Why I Give

CU alumni from all over the U.S. share why they give back to the community that gave them so much. Learn how you can give back to CU!

Meet the Alumni Board: New Member Edition

Jake Collier Karli Collins Kenny Sallis Kyle Musice Lauren Stevens 2015 2015, 2016 2013 2013, 2015 2013 To join the CU Alumni Association, contact Courtney Vick, Senior Director of Annual Giving and Alumni Relations, at cvick@cumberland.edu.

WAYS TO GIVE

•Become a mentor in the new Mentoring

Program, a partnership between the

Office of Advancement and Alumni and

Career Services! Contact Courtney Vick at cvick@cumberland.edu. •Join the Corporate Membership program as an exclusive opportunity to help support Cumberland University. •Visit www.cumberland.edu/giving and click “Give Now”.

To learn more, visit www.cumberland.edu/alumni.

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1. “Two of the first people I met when I stepped on campus Fall of 2003 were Coach Hunt and Dr. Stumb - and they were instrumental in my success at Cumberland and my overall growth as a human. My wife, Kailani (also a CU alum) and I hope that our donations can bring experiences like ours to others in the future.” -Mike Minkel

‘06 and ‘18 Aptos, CA & Lebanon, TN

2. “The wrestling and business programs have given me the drive, knowledge, and foundation to start my own company, Palomar Landscape, in San Diego. I donated to CU in hopes of current and future students experiencing even a portion of the learning and growth I did during my time in Lebanon especially from Coach Hicks and Dr. Landis.” - Peter Donchev ‘17 San Diego, CA

3. “I give back to CU because of the strong sense of community I felt as a student and continue to feel as an alum. I now have a greater understanding of how many people supported and helped me along the way as a studentathlete and person. I will forever be grateful for the people and friends I met from all over the world while I was in Lebanon. ” - Maddie Barbier

‘16 & ‘18 New Orleans, LA

4. “Being a recent graduate, I’ve seen how the generosity of others giving to CU makes a direct impact on current students. I attended CU because of others’ kindness, and I know that this rings true for most of our current students. I give because I appreciate what others did for me.” -Tensaye Taye

‘20 & ‘21 Atlanta, GA & Addis Ababa, Ethiopia

5. “As a first-generation college student, I understand how scholarships help make dreams become a reality. I was only able to attend Cumberland because I received scholarships funded by the generosity of others. CU gave me a home away from home, including my Kappa Sigma Fraternity family. It is our responsibility as alumni to provide others the same opportunities afforded to us.” -John Winnett ‘04 Washington D.C.

6. “In 1944, I traveled to Omaha Beach for combat, and in 1946, I made my way to Lebanon to begin my education at Cumberland. On July 3, 1949, I came home with many wonderful memories. Although it has never been much, I give when I can because Cumberland deserves all I can contribute.” -Jack Hamlin ‘49 Springfield, MO