Author Caitlin Vaughn

Cumberland Culinary Center Passes Major Milestone

Cumberland University announced today that the Cumberland Culinary Center passed a major milestone during the month of January when it packaged its one millionth unit of product. The Cumberland Culinary Center, a 2,400 square-foot facility, houses a commercial kitchen and storage space that is intended to aid entrepreneurs and farmers in producing, promoting and packaging Read More

Cumberland University to host Preview Day Saturday, Feb. 16

High school students will get a chance to experience college life and what their future could look like at Cumberland University during Spring Preview Day, Feb. 16. Students and parents will be able to explore the campus and meet with faculty, staff and current students. Visitors will be able to receive information from admissions and Read More

The Tennessee Promise at Cumberland University

What is the Tennessee Promise Program? Tennessee Promise is both a scholarship and mentoring program focused on increasing the number of students that attend college throughout Tennessee. While removing the financial burden is key, a critical component of Tennessee Promise is the individual guidance each participant will receive from a mentor who will assist the Read More

Cumberland University announces Fall 2018 Dean’s List

Cumberland University congratulates the following 453 students for their outstanding accomplishment and inclusion on the 2018 Fall Dean’s List. This honor is reserved for students who have achieved a GPA of 3.5 or higher on all classes attempted and is compiled at the conclusion of each academic semester. A complete list is available here.  Read More

LifeWay Christian Resources of the Southern Baptist Convention Gives the Gift of Music to Cumberland University

Cumberland University is pleased to announce one of the most generous gifts ever received by the university is now in place in historic Baird Chapel. The gift is a magnificent pipe organ donated by Lifeway Christian Resources of the Southern Baptist Convention (formerly the Baptist Sunday School Board). For more than 50 years the custom-built Read More

Cumberland University Announces the Chairs, Date and Theme for the 2019 Phoenix Ball

Cumberland University President Paul C. Stumb announced Scott and Kirsten Harris as the official chairs for the 2019 Phoenix Ball. The 36thAnnual Phoenix Ball will be held on campus on Saturday, June 1, 2019. The annual ball is the university’s largest fundraising event and proceeds help provide scholarships to current Cumberland students. President Paul C. Read More

Rudy School of Nursing and Health Professions Receives Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE) Accreditation

Cumberland University announced today that its Bachelor of Science in Nursing program has been reaccredited and its Master of Science in Nursing program has received initial accreditation from the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE). This recognition is the culmination of a comprehensive process, including an intensive 18-month self-study by the program faculty, as well Read More

Internationally Renowned Pianist to Perform at Cumberland University

Cumberland University’s School of Humanities, Education, and the Arts announced today that renowned pianist, Agnes Wan, will give a concert on campus on October 18, 2018. RRecognized as a Steinway Artist since 2013, Wan has performed in competitions and concerts around the world. She fills her performances with “compelling artistry that draws the listeners in Read More

Phoenix Ball Planning Committee Hosts Spooktacular Halloween Bash

The Phoenix Ball Planning Committee announced today that tickets are available for a new upcoming event — A Spooktacular Halloween Bash. The event is scheduled for Saturday, October 20, from 7:00 PM – 12:01 AM, in historic Baird Chapel. This “Ghouls and Gals” adults only costume party is part of the Planning Committee’s efforts to Read More

Notes for Nurses Event Raises Over $90,000 for the Rudy School of Nursing and Health Professions

Cumberland University’s sixth annual Notes for Nurses fundraiser took place on Saturday at the Wilson County Expo Center and approximately $92,000 was raised for the Rudy School of Nursing and Health Professions. Over 300 guests and nearly 20 student volunteers were in attendance for a night of dinner and dancing. In its sixth year, this Read More