University of the Cumberlands News

Kentucky Equality Federation today condemned the allocation of $1.2 million dollars in federal funding to the University of the Cumberlands.

Well, the University of the Cumberlands is in the news again. You know the place.

Click here to see the July 3, 2009, Neighbors section in its entirety Times-Tribune Staff Report This year's Whitley County Fair Pageant will be held at Williamsburg City School at 7 p.m. Saturday, July 11.

Originally published July 2, 2009 at 10:13 a.m., updated July 2, 2009 at 11:16 a.m. WILLIAMSBURG, Ky.

The University of the Cumberlands, a Baptist school in Kentucky, withdrew its invitation to host a youth mission team from Texas at the last minute after Southern Baptist messengers voted last week to oust the team's church, Associated Baptist Press reported Tuesday.

By Ronnie Ellis / CNHI News Writer The T-shirts worn by students at the Corbin Middle School Science camp this week said it all: "Scientists - Just normal people - Who are way smarter than you!" Jared Burke, 10, one of 150 local students who participated in this year's week-long camp at Corbin Middle School, was asked if that is true.

IRONTON a ' The Graduation Recognition Ceremony for Ohio University Southern graduates is scheduled for Friday, at 7 p.m. In the Shafer Courtyard at 1804 Liberty Ave.

Located in Williamsburg, Ky., University of the Cumberlands is an institution of regional distinction, which currently offers four undergraduate degrees in 37 major fields of study; 30 minors; nine pre-professional programs; graduate degrees, including a doctorate and certifications in education; an MBA; and online programs.

By Sean Bailey / Staff Writer A small fire in a University of the Cumberlands apartment was quickly extinguished by first responders from both the college and the Williamsburg Fire and Rescue Department before the blaze could cause any damage.

A quick response by University of the Cumberlands employees and the Williamsburg Fire Department is being credited with containing a small fire at Asher Hall Monday afternoon that caused minor damage.

By Samantha Swindler / Managing Editor According to tradition, each of the University of the Cumberlands' 285 graduates on Saturday walked away with a diploma and - at a college known for its Patriots - a new nickel bearing Thomas Jefferson's image.

Covington Catholic senior pitcher Zach Isler has committed to the University of Cincinnati.

Stephen Robinson, a 23-year veteran of the U.S. Army and Kentucky National Guard, and a Laurel County native, took another step up the ladder as he was formally promoted to the rank of colonel.

University of the Cumberlands recently recognized five alumni who have made significant contributions in the field of education.

By Sean Bailey / Staff Writer Whitley County officials celebrated the completion of the Williamsburg-Whitley County Airport terminal Saturday and also broke ground on a new Whitley County EMS across the terminal's parking lot.

Special to the Times-Tribune University of the Cumberlands dedicated its newest building Tuesday, Lenora Fuson Harth Residence Hall, which is named for the generous benefactress who made the building possible.

By Sean Bailey / Staff Writer U.S. Representative Hal Rogers stopped in Williamsburg Thursday to announce that the University of the Cumberlands will be receiving more than $1.2 million in federal funding.

The Kentucky Supreme Court will decide whether a Baptist university can use $11 million awarded by state lawmakers three years ago to open a pharmacy school on campus.

A jury has found a former University of the Cumberlands student guilty of possessing child pornography.

A former University of the Cumberlands who pleaded guilty last week to charges of blackmailing a fellow student has been convicted on child pornography charges.