Cumberland University

05/12/2026

Congratulations Dr. McKee! 🎉

Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs, Dr. Bill McKee, was recently awarded the Harold Love Outstanding Community Service Award by the Tennessee Higher Education Commission (THEC).

The award recognizes individuals who demonstrate outstanding commitment to their communities through volunteerism, public service, and leadership, serving as ambassadors for service across Tennessee’s higher education institution!

Learn more about the Harold Love Award and read the full story from THEC at https://www.tn.gov/thec/news/2026/4/29/2026-harold-love-award-recipients.html

04/30/2026

📢National Decision Day for graduating High School Seniors is May 1st, if you haven't committed to CU, you still have time.

Contact our admissions office if you still have questions!

https://www.cumberland.edu/admissions/

04/30/2026

It is officially time to celebrate Commencement at Cumberland University and we can't wait to celebrate our graduates ON CAMPUS! 🎓🎉

Make sure you are prepared for the big weekend by visiting https://www.cumberland.edu/commencement/ for the latest updates, including parking and shuttle information.

04/01/2026

No April Fools Jokes here! The "Time to Rise" Scholarship is officially back! We’re giving away 5 one-time $1,500 scholarships to the Class of 2030!

It’s simple: Register for Rising Phoenix Day. Submit your enrollment deposit. That’s it! No extra forms. No long essays. Haven't applied to CU yet? No problem! Apply for free until April 15th using the waiver code TIME2RISE!

Incoming students can register for a Rising Phoenix Day and submit their enrollment deposit online through their student portal by visiting https://admissions.cumberland.edu/apply/status

02/11/2026

Don't miss your best chance to preview CU! Our Spring Discovery Days are a great way for perspective students and their families to visit campus and learn more about what it's like to be a Cumberland University Phoenix! Discovery Days are a great opportunity for graduating high school Seniors and high school Juniors looking to get a jump start on their college decision making process! Our Enrollment Specialists are here to help every step of the way! Register today at https://www.cumberland.edu/admissions/visit/

02/05/2026

We are so excited to announce our 2026 Phoenix Ball chairs, John and Traci Pope!

Mark your calendars for the 42nd Phoenix Ball on Saturday June 6, 2026!

John Pope ‘96 alum and his wife, Traci, have deep roots at Cumberland University. Over the years, they’ve cherished their involvement with the Phoenix Ball, watching it grow to what it is now and enjoying the unique and special perspective of the chairs before them!

They are proud to continue a tradition that strengthens the bind between CU and the community!

Check out more details about the 2026 Phoenix Ball, our valued sponsors, and information regarding ticket sales at the link below!

https://www.cumberland.edu/cumberland-university-announces-the-42nd-annual-phoenix-ball-chairs-john-and-traci-pope-to-present-a-gilded-affair-on-june-6-2026/

01/28/2026

As a result of inclement weather, continued extreme cold and freezing, classes have been cancelled for the remainder of the week. No classes will be held Thursday January 29, 2026 or Friday January 30, 2026.

Phillips Dining Hall will continue operating on a modified schedule through the rest of the week. The modified schedule for Thursday, January 29, 2026 through Sunday February 1, 2026 is below. To-Go dinner options will be available, but service will end earlier than usual.

🍽️ Brunch: 10:30am – 1:30pm
🍴Dinner: 3:00pm – 4:30pm

01/27/2026

Cumberland University will continue remote learning and operations through Wednesday, January 28, 2026 due to inclement weather and extreme cold.

Only essential personnel will report to campus. The University will continue to assess weather conditions and determine operational status for Thursday, January 29, and beyond.

Stay safe & warm Phoenix!

01/25/2026

Due to the current Winter weather, campus will be closed on Monday, January 26 & Tuesday, January 27.

The university will move to remote learning and operations.

All school sanctioned events are cancelled and all physical campus offices will be closed. Only essential campus personnel will report to campus and only facilities being used for warming shelters will be open and accessible. Please note that Campus Security will continue to maintain a presence on campus while campus is closed and is accessible to on campus residents.

The University will continue to assess weather conditions and determine operational status for the remainder of the week. Additional updates regarding warming shelters and dining hall hours have been and will continue to be provided via email to students, faculty, and staff.

01/15/2026

The Spring semester is starting off with a bang! Earlier this week, CU partnered with the Lebanon Wilson County Chamber of Commerce to host Jessica Stollings and our very own Dr. Karah Sprouse for the launch of their new book, ReGenerate, which focuses on intergenerational communication. This dynamic pair unpacked their blueprint for how we can overcome generational differences together.

Stollings and Sprouse, co-founders of the organization ReGenerate, draw on more than 20 years of combined experience and award-winning research to move beyond stereotypes and elevate the real voices of today’s six-generation workforce. Their book explores how communication breakdowns occur across generations—from Traditionalists to Gen Alpha—and provides a practical seven-step framework for transforming frustration into understanding and conflict into opportunity.