Cumberland University Advancement & Alumni

08/14/2026

Welcome Week is almost here, Phoenix Family!🐦‍🔥

We still have a small number of limited edition yard signs up for grabs! If you haven’t claimed yours yet, there’s still time—just click the link in our bio to get yours. 

Once reserved, swing by the Catron Alumni House or your local Chamber of Commerce office to pick it up and display your CU pride.

08/13/2026

Calling all CU Baseball Alumni! ⚾️⛳️
The 3rd Annual Golf Scramble is officially set for September 28, 2026, at Pine Creek Golf Course! Tee time is at 8:00 AM.
Want to support the program? We still have a few sponsorship opportunities available.
🔗Hit the link in our bio to check them out! Even if you can’t play this year, you can still make an impact by becoming a Friends of the Phoenix sponsor.
🚨 Heads up: Team sponsorships will be going on sale soon, and they sell out fast! Keep an eye on your email so you don’t miss out.

08/04/2026

Cumberland University’s 5th Annual Welcome Week is almost here, and we want you to help us welcome our students back to campus!

We are giving away limited-edition 5th Anniversary Welcome Week yard signs to community members who want to show their support!

🚨 Limited quantities available!

⏰ Request deadline: Friday, August 14th

🔗 Tap the link in our bio to reserve yours!

Let’s make this the warmest welcome yet! 🐦‍🔥

07/15/2026

Tickets for the 2026 Notes for Nurses event are available! Be sure to visit the website to get your tickets today! 🩺🐦‍🔥

Get your 2026 Tickets for the 2026 Notes for Nurses https://notesfornurses.com/tickets/
Mark your calendar for August 29th!

06/30/2026

We are thrilled to announce that earlier this month, we officially welcomed two incredible leaders to the Cumberland University Board of Trust: Mitchel Bone and Joe Hatfield!

Mitchel, a proud CU alumnus, veteran, and Dealer Principal at Wilson County Chevrolet Buick GMC, brings deep local roots and extensive civic experience back to his alma mater. Joe, Vice Chairman of Fieldale Farms Corporation, joins us with decades of global business leadership, industry expertise, and dedicated community service.

Please join us in giving both Mitchel and Joe a warm Phoenix welcome! We are honored to have their vision and leadership guiding the future of CU.

06/26/2026

New board members alert!
Please join us in giving a massive Cumberland welcome to the newest faces of the CU Alumni Association Board! We are so excited to introduce:
✨ Reid Bass ('21 & '23)
✨ Sydney Griffin ('24)
✨ Stacey Long ('97)
✨ Kari Smith ('24)
✨ Ashlie Threet ('10)
From the Class of '97 to our recent '24 grads, these incredible alumni are ready to bring fresh energy, big ideas, and total CU pride to our community!
Want to get to know them better? Click the link in our bio to read their bios and view the full board directory!

06/24/2026

Did someone say extended deadline?
Current and incoming CU students—you now have until July 31st to apply for the Pay It Forward Endowed Scholarship! Funded by the 1842 Society and selected by the CUAA Board, this scholarship is designed to help you crush those book costs and student fees.
The board can’t wait to read your applications! Head over to the link in our bio and apply before time runs out!🐦‍🔥

06/22/2026

Two weeks ago, Symphony on the Lawn was an absolute masterpiece! 🎻✨
We had a phenomenal turnout for a beautiful evening filled with incredible music by the Nashville Symphony and wonderful festivities for the entire Cumberland family. Thank you to everyone who joined us under the stars to make this annual tradition such a massive success!

06/15/2026

The 2026 Phoenix Ball was a magical night! ✨ Thank you to everyone who came out to support CU and help raise vital funds for student scholarships.
Want to relive the memories?
Click the link in our bio to check out the photos from an amazing evening! 📸

06/11/2026

Yesterday, we celebrated our first groundbreaking in over a decade! 🎉 We are absolutely thrilled for Phoenix Village and the addition of a brand-new residential building. A huge thank you to everyone who joined us to help celebrate this momentous day in Cumberland history!🐦‍🔥