University of the Cumberlands

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.

Phi Alpha Theta, the history honor society at University of the Cumberlands (UC), hosted universities from across the Commonwealth for the annual regional conference March 4, 2017. At the conference, undergraduate and graduate students presented research papers on various historical topics.

The Patriot, the campus newspaper for University of the Cumberlands, brought home 14 awards from the Kentucky Press Association's annual award banquet Friday, Jan. 20.

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

Sarah Setters and Reed Spata, two undergraduate students at University of the Cumberlands (UC), earned national recognition after receiving first and second place in the National French Week Essay Contest, sponsored by the American Association of Teachers of French.

Although students had Monday, Jan. 16, off from classes at University of the Cumberlands (UC), many found ways to spend their day giving back to the community in observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day.

University of the Cumberlands is pleased to announce that 606 students completed their studies and earned degrees on December 23, 2016.

In recognition of academic performance, the Office of the Vice President for Academic Affairs has announced the students named to the President's List for the fall 2016 semester.

On Jan. 11, 2017, University of the Cumberlands (UC) hosted the inaugural class of the Master of Science in Nursing - Family Nurse Practitioner program on campus for a student orientation and welcome reception.

In recognition of academic performance, the Office of the Vice President of Academic Affairs has announced the students named to the Dean's List for the fall 2016 semester.

In the days leading up to winter break at University of the Cumberlands, student-volunteers came together with Mountain Outreach, a service organization at the university, to teach children the value of giving.

On Dec. 2, minutes before midnight, 108 student-volunteers from University of the Cumberlands gathered at the front of the Williamsburg Walmart store to shop for Christmas presents for local children.

The University of the Cumberland (UC) men's wrestling team had a busy Saturday as they defeated (RV) Southeastern University, eighth-ranked Life University, and NCAA Division II Newberry College for the annual Patriot Duals. With the wins the Patriots improved to 6-1 overall and 4-0 in Mid-South Conference.

The University of the Cumberlands men's wrestling team is ranked 15th in the most recent NAIA Coaches' Poll, released on Wednesday, December 7. Cumberlands received 38.5 points to hold the 15th spot as seven Patriots earned individual rankings.

The University of the Cumberlands men's basketball team had five players score double-figures as the Patriots defeated Kentucky State 84-63 Tuesday night at the O. Wayne Rollins Center. With the win the Patriots improve to 10-3, while the Thoroughbreds fall to 2-6.

University of the Cumberlands (UC) women's wrestling returned to the mat on Tuesday as the "A" team as they defeated Emmanuel College and Life University while suffering a tough loss to third-ranked Campbellsville University. With the wins the Patriots move to 5-2 overall.

University of the Cumberlands volleyball player Jennifer Philpot (SR/Cincinnati, OH) was named a NAIA All-American Honorable Mention, announced by the national office Tuesday. She becomes the second player in program history to earn All-American distinction.

University of the Cumberlands volleyball players Jennifer Philpot (SR/Cincinnati, OH) and Megan Ganser (SR/Waterloo, WI) were selected to the All-Southeast Region Team by the American Volleyball Coaches Association (AVCA), announced by the AVCA Friday. Philpot earned All-Southeastern Regional recognition, while Ganser garnered honorable mention recognition.

After winning three races last week, Carl Rogne (SO/Saffle, Sweden) was named the Mid-South Conference Men's Swimmer of the Week award, announced by the conference office Monday.

The UC Women's Basketball team looked for their second Mid-South Conference win of the season on Saturday as they traveled to take on the Running Eagles of Life University. After leaping out ahead of Life early, the Patriots never looked back as they defeated the Eagles 80-67. The victory moves UC to 6-3 overall on the season (2-1 MSC).

After winning three races against Campbellsville, Christina Klouda (SO/Knoxville, TN) has been named the Mid-South Conference Swimmer of the Week, announced by the conference office Monday. This is the second time this season that Klouda has garnered this award.

The women's swimming team won all 11 events en route to a 154-33 win over Mid-South Conference foe Campbellsville Friday night at Powell Athletic Center Pool. With the win the Patriots improve to 3-1 in dual meets this year, including 2-0 against the MSC, while the Tigers fall to 3-6.

Wrapping up the 2016 portion of their schedule the University of the Cumberlands men's swim team won all 11 events en route to a 161-26 win over Campbellsville Friday night at Powell Athletic Center Pool. With the win the Patriots improve to 3-1 in dual meets this year, including 2-0 against the MSC, while the Tigers fall to 3-5-1.

For most athletes, qualifying for a national championship is the biggest goal, and for Maureen McGaha (SR/Beavercreek, OH) and Meg McGaha (SR/Beavercreek, OH) that accomplishment was a double-dip of excitement as the twins both competed at the 2016 NAIA Cross Country National Championships held in Elsah, IL. They became the third set of twins from Cumberlands to achieve this milestone since 1997.

Students pursuing a degree in information technology sciences at University of the Cumberlands (UC) are bringing their classroom experience to the playing field by competing as a team in the National Cyber League.

The University of the Cumberlands men's basketball team used a 14-6 run to end the first half and defeat Shawnee State 71-66 in Mid-South Conference action Monday night at the O. Wayne Rollins Center. The win was also a milestone for UC Head Coach Donnie Butcher, who earned his 200th career home victory.

The Patriot ladies returned to action on a rare Monday night in Mid-South conference action as they hosted the Bears of Shawnee State University. Early on, the Bears would take control holding a 16 point lead at the halftime break. UC would battle back in the second half, but the lead was a bit too much to overcome as the Bears defeated the Patriots 72-64. The loss moves the Patriots to 5-3 overall on the season (1-1 MSC).

After a strong fall season, Isabella Dale (SR/Invercargill, New Zealand) is ranked fourth in the ITA NAIA women's tennis rankings, which were announced on November 22. Dale also earned the top spot in the East Region.

UC Women's Basketball opened up Mid-South Conference play on Saturday as they hosted the Tigers of Georgetown College. From the opening tip, UC took control of the game as the Tigers had to battle against a stingy Patriot defense. The Patriots would take care of business, defeating Georgetown by a score of 65-54, moving UC to 5-2 overall on the season (1-0 MSC).

The University of the Cumberlands men's basketball team tried to overcome a 12-point second half deficit but came up just short as the Patriots fell 62-58 to second-ranked Georgetown in their Mid-South Conference opener Saturday afternoon at the O. Rollins Center. With the win the Tigers improve to 9-1 overall and 1-0 in the MSC, while the Patriots fall to 8-2 overall and 0-1 in conference play.