Graduates of University of the Cumberlands are more likely to achieve upward social mobility than their peers at other Kentucky institutions. In the 2026 U.S. News & World Report rankings, Cumberlands is ranked No. 1 in Kentuc...
President Larry Cockrum has selected Erica (Broome) Harris, Director of Undergraduate Admissions at UC, to lead the University’s Alumni Office, beginning this summer. Harris will serve as Executive Director of Alumni Services,...
They say it takes a village to raise a child. If any group of people (in addition to parents) understands the truth of this statement, it is those who work in the field of education.Faculty and staff at University of the Cumbe...
They say records are made to be broken, but some athletes transcend even the record books. Caitlin Clark is one of those athletes. Here’s the shortlist: 2024 WNBA Rookie of the Year2024 First Team All WNBA2024 WNBA All-Star 20...
Some people could say they hated growing up in eastern Kentucky. But I love it. I love small towns and neighborhoods, knowing everyone by name, small schools, and driving down the road and waving at friends I see. Or even stra...
Data science has changed a lot over the past decade, and it's still moving fast. New tools, smarter algorithms, and shifting business priorities keep reshaping what data scientists do day to day. If you're thinking about where...
The Chronicle of Higher Education has recognized University of the Cumberlands (UC) as one of the fastest-growing colleges in America, as reported in their annual Almanac of Higher Education. The article, The Strategies Behind...
Dr. Machica McClain, Dean of Cumberlands’ School of Computer and Information Science, represented the university at the National Artificial Intelligence Research Resource (NAIRR) Pilot Virtual Roundtable. She emphasized UC’s c...
University of the Cumberlands alumna Michelle Gross, BA ’03, MA ’04, has been named Kentucky’s 2026 Teacher of the Year and a National Teacher of the Year finalist. A Spencer County middle school math teacher, Gross is known f...
Anyone can disagree. But can you debate?Debate is a fast-paced academic sport that is not for the faint of heart. It pushes debaters beyond their perceived abilities. They have to think on their feet, control their emotions, w...