2023 Phoenix Rising (Spring/Summer)

From Our PRESIDENT

I am always amazed by how expeditiously each school year goes by, bringing us many celebrations, including the most highly anticipated of all: Commencement. In May, we had the privilege of hosting the largest Commencement Ceremony in our 181 year history with 741 graduates.

With our eyes fixed on students’ futures and nurturing a growth mindset, we are proud that Cumberland University continues to attract and matriculate impressive, caring students who are eager to make a difference as leaders in their communities. It is certainly an exciting time to be a Phoenix!

The start of the spring semester brought us 2,319 students, a new record for spring enrollment. I am thankful for the diligence of each person who contributed to this major success in both recruitment and retention.

With a continuing increase in the number of applications, acceptances, and admitted students, we anticipate that the fall will be another record-breaking year. Cumberland is expanding its course and program offerings to meet the evolving landscape of higher education and address the technological advancements of our day. We recently welcomed our first cohort in the new Master of Science in Information Technology Management and are excited to welcome the first cohort in Master of Science in Engineering Management this fall, with plans for additional STEM-related programs.

While the flourishing of our university is certainly not without growing pains as felt in on-campus housing, we are confidently moving forward to arrange alternative living quarters for an expected overflow demand this fall.

A significant portion of our on-campus residents are student athletes, who have had a magnificently successful year. Cumberland athletes have performed above and beyond, earning national championships while maintaining an impressive 3.2 grade point average across all sports.

Most recently, my wife, Cristy, and I enjoyed a stunning night at this year’s Phoenix Ball, hosted by chairs Tasha and Brad Irby. Soon after the tickets were announced last year, this black and white themed occasion sold out, moving people to a waiting list. As one of the prestigious charity events in the region, this black tie gala strengthens our scholarship funds, increasing accessibility for students to attend Cumberland.

As we grow our impact through campus enhancements and expanded partnerships within the greater Middle Tennessee community, I have never been more enthusiastic or optimistic about what the future holds for CU!

Dr. Paul C. Stumb, University President

RECORD BREAKING

Cumberland University continues to foster a thriving academic community as it exceeded previous records for spring enrollment with an astounding 2,319 students.

This historic milestone, led by Vice President of Enrollment Services, Reggie Blair, reflects on the remarkable growth and reputation that Cumberland University has earned as one of Tennessee’s oldest private universities. Consistently standing out for its personalized approach to education, Cumberland focuses on individual student success while creating a tight-knit community that inspires curiosity and civic engagement.

This record-breaking enrollment is attributed, not only to Cumberland’s ability to adapt and innovate amidst a constantly evolving educational landscape, but also to a myriad of

dedicated faculty and staff eager to empower students.

“As Cumberland University continues to build on its success, this record-breaking enrollment serves as a testament to its unwavering commitment to academic excellence as well as both community and student engagement,” said Blair. “It speaks volumes to the commitment of many individuals across campus.”

The university’s ability to evolve, while remaining true to its core values, has created a sense of belonging among its students, which is evident in increasing retention rates, thus setting an example for higher education institutions nationwide.

Records Are Meant To Be

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Partnerships for Success

Cumberland University Launches New College Academy at Green Hill High School

Earlier this year, Cumberland University extended its reach of academic offerings into the greater local community with the addition of the Green Hill High School Early College Academy.

Beginning in Fall 2023, Cumberland will offer select Early College courses exclusively at Green Hill High School (GHHS) located in Mount Juliet, Tennessee. Although Green Hill is just a quick 25 minute commute from campus, this secondary location will increase accessibility to college courses for ambitious high school students prepared to obtain a contemporary liberal arts education. Students who qualify for this program will simultaneously earn a high school diploma and an Associate of Arts, Associate of Arts in Business, or Associate of Arts in Education from Cumberland University.

“One of our primary objectives at Green Hill High School has been to

offer our students ambitious educational opportunities,” said Principal Kevin Dawson. “With culture being on the forefront of our educational community, students are able to maintain extracurricular engagement and seek out rigorous academic opportunities, both of which are aligned with the values of Green Hill High School and Cumberland University.”

Cumberland University graduated its first cohort of Early College students last May. This year, a remarkable 16 students walked across the stage during Commencement after earning their Associate degrees, nearly two weeks prior to earning their high school diplomas.

Early College and Dual Enrollment Coordinator, Amy Grant, works diligently to meet the needs of these high achieving students while they are enrolled at Cumberland as she oversees, not only the Early College programs, but Dual Enrollment as well- two of the university’s

most innovative academic programs.

“This is really groundbreaking for our county,” said Grant. “We don’t change the class curriculum for our Early College or Dual Enrollment students, they are in real existing college classes. These students can easily access their professors and gain mentors in their chosen fields during their time in our programs.”

Looking ahead to the 2023-2024 school year, Cumberland will serve students from nine local high schools including new additions like Trousdale County High School, Smith County High School, Gordonsville High School, and Green Hill High School, as well as multiple homeschool tutorials in regard to Dual Enrollment offerings, totalling approximately 600 students collectively.

As Cumberland expands its reach into the surrounding communities, local high school students will continue benefiting from affordable access to challenging curriculum that will act as a catalyst for their college career and beyond.

Who Says You Only Get One Chance

During the 2023 spring semester, two of Cumberland’s most recognizable and symbolic locales were christened with new names, and for one location in particular, a new look.

Familiar Faces on the Front Porch

On March 23, the legacy and contributions of the late Dan W. Evins, co-founder of Cracker Barrel Old Country Store, were honored during a dedication ceremony on the formerly known Memorial Plaza, home of the Heart of the Phoenix fire pit. Newly named Evins Front Porch has become a gathering place for Cumberland’s current campus community as well as future students and visitors. Evins was a graduate of Castle Heights Military Academy before later attending Cumberland University. Ultimately,

Evins went on to serve on the Board of Trust and is one of only three people to ever receive the Doctorate of Humane Letters, Cumberland’s honorary degree, celebrating those who have distinguished themselves through humanitarian and philanthropic contributions to society and community.

Evins’ friends and family were joined by a number of community members as they collectively celebrated his memory and commitment to service. Cumberland’s history and the Evins’ family legacy are intricately intertwined, noting multiple Cumberland

alumni in their family tree including former US Representative, Joe L. Evins, who attended Cumberland Law School in 1934 and Dan Evins’ daughter, Betsy Evins Jennings, who graduated from Cumberland University in 1988.

During the dedication, Betsy shared fond memories and impactful stories about her late father. “In his final days, I asked Daddy what the secret to a good life was,” she shared. “His response was simple yet profound, keep it simple, and never stop giving.”

The ideals embodied by Evins throughout his life

were continuously acknowledged as a motivator for the many who contributed to the project’s vision and completion. Many families and supporters made this possible. Former Board of Trust Chairman, WP Bone offered a match and families such as the Lester Family, Lowery Family, and F.B. Purnell Sausage Company among many others brought this project to life.

To Make a First Impression?

Bryant Welcome Center: Hospitality at its Finest

The university celebrated a remarkable family with a long CU history this spring as it honored the Bryant family with the naming of the university Welcome Center. The family’s presence on campus has been a meaningful one for decades. In honor of the family’s inviting hospitality and inclusivity, on March 20, Memorial Hall’s welcome center received its new name, the Dr. Joe and Pat Bryant Family Welcome Center, complete with new signage noting the name change and a

portrait of Dr. Joe and Mrs. Pat. The Bryant’s legacy at Cumberland is anchored to the pivotal role they played in giving life to now long standing university traditions like Phoenix Ball and Symphony on the Lawn with the Nashville Symphony.

Mrs. Pat Bryant represented the Bryant Family accepting the honor, along with her children, Laura Honeyman and Frank Bryant, joined by Leigh Gillig, and her grandchildren, Patti Bryant Stinson and Kody Honeyman, on behalf of her family and late husband, Dr. Joe Bryant, who passed away in 2011. Dr. Bryant served as the Chairman of the Board

at Cumberland University for many years, and was known throughout the community as a skilled surgeon, businessman, broadcaster and friend. More than 3,000 visitors, including prospective students and their families, pass through Cumberland’s Welcome Center each year. “With the well deserved name change all future visitors will now be greeted with the same unyielding warmth and compassion extended by the Bryant Family. This dedication is a fitting tribute to Mrs. Pat and Dr. Joe Bryant,” said University President, Dr. Paul C. Stumb. “We are thrilled to see the Bryant

Family legacy live on as a reminder to us all of the importance of people and bettering our local communities and beyond.”

FIRST PROFESSORSHIP IN THE LABRY SCHOOL OF BUSINESS ESTABLISHED IN HONOR OF W.P. BONE

W.P. Bone, III,

respected local businessman and longtime resident of Lebanon, has served as the Chairman of the Cumberland Board of Trust since 2017. In June, he completed his third and final term as esteemed Chairman.

With the support of many generous donors and in celebration of his distinguished service, Cumberland established the W.P. Bone, III Endowed Professorship in Business.

As long-time, actively engaged Lebanon natives, the Bone family has long been intertwined with Cumberland University’s history, beginning with W.P. Bone’s grandfather, who served as president of the

university from 1909-1914, and continuing with W.P.’s ceaseless dedication to the success of Cumberland today.

After graduating from Castle Heights Military Academy in 1958, Bone earned his associate degree from Cumberland University, followed by a bachelor’s degree from Centre College, and is a U.S. Army veteran. He is the owner of Wilson County Motors, the founder and co-sponsor of the Wilson County Teacher of the Year Award, which has recognized almost 500 teachers over the past 19 years.

As a member of the highest level of Cumberland’s Presidential Giving Societies, his generous philanthropic contributions have transformed

and improved, not only the face of Cumberland University, but the collegiate experience Cumberland students have from the moment they set foot on campus.

Because of many generous donors, this first-ever Labry School of Business professorship will provide a Business faculty member the funding to support projects such as course upgrades, research opportunities, experiential learning, and teaching enhancements. This professorship will serve as a lasting legacy of the transformational growth that Cumberland has enjoyed under his guidance. Cumberland University will announce the recipient of this professorship in August.

Board of Trust Welcomes Three New Trustees with Expansion Plan

Justin Pitt is a Lebanon native currently serving as Executive Vice President and General Counsel for Community Health Systems, one of the leading hospital operators, ambulatory surgery centers and physician clinics in the nation with over 80 hospitals in 16 states. As a Franklin, TN resident, Pitt’s philanthropic contributions across middle Tennessee include having been the former board chairman of The Village at Glencliff and The Wilson County Homeless Alliance.

“I believe Cumberland offers many students what they’re looking for in the college experience: the opportunity to be part of a real community where they can be more than just a number or a face in the crowd. Cumberland University combines strong academics and meaningful community engagement with an incredible array of athletic opportunities. I am thrilled at the opportunity to join Cumberland’s Board, and I am excited about Cumberland’s future.”

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Justin Pitt

Dr. Heather Stafford, a Cumberland alumna and Wilson County resident, is the Chief Nursing Officer at TriStar Summit Medical Center in Hermitage, TN. Dr. Stafford graduated from Cumberland with a Bachelor of Science in Nursing from the Jeanette C. Rudy School of Nursing and Health Professions and also earned degrees from Middle Tennessee State University and Western Governors University before earning her Doctorate of Nursing Practice degree from Vanderbilt University.

“The Jeanette C. Rudy School of Nursing is close to my heart, because it prepared me for my career in healthcare, where I am fortunate to give back to our community by serving in my current role. I look forward to working with the Cumberland community to help students as they rise to reach their greatest potential. As a lifelong Wilson County resident and Cumberland graduate, I have long admired the university’s success in offering a personalized and high quality college experience from engaging and respected professors.”

- Dr. Heather Stafford

Marc Suarez, former Cumberland Baseball player, is a Miami-based managing director at Lument, a loan servicing and asset management company. Prior to joining Lument, Suarez was a professional baseball player for the Cincinnati Reds then served a three-year management position with the team in the scouting and player development department after attending the Major League Scouting Bureau.

“The vision of Cumberland University resonates with me on a personal level. My experience at CU as a student athlete certainly left a major impact on my future. I am honored to participate in the continued growth of such a great institution as we strive to preserve its outstanding tradition.”

- Marc Suarez

The Cumberland University Board of Trust unanimously elected three new board members, Justin Pitt, Heather Stafford, and Marc Suarez after approving the expansion of the board at their 2022 Fall board meeting.

IMPRESSIONS AND IMPACT

An Inside Look Into Tennessee’s First Neon Program

Over ten years ago, Cumberland University art professors, Damon MacNaught and Ted Rose, established the only neon elective course in the state of Tennessee. Now, Assistant Professor of Fine Arts and Cumberland alum, Joseph Bates, continues teaching the technical skills needed to produce this uncommon art form. A 2023 Bachelor of Fine Arts graduate and President’s Award winner, Shelby Summar, spent her time before graduation honing her artistic abilities, specifically in oil paint and neon sculpture.

“With our program being the only one around that offers neon, I’ve been very privileged to have talented professors who take the time to teach, but also allow us to find our own understanding of the process,” said Summar, who took her first class in neon in 2021 and admitted her fascination with the uniqueness of the art form has only grown since.

“Dealing with glass can be very frustrating, but the end product is always worth it,” Summar shared.

With each of the five pieces she has created over the last two years, her expertise is put to the test throughout the tedious process of spinning a glass cylinder tube over an open flame while blowing air into one end of the glass to keep it from collapsing as she manipulates it into her vision.

Bates challenges his students beyond developing basic skills by incorporating other materials such as plaster, wood, and metal into their neon pieces. Summar showcased a design in her senior art exhibit this past spring of a plaster heart outlined by red neon entitled “Bray of my Heart,” a nod to American Poet, Sylvia Plath.

“Shelby’s strong sense of turning literature into physical objects has transformed her into the amazing artist she is today,” said Bates.

“Finding connectivity in artwork is what I push all my students to achieve, and she picked up that concept rather quickly.”

Throughout her gallery entitled “Anthology,” Summar comprised various types of literature into her works to highlight the relationship between the two art forms.

“I started out as an English major, but I realized that my passion for art was something I could pursue professionally with my degree. I held onto a passion for literature and through my senior show focused on ways to integrate art with literature,” she shared. “Each piece was my own visual narrative of a literary quote, short story, or author quote. Through various forms of media, I hope to strengthen the bond between the two.”

While spinning a glass cylinder tube over an open flame, Summar’s expertise is put to the test as she blows air into one end of the glass to keep it from collapsing while she manipulates it into her vision.

“Cumberland is unique because it allows you to build community wherever you land.”

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In the spring, Summar, along with other upper level art students, were charged with designing, planning, and painting a mural inspired by Earth Day on the playground of a local elementary school, Carroll Oakland.

“I designed the mural, and had a team of very talented painters to help bring it to life on the Eagles’ playground,” she said. “I was inspired by the landscape and wildflowers of Tennessee, and the unity of appreciating the world around us. It was an awesome way to see art involved in the community!”

“The plants and flowers surround the earth, in which they all work together in protecting and keeping our planet beautiful,” said Bates. “I am so proud of what our art community can do.”

In addition to this art community, Summar developed many kinds of friendships throughout her time at Cumberland.

“Cumberland is unique because it allows you to build community wherever you land. I built an awesome

relationship with LCC staff because of my time spent in the Writing Center, I got to know Admissions staff as a Presidential Ambassador, and our small yet mighty Art Department was so close because of our time spent together.”

“Cumberland is so special because of the community alone. With a smaller student body, we are able to create and foster relationships on a completely different level.”

Summar graduated summa cum laude in May as the recipient of the President’s Award, given to a graduate who embodies the ideals, principles, and spirit of Cumberland. She has been actively involved with Baptist Collegiate Ministries (BCM), as well as other leadership roles, working as a Writing Specialist in the Writing Center and a Presidential Ambassador.

Summar is pursuing a Master of Arts in Teaching at Cumberland with plans to become an art educator while continuing towards the goal of seeing her art hang in more galleries.

Photo of CU art students in front of Carroll-Oakland playground mural: From left to right: Belen Clark, Shelby Summar, Joseph Bates, Kym Norman, Stephanie Atnip, and Alena Mehic, Assistant Professor of Art. (not pictured: Sophia Roberts)

Samantha Arquiza, Nursing Alum

FROM CANCER TO A CALLING

“ It wasn’t just a job for them, it was a calling. ”

WhenSamantha Arquiza, ded icated volleyball player and student, was just 14-years-old, she began expe riencing neurological symptoms that sent her to the emergency room. After unexplained headaches, nausea, vision loss, and an MRI, doctors at Vanderbilt Children’s Hospital diagnosed her with a quarter-size brain tumor.

At a time when most young teens are consumed with trivial matters, Arquiza was undergoing radiation and chemo therapy treatments following neuro surgery to remove the tumor.

It was during one the darkest times of her life that Arquiza first caught a glimpse into the light of hope often referred to when discussing her chosen professional field. Her personal battles were softened by Vanderbilt nurses in the most simple, yet compassionate way– holding her hand.

“It wasn’t just a job for them, it was a calling,” reflected Arquiza. “The nurses really cared about me… I wasn’t just a task they had to complete.”

When Arquiza returned to school, things were different. Although the home tutor she requested while in recovery kept her from falling behind in her studies, she was unable to continue as a student athlete. By her senior year, she had traded afternoons in the gym with the Volleyball team for a newfound passion and membership in HOSA, Future Health Professional. This student-led organization con nected her with other like-minded stu dents wanting to make a difference in healthcare. It was ultimately through her involvement in HOSA, that Arquiza led a fundraiser for the Pediatric Brain Tumor Foundation, raising nearly $10,000 in under a month.

It is no surprise that Arquiza’s passions led her to Cumberland University’s Rudy School of Nursing and Health Professions. After four years of intense studying and more than 1,000 clinical hours, Arquiza graduated last December with a Bachelor of Science in Nursing and a job offer from Vanderbilt University Medical Center’s Oncology unit.

Arquiza still draws inspiration from the nurses who influenced her personally and the faculty who taught her, hoping to make as much of a difference for others as they did for her.

“I try to mirror that same compassion the nurses had toward me to other people. Because one nurse can really make a difference on a patient’s outcome or quality of living.”

Cumberland’s faculty challenges students to become more confident in their clinical reasoning, and Arquiza believes she is better as a nurse because of that.

Samantha demonstrates on a medical manikin in the Jeanette C. Rudy School of Nursing

“Cumberland really inspired me to go beyond my role, beyond what the textbook says. Cumberland taught me nursing doesn’t just stop inside hospital walls.”

Students at Cumberland are earning degrees that equip them to make a difference across the state and around the world.

“I am not pursuing a degree only to do a job. I am getting a degree to change lives, to change the world, and to change the people around me. I am here to earn a degree beyond myself.”

Samantha holds the Nightingale Lamp

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A YEAR OF FIRSTS

The Inaugural Year of Cumberland’s Honors Program

This past fall, 29 freshmen pursuing 13 different majors began their first year of college as part of the inaugural cohort of Cumberland University’s Honors Program. As students with an eagerness to learn critical thinking skills, cultivate a sense of ethical and social responsibility, and develop tangible professional skills, these high achieving individuals have set the precedent for future Phoenix.

A number of faculty members across campus worked together to carefully craft an individualized learning experience that will allow high-achieving, intellectually curious students to grow in their liberal arts education through smaller class sizes and experiential learning opportunities.

Honors students at Cumberland benefit from rigorous curricula, as well as first semester career planning and multiple networking opportunities, including semesterly dinners with university administration and members of the Board of Trust. This past spring, Trustee Joe Adams and his wife Kathy hosted the inaugural group of students at their home as they celebrated a year of accomplishments over

a home-cooked meal by fellow Trustee, Jessica Fain. At the beginning of the semester, this trailblazing cohort had the opportunity to shape the program into what it is today and what it will be in the future.

“Students in this first cohort unanimously agreed that community service should be a large part of the curriculum,” said Honors Program Director and Professor of Exercise and Sport Science, Dr. Jason Grindstaff. “Their passion for learning and service speaks volumes to the caliber of students that are in the Honors Program and the impact they will have as alumni in the future.”

Honors students put their passion into action during a beautification project in the Lebanon town square this spring. They served alongside faculty members and were joined by Mayor Rick Bell, who praised them for making a difference beyond the classroom.

“Getting to help on Service Day offered us all the chance to feel involved in a place we now get to call home,” shared Layla Leigh Young, Marketing major and member of the Women’s Volleyball team. “Our service day gave us the chance to give back to a community that has already given us so much.”

This diverse cohort consists of 21 students from across Tennessee, as well as 5 students from across the country and even 3 international students representing Ireland, England, and Russia. Additionally, about one-third of the cohort is student athletes.

By the end of the first year, the Honors Program cohort had an average grade point average of 3.62 on a 4.0 scale. Impressively, two Honors students already earned their Associate degrees this past May. One graduate in particular, Nataly Perez Hernandez, talked about the community she’s found in just the first year she’s been at Cumberland.

“It already feels like home. I’ve met so many lovely people and made so many wonderful memories already.”

Hernandez is looking forward to the coming years in the Honors Program as she pursues a Bachelor of Science in Psychology.

“I am fortunate to be a part of the inaugural class of the Honors Program, not only because we are lucky enough to essentially be creating our own program, but also because the program has given me a mini family within the larger loving community that Cumberland already is.”

CUMBERLAND CELEBRATES NURSING ANNEX RIBBON CUTTING

The Rudy School’s longstanding history of excellence will continue to transform the lives of both current and future students as a result of two significant grants totaling $1.35 million made possible by the advocacy of Congressman John Rose and the generosity of the Jeanette Travis Foundation. These gifts will, in part, further enhance the Rudy School’s facilities, including the Center for Nursing Education Simulation and Training (CNEST).

Although students have been learning in the CNEST annex for over a year, the pandemic delayed a formal ribbon cutting ceremony until this past February. The Cumberland Family, Nursing Alumni, Congressman John Rose, and community partners including Vanderbilt University Medical Center and the Lebanon Wilson County Chamber of Commerce, celebrated the success and innovation of the annex as they look to the future.

“A facility of this stature allows our students an elevated educational experience with their futures in mind. The continued efforts of many seeking support for our students continues to afford our students the opportunity to have advanced simulation experiences, like what is provided in the annex, which is almost tantamount to real world experience,” said President Paul C. Stumb.

This ribbon cutting coincided with one of three Alumni Events hosted by Alumni Relations Coordinator, Caroline Haynes.

“This past year we have emphasized alumni relations and were thrilled to invite multiple graduates back to campus to celebrate state of the art enhancements like CNEST.”

With access to this kind of technology, paired with clinicals in hospitals across the region, Rudy School graduates will continue to have vast experiences that directly contribute to their competency in the field and further success in NCLEX pass rates, as seen through the 96.72% achieved by the 2022 nursing cohort and the 2021 cohort’s 100% pass rate.

“A large percentage of our nursing students remain in Middle Tennessee to serve as healthcare heroes in our surrounding communities. When we invest in students, we are reinvesting into the community,” said Dean of the Rudy School, Mary Bess Griffith. “We are proud to teach our students to become some of the most competent and compassionate nurses in the state.”

BEACONS OF HOPE & HEALING

As nursing cohorts approach graduation each semester, students participate in an important rite of passage, known as a pinning ceremony, to signify the completion of their formal education and their transition into the field as prepared professionals.

Nursing pinning can be traced back for many years, with the most recent and well known ancestor of the pin being the hospital badge of 100 years ago most given by the Nightingale School of Nursing at St. Thomas hospital in London. Having been recently awarded the Red Cross by St. Thomas for her selfless service to the injured and dying in the Crimean War, Florence Nightingale chose to extend the honor to her most outstanding graduate nurses by presenting each of them with a medal of excellence in the mid-1880s.

During the Crimean War, hospitalized soldiers referred to Nightingale as

“the Lady with the Lamp.” She was a beacon of hope, comforting the injured soldiers as she carried a lamp making rounds through the hospital attending to patients. She was instrumental in changing the standards for patients’ quality of care and sanitation, reducing hospital death rates significantly.

A new tradition began at Cumberland this year in honor of Nightingale with the lighting of the nursing lamp to symbolize her legacy of compassion, dedication, and reliability. As students’ lamps shine, in front of family, friends, and professors, they recite the Florence Nightingale Pledge, vowing to devote themselves to the healing, protection, and welfare of those in their future care.

In May, graduates welcomed another new tradition by choosing the individual to pin them. Previously, faculty members who were influential during

their college career presented the pins. This year, moms, dads, sisters, nieces, grandparents, wives, sons, daughters and other loved ones proudly placed the ribbons with Cumberland University pins over students’ heads to be worn as a symbolic medal of honor.

To date, 1,826 men and women have graduated from the Jeanette C. Rudy School of Nursing. More than 90% of those graduates staying in the Middle Tennessee community are living out their commitment to implement change locally and beyond.

Dear Cumberland,

If someone would have told the lonely little girl who didn’t know a soul that she would be Student Body President, Homecoming Queen, Ms. Cumberland, and the recipient of the Algernon Sydney Sullivan award by the end of her senior year, she would have laughed in your face and said you’ve got the wrong person.

Cumberland represents more than an institution where you earn a degree. The university represents a new beginning where you can challenge yourself, rip up everything you know, and start over. I am walking proof of that.

I was able to transform myself from a quiet 17-year-old first generation college student to a community leader who found beauty in life and serving people. But I was lucky to have teachers to show me the ropes. I had a great leader to admire, President Stumb, who selflessly dedicates his time to Cumberland and always lends a smile. I would not be academically successful without the faculty—Ms. Vertrees, Mr. Keener, Dr. Inman, and more—pushing me to do better, be better. I’m not sure if I would have made it without Dr. Mike Ripski and his pep talks, always providing new perspectives to the good and the bad.

These are just a few of the people who helped me grow by allowing me to bring honor– alongside my team, the Student Government Association– to the university’s name. From winning the Secretary of State’s Voter Registration

Drive for private universities in the state to launching the People With Periods Project, which brought free and accessible pads and tampons to menstruating students.

But I never understood the type of community the university had until my final year. I was able to witness student organizations, faculty, staff, and administration work together to uplift Libby O’Guin during the Love Like Libby breast cancer campaign throughout last October. There was so much love, care, and generosity to help her, an alum and beloved member of the Phoenix Family for decades. I would not be where I am today without her counsel and friendship.

During the planning of Tennessee General Assembly’s 50th Class Celebration, I quickly found out that I was the only intern who had a friendly enough relationship with my university’s administration to extend an invite, much less for them to drive to Nashville and attend. It meant the world to me when Provost McKee attended with Ms. Dixie Rury, Director of Career Services, and I that night. It showcased what it means to be part of the Cumberland Family, not only to other universities, but to our state representatives and senators.

On behalf of the graduating class of 2023, I’d like to thank you—administration, faculty, staff, and students. I am grateful for having a chance to serve you, as you

With GRATITUDE

Commencement 2023

Cumberland University made history during the first weekend in May as it honored 741 graduates–the largest graduating class in the university’s 181-year history. Over the course of two days, these graduates walked across the stage in their caps and gowns, proudly marking the culmination of their academic journeys.

The weekend’s atmosphere was filled with anticipation as family members, friends, faculty, and esteemed guests gathered to honor the hard work and perseverance exhibited by this year’s graduates. The procession served as a testament to the exceptional guidance and support from faculty and administration that played a crucial role in shaping the graduates’ academic success. Accomplished professors, adorned in regalia, marched alongside

the beaming graduates, representing the strong bond between educators and students at Cumberland. As each graduate walked across the stage, applause erupted from loved ones, demonstrating their collective support and admiration for the graduates’ personal achievements.

The Class of 2023 represented a diverse array of disciplines, including business, education, nursing, liberal arts, and sciences. This impressive assortment of disciplines highlights the university’s comprehensive academic offerings, as well as the vast opportunities available to Cumberland graduates in an ever-evolving professional landscape.

University President, Dr. Paul C. Stumb, expressed his pride and joy in the Class of 2023, remarking, “This momentous event stands as a testament for the hard work, resilience, and dedication of our graduates. They are leaving Cumberland University with the knowledge and skills necessary to make a significant impact in their respective fields. We are confident that their reach will stretch beyond our local communities as they continue to embody excellence and the spirit of Cumberland as they pursue future endeavors.”

Cumberland’s history becomes richer with each Commencement, as graduates– armed with a Cumberland education and a shared sense of purpose– leave an enduring legacy through their academic achievements, destined to make a profound difference in society.

GRADUATION

DISTINGUISHED ALUMNI AWARD

Margie Quin

The Distinguished Alumni Award is the highest honor bestowed by the Cumberland University Alumni Association. This prestigious award salutes the achievements of an outstanding alumni whose personal life, professional accolades and community service exemplify the ideals of their alma mater.

The 2023 Distinguished Alumni Award was presented to 2016 Master of Public Service Management graduate, Margie Quin.

Previously serving as the Chief Executive Officer at the human trafficking direct service non-profit, End Slavery Tennessee, a past Special Agent in the Drug Investigation Division of the TBI, and former Criminal Justice Program Director at Cumberland University, Quin is now the Commissioner of the Tennessee Department of Children’s Services. Prior to her current role, Quin also served on Nashville Mayor, John Coopers, Policing Commission, tasked with investigating Nashville’s Christmas Day bombing in 2020.

Since 2010, Quin has concentrated on innovative human trafficking policies in Tennessee and across the United States. Quin has testified or consulted on over 50 pieces of legislation for the Tennessee General Assembly as well as delivered a special briefing to the United States Congress in 2014 on “demand” as a critical issue in domestic minor sex trafficking.

Margie Quin is a founding member of Shared Hope’s JuST Council (Juvenile Sex Trafficking) and as such, Quin has boldly provided her expertise to a number of white papers developed and published by the nonprofit. She has served on numerous boards and councils throughout the United States as a subject matter expert on child safety issues and juvenile sex crimes. Quin has spent an impressive ten plus years in numerous management and leadership positions for the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation in the Tennessee State Fusion Center managing personnel and programs like; Human Trafficking, AMBER ALerts, Gang Intelligence, Fugitives, Sex Offenders Registry and other technology based solutions for intelligence management.

RISING PHOENIX AWARD

Austin Watkins

Celebrating young emerging leaders, the Rising Phoenix Award recognizes alumni 35 years of age or younger who display outstanding leadership qualities, have shown exceptional achievement early in their professional career, and demonstrate dedication to public service and volunteerism.

The 2023 Rising Phoenix Award was presented to Austin Watkins during this year’s commencement ceremonies.

Originally from Decatur, Alabama, Watkins now resides in Antioch, TN and works as a Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner at Fast Pace Health. Watkins graduated from Cumberland University in 2017 with a Bachelor of Science in Nursing before pursuing his Master degree. While in his graduate program, Watkins founded his non-profit organization, Dream Bigger Than Your Situation Foundation, with a focus of awarding college scholarships and mentorship opportunities to disadvantaged students.

ALUMNI AWARDS

AWARD OF EXCELLENCE IN THE MILLARD AND JJ OAKLEY SCHOOL OF HUMANITIES, EDUCATION AND THE ARTS

Mayor Rick Bell

AWARD OF EXCELLENCE IN THE JEANETTE C. RUDY SCHOOL OF NURSING AND HEALTH PROFESSIONS

Michael Self

AWARD OF EXCELLENCE IN THE EDWARD LABRY SCHOOL OF SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY, AND BUSINESS

Dr. Eckton Chinyanga

Lebanon City Mayor, Rick Bell is a two-time graduate of Cumberland University where he received his Associate of Arts in Education in 1989 and his Master of Arts in Education in 1996. Mayor Bell worked at Cumberland University as a professor from 2001 until becoming City Mayor in December of 2020. Prior to becoming Mayor, Bell served as a Councilman for Ward 6 and has served on a number of community focused boards for Empower Me Center, Cumberland Region Tomorrow, and Fiddlers Grove. He is a graduate of both Leadership Wilson and Leadership Middle Tennessee and is also a member of the Rotary Club of Lebanon and the Lebanon Wilson County Chamber of Commerce. Mayor Bell resides in Lebanon with his wife Necole and their daughter Isabella.

A 2015 Exercise Science graduate of Cumberland University, Michael Self has previously worked for Notre Dame Athletics, the Nashville Predators, Sharecare, and most recently with Sword Health, an award-winning, cutting edge company offering remote Physical Therapy services globally. In an effort to foster data analytic opportunities for Cumberland University students, Self donated ongoing site licenses for DataCamp and was a keynote speaker this past fall for the Data Analytics Symposium in Sports and Healthcare hosted at Cumberland. Self also volunteers for the USS Hancock Association, the US Navy aircraft carrier his father served on during Vietnam. Michael resides in Lebanon with his wife Alexa.

Dr. Chinyanga received a Bachelor of Business Administration in Accounting from Cumberland University in 2012. An international student and former recipient of the Algernon Sydney Sullivan Award, Dr. Chinyanga has been a member of the National Society of Black Certified Public Accountants, the Tennessee Society of Certified Public Accountants, and the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants. Currently, Dr. Chinyanga is an Accounting Instructor at the University of South Carolina. Dr. Chinyanga and his wife Loyce, also a Cumberland Alum, have four children.

Commencement Awards

Each year during the university’s annual commencement ceremonies, students, faculty, community members, and alumni are awarded for their significant achievements and contributions rooted in academics, service, and philanthropy. These distinguished recipients embody the ideals, principles and spirit of Cumberland University.

Multiple of the annually presented awards like the President’s Award, presented this year to Summa Cum Laude Bachelor of Fine Arts graduate Shelby Summar, and the Faculty Award of Excellence, presented by the university’s Faculty Senate, to Sigma Theta Tau Nursing Society member,

Senior Nursing Class President of 2023, and Cum Laude Bachelor of Science in Nursing graduate, Isaac Wilson, emphasize scholastic success, personal bearing, integrity, leadership, loyalty, and moral and ethical conduct.

The Algernon Sydney Sullivan Awards were established by the New York Southern Society in 1925 in memory of Mr. Sullivan, a southerner who became a prominent lawyer, businessman, and philanthropist in New York in the late nineteenth century. Cumberland University is one of a very few select institutions to have the privilege to present these awards allowing students to join a network of recipients including individuals like former U.S. First Lady,

Eleanor Roosevelt, Apollo 16 Astronaut, Ken Mattingly, NASA’s first female engineer, Kitty O’Brien Joyner, and even TV Personality, Mister (Fred) Rogers.

While outgoing Student Government President, Clarissa Gadsey, who was involved in many areas of the university, like Student Government Association, Best Buddies, the Philomathean Society, and Alpha Sigma Tau, received the Algernon Sydney Sullivan Award, the same award focused on Community Engagement was received by Lewis and Nan Rankin.

Lewis and Nan are known for their commitment to improving the

community around them and beyond. Lewis is a graduate of Cumberland and has served on the Cumberland University Board of Trust since 2008. In addition to his professional career as an Engineer at J.E. Crain and Sons of which he became president in 1978, Lewis also has served many faithful years as a member of the Nashville Chamber of Commerce and the Rotary Club of Brentwood, Tennessee. Nan graduated from Florida State University and ultimately obtained her nursing degree and served as a committed healthcare professional working as a Registered Nurse until her retirement in 2012.

Additionally, The President’s Award for

Teaching Excellence is presented each year to a faculty member who has made a significant difference in the lives of Cumberland students and nominations are made by the outgoing graduating class. This year’s award winner engages students in and out of the classroom and, as a former college athlete herself, she consistently extends support and encouragement to the university’s current student athletes and is dedicated to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion across campus for all students.

It was said of this year’s particular recipient, Dr. Valerie King, who has served as a professor at Cumberland for ten years: “She makes learning fun and her class is never just lectures. She

implements fun projects and creative activities for us to work on no matter the class. Her office always has an open door for anyone to come ask her questions or just to speak to her about something they have on their hearts. She is by far the best and most selfless person I have ever met at Cumberland University and I will never forget her.”

The awards and honors publicly displayed during the 2023 commencement ceremonies pay tribute to the continued legacy of Cumberland University and the vast impact of those who have immersed themselves in the university’s pride, spirit, and traditions.

Dr. Karah Sprouse, Assistant Professor of Business and Associate of Arts in Business Director

PROFESSIONAL PROWESS AND SUCCESSFUL STEWARDSHIP

“ Cumberland’s family-like atmosphere will forever draw me to this university.”

When asked what it means to Degree Beyond Yourself, Professor of Business and Associate of Arts in Business program director, Dr. Karah Sprouse captured the essence of such a profound question with ease.

“Earning a degree beyond yourself shifts the focus from how you can better your own credentials to how you can lead a career and life that is impactful to others.”

Dr. Sprouse is a remarkable example of servant leadership and embodies the spirit of the Cumberland University mission to provide an environment where students grow academically, personally, and spiritually. “The Cumberland University community is extremely passionate about cultivating students on that trajectory when they first step foot on our campus, when they graduate, and as alumni.”

Prior to beginning her career at Cumberland in 2014, Dr. Sprouse worked for multiple companies in software implementation where she became a Project Management Professional (PMP) certified proj ect manager in charge of multi-year implementations with clients such as Walgreens, United Airlines, and Harley Davidson. Her past profes sional experiences paired with her passion for education and student development have culminated in her research focused on how Generation Z is impacting project and work team performance as well how they are motivated and engaged in the work place with other generations.

Her research, professional prowess, and most importantly impact on her students was acknowledged in 2022 when she received the President’s Award for Teaching Excellence.

“Any award voted on by students is an honor, however this particular recog nition was especially meaningful to

me since the graduating seniors who selected me were my first class to teach as freshmen when I officially joined the full-time faculty in 2018. They were my first class to spend all four years with as a professor and advisor, so they will always hold a special place in my heart,” said Dr. Sprouse.

Not only has Dr. Sprouse served in roles on the university’s Admissions Committee, Faculty Senate, and Delta Mu Delta Business Honors Society; she has intentionally worked to expand her impact beyond the classroom and campus community sharing her passions both locally and internationally.

Dr. Sprouse has presented at academic conferences like the Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs (ACBSP) Regional Conference in 2021

Despite the opportunity to share her research on such large stages, Dr. Sprouse has always pursued her local community with the same ferocity and excitement. In 2023 alone, Dr. Sprouse has shared her research with the Mt. Juliet Chamber of Commerce Women in Business, the 2023 Leadership Wilson Alumni Luncheon, the Lebanon Kiwanis Club, and most recently, with the Lebanon Wilson County Chamber of Commerce at an Economic Development Lunch and Learn.

“For me, giving back is about stewardship of the gifts, skills, and talents that God has blessed us with,” said Dr. Sprouse. “I am passionate about encouraging and helping maximize the gifts that I see in my students to

where her presentation won Best of the Region, the ACBSP International Conference in 2022, the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) National Conference in 2022, and Integrate in 2023. Additionally, she has been a guest speaker at the University of Pikeville, the Alabama Association for Institutional Research, the Northern Virginia Community College system, and Alabama State University.

lead impactful lives. Our close-knit CU community that the faculty, staff and students enjoy allow us to know each other on a level where we can pour into one another not only academically, but in deeper ways as well.”

Dr. Sprouse shared specifically about three individuals who have poured into her as mentors and colleagues. Dr. Sprouse shared her appreciation for University President, Dr. Paul C. Stumb, who offered her the chance to teach her first college course as an

Adjunct Professor when he served as the Dean of the Labry School of Science, Technology, and Business. “He gave me my first step into higher education and I haven’t left since.”

“My colleagues Dr. Valerie King and Dr. Mary Lewis Haley have also had an incredible influence on both my career and life outside of work. Dr. King was one of the first friends that I made at CU and was my biggest encourager to pursue my terminal degree in business. Dr. Haley is a mentor to me in the way that she has cultivated and served our students over her long career here. Both of these ladies pour into me professionally, personally, and spiritually and I am so grateful for their presence in my life.”

“Cumberland’s family-like atmosphere will forever draw me to this university. I love that I have the ability to get to know each of my students throughout their time on campus while watching them grow and the chance to be personally and professionally developed by some of the most amazing colleagues turned friends. I get the opportunity each day to be a part of my students’ and colleagues’ life story and I am certainly blessed to have them as a meaningful part of mine.”

LEGACY IN SERVICE:

Celebrating 26 Years of Cumberland’s MSP Program and the Heifner-Martin Endowed Speaker Series

One of Cumberland’s most iconic graduate programs celebrated its 26 year history as more than 150 alumni and friends gathered together in Baird Chapel to honor the history and impact of the Master of Public Service Management (MSP) program on April 20, 2023. Alumni Relations Coordinator, Caroline Haynes, and the Cumberland University Alumni Association, hosted a moving night honoring the longevity of the program and the contributions of two of its most distinguished professors: program founder, University Provost, and Vice President for Academic Affairs, Dr. Bill McKee and Dr. Fred Heifner, Professor of Anthropology, Philosophy and Religion, and Virginia and Guy Thackston Professor of Liberal Arts.

Program founder, Dr. Bill McKee instituted the graduate degree in 1996 with the first graduates receiving their degrees in May of 1998. Over the years, the program has served more than 700 students with 21 cohorts represented at the event including the program’s first ever applicant and admitted student, Steve Wiley.

Dr. Fred Heifner has influenced the program immensely during his 26 years as a professor in the program since its

inception and joined Dr. McKee as a part of the guest speaker lineup.

Cumberland is committed to the intellectual, professional, personal, and spiritual development of its students, making lifelong learning an important objective. After over a quarter century of pursuing this goal, Cumberland was proud to announce that 2012 MSP graduate, LaQuita Martin, and her husband, Dr.

to Dr. McKee’s and Dr. Heifner’s Scholarships respectively.

Richard Orland, gave a surprise donation of $50,000 to the university. This generous gift established the HeifnerMartin Endowed Speaker Series in honor of Dr. Fred Heifner. The Heifner-Martin Lectures will provide students with the opportunity to interact with speakers, experts, and authorities in various fields beyond their classroom experience and continues to foster a culture of exemplary civil discourse with fearless and rigorous inquiry into philosophies of mind, intellectual diversity, and the free and open exchange of ideas.

The night raised an additional $23,159 with a portion of the proceeds going

“Cumberland University has touched the lives of so many people in our community, and for that, we are forever grateful. The direct impact Cumberland has on the lives of its current and future students is truly remarkable and as the student body continues to grow, our most paramount endeavor is to bring to these schoars the greatest student experience available including complex conversations with civil discourse, empathy, and respect,” said LaQuita Martin, when asked why she felt the creation of the series was so vital.

Though just one story of the over 700 students that have been trained as conscientious public servants, Martin’s story offers a glimpse into the continual fruit of McKee’s original labor. Perhaps Caroline Haynes, Alumni Relations Coordinator, put it best saying, “The impact of the MSP program is one that holds a special place in the hearts of many. It truly is an exciting time to be a part of the Cumberland Family, and our alumni are eager to be involved in honoring the traditions and celebrating the ongoing transformations happening on campus among our students, faculty and staff.”

SPECIAL OLYMPICS

Sixty-one Cumberland University faculty and students partnered with Special Olympics Tennessee to give young athletes with intellectual disabilities the opportunity to compete in Olympic-type sports. Over 150 student athletes from elementary, middle and high schools throughout Wilson County and Lebanon Special School District, as well as Community Special Needs athletes, gathered on Lebanon High School’s campus for this year’s Area 27 Special Olympics to compete in sports like the standing long jump, softball throw, and 50M and 100M dashes.

Physical Education Professor, Dr. George Walker, has been volunteering for decades with the Special Olympics to ensure these student athletes are included in competitive sports. He also uses this annual event as a way to

involve Cumberland students as they draw from their education and lean into serving.

Cumberland volunteers spanned across a variety of majors including Athletic Training, Criminal Justice, Kinesiology, Physical Education, and Education to ensure student athletes had a fun day of competition.

“I think it is so important for these athletes to have this opportunity to look forward to every year. They deserve a day like this,” said Taylor Kees, who is earning a Master of Arts in Teaching with an emphasis in Physical Education in hopes of pursuing a career in physical education before one day becoming a principal.

Dr. Whitney Graves, Athletic Training Program Director, remembers volunteering at Special Olympics camps as a student. Now, she is proud to volunteer alongside six Master of Science in Athletic Training students who are learning the importance of inclusion in athletics.

“I believe it is so beneficial to allow our students the opportunity to work with Special Olympic athletes as they learn first-hand how to communicate and treat every athlete equally,” said Graves. “Athletic Training is a growing field and has already made a presence in the Special Olympic population in previous years. I always enjoyed volunteering with Special Olympics camps when I was an Athletic Training student. I love the fact that our students also get this important opportunity to serve such a wonderful group of athletes!”

At the opening ceremony, student athletes recited the Special Olympics oath: “Let me win. But if I cannot win, let me be brave in the attempt.”

This affirmation speaks to the unity Special Olympic athletes experience as they develop physical fitness, and the unity experienced by athletes and volunteers alike as those participating in the day exemplify courage, experience pride in their effort and bear witness to the importance of inclusion.

SMALL VICTORIES AND MUCH NEEDED HOPE

Eight nursing students serve in medical mission trip to Honduras

“Pure controlled chaos” is how 2023 nursing graduate, Isaac Wilson, described his first day of clinic during his cohort’s service trip to Honduras. Over the course of three and a half days in March, more than 1,125 patients were treated by medical professionals, and the eight Cumberland University nursing students who chose to spend their Spring Break caring for rural communities that have generally no access to healthcare.

Cumberland University Associate Professor of Nursing, recipient of the Michael J. Spalding Endowed Professorship, and experienced pediatric nurse, Dr. Beth Chatham has led students across the world on various trips to Jamaica, Mexico, London, and Honduras since 2014. Dr. Chatham’s first immersion trip to Honduras in 2012 made her aware of the country’s immense health care needs. But it was the warmth and generosity of the Hondurans she met that moved her, prompting her to return time and time again.

“When I returned to the States after my first trip to La Ceiba, I instantly began working on ways in which I could help be a resource and meet some of the many needs I witnessed first-hand,” said Dr. Chatham. “I was able to obtain donated isolettes for their NICU that were ultimately delivered via a banana boat container in partnership with the mission group Alabama Honduran Medical Education Network (AHMEN).”

Dr. Chatham observes a student taking charge at the pediatric station

Dr. Chatham’s serendipitous interactions with the team at AHMEN serves as the igniting factor responsible for what the trip has become today. This year, Dr. Chatham was joined by alumnus, Austin Raines, and Rudy School professor, Michelle Zuercher, as they partnered with AHMEN to provide medical relief and educational development in La Ceiba.

Zuercher was one of the first students to visit Honduras under the guidance of Dr. Chatham in 2014. She now serves as a professional mentor for current Cumberland nursing students who take part in what is consistently described as a life changing experience.

Under a near constant travel advisory due to frequent natural disasters and political unrest, Honduras was under a state of emergency during this year’s spring break trip. Yet this special group of 11 individuals were unwavering in their mission.

On March 8, 2023, students took an early morning, six-hour flight to San Pedro Sula, followed by an additional four hour bus ride to La Ceiba on curvy roads with no speed limit ringing with “the constant honking of horns and the constant slamming of brakes for stop and go traffic,” as described by student Ashley Lynch.

In these rural mountain villages miles away from grocery stores, hospitals, and schools, the average cost of living exceeds the median salary, making it nearly impossible for individuals, let alone the commonly large families, to cover typical daily living expenses.

“The people we are there to serve have no access to healthcare among other basic necessities, which is why it’s important we keep going,” said Zuercher. “For students to spend their spring break in Honduras in less than desirable conditions is pretty impressive.”

Clinics were held in outdoor churches with several stations set up including general medical, obstetrics and women’s health, pediatrics, IV and lab testing, and even dental cleanings, extractions, and flouride treatments. Additionally, a pharmacy was set up at each site where patients were given over-the-counter medication that most Americans take for granted, such as acetaminophen and vitamins.

By 8 a.m. on the first day, more than 200 patients were outside in their Sunday best waiting to be examined.

“Some of them may have never seen medical professionals in their entire lives, so it is a big deal for them to have a check up and be able to ask health-related questions,” said Zuercher. “Working hands on with Dr. Chatham over the years has been pivotal in my development as a nurse and being able to now share this opportunity with students is transformative in an entirely different way, not only for me, but hopefully for them as well.”

The first patient of day one was a woman with an orthopedic condition that caused her to walk on the top of her feet. In spite of her condition, she walked to the clinic with impressive mobility. While multiple conditions were treated throughout the day, some were more severe than others. That same day, a 52-year-old patient with Parkinson’s disease walked to the clinic in spite of recently suffering a stroke.

With as many medical triumphs students witnessed, there were an equal amount of troubles. The team of medical professionals and students diagnosed a local woman with cervical cancer during her time at the Women’s Health station. Despite her troubling diagnosis, she had tears of gratitude in her eyes as she thanked the team for providing answers she had yet to find.

Throughout the year, surgical brigades of volunteer doctors from the United States visit the one hospital in the area that is safe to perform surgeries such as cleft palate reconstructive surgeries and heart surgeries.

During this one-of-a-kind trip, students are taught firsthand what to do if the “ideal medication” is not accessible. Zuercher shared a specific example when Dr. Chatham taught families how to make an at-home sterile nasal

“ The immediate feedback of gratitude and smiles from the people we serve on service trips does more to boost a student’s confidence in their pharmacology knowledge or IV starting skills than didactic and lab work.

Service trips provide CU student nurses the opportunity to see nursing’s ethical principle of beneficence– to do good–in action.

rinse for children, proclaiming, “That is something they can take with them and implement as needed without being dependent on someone else. It’s not a less than approach, it’s just different.”

With each trip, translators are present and strive to limit language barriers for patients and practitioners.

In fact, student Emma Carson wrote about her experience as a non-Spanish speaker, noting her newfound understanding of just how frustrating a language barrier must be for those in the United States who are non-English speakers, especially as it relates to healthcare.

“I have seen the lack of effort to communicate with patients who speak a different language in American hospitals,” said Carson. “Being a minority in regard to language for the first time encourages me to do better and be better when I am serving patients at home. Nursing school is hard. I question my career choice often. But one day of clinic and the fire in my heart has been reignited for my career. It is so much more than a job.”

“I was overwhelmed with just how humble and grateful the people are,” read another journal entry from Jessica Clark. “It was nice to be appreciated for the work we were doing. In America, we get lost as caretakers and the general public seems to forget how valuable we are as nurses. I’ve never had a patient thank me for poking them just to check their blood sugar. The people in Honduras renewed my spirit and why I went to nursing school in the first place.”

2023 Graduate, Faculty Award of Excellence recipient and Nursing Class President, Isaac Wilson, is entering the work force with an entirely revitalized outlook on his future career.

One of Wilson’s journal entries from the trip read, “I am struck by the dichotomy of this beautiful country and its devastating poverty. However, after spending a week with the Honduran people, I’ve come to see how they don’t let their circumstances dictate their lives. They focus on what is important: their family, faith, and hospitality towards others. And that is something I hope to reflect back to for the rest of my life. This was absolutely one of the best experiences of my life.”

Isaac described this trip and his experience as “a bunch of small victories,” such as refilling medication, listening to concerns, answering questions, cleaning teeth, examining children, and supplying vitamins.

“I often think ‘Are we just putting a band-aid on things,’ but I’ve come to realize how much our “band-aid” gives people some much needed hope for the day,” reflected Wilson. “That may be a little too altruistic, but hey, perhaps a little positivity cures more than we give it credit for.”

Excerpt from Emma Carson’s journal:

“Every parent wants their child to be seen before they get to be seen by a provider. Serving was very fulfilling to me and I will definitely do it again.”

Excerpt from Elise Krone’s journal: “There

was such a sweet baby there that the mom let a few of us hold. This was the mom’s third baby and she was only 17.”

Excerpt from Jessica Clark’s journal:

“This trip impacted me for a lifetime. I am so thankful for the opportunity to go, and I look forward to going again in the future.”

Patients waiting to be seen

On a cool, sunny day in April, students, faculty, and staff gathered on the Memorial Hall lawn for games, rock climbing, ice cream, and t-shirt bleaching to celebrate the end of the spring semester. Student-nominated awards and recognitions were also distributed to a number of the campus’ most influential Phoenix.

Cumberland University’s 39th annual Phoenix Ball, chaired by Brad and Tasha Irby, was held in the Dallas Floyd Phoenix Arena on Saturday, June 3rd. Multiple locations on campus were transformed for the Black and White affair, which hosted a sold out guest list of 520 and raised over half a million dollars.

As is tradition, months of hard work and preparation went into this year’s ball by the Irbys and their committee of over 40 community members.

“We were truly honored to serve as the 2023 Phoenix Ball chairs,” said Tasha Irby. “Year after year, the Phoenix Ball continues to foster a relationship between Cumberland University and our local community. As a Cumberland alum, I have so many fond memories from my time as a student, that the ability to give back with a goal of seeing students’ lives changed and empowered, much like mine was, by the generosity of others is something truly special.”

The night of dinner, music, and dancing was not only glamorous, but intentionally impactful as well. This

year, the Irbys, along with their committee, saw a chance to go above and beyond as they focused on providing opportunities for future students. More than 120 items were donated to the evening’s silent auction which brought in almost 2,000 bids and ultimately raised $119,977.000 in total.

This year’s Phoenix Ball honored the memory of local legends, Al Ashworth and Dallus Whitfield, two local photographers who played a prominent role in many past Phoenix Balls, with the establishment of the Al Ashworth and Dallus Whitfield Endowed Scholarship.

“My late husband Al was a local success story. He came from humble, almost impoverished beginnings, was rejected by his father, and ultimately raised by his mother. Al had a lethal combination of intelligence, determination and work ethic.

A scholarship in his name will serve as a testament to Al’s resilience for young people in this community that face the same challenges -that success is still possible regardless of the circumstances in your life.

Al believed education was the key to change. Educate yourself, don’t just conform or be a puppet of society. Al said many times, ‘You were born an original... Don’t die a copy! Be yourself! Cut a new path.’”

- Ms. Marian Ashworth

ymphony ON THE LAWN

During the second weekend in June, approximately 1,500 spectators set up their homemade picnics and lawn chairs alongside friends and family to enjoy a night with the Nashville Symphony for the first time on the newly renovated and picturesque front lawn of Memorial Hall. Cumberland University has hosted the Nashville Symphony for the free event for more than 30 years, and the tradition continues to be a favorite summer event for the local community.

Prior to the talented musicians taking their place on the Phillips Dining Hall veranda, guests enjoyed pre-show performances by Camp Fame students hosted by the Cumberland University Arts Council. Children also had the chance to embrace their creativity with Chalk Fest across campus grounds and participate in an Instrument Petting Zoo, provided by the Nashville Symphony to emphasize a hands-on approach to learning about instruments used by the talented performers on stage.

“The Nashville Symphony audience extends well beyond the walls of Schermerhorn Symphony Center, and our parks concerts are one of the best ways we can connect with our extended community,” said Tonya McBride Robles, Nashville Symphony Chief Operating Officer. “We love coming to Cumberland University and were so happy that so many people came out for a beautiful night of music.”

The 2023 Nashville Symphony’s Summer Concert Series was sponsored by Publix Super Market Charities, Middle Tennessee Electric, and Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County.

WHEN DREAMS BECOME REALITY

New CU Health Services Offers Affordable Healthcare to Campus Community

Cumberland’s greatest asset is undeniably its people. From students to deans, the university is more than the sum of its parts. For Cumberland to continue evolving, the well-being of the entire campus community has been a high priority of leadership for a number of years. Students, faculty, and staff witnessed this commitment first hand in the 2023 spring semester with the establishment of the new Health Services center on campus.

Dr. Cristy Stumb of Stumb Healthcare Professionals, and wife of University President Paul C. Stumb filled a number of campus needs by moving her Carthage-based practice along with over 30 years of professional experience to Lebanon, Tennessee and specifically to Cumberland’s growing

campus community. Dr. Stumb is lending her services and expertise as an expression of gratitude to her alma mater saying, “The university has always worked to identify and meet the needs of the campus community and I am both eager and excited to serve the Cumberland family in this new way.”

Dr. Stumb graduated from Cumberland in 2003 with a Bachelor of Science in Nursing before earning a Master of Science in Nursing at Vanderbilt University in 2005 and a Master of Business Administration from Cumberland in 2008. Dr. Stumb then went on to receive her Doctor of Nursing Practice from The University of Tennessee Health Science Center in Memphis.

Vice President of Facilities and Services, Ron Pavan, vocalized the positive impact and weight of the new student resource saying, “Being able to be a university that provides students, faculty, and staff convenient and affordable healthcare has been a goal of Cumberland’s for a long time, and we are thrilled that CU Health Services is now a reality.”

Located across the street from the June and Bill Heydel Fine Arts Center, the Health Services Facility stands as a symbol of Cumberland’s continuing advancement in community life and well-being.

ATHLETICS

In addition to the five NAIA Individual National Championships earned exclusively by CU Track & Field, Cumberland Athletics claimed four MidSouth Conference Championships this year. Cumberland Women’s Volleyball won their first-ever Mid-South Conference title while Men’s Track & Field swept the Indoor and Outdoor Championships, and Women’s Golf earned a share of the Regular Season Conference Championship. Cumberland eSports won the Mid-South Conference Overwatch Championship.

5 NAIA Individual National Championships

As CU Athletics entered the 2022-2033 academic year, the Phoenix had earned a total of 12 National Titles including 9 individual championships and three team titles. This year alone, Cumberland added five individual National Champions specifically in Track & Field, to their list of title holders. Freshman, Jason Bowers won two National Championships, Praise Idamadudu claimed two more personal titles for three in her career, and fellow Freshman, Goodness Iredia won a title as well.

Jason Bowers

Heading into his Sophomore year, Jason Bowers has set the nation on notice after his first cross country season as a Phoenix. Bowers is the first-ever NAIA All-American in the cross country program with an 11th-place finish at the National Championship. Bowers was named the Mid-South Conference Cross Country Runner of the Year and Freshman of the Year after winning five races and earning four NAIA Runner of the Week honors.

This spring, Bowers claimed two NAIA National Championships during track and field season, winning the One Mile Indoor National Championship and the 1500m Outdoor National Championship with a personal best of 4 minutes and 0.2 seconds.

Praise Idamadudu

Cumberland track star

Praise Idamadudu claimed two NAIA National Titles this year and was named the 2023 U.S. Track & Field and Cross Country Coaches Association (USTFCCCA) NAIA Women’s Outdoor Track Athlete of the Year. Idamadudu, a sophomore from Nigeria, scored 21.5 points in track events at the 2023 NAIA Outdoor Track & Field Championships in Marion, Indiana. She swept the 200- and 400meter titles, in addition to anchoring the third-place 4×100 relay. Additionally, her athletic prowess was on full display at the MidSouth Conference Outdoor Championships, where she scored 35 points behind individual titles in the 100, 200 and 400, as well as totes

on the first-place 4×100 and 4×400 relays. At the end of the regular season, Idamadudu was ranked first or second nationally in three different individual events: 100, 200 and 400.

Idamadudu’s already impressive two-season career boasts nine AllAmerican honors and three individual national titles. She has claimed 10 conference titles total and as a Freshman earned the title of Mid-South Conference (MSC) Freshman of the Year and earned MSC Athlete of the Year honors this season. Alongside her team, Idamadudu helped women’s track & field to a seventh-place finish at nationals this season, the highest finish in program history.

Goodness Iredia

Iredia claimed a national title in the long jump at the Outdoor National Championship shattering all previous school-records in the jumping events earning himself three NAIA All-American honors this season and finishing as the Runner-Up in the long jump at the Indoor National Championships and placing in the triple jump.

Goodness was named the 2023 Mid-South Conference Indoor Track & Field Athlete of the Year and the Freshman of the Year. He claimed five MSC Individual Championships this season and earned the MSC Field Athlete of the Week a total of six times and was the NAIA National Field Athlete of the Week once.

Praise Idamadudu takes her mark

TOP FINISHES

Phoenix Finish in Top 25

After the completion of the 2022-2023 season and spring championships, Cumberland Athletics finished 25th in the LEARFIELD Directors’ Cup Standings. During the spring championships, the Phoenix tallied 248.00 points from men’s volleyball, baseball, softball, women’s lacrosse, mens and women’s tennis, and men’s and women’s track and field for a total of 522.00 points across all NAIA championships. The point total is the most Cumberland has accumulated in an academic year to date.

This is the second straight year Cumberland Athletics has finished inside the Top 25 amongst the 250 NAIA member institutions. The Phoenix were also one of four Mid-South conference teams who landed within the Top 30 standings.

The Learfield Sports Directors’ Cup was developed as a joint effort between the National Association of College Director of Athletics (NACDA) and USA Today. Points are awarded based on each institution’s finish in 13 sports during their championships. The NAIA must count four sports - men’s and women’s basketball, men’s soccer, and volleyball - with the remaining nine coming from any of the remaining championship sports.

2nd Place in Mid-South Conference President’s Cup

The runner-up finish is the highest since the university’s second place finish in 2012-2013. The Phoenix also notched a second-place finish in the Men’s All-Sports Standings with 64 points and finished in fourth in the Women’s All-Sports Standings at 56 points. The Phoenix proudly finished in second place with two regular season Conference Championships and one shared title as well.

The points are awarded based on the final regular-season standings for each conference-sanctioned sport. The regular-season champion or event champion - in the case where there is no regular season - in each sport receives 10 points with second place receiving nine points, etc. The top seven male and top seven female team finishes for each institution will generate the institution’s overall totals. For co-ed sports, points are awarded to the gender that benefits the most by the co-ed score.

2023 ATHLETIC STATS

5 INDIVIDUAL NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIPS

11 NATIONAL TOURNAMENT APPEARANCES

26 NAIA ALL-AMERICANS

7 NAIA PLAYERS OF THE WEEK

64 MID-SOUTH CONFERENCE PLAYERS OF THE WEEK

7 MID-SOUTH CONFERENCE PLAYERS OF THE YEAR

7 MID-SOUTH CONFERENCE FRESHMAN OF THE YEAR

3 MID-SOUTH CONFERENCE COACH OF THE YEAR

7 MID-SOUTH CONFERENCE ASSISTANT COACH OF THE YEAR

+2,000 HOURS OF COMMUNITY SERVICE

3.234 OVERALL ATHLETE GPA

MID-SOUTH CONFERENCE CHAMPIONSHIPS

Women’s Volleyball

Cumberland Women’s Volleyball made program history in the Mid-South Conference Tournament with an impressive sweep over Campbellsville University to win the title. The win gave the Phoenix their first volleyball championship in the Mid-South Conference since 1997 and sixth in program history. Ultimately, the Phoenix earned a bid to the NAIA National Tournament.

Freshman, Hazel Konkel, was named an American Volleyball Coaches Association (AVCA) First Team All-Region selection as well as Mid-South Conference Freshman of the Year after totaling 274 kills on a fantastic .428 attack percentage and leading the team in blocks with an impressive 109.

Men’s Track and Field

Cumberland Men’s Track & Field swept both the Indoor and Outdoor Mid-South Conference Championships earning the first conference titles in the track program’s history. The Phoenix claimed 11 individual conference championships at the Indoor Championships and added 11 more during the Outdoor Championships in Williamsburg for a total of 22 titles earned.

Cumberland posted their highest finish in school history at the NAIA National Championships finishing in 6th place. The finish was the highest amongst all Cumberland sports this season and secured eight All-Americans this season with four in indoor and four more at the outdoor championships.

Women’s Golf

Cumberland Women’s Golf earned a share of the Regular Season Mid-South Conference Championship. The Phoenix were ranked inside the Top 15 of the NAIA Top 25 Coaches’ Poll all season while winning three events this season.

The Phoenix made their sixth-consecutive trip to the NAIA National Championships played at TPC Deere Run this year. Cumberland finished in 17th place at the National Tournament.

Anna Krieger was named a NAIA Third Team All-American and Mid-South Conference Women’s Golfer of the Year. She averaged 75.9 shots per round and has been the top finisher in seven events for the Phoenix. Krieger earned four Mid-South Conference Women’s Golfer of the Week awards throughout the course of the season. Fellow players, Emma Hermansson and Nathalie Nutu, also earned Mid-South Conference First Team honors and Jasmine Sachdev was named a Second Team selection.

MID-SOUTH CONFERENCE CHAMPIONSHIPS

eSports

The Cumberland Overwatch team won the Mid-South Conference Championship in Overwatch this year. The team consisting of Ethan Dykstra, Matthew Reynolds, Dylan Norton, Gage Durham, Logan Wilson, and Preston Olivier went undefeated during the Regular Season and rode that momentum all the way to a conference title.

The Phoenix also claimed the Eastern College Athletic Conference (ECAC) Call of Duty Championship. The team capturing this title consisted of Blake Fraley, Ethan Pylant, Eli Zarate, Shaw Niblett, and Ashton Preston. The team went undefeated in the Regular Season.

Cumberland eSports has now won six championships since they started the program last fall.

CHAMPIONS ON & OFF THE FIELD

Cumberland’s more than 600 student-athletes continue to impress off the field and court, recording an overall 3.234 grade point average (GPA) in the classroom for the 2022-2023 academic year.

104 student-athletes achieved a perfect 4.0; an astounding 254 students-athletes accomplished a 3.5 or better GPA; and 108 student-Athletes earned NAIA Scholar-Athlete honors this year.

A record 21 athletic teams had a cumulative 3.0 or greater GPA. The highest team GPA was earned by Men’s tennis with a 3.762 and men’s and women’s golf, women’s volleyball, and women’s tennis each secured above a 3.5 team GPA.

Baseball, cheer, eSports, football, men’s bowling, men’s soccer, men’s track and field, men’s volleyball, men’s cross country, softball, women’s basketball, women’s bowling, women’s soccer, women’s track and field, wrestling, and women’s cross country each posted a 3.0 or better.

“This was another great year for our student-athletes in the classroom and I could not be more

proud of what our student-athletes are accomplishing academically,” said Director of Athletics Ron Pavan. “This is the fifth year in a row we have had a 3.0 or better grade point average- proof that Cumberland is creating champions in the classroom and on the field.”

Another impressive victory was earned by Cumberland’s men’s tennis. The Intercollegiate Tennis Association’s (ITA) community service award honors teams that give back to their campus and their community throughout the academic year. The men’s tennis roster led by head Coach Thiago Lins won the award for the third consecutive year.

“We work hard every year to get this award so the recognition from ITA is an honor,” Lins said. After reaching our team goals for this year, qualifying for nationals, earning the highest team GPA on campus, winning the community service award for giving

back to our community is just the cherry on top.”

The group of hard working men served in a variety of ways this past year like helping the City of Lebanon during their annual Community Clean-Up, working with the Wilson County Community Center, Salvation Army, the Journey Church, and multiple Chamber of Commerce events. Cumberland men’s tennis also hosted events to help teach tennis including a faculty and staff tennis day in the fall and the annual adult and junior pro-am with CU alumni.

Cumberland men’s tennis had a big year on the court as well staying inside the Top 15 all season. The Phoenix finished the year ranked No. 13 and made their second-straight appearance at the NAIA National Tournament boasting a 19-8 record.

By winning the community service award for the East Region, the CU men’s tennis team will now be eligible for the ITA’s National Community Service Award.

2023 IMPACT REPORT

Thank you so much for your loyalty and support of Cumberland University. Our inaugural Impact Report was released last year and we received incredible feedback. So, we are providing the report again, but this year in Phoenix Rising for your convenience, so you know how your gift has transformed the lives of our students and the beauty of our campus.

This year, we are deeply thankful. We had our first scholarship dinner connecting deserving students with the donors that helped them complete their degrees. We celebrated the ribbon cutting on the Evins Front Porch, named the Bryant Family Welcome Center in our iconic Memorial Hall, opened the doors of our new Center for Nursing Education, Simulation and Training, and remodeled and named the Schulert Family Science Labs. It was also amazing to announce two new endowed professorships in our Labry School of Science, Technology, and Business and an endowed lecture series that will bring enriching experiences to our campus and students.

At Commencement, Cumberland graduated the largest senior class in our 181 year history with over 700 graduates hailing from 65 counties, 39 states, and 48 countries. Our students were also supported through our Rise Together Annual Giving Appeal, which provides funding assistance to our academic coaches, our library resources, and our tutoring efforts.

Please enjoy this report and I hope you will continue to support our vision and community. At the end of this report there are opportunities to continue to invest in CU, please consider joining the President’s Club. And, we in turn will continue to report how your investment is transforming the lives of our Cumberland students.

Vice President of Advancement

What We Achieved Together

This 2022-2023 Fiscal Year

Mission: Our mission is to build a culture of philanthropy within our Cumberland community so we can continue to support our students, faculty, staff, and Cumberland family. By giving to Cumberland University you are helping us protect and grow the treasure that CU is to so many. We believe that an important part of building that culture is that we let you know where and how your investment is making a difference in the lives of our Cumberland students, faculty and facilities.

We had a record year raising over $9.9M from over 3,330 gifts.

Here is a Breakdown:

Total Raised for Improvements & Renovations on Campus

$781,635

Total Raised Restricted and from Foundations & Grants Over $2M

Total Raised for Annual Giving Campaign Over $1.3M

Total Raised for Endowed Scholarships and Professorships Over $5.3M

Total Raised from Gifts In Kind $571,111

*All financials based on 6.1.22 - 5.31.23 fiscal year except Board of Trust and Faculty/Staff*

DID YOU KNOW...

“Major gifts have a significant impact on the students, faculty and staff at Cumberland University. These generous donations allow CU to fund imporant initiatives, such as the endowment, research projects, scholarships, professorships, academic programs and capital improvements. Overall, these contributions help ensure the long-term sustainability and success of Cumberland and our students.”

Professorships

University Professorships are awarded to faculty at Cumberland University who have had a significant impact on the university in addition to fulfilling their normal academic responsibilities. The impact may be in the areas of policy development, teaching, curricular change, innovative programs, or academic leadership. The honor recognizes individuals whose actions - whether through their service at the university, in the community, through their professional organizations, or by other means - have improved the quality with which the university advances its mission. Professorships play a crucial role in enhancing universities. They provide a stable academic workforce that can teach, conduct research, and contribute to the university’s intellectual community.

Professorships serve as lasting legacies that honor the achievements of our faculty that are doing outstanding work. They provide stipends to support projects such as course upgrades, research, off campus learning exercises as well as teaching enhancements.

Planned Gifts

Estate gifts, also known as planned gifts, are an effective way to support charitable causes even after an individual’s lifetime. These gifts can include bequests in a will, charitable trusts, or gifts of life insurance policies. The impact of estate gifts lies in their ability to create a lasting impact and legacy. Additionally, estate gifts can often provide tax benefits for donors and their heirs. Overall, estate gifts can be a powerful tool for individuals who want to make a meaningful difference in the world.

In the last year Cumberland has been the beneficiary of many significant alumni estate gifts: Carrie (McClain) Hatfield (‘47), Virginia Neely (‘48) and Millard Oakley (‘51) as well as one highly supportive community donor, Beulah Garrett, who established the “Shine Where You are Planted Scholarship.” These gifts and scholarships assist students with a financial need and/or support campus upgrades and enhancements. Please save the date for our inaugural Phoenix Society Luncheon this fall set for November 16, 2023. Please look for more information to follow.

Scholarships

Endowed scholarships can make a significant impact on a student’s ability to pursue higher education. Unlike a one-time donation, an endowed scholarship is a permanent fund that generates interest annually to support student scholarships. This means that the scholarship can continue to benefit students for many years to come. Endowed scholarships can provide financial assistance to students who might not otherwise be able to afford tuition fees and other expenses. This, in turn, can enable them to focus on their studies and excel academically.

“In my new role as the Scholarship Coordinator, I am extremely excited to connect students to the donors that have made our endowed scholarships possible. As a 2021 CU alum who received multiple endowed scholarships, the donors and the endowments have become very special to me. It is my goal in this new position to spread awareness of the scholarships and to better display the huge impact that our donors have on our students. Last year, we held our first scholarship dinner to connect the families, donors, and student recipients of the endowed scholarships at CU.

Please save the date for this year’s scholarship dinner on November 2, 2023.”

- Allie Poston, Scholarship Coordinator

- Jenny Bennett, Director of Major Gifts

Rise Together Annual Giving Report

Over $1.3 million unrestricted amount raised

1,160 Gifts from Generous Donors and Supporters

$85,901 total amount raised on Giving Tuesday

$61,940 total amount raised during Giving Week

$76,321 total amount raised Founder’s Giving Day 2023

Board of Trustees

Over $640,000 raised by Board of Trust

100% giving by our Cumberland University Board of Trust

$20,086 average gift

*Based on 2022 calendar year*

Faculty/Staff

83% of our faculty/staff contributed back to Cumberland University this year

Donor that has given the most gifts: Dean Stephanie Davis (411 times)

*Based on 2022 calendar year*

We truly appreciate our Board of Trust, Faculty, and Staff for their incredible service to our great institution!

“We have experienced incredible generosity this year from our Cumberland Family. The dedication and commitment to our students is amazing to witness and we are grateful for each of you. Investing in our students means that they will have opportunities to succeed at high levels and go on to better serve their community. We hope that this report helps inspire and motivate others to join us as we prepare the next generation of leaders.”

- Katie Wolfe, Director of Annual Giving

Our Phoenix Family

Total active alumni: 8,054

Total alumni lifetime giving: 3,611 (44.83%)

Total alumni giving this year: 768 (9.7%)

100% giving by our Cumberland University Alumni Board of Directors

The 1842 Society continues to thrive with 672 members, we added 116 new members this year from the class of 2023.

“This past May, the largest class in university history graduated and joined the Alumni Family. Over 92% of graduates participated in the commencement coin tradition which signifies their first gift back to the university, and over 9% of our alumni gave back to CU in some way. I am excited to see how our alumni will continue to give back and provide opportunities for our current and future students.”

- Caroline Haynes, Alumni Relations Coordinator

Thank you so much to the friends and family that have supported Cumberland University through the years. These giving societies will be updated annually to honor the donors that have provided a lifetime of support to Cumberland University.

PRESIDENT’S CLUB LIFETIME GIVING SOCIETIES

$1,000,000 and above

Dr. & Mrs. Robert Bone, Bonnie Lesley Bone

Ramage and Robert Carver Bone II

Mr. W.P. Bone, III

The Floyd & Baxter Families

The Family of Dr. Joe and Pat Bryant

Estate of Carrie Hatfield

Mr. & Mrs. Edward A. Labry, III

Mrs. JJ & Mr. Millard Vaughn Oakley

Dr. & Mrs. Thomas Puryear

Dr. Jeanette Rudy

Ms. Doris Scharpf

Dr. & Mrs. Michael Spalding & Equal Chance for Education

The Doris & Harry Vise Family

The Lettie Pate Whitehead Foundation

Vanderbilt University

Vanderbilt University Medical Center

$500,000 to $999,999

Mrs. Blanche Catron

Mr. Bascom Cooksey

Ms. Jackie & Mr Chuck Cowden

Drs. Bill & June Heydel

Mr. & Mrs. Bill Vallett

Mr. & Mrs. Roy Wauford

Custom Packaging

Edward R. & Ruby Lea Charitable Trust

The Hays Foundation

Jeanette Travis Foundation

Anonymous

$250,000-$499,999

Mr. & Mrs. Joe Adams & Adams Family Foundation

Mayor & Mrs. Philip Craighead

Mrs. Mary Ann Denney

Mrs. B.B. Gullett

The Lancaster Family

Mr. & Mrs. Lewis Rankin

Mrs. Elizabeth & Mr. Ronald Magruder

Ms. LaQuita Martin & Dr Rich Orland

The Dr. Arthur R. Schulert Family

Mr. & Mrs. Wayne Starks

Mr. Harry and Mrs. Mary Neil Vickers

Mr. & Mrs. Samuel K. Welborn, Jr.

Mr. & Mrs. James Bryan Williams

Estate of James Manning

The William C. Marks Charitable Remainder Trust

David K. Wilson Family

Cracker Barrel Foundation

The Community Foundation of Middle Tennessee

International Scholarship and Tuition Services

State of Tennessee

Wilson County Motors

Anonymous

$100,000-$249,999

Mr. Thomas Beasley

Mr. & Mrs. Charles Bell

Mr. & Mrs. Drew Boggs

Mr. & Mrs. Harold Gordon Bone, Sr.

Ms. Margaret Suanne Bone

Mrs. Tracey & Mr. Hal Bone, Jr.

Mr. & Mrs. Eddie Callis

Mr. Gordon Carroll

Mrs. Ellen Cavert

Mr. & Mrs. Yuet Chu

Mrs. Joy & Mr. Dan Crockett

Mrs. Gwendolyn Davis

Mr. & Mrs. Sam Hatcher

Mrs. Gladys Garrett

Mrs. Susie & Mr. Ed James

The Ken & Lynn Lester Family

Mrs. Ila Little

Dr. Virginia Lockmiller

The Lowery Family

Mr. & Mrs. Michael Moscardelli

Dr. Robert Nicols

Miss Imogene Ross

Mr. & Mrs. J. Frank Rudy, Jr.

Dr. & Mrs. Harold Scott

Mrs. Sue & Mr. Henry Schumpf

Drs. Cristy & Paul C. Stumb

Mrs. Judy & Mr. Steve Turner

Dr. Edward L. & Mrs. Betty Thackston & The Thackston Family Foundation

Mr. & Mrs. Robert Traeger

Ms. Cynthia Van Buren

Belk Foundation

CedarStone Bank

Educational Services of America

Ingram Industries

Memorial Foundation

Nashville Career Advancement

Peggy and Lawrence West Foundation

TICUA

Toshiba

Watson Brown Foundation

William Randolph Hearst Foundation

Wilson Bank & Trust

Anonymous

$50,000-$99,999

Mayor & Mrs. Rick Bell

Honorable Diane & Dr. David Black

Mr. Miles Christian

Mrs. Isa & Mr. James Carroll

Dr. & Mrs. H. Bert Coble

Mrs. Claudine Fite

Mrs. Sandra Duncan

Mr. Thomas Ferraro

Mr. Donald Gilbert

Mrs. Catherine & Mr. Bill Gracey

Mr. & Mrs. Joseph Gray

Mr. Steve Guynn

Mr. & Mrs. Roderick Heller

Dean Jack Howard

Mrs. Katherine & Mr. Michael Isaacson

The Benton & Sarah Jennings Family

Dr. Clair Martin

Mr. Albert McCall

Mrs. Susan & Mr. Bob McDonald

Mr. & Mrs. Fran Moscardelli

Mr. & Mrs. Steve Parks

Mr. & Mrs. Robert Porter

Dr. Aaron & Mrs. Mandy Pryor

Ms. Anne Roberts

Mr. Forest Shoaf

Mrs. Sally Swain

Mrs. Peggy Tomlinson

Bank of America

Bellsouth Foundation

Bone McAllester Norton PLLC

Estate of William L. Baker

Estate of Margaret Bobo

First Horizon Bank

Frauenshuh HealthCare Real Estate Solutions

Gertrude E. Skelly Foundation

Hunt Brothers Pizza

James R. Meadows Jr. Foundation

Justin and Valere Potter Foundation

Leadership Wilson

Lebanon Breakfast Rotary

Lebanon Wilson County Chamber of Commerce

Lochinvar

Mississippi Band of Choctaw Indians

One C1TY

Oneida Tribe of Wisconsin

St. Thomas Health Services

THW Insurance Services

The Lebanon Democrat

UMC Volunteer Auxiliary

USDA

Workforce Essentials, Inc.

Wynn’s Precision, Inc. Seals

$25,000-$49,999

Mr. & Mrs. Sami Arnouk

Mr. & Mrs. Igor Babailov

Mr. & Mrs. Russell Barnett

Mr. & Mrs. Kevin Bay

Mr. R. Kerry & Mrs. Heather Bay

Mrs. Peggy Bay

Mr. Lewis Beasley

Mrs. Pam & Mr. Bob Black

Mrs. Jenny & Mr. Randy Boyd

Mrs. Judith Bauman

Dr. Melinda & Mr. Mitchel Bone

Mrs. Maria & Mr. WP Bone IV

The Bumbalough Family

Hon. James & Mrs. Gay Chamberlain

Hon. & Mrs. Robert Clement

Mrs. Joslyn Conrad

Dr. Steve Copeland

Mrs. Angela & Mr. Jess Correll

Mr. & Mrs. Frank Dudley

Dr. Harville & Mrs. Lois Eaton

Mrs. Laura Daily & Mr. Chad Martin

Ms. Beulah Garrett

Mrs. Mildred Gaston

Mrs. Naomi & Mr. Ron Harrison

Mr. & Mrs. Kenneth Hawkins

Mr. & Mrs. Richard Heydel

Mrs. Dixie-Taylor Huff

Mr. Bill Hunt

Dr. Kenneth Jacobs

Mr. Thomas Jones

Dr. Charles Kaelin

Mrs. Sally & Mr. David Kimble

Mr. & Mrs. Scott Kirkland

Mr. & Mrs. Tab Kirkland

Mrs. Janice & Mr. Larry Lloyd

Mr. John Mayfield

Mr. & Mrs. Dan McChurch

Mr. Garry McNabb

Mrs. Debbie Melvin

Mr. & Mrs. Richard Moscardelli

Drs. Wilbur & Anita Peterson

Mrs. Shelly & Mr. Jeff Peterson

Dr. & Mrs. Damon Petty

Dr. C. Wright Pinson

Dr. & Mrs. G. Edward Powell, Jr.

Mr. & Mrs. Mark Riggins

Mrs. Lindsay & Mr. Shawn Smith

Mrs. Mary & Dr. Paul Stumb

Mr. & Mrs. Marc Suarez

Mr. & Mrs. George Summers

Mr. & Mrs. John Van Mol

Dr. & Mrs. Bob Vero

Mrs. Tammye & Mr. Gary Whitaker

Judge & Mrs. John Wootten

Academy Bank

Alpha Omicron Pi Foundation

Army Emergency Relief

AT&T Foundation

Baulch Family Foundation

Bay’s Southern Bread

Castle Heights National Alumni Association

Cheers Wine & Liquor

Citizens Bank

Cumberland Skin and Dermatology

Direct Flight Solutions

East Tennessee Foundation

Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians

Estate of Jospheine Bentley

Estate of Virginia Neely

GE Foundation

Grand Rapids Community Foundation

Gullett Charitable Lead Trust

Kappa Sigma Endowment Fund

Lebanon Wilson County Chamber of Commerce

Lee Company

Novamet

Phoebe Connections, Inc.

Radiology and Nuclear Medical Associates

Southern Baptist Foundation

Spectra Energy

T & T Family Foundation

Tennessee Historic Commission

The Bert Coble Singers

The Foundation for Independent Higher Education

The Jewelers

Tim Leeper Roofing

Tom Jones Company

TRW Commercial Steering Division

Tulsa Community Foundation

Wachovia Foundation

Wilson County Government

Wilson County Schools

Zaxby’s Wings Over the South

Anonymous

Annual Giving Recognition

Cumberland University’s annual giving appeal “Rise Together” made a significant mark on the lives of students thanks to generous donors that gave last fiscal year.

President’s Club Maroon- $10,000 to $24,999

Mr. & Mrs. Jack Bell

Mr. Joe Bogle

Dr. & Mrs. Sam Bone

Mrs. Loyce Bradshaw

Mrs. Martha & Dr. Jim Bradshaw

Mrs. Susan & Dr. Danny Bryan

Ms. Camille Burdine

Mr. & Mrs. Joe Byrum

Mr. & Mrs. W. Larry Cash

Mr. Jack Cato

Dr. & Mrs. André Churchwell

Mr. & Mrs. Johnny Fred Coleman

Dr. Charles Collier

Mr. & Mrs. T.O. Cragwall

Hon. & Mrs. Lincoln Davis

Mrs. William Lipscomb Davis, Jr.

Mr. & Mrs. James Dilley

Mr. & Mrs. William Dunn

Mr. & Mrs. Raymond Edwards

Coach & Mrs. Cliff Ellis

Mrs. Cindy & Mr. Kelsey Evert

Mrs. Jessica & Mr. Mark Fain

Drs. Kim & Stephen Finch

Mrs. Stephanie Finch

Mrs. Amber & Mr. Jordan Fleming

Dr. Walter “Skip” Forbes

Dr. Ron Ford

Rev. Dana Garrett

Mr. & Mrs. Douglas Garrett

Ms. Katelynn Garrett

Mr. & Mrs. Robert Harris

Dr. & Mrs. Fred Heifner

Mrs. Stephanie & Mr. Ray Hubner

Coach & Mrs. Ronald “Woody” Hunt

Mr. & Mrs. Geoffrey Hurdle

Mrs. Judy & Mr. James Jordan

Drs. Joy & Fred Kimbrell

Mr. & Mrs. W. Russell King

Mrs. Susan & Mr. Neil Kirshner

Mrs. Sylvia & Dr. Jack Lacey

Mrs. Heather & Mr. Gregory Landers

Dr. Garvin Maffett

Mr. & Mrs. Beau Massengille

Mrs. Mallory & Mr. Adam Maxwell

Mrs. Jenny & Mr. Nolan McCue

Dr. Bill McKee

Mrs. Christine & Mr. Kevin New

Mr. Etherage Parker

Mr. Eric Pirtle

Mrs. Amanda & Mr. Jeremy Polzel

Mr. Monty & Mrs. Pace Pope

Mr. Bill Potter

Mr. & Mrs. William “Rusty” Richardson

Dr. J. Michael Ripski

Dr. & Mrs. George Robertson

Mr. Kent Rollins

Ms. Helene Singer-Cash

Mrs. Lauren Houser Smith

Drs. Karah & Ryan Sprouse

Mr. Jeryl Stewart

Mr. & Mrs. Clinton Swain

Gen. & Mrs. Tom P. Thompson

Mrs. Pam & Mr. Rick Thorne

Mr. Jack Turner

Ms. Joyce Vise

Mr. David Waynick

Mrs. Linda & Mr. Richard White

Mr. James White

Mr. Jack Williams

Mr. W. Ridley Wills

Rev. Dr. Amos & Etta Wilson

Mrs. Joanne & Mr. Gary Winfree

Mrs. Sonya & Mr. Matthew Wright

Mr. James Yancey

Advanced Propane

AFLAC Worldwide Headquarters

Alpha Delta Kappa, Tennessee Beta Theta Chapter

Baptist Healing Trust

Boy Scouts of America

Coca Cola Bottling Co.

Cunningham Motors. Inc.

Dell Inc.

Earl Swensson Associates, Inc.

EMI Business Communications

First Freedom Bank

Five Oaks Golf & Country Club Inc.

Genesco

Hot Spring Spas of Music City

Liberty State Bank

Ligon & Bobo Funeral Home

Lowery, Lowery & Cherry, PLLC

M. Stratton Foster Foundation

Marion County Board of Education

Middle Tennessee Electric

Middle Tennessee Periodontics

Mt. Juliet Rotary Club

Pinnacle Financial Partners

Regions Bank

Remar, Inc.

Robinson Building Group

Southern Bank of Middle Tennessee

Sports Village

Sunset Restaurant

Suntrust Foundation

Tennessee Baptist Foundation

Tennessee Grocers Education Fund

Tennessee Society of CPAs

Tennessee Valley Authority

The Foundation of the National Student Nurses

Association

WANT FM 98.9 AND WCOR AM 1490

Westfield Insurance Foundation

Wilson County Retired Teachers Association

President’s Club Gold - Gifts of $5,000-$9,999

Mr. Robert Agee

Mrs. Joyce Alcorn

Mr. & Mrs. Brandon Allen

Mr. Eric Alspaugh

Mrs. Robin Ambrose

Dr. & Mrs. John Anderson

Mr. Keith Anderson

Hon. Bernie Ash

Dr. Narayanare Babu

Mr. & Mrs. Richard Bracken

Dr. Lloyd Caudill

Ms. Jenny Baines, Kids World Childcare

Dr. & Mrs. Thomas Baker

Mr. William Bishop

Mrs. Treva & Mr. Robert L. Bogle

Mr. Steven Bowman

Ms. Julia Bradford

Mrs. Jeni Lind & Mr. Kurt Brinkman

Mr. & Mrs. William Brooks

Mr. Glen Butler

Mr. & Mrs. Robert Carr

Mr. Craig Cavanaugh

Mr. & Mrs. Michael Conrad

Mr. Billy Cotten

Mrs. Rachel & Mr. David Deffendall

Mr. & Mrs. Matthew Dockery

Ms. Karen Ellis

Mr. & Mrs. David Farmer

Ms. Mary-Margaret Farris

Mr. William (Bill) Farris

Mrs. Melissa Ferguson-Dilley

Mr. & Mrs. Kevin Fletcher

Mr. Eduardo Garcia

Mr. & Mrs. Ian Garrett

Ms. Sharon Green

Mrs. Brenda & Mr. Charlie Gregory

Mr. Kurt Gorham

Mrs. Linda Hackett

Dr. Charles Hagood

Mrs. Catherine & Mr. Mel Hanson

Ms. Karen Hardin

Mrs. Angie & Dr. John Heifner

Lt. Col. & Mrs. James Henderson

Dr. & Mrs. Sheridan Henson

Master & Mrs. Sung Hong

Pastor John Hunn

Mr. Ryan Huskey

Dr. Natalie Inman

Mr. & Mrs. Daniel Jandura

Mrs. Charnell & Dr. Bruce Johnson

Dr. & Mrs. Wayne Johnson

Judge & Mrs. Brody Kane

Mr. Larry Keller

Mr. & Mrs. John C. Knowles

Judge & Mrs. William Koch

Mr. & Mrs. Kenneth Koonce

Dr. Ronda Landers

Dr. Teresa Larkins

Mr. & Mrs. Patrick Lawson

Mr. & Mrs. Jerry Lewis

Mrs. Lucy & Mr. Bob Lee

Mrs. Sharon Linville

Dr. & Mrs. H. Edward (Eddie) Lovin, Jr.

Mr. Christopher Manus

Mr. Ronald Marks

Mrs. Helen Mason

Mr. & Mrs. John McDearman

Ms. Fay McRady

Mrs. Casey Monette

Mr. & Mrs. Chris Monnin

Mrs. Denise & Mr. Lynotte Moore

Mrs. Maryanne & Mr. Reggie Mudd

Mr. & Mrs. Barlowe Muller

Mr. & Mrs. James Parkerson

Mr. Tracey Parks

Ms. Candace Partee

LTG (Retired) John Pickler & Mrs. Karen Pickler

Dr. Sarah & Mr. Cary Pierce

Mr. & Mrs. Matthew Pierucki

Mr. Gary Poling

Mr. & Mrs. Jeff Poling

Mr. & Mrs. Tony Polston

Mrs. Traci & Mr. John Pope

Mr. & Mrs. Taylor Porch

Mr. & Mrs. Larry Powell

Mr. Troy & Mrs. Beth Putman

Mrs. Kellie & Mr. Kenny Sallis

Mr. & Mrs. Randal Sallis

Ms. Patricia Santilli

Dr. & Mrs. Bill Schenk

Rev. Kira Schlesinger

Ms. Carol Scutt

Mr. Guy Sexton

Mrs. Whitney & Mr. Troy Simpson

Dr. & Mrs. James Shackleford

Mrs. Elizabeth & Mr. James Stadler

Mr. & Mrs. Harold Stanford, Jr.

Mr. John Stein

Mr. Eric Thompson

Mrs. Lori Tomlinson

Mr. & Mrs. Larry Vaughan

Ms. Lauren Wade

Dr. Larimore Warren

Mr. & Mrs. Robert West

Mr. & Mrs. Jimmie D. White

Mr. & Mrs. Richard Whitener

Mr. Matthew Wills

Ms. Deanna Woods

Mrs. Lita York

Advanced Sign Graphics, LLC

Agee & Johnson Realty & Auction, Inc.

Alex Stevenson Builders

Big Cigar Lounge

Buckeye’s Discount Drug Center

Cable Foundation Athena Award

Community Health Systems Foundation

Community Foundation of Greater Memphis

G. G.’s Jewelry & Gifts

Eastland Construction, Inc.

Family Medical Associates

Haywood High School

Immanuel Baptist Church

Lee & Lee Attorneys-at-Law

Lewis, Thomason, King, Krieg & Waldrop, PC

Market Basket Liquors

Nashville Predators

Newman Dental Associates, LLC

Rochelle McCulloh & Aulds

Robert E. & Jenny D. Kirkland Foundation

Sierra Automotive, Inc.

Signature Jewelers, Inc.

Wal-Mart Foundation

Winfrey’s Rone Jewelry

President’s Club Silver - Gifts of $2500 to $4999

Mr. & Mrs. Howell Adams

Mr. Jerry Adams

Mrs. Kathy Arnold

Mrs. Patricia & Mr. Glen Asp

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