Cumberland University Advancement & Alumni

Cumberland University Advancement & Alumni The official page for all Cumberland University Advancement and Alumni news and events.

If you graduated from CU, you're automatically a member of the Cumberland University Alumni Association, along with more than 12,000 of your fellow alums. The CUAA exists to keep each and every one of YOU connected to each other and CU.

Yesterday, we celebrated our first groundbreaking in over a decade! 🎉 We are absolutely thrilled for Phoenix Village and...
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!🐦‍🔥

🎶 Symphony on the Lawn is back! 🎻Pack your picnic baskets and grab your lawn chairs for a beautiful, FREE community even...
06/09/2026

🎶 Symphony on the Lawn is back! 🎻
Pack your picnic baskets and grab your lawn chairs for a beautiful, FREE community event featuring the Nashville Symphony!
📅 Saturday, June 13th, 2026
📍 Cumberland University’s Memorial Lawn
Pre-concert activities and food trucks kick off at 6:00 PM, and the symphony begins at 7:30 PM.
Bring the whole family for an unforgettable night of music under the stars. See you there! ✨

We’re hiring! 🎓✨ Cumberland University is seeking a passionate, relationship-driven Major Gifts Development Officer to j...
06/04/2026

We’re hiring! 🎓✨ Cumberland University is seeking a passionate, relationship-driven Major Gifts Development Officer to join our Advancement team.
If you are an experienced fundraiser who thrives on building meaningful connections and investing in the next generation of leaders, we want to hear from you! Help us shape the future of higher education and support the mission of student success.
🔗 To apply, click the link here: https://www.paycomonline.net/v4/ats/web.php/portal/DEB43C3FD051B594AA4F4829C8587DC3/jobs/172313

Big news! 🎉 Katie Wolfe has been promoted to Executive Director of Advancement at Cumberland University!After leading th...
06/02/2026

Big news! 🎉 Katie Wolfe has been promoted to Executive Director of Advancement at Cumberland University!

After leading the Rise Together appeal to the highest donor participation levels in CU history as Director of Annual Giving (2021–2026), this proud double-alumna (’13, ’14) is stepping into a new leadership role to systematically grow institutional funds and strengthen donor relationships. Her journey from a campus student leader to Executive Director is a testament to her deep commitment to the university’s future. Congratulations, Katie! 🥳

Big news!✨ For the first time since 2013, our campus is growing!Join us on June 10th at 1:30 PM as we break ground on Ph...
06/01/2026

Big news!✨ For the first time since 2013, our campus is growing!
Join us on June 10th at 1:30 PM as we break ground on Phoenix Village, our brand-new residence hall. Come help us celebrate this huge milestone and kick off an exciting new chapter!🐦‍🔥

We are excited to invite our neighbors, alumni, and friends to an information session on Cumberland’s newest residential...
05/19/2026

We are excited to invite our neighbors, alumni, and friends to an information session on Cumberland’s newest residential building!
Join us on Tuesday, May 26th from 4:30 to 6:00 PM to learn more about this project. This is such an exciting time of growth for CU, and we look forward to sharing our future plans with you!
📩 If you are interested in joining us, please RSVP by emailing [email protected]. We hope to see you there!

Let’s keep the celebration going for our incredible young alumni! 🌟We are so excited to congratulate Jamie Fleming (’21)...
05/14/2026

Let’s keep the celebration going for our incredible young alumni! 🌟
We are so excited to congratulate Jamie Fleming (’21) on receiving the 2026 Rising Phoenix Alumni Award! As an English major during her time at Cumberland, Jamie showed a passion for storytelling and excellence that has clearly followed her into her professional journey. The Rising Phoenix Award recognizes alumni who have made a significant impact early in their careers.
We are so proud of everything you’ve achieved so far, Jamie, and we can’t wait to see the chapters you write next!🐦‍🔥

Join us in celebrating three incredible women who exemplify the excellence and drive of the Cumberland alumni family! 🎓✨...
05/13/2026

Join us in celebrating three incredible women who exemplify the excellence and drive of the Cumberland alumni family! 🎓✨
We are so proud to recognize our 2026 Alumni Award of Excellence winners. These honorees have reached outstanding heights in their professional lives and represent the very best of their respective schools:
🌟 Heather Landers (’03) Labry School of Science, Technology & Business
🌟 Alice Dorothy Sullivan (’01) Oakley School of Humanities, Education & the Arts
🌟 Michelle Zuercher (’14, ’20) Rudy School of Nursing & Health Professions
Thank you, ladies, for your dedication to your professions and for representing our university so well. Your accomplishments inspire our entire community!

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

This year had its challenges, but your support was even stronger. We set a goal of $40,000 and you blew past it, raising...
05/08/2026

This year had its challenges, but your support was even stronger. We set a goal of $40,000 and you blew past it, raising $90,071 for the Class of 2026! Every dollar ensures our students have the tools they need to succeed.
Thank you for your incredible generosity!🐦‍🔥

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