University of the Cumberlands

The University of the Cumberlands (UC) Softball season came to a close at the Mid-South Conference (MSC) Tournament. Although UC wasn't able to make a postseason run towards a NAIA National Championship, numerous Patriots continued to receive honors. On Wednesday, one UC graduate received yet another achievement as this one comes as the highest academic award given by the NAIA.

The University of the Cumberlands (UC) Track and Field team had select members compete last week at the NAIA Outdoor Track and Field National Championships. With five members of the team competing, UC was hopeful for numerous top finishes. One Patriot did exceptionally well at the meet, garnering several awards for his efforts.

The Kentucky Beta Chapter of Kappa Mu Epsilon, a national mathematics honor society, was founded in 1993 and is only the second such chapter in Kentucky.

University of the Cumberlands (UC) is pleased to announce that 93 students have been named Christian Leadership Scholar honorees for the 2015-2016 school year. The amount of scholarships awarded totals approximately $208,000 in scholarships in their first year or $832,000 over four years. The amount of the scholarship varies for each student based on the extent of active leadership involvement.

University of the Cumberlands (UC) is pleased to announce that three students have been named Trustee Scholarship recipients for the 2015-2016 school year.

University of the Cumberlands (UC) recently held Sigma Tau Delta's induction and awards ceremony. Sigma Tau Delta is UC's English Honor Society for English majors and minors.

University of the Cumberlands (UC) awarded and honored three students during the English department's awards ceremony. The students who received awards included: Michael Ferraro (Corbin, Kentucky), Dage Spinning (London, Ohio), and Katelyn Dunne (Chicago, Illinois).

On Saturday, May 9th, University of the Cumberlands (UC) recognized 43 undergraduate students who were named Hutton Scholars during the annual commencement ceremony in the O. Wayne Rollins Center. The Hutton Leadership and Community Service Program is a four-phase program providing leadership training and community service opportunities for the UC students.

The University of the Cumberlands (UC) Jazz Combo recently completed a tour of schools in the Knoxville, Tennessee area.

University of the Cumberlands (UC) recently held the Physician Assistant (PA) program's hooding ceremony in the Gatliff Chapel on UC's campus.

University of the Cumberlands (UC) held its inaugural hooding ceremony for the Northern Campus' Clinical Psychology department's class of 2015 in Florence, Kentucky at Vineyard Christian Church.

Four members of the University of the Cumberlands' (UC) class of 2015 left commencement as United States Army Officers as the University's ROTC program held its Commissioning ceremony during UC's 2015 graduation.

University of the Cumberlands (UC) presented Sarah Ashley England (Versailles, Kentucky) with the George S. Memorial Prize in Pre-Medical Studies during UC's annual commencement ceremony, May 9th, 2015 in the O. Wayne Rollins Center.

University of the Cumberlands Tennis programs have completed their seasons for the 2014-15 school year. The men would go 6-11 on the season, making a run to the Mid-South Conference (MSC) Tournament Semifinals. The Patriot ladies would go 7-11 overall on the year before being upset in the MSC Tournament Quarterfinals. The NAIA announced its highest academic honors today.

The Patriot ladies have done extremely well this season coming away with multiple tournament victories and numerous individual tournament champions. Not only did the Patriots do well on the course, but in the classroom as well as one Patriot was honored for her hard work and dedication to academics.

On Saturday, May 9th, University of the Cumberlands (UC) presented senior Cory Douglas Clark (Seymour, Tennessee) with the H.N. and Frances Berger Outstanding Male Graduate Award during the annual commencement ceremony.

On Saturday, May 9th, University of the Cumberlands (UC) presented senior Sarah Ashley England (Versailles, Kentucky) with the H.N. and Frances Berger Outstanding Female Graduate Award during the annual commencement ceremony.

The University of the Cumberlands (UC) Men's Wrestling team recently finished up their 2014-2015 season, sending four individuals to the NAIA National Championships. With a handful of Patriots doing well this season, one Patriot in particular earned recognition today from the Mid-South Conference (MSC).

Marissa Moorman (Big Clifty, Kentucky) and Shelby Gibbons (Hamersville, Ohio) received the Human Services Department award and other honors at University of the Cumberlands' (UC) 56th annual Honors Day program.

Luke Atkeson (Galena, Ohio) received several awards and honors at University of the Cumberlands' (UC) 56th annual Honors Day program. Most notably, he was named the 2015 recipient of the Dr. Edward L. Hutton School of Business Administration Award for his academic achievement and particular merit.

Walter Kusiak (London, Kentucky) received the P. R. Jones Chemistry Award at University of the Cumberlands' (UC) 56th annual Honors Day program.

Bethany Davis (Nicholasville, Kentucky) and Matthew Maher (Corbin, Kentucky) received several awards and honors at University of the Cumberlands' (UC) 56th annual Honors Day program. Most notably, both were named the 2015 recipients of the Dr. Edward L. Hutton School of Business Accounting Award for their academic achievement and particular merit.

Kyra Nicolle Tucker (Nancy, Kentucky) was honored with the 2015 Elementary Education Award at the 56th Annual Honors Day.

Rebecca Hope McKinney (Corbin, Kentucky) was honored with the 2015 Middle School Education Award at the 56th annual Honors Day program.

Rachel Marie Hampton (Hopkinsville, Kentucky) was honored with the 2015 Special Education Award at the 56th annual Honors Day program at University of the Cumberlands (UC).

Shannon Whittenberg (Louisville, Kentucky) received the Emma McPherson English Department award and other honors at University of the Cumberlands' (UC) 56th annual Honors Day program.

University of the Cumberlands (UC) presented Elizabeth Guillermo (Corbin, Kentucky) with the Outstanding Senior in Theatre Arts Award during the 56th annual Honors Day program.

Christian Ray Brislenn (Franklin, Ohio) was presented with the Public Health Award from the Health, Exercise and Sport Science (HESS) Department of University of the Cumberlands (UC) during the 56th Annual Honors Day.

Allie Washing (Lexington, Kentucky) received several awards and honors at University of the Cumberlands' (UC) 56th annual Honors Day program.

University of the Cumberlands (UC) student Bri-Ann Tokariwski (Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada) received the Curtis S. Brown Outstanding Senior in Communication and Theater Arts Award during the 56th annual Honors Day program.