University of the Cumberlands

The Pi Delta Phi chapter at University of the Cumberlands (UC) welcomed four new members during its annual reception April 10, 2017.

Two students from University of the Cumberlands (UC) will have the opportunity to expand their horizons and experience a different culture during an upcoming study abroad experience in Costa Rica.

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.

The Alpha Lambda Delta chapter at University of the Cumberlands (UC) welcomed 43 new members during its annual banquet March 30, 2017.

The Kappa Mu Epsilon chapter at University of the Cumberlands (UC) welcomed six new members during its annual banquet March 9, 2017.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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 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.

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.

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 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.

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).

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.