Abby Elam displays artwork in gallery

University of the Cumberlands senior Abby Elam displays artwork in Cumberlands' art gallery.
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Drama, Artistic, or Musical Achievement - 2023 Apr 19

Olivia McCarrell displays artwork in gallery

University of the Cumberlands senior Olivia McCarrell displays artwork in Cumberlands' art gallery.
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Drama, Artistic, or Musical Achievement - 2023 Apr 19

Jonathan Wren displays artwork in gallery

University of the Cumberlands senior Jonathan Wren is displaying artwork in Cumberlands' art gallery.
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Drama, Artistic, or Musical Achievement - 2023 Apr 19

Abby Elam wins Bella Bender-Lipps Art Award

Abby Elam of Georgetown, Kentucky, is the 2022 winner of the Bella Bender-Lipps Art Award from University of the Cumberlands.
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Drama, Artistic, or Musical Achievement - 2022 May 10

Woosley and Packman participate in Kentucky Intercollegiate Band

Samual "Garrett" Woosley and Caleb Packman were one of seven students from University of the Cumberlands (UC) who recently participated in the Kentucky Intercollegiate Band in Louisville as part of the Kentucky Music Educators Association Conference.
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Drama, Artistic, or Musical Achievement - 2022 Feb 14

Shannon and James participate in Kentucky Intercollegiate Band

Drew Shannon and Katie James were among a few select musicians from University of the Cumberlands (UC) who recently participated in the Kentucky Intercollegiate Band in Louisville as part of the Kentucky Music Educators Association Conference.
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Drama, Artistic, or Musical Achievement - 2022 Feb 11

Art students at Cumberlands host exhibitions on campus

Six senior art students are showing off their talent this spring at University of the Cumberlands.
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Drama, Artistic, or Musical Achievement - 2022 Apr 13

Chambers and Lewis participate in Kentucky Intercollegiate Band

Caleb Chambers and Robert Lewis recently participated in the Kentucky Intercollegiate Band in Louisville as part of the Kentucky Music Educators Association Conference.
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Drama, Artistic, or Musical Achievement - 2022 Feb 11

Chris Miller participates in Kentucky Intercollegiate Band

Chris Miller is one of seven students who recently participated in the Kentucky Intercollegiate Band in Louisville as part of the Kentucky Music Educators Association Conference.
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Drama, Artistic, or Musical Achievement - 2022 Feb 11

Senior Art Students Exhibit Artwork

Senior art majors at University of the Cumberlands (UC), recently showcased their Senior Exhibition pieces in the J.M. Boswell Art Gallery on Cumberlands' campus.
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Drama, Artistic, or Musical Achievement - 2018 Apr 27

Four UC Seniors Present Artwork

Four seniors at University of the Cumberlands (UC) will showcase their artwork in individual art shows in the J.M. Boswell Art Gallery, beginning April 17.
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Drama, Artistic, or Musical Achievement - 2017 Apr 11

UC Student Featured in Art Exhibition

Emily Hecker, an art student at University of the Cumberlands (UC), has several paintings on display in an exhibition at Georgetown College in Georgetown, Kentucky.
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Drama, Artistic, or Musical Achievement - 2016 Nov 18

Cumberlands to Host 50th Annual Madrigal Dinners

The Music Department at University of the Cumberlands (UC) presents the 50th Annual Madrigal Dinners, a celebration of the holiday season, on December 1-3.
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Drama, Artistic, or Musical Achievement - 2016 Oct 31

UC Jazz Combo Tours Knoxville Schools

The University of the Cumberlands (UC) Jazz Combo recently completed a tour of schools in the Knoxville, Tennessee area.
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Drama, Artistic, or Musical Achievement - 2015 May 18

Marissa Hedrick named Outstanding Senior Musician at UC

Marissa Danielle Hedrick (London, Kentucky) received the Outstanding Senior Music Major Award from University of the Cumberlands' (UC) Music Department during the 56th annual Honors Day.
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Drama, Artistic, or Musical Achievement - 2015 May 7

UC Presents 47th Annual Madrigal Dinners

University of the Cumberlands (UC) has always impressed with its holiday spirit, lights, and elegance during the Christmas season and its magical musical performances are no exception. UC held its 47th Annual Madrigal Dinners beginning December 4th in the T.J. Roberts Dining Hall on UC's campus and continued production through December 6th. The Madrigal Singers, UC's Chamber Choir, were led under the direction of Dr. Smoak and accompanied on piano by Kay Dawn McFarland.
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Drama, Artistic, or Musical Achievement - 2014 Dec 11

UC student and local native Jillian Carpenter presents 'The Choice'

University of the Cumberlands' (UC) student Jillian Carpenter's senior colloquium was the play, "The Choice" which was presented at the Kohn Theatre located on UC's campus on Sept. 19, 2014
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Drama, Artistic, or Musical Achievement - 2014 Oct 30
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