Athletic Hall of Fame

• Donnie Butcher, 2000-2022, Men's Basketball Coach
• Marla Harris, Class of 2005, Volleyball
• Whitney Piar Cruver, Class of 2008, Softball
• Wendall Williams, Class of 2015, Football/Track & Field

In 1996, the Alumni Board of Directors established the Alumni Athletic Hall of Fame as a way to recognized outstanding athletic accomplishment. Individual alumni and coaches, as well as entire teams, are eligible for induction. Each year, inductees are honored during a half-time ceremony at a University of the Cumberlands (formerly Cumberland College) home game. Members of the Hall of Fame are further honored by having their names inscribed on a bronze plaque, on permanent display in the O.Wayne Rollins Center. 

Nominations:

If you would like to nominate a former player, coach or outstanding team for induction into the Hall of Fame, please complete the form below and send it in before June 30th for consideration each year.

Criteria:

Alumni who have:

• Made a significant impact on a particular team, or
• Made a significant impact on the overall athletic program, or
• Exhibited outstanding athletic ability, or
• Attained significant athletic accomplishments.

Teams that have:

• Won a national championship, or
• Had an undefeated record during regular season competition, or
• Received a #1 national ranking.

Coaches who have:

• Made a significant contribution to the personal success of his/her players, or
• Attained significant career accomplishments.

Individuals who have:

• Made an outstanding contribution to support the overall athletic program, or
• Achieved significant athletic accomplishments.

Eligibility:

• Alumni may be considered beginning in the sixth year following their projected date of graduation.
• Team eligibility will be determined based on alumni eligibility criteria and any special circumstances.
• Current members of the University of the Cumberlands Coaching staff are not eligible for consideration, unless special circumstances merit.
• individuals may be considered based on significant merit.

Nominations:

• All nominations must meet the eligibility criteria listed above and must be accompanied by documentation of all such criteria.
• Nominations with supporting documentation must be submitted for consideration.

Cumberlands Athletes have competed according to the guidelines determined by the following organizations:

• The National Association of Intercollegiate Athletes (NAIA)
• The Kentucky Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (KIAC)
• The Mid-South Conference (MSC)

Athletic Hall of Fame Nomination Form

Committee Member Page

Hall of Fame Members

For additional information, contact:

Erica Broome Harris, Chair - Athletic Hall of Fame
Office of Alumni Services
6075 College Station Dr
Williamsburg, KY 40769
Phone: 606-539-4177
Email: alumni@ucumberlands.edu