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Since the revival at Asbury University began, there has been a feeling of extra anticipation within the campus ministries happening on University of the Cumberlands’ campus. The university’s Spring Renewal services echoed that feeling as the campus community came together in worship and teaching.

The Department of Diversity and Inclusion at University of the Cumberlands is now offering a new Diversity Reading Initiative (DRI) for Cumberlands students, faculty, and staff.

Cumberlands students served at several locations around Whitley County on Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., Day to honor the legacy of a man who devoted his life to serving others.

University of the Cumberlands is proud to announce that Trinity Brown, a senior from Fayetteville, Georgia, has been chosen to join the Bridging the Gap Fellowship.

University of the Cumberlands has partnered with Spalding University and F2F – Bridging the Gap this summer to offer a virtual course on “bridging the gap.” Through the course, undergraduate students met virtually to engage in dialogue that crossed political, cultural, and experiential boundaries as a way to increase cultural competence and empathy on Cumberlands’ campus.

University of the Cumberlands honored the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. with a campus-wide day of service and volunteer work on Monday, January 18. COVID-19 safety precautions somewhat affected this year’s service day, yet Cumberlands students still came together to accomplish a number of projects while respecting CDC guidelines.

University of the Cumberlands (UC) has named Mr. Jerton Evans as the University’s first Director of Diversity and Multiculturalism. In this role, Evans will work with the University’s leadership and students to create a welcoming environment for all members of the UC community.

Today, University of the Cumberlands President Larry L. Cockrum issued the following statement addressing the racial injustice taking place across America.

University of the Cumberlands is proud to announce Laila Ali as the speaker for this year’s Excellence in Leadership Series. The event will be held on Tuesday, April 9 at 7:00 p.m. in the O. Wayne Rollins Center on Cumberlands’ campus.