Cumberland University News

The Wilson County Sports Council recognizes students nominated by their coaches for their outstanding academic and athletic qualities.

Carroll Investment Management 210 North Stateline Suite 505 Texarkana, AR 71854 779-1081 Read more about this business Visit Website / View Map Staff photo by Greg Bischof Danny and Wilma Gibbons pose with their mothers and the honorary diplomas Cumberland University recently awarded to their fathers.

George Hundley Sr., 87, accepts an honorary master in military arts degree from Edward L. Thackston, chairman of the Cumberland University Board of Trust, at the university in Lebanon, Tenn., for completing the Tennessee Maneuvers, specialty training exercises during World War II.

A memorial service has been planned for Ray Phillips, former president of Cumberland University.

Cumberland University soccer coaches Jeff Loucks and Gavin McKinney announced their 2012 schedules with nine home matches for both the men and the women at Lindsey Donnell Stadium-Kirk Field.

Robert L. Vaught, right, is presented an honorary degree by Edward Thackston, left, chairman of the Cumberland University Board of Trust, on Tuesday at Cumberland University in Lebanon, Tenn.

Edward L. Thackston, Ph.D., chairman for the Cumberland University board of trust, gives a diploma to World War II veteran Verner Dean, waving to friends.

Robert L. Vaught, right, is presented an honorary degree by Edward Thackston, left, chairman of the Cumberland University Board of Trust, on Tuesday, May 8, 2012, at Cumberland University in Lebanon, Tenn.

Seventy World War II veterans received honorary degrees from Cumberland University Tuesday, more than 70 years after they left home to join the war.

A Tennessee university is giving honorary degrees to World War II-era veterans who came to the state in the early 1940s for large-scale training exercises prior to the war in Europe.

Shelbyville, Tenn., residents watch as soldiers of the 108th Infantry Regiment, 27th Infantry Division, march through their town in 1941.

Two former soldiers bound by war's tragedy find solace in a song during a visit to Franklin for a... COLLEGE GRADUATIONS TODAY Belmont University Curb Event Center Two ceremonies are planned, at 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. Cumberland University Lawn of Memorial Hall 10 a.m. Lipscomb University Allen Arena 3 p.m. Middle Tennessee State University Murphy ... (more)