As I sit down to write this letter to my fellow alumni, I am amazed at what Cumberland University has achieved over the past year. It truly is a great time to be a Cumberland student…and graduate. Soon, we will be celebrating the 170th Commencement of our institution and congratulating the Class of 2012. This…
Stephonia Summers, Manager, Administration, at Spectra Energy is celebrating her 37th anniversary with the company this month. Looking out of her office’s beautiful view of Nashville, she reflects on why she chose Cumberland University, her experience here and how it helped her rise through the ranks of this Fortune 500 natural gas company. What made…
Beulah Garrett fell in love with Lebanon when she moved here from California in 1990. She had a difficult childhood, living with her grandparents since she was eight years old. Despite their meager means, Garrett’s grandparents instilled the value of an education in her. She was determined to put herself through high school and college. …
“You determine your actions, never are they owned by another man.” This is what the majority speaks. However, in truth, there are locations around the globe where children are forced into a present-day form of slavery and their words have been stolen, lost. Whether their actions are owned by others is something only you yourself…
To Cumberland University, tomorrow’s education is today’s opportunity. Celebrating a growing community footprint and unprecedented enrollment figures, Cumberland is utterly transforming its campus facilities to provide the most modern, cutting-edge liberal arts education possible, with projects ranging from a newly opened residence hall to a rapidly progressing Mt. Juliet facility. In 2012, students at Cumberland…
Eric Cummings, Ph.D., M.Ed., and Assistant Professor of Education, has been named Dean of the School of Education and Public Service at Cumberland University after serving as Associate Dean. Cummings, who will be the second dean of the school, will follow Dr. Charles Collier, who is stepping down to lead the MAE graduate program “He…
Students, faculty, and staff mourned the loss of Jeanette C. Rudy, a benefactor who was the catalyst behind the Jeanette C. Rudy School of Nursing. She was 83. Through her love of education and her tremendous passion for the field of nursing, Mrs. Rudy changed the course of Cumberland University forever and made a lasting…
Officials at Cumberland University are pleased to announce a contribution of $500 thousand to support the construction of a new Café on campus. To learn more about the Cafe and this generous gift, please click here.
For Cumberland University student Katie Wolfe, English is but the strongest of many passions. Double-majoring in English and Humanities & Social Science, Wolfe rarely spends a day without writing articles for The Cumberland Chronicle, coordinating activities for Cumberland’s College Republicans, or liaising with students for the Student Government Association. Read more about Katie’s story here.
Cumberland’s newest residential facility is quickly taking shape on campus. After a few weather delays, it is on target for a January 2012 opening. The $8 million residence hall will be home for about 150 upper and lower level students. The four-person suites will be designed for the 21st century student and will feature modern amenities,…
