University of the Cumberlands is hosting their annual Cumberlands Give Day on Tuesday, April 13. Each year, the Cumberlands hosts a special day to encourage alumni and friends of the university to come together and support the school that means so much to them.“As we watch the country start opening up again and getting back to normal, we must be focused on helping our students by investing in their futures,” said Bill Stohlmann, Director of Development at Cumberlands. “Now more than ever, it’s important for young people to know they can afford to go to college, they can afford to pursue their
Now that the sheen of the New Year has passed, it’s time to dust off those resolutions and shine up that new you, right? Yes, it is! According to researchers at Duke University, we develop habits automatically through the repetition of our daily behaviors. Keep reading for some tips on how to hone your day to become the successful student and – ultimately – professional, practicing graduate you can be.1. Rise and shineResearch reported in Harvard Business Review suggests that morning people tend to get better grades in school, which leads to better job opportunities. This is largely correlated
As a special education teacher, one of your chief goals should be to create a classroom environment that is as warm, safe, and inviting as possible. Whether your work primarily involves an inclusive or self-contained classroom, you're responsible for designing a curriculum that meets the needs of all students. This comprehensive, layered process calls for numerous strategies, several of which we've outlined in detail below:IN THE CLASSROOMYour special education classroom should feel like a safe haven for students. No matter which challenges they face outside of school, they should expect a
When you imagine the perfect college experience, what do you picture? If you dream of diving into great works of literature or writing to your heart's content, you're clearly cut out for an English degree program. An English major provides exceptional preparation for all kinds of career paths. More importantly, this program helps students become their best selves. Through in-depth reading, personal reflection, and lots of discussion, English students develop a better understanding of themselves and the world around them. They emerge capable of developing and communicating about a variety of
Grad school awaits, and with it, the opportunity to level up your career as you achieve your most ambitious academic goals. If, however, you intend to work while you strive for your next big degree, remember, you don't need to take the first job that comes along. Positions for graduate students often diverge considerably from stereotypical undergrad gigs — and that's great news.Don't settle for just any position that comes along. Instead, determine as early as possible how working will move you towards your long-term goals. We've helped by compiling a guide to the best jobs for graduate
The Army ROTC program at University of the Cumberlands (UC) recently hosted Train Like a Patriot, a fitness event open to all Cumberlands students.The ROTC cadets led students through a series of fitness stations such as short sprints, tire flips, burpees (in which students drop to the ground, do a pushup, then rise and leap into the air), weightlifting, crawling across a sand volleyball court, and more. Students received free Subway sandwiches, ice cream provided by Forcht Bank, and a free T-shirt for participating.After, the cadets hosted The Toughest Patriot Challenge, in which competitors
Businesses need information technology (IT) professionals to keep them competitive and help them provide quality service to customers. The IT world covers everything from programming to artificial intelligence. If you’re looking for professional development and have an interest in technology, you may be able to accomplish your career goals in the IT field.Is IT the Right Choice for Me?It’s often said that change is the only constant in information technology. In the past, you might choose one technology path and stick with that for your entire career. These days, it’s extremely common for a