Cumberland University Advancement & Alumni

10/08/2026

Excited to announce the next installment of the Heifner-Martin Endowed Lecture Series!✨

Join us as we welcome former U.S. Ambassador to Iceland, Carrin Patman, to Cumberland University for an inspiring evening of insights on leadership, law, and global diplomacy.
🗓 Date: Monday, November 16
⏰ Time: Doors open at 5:30 PM | Lecture at 6:00 PM
📍 Location: Alumni Hall (408 S. Maple Street)
🎟 RSVP at the link in our bio to reserve your spot!

10/07/2026

Calling all 80s Cumberland Alumni! 🏈📼

Join us on Oct 31st for our 80s Alumni Reunion as Cumberland takes on Lindsey Wilson! Enjoy the game from the President’s Suite—kickoff is at 1:30 PM.
🎟RSVP now at the link in our bio!

10/01/2026

🎉 Exciting news from the Cumberland Advancement team!

Please join us in giving a warm Cumberland Family welcome to Catherine Polio, our new Major Gifts Officer! 🎓✨
Catherine brings a dynamic background in healthcare sales and strategic marketing, with a deep passion for building genuine, lasting relationships. A proud Western Kentucky University alum, she is excited to call Middle Tennessee home and work alongside our alumni, donors, and community partners to advance Cumberland’s mission of transforming lives through the power of education.
Drop a comment below to help us welcome Catherine to the team!

09/22/2026

Next month, Cumberland University, Stage Local, and Historic Lebanon Main Street are teaming up to bring you Ghouls and Goblets with Sinister in Song—proudly sponsored by Stacy Long with Southwestern Real Estate and Greg Long with Edward Jones!

Get ready for a one-of-a-kind Halloween event packed with spine-chilling songs, haunting stories, delicious drinks, and spooky ghost tours right here on our historic CU campus. 🕯️✨
Grab your crew and get ready for a night you won’t forget. Tap the link in our bio to grab your tickets before they vanish! 🎟️💀
We can’t wait to see you there... if you dare!

09/18/2026

📣BIG Homecoming Tradition Twist Alert! 🥂
Our classic “Party on the Patio” is getting an upgrade... Welcome to Party in the President’s Suite! 🐦‍🔥

Instead of a Friday night social, we’re celebrating on Game Day! Join us Saturday starting at 11:30 AM in the President’s Suite for mimosas and snacks before heading to the tailgate—and stick around to catch all the game action right from the suite! 🥂🏈

Your Saturday Game Plan:
​11:30 AM – Mimosas & bites in the President’s Suite (RSVP required, space is limited! Visit the link in our bio)🍾
​11:00 AM Tailgate – Grab food at an alumni-owned food truck & score a custom tee from the SEI Shirt Bus! ✨
​1:30 PM – Watch the Phoenix take on Georgetown! Cheer them on right from the comfort of the President’s Suite or join the crowd in the stands! 🏈

🎲Viva Las Phoenix! Tag your squad below and let them know where to meet you on Game Day! 👇

09/17/2026

🎉 Patrons Party is NEXT WEEKEND! 🎉

Tickets are still available, but they won’t last forever! Come join us for a night you won’t want to miss. 🥂✨

🎟️ Grab your tickets and make plans to be there!

Make plans to join us for an unforgettable evening at the 2026 Patrons’ Party.

Hosted by Jeff & Shelly Peterson on September 26, this special evening is one you won’t want to miss.

🎟️ Tickets are still available. We hope to see you there! https://bit.ly/4iB1HTG

09/08/2026

A massive THANK YOU to everyone who joined us for this year’s Notes for Nurses event!

Because of your incredible generosity, we raised an astounding $145,469 to directly support our future healthcare heroes in the Jeanette C. Rudy School of Nursing and Health Professions! 🎶🩺✨

It was truly an unforgettable night of music, community, and celebration. A special shoutout to our presenting sponsor, Health Career Advancement Foundation (HCAF), and all of our incredible sponsors—this milestone would not have been possible without your unwavering support.

Swipe through to see some of our favorite moments from the night!🐦‍🔥📸

09/03/2026

Cumberland University is thrilled to share that we’ve landed a spot on Time Magazine’s first-ever ‘America’s Best Colleges’ list!

As one of only eight Tennessee schools we are honored to be included in this prestigious list!

Check out the full list and learn more about how the rankings were determined on our News page by clicking the link below!

Reporting contributed by Rachel Wegner, The Tennessean Cumberland University has earned national recognition, landing on TIME magazine’s inaugural “America’s Best Colleges” list. The new ranking, developed in partnership with global data research firm Statista, evaluates four-year instit...

09/02/2026

Viva Las Phoenix! 🎲✨
Place your bets on the ultimate weekend back on campus! Homecoming 2026 is officially hit-the-jackpot status, and we can’t wait to celebrate with you on October 3rd. Dust off your maroon and white and get ready for a winning weekend!

Stay tuned—a full lineup of events for Homecoming weekend will be shared soon! Drop a comment below if you’re coming home!

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.