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University of the Cumberlands recently earned not one but five Colleges of Distinction recognitions for the 2022-2023 academic year. The university made Colleges of Distinction’s nationwide listing of top colleges, top Christian colleges, top colleges in Kentucky, top business degree programs, and top education degree programs.

Two students in University of the Cumberlands’ Master of Science in Global Business with Blockchain Technology have received a research fellowship to study emerging blockchain technologies.

A new sculpture was recently installed on campus – a globe entitled “Ever-Changing World.” It is located on the University’s property on Main Street, near the viaduct, which is currently under construction.

University of the Cumberlands is the only university in Kentucky currently offering an online School Safety Endorsement program. The endorsement is offered as a stand-alone four-course endorsement through EPSB (Education Professional Standards Board) and as a six-course specialty area for Cumberlands’ Master of Arts in Education (MAEd) – Teacher Leader degree program and Doctorate of Education (EdD) program.

The University of the Cumberlands Jazz Ensemble recently concluded a successful tour after the conclusion of the spring semester. The two-day tour included performances at four high schools, including Model Laboratory School, Grant County High School, Scott County High School, and Rockcastle County High School.

University of the Cumberlands music department highlighted music students during instrumental showcases on campus and at events around the country this semester. 

Each spring, University of the Cumberlands (UC) partners with the Maiden

The National Association for Music Education (NAfME) has named University of the Cumberlands collegiate chapter as recipient of the 2022 National Chapter of the Year Recognition Program Service Award.

University of the Cumberlands was awarded Gold status in the recent listing of 2022-2023 Military Friendly® Schools. Approximately one-fourth of all private schools offering doctoral programs received Gold status. Across the nation, only 28 private schools offering doctoral programs received Military Friendly® Gold status for the 2022-2023 cycle.

In recognition of academic performance, the Office of the Vice President

In recognition of academic performance, the Office of the Vice President for Academic Affairs at University of the Cumberlands has announced the students named to the Dean’s List for the spring 2022 semester.

University of the Cumberlands held commencement ceremonies last weekend to celebrate its newest graduates. Participants in this year's commencement ceremonies included graduates from 49 states and territories and the countries of Canada, India, Brazil, Spain, Africa, New Zealand, and Italy, among others. A total of 2,068 graduates received their degrees from Cumberlands during the weekend.