Let's make some memories!
Some of your best memories were made at Cumberlands. It's time to make some more!
Save-the-date and join us for Homecoming Weekend 2024, September 27 & 28.
Check out this year's Homecoming schedule below.
Homecoming Registration
Please register so we know who is joining us this year and which events you are attending.
Class Reunions
Each year at Homecoming we celebrate honored classes as they reach important milestones.
50th Year Reunion
Meet your classmates at the old Gatliff Gymnasium on Saturday at 10:00 a.m. to reconnect and reminisce. The Homecoming Brunch begins at 11:00 a.m. in the Boswell Campus Center where your class will be recognized. Your meal is complimentary, courtesy of the Office of Alumni Services.
40th Year Reunion
Can you believe it’s been 40 years? It's time to walk back down memory lane and relive some of the best years of your life. Meet your classmates at the old Gatliff Gymnasium on Saturday at 10:00 a.m. to reconnect and reminisce. The Homecoming Brunch begins at 11:00 a.m. in the Boswell Campus Center where your class will be recognized. Your meal is complimentary.
25th Year Reunion
Can you believe it’s been 25 years? It's time to walk back down memory lane and relive some of the best years of your life. at the old Gatliff Gymnasium on Saturday at 10:00 a.m. to reconnect and reminisce. The Homecoming Brunch begins at 11:00 a.m. in the Boswell Campus Center where your class will be recognized. Your meal is complimentary.
10th Year Reunion
Can you believe it’s been 10 years? It’s time to walk back down memory lane and relive some of the best years of your life. Meet your classmates at the old Gatliff Gymnasium on Saturday at 10:00 a.m. to reconnect and reminisce. The Homecoming Brunch begins at 11:00 a.m. in the Boswell Campus Center where your class will be recognized. Your meal is complimentary.
Schedule of Events
Check out our schedule for this year's homecoming weekend or download a printable version HERE.
Alumni Baseball Reunion and Homerun Derby
10:00 a.m. | Doyle Buhl Stadium
UC Men’s Basketball Open Practice
10:00 a.m. | O. Wayne Rollins Center
Meet the coaches and players and watch practice as they prepare for another great season!
Honored Class Reunions
10:00 a.m. | Old Gatliff Gymnasium (Volleyball Gym)
Meet your classmates here! There will be designated areas for the classes of '74, ’84, ’99, and ’14.
Homecoming Brunch & Creech-Boswell Ceremony
11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. | Boswell Campus Center Grill
Distinguished Alumni Induction and Honored Classes Recognition. Everyone welcome.
Cumberlands Carnival
11:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. | Old Gatliff Gymnasium (Volleyball Gym)
Carnival games, caricature artists, and face painting!
Faculty Meet & Greet
1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m. | Mid-level Boswell Campus Center
Visit with faculty for departmental updates
ROTC Open House & Reunion
1:00 p.m. | Nicholson Jones Building
The Patriots Company invites you back to reconnect with the program, meet some of our cadets, and learn more about how we are preparing future military officers. All alumni are welcome!
UC Swim and Dive Team Reunion
1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. | Aquatic Center
Alumni Bingo
2:00 – 3:00 | Wellness Center Lawn (tent area)
Enjoy a Campus Activities Board flashback and win Cumberlands swag!
Alumni Athletic Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony and Reception
2:00 p.m. | Grace Crum Rollins (Kohn Theater & Lobby)
Join us to honor the 2024 Athletic Hall of Fame Inductees. Hors d’oeuvres reception following.
Fun with Physics (great for ages 6-12)
2:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. | Gatliff Chapel
Professors Jim (’81) and Larry will present a variety of interesting and often surprising demonstrations of physics. Each family will be given free takeaways.
FCA Reunion & Program
2:00 p.m. | Patriot Success Center (lower level of library)
A time to connect with FCA alums from across the years and to see the direction it’s headed in now!
UC Women’s Basketball Open Practice
2:00 p.m. | O. Wayne Rollins Center
Coming off a record-breaking year, meet the coaches and players and watch practice as they prepare for another great season!
Alumni Hike to Eagle Falls
3:00 p.m. | Meet in the parking lot behind Main Street Baptist Church.
Follow Craig Mack, ’85, to the trailhead where you’ll park. Wear comfortable shoes, bring your water & snacks and enjoy the beautiful scenery. This hike is rated MODERATE, which is suitable for hikers with a reasonable level of fitness.
Food Truck Tailgate and Hot Air Balloon Rides (tethered)
4:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. | James H. Taylor, II Stadium
“Gather at the Game” Cheer & Dance Get-Together
5 p.m. | James H. Taylor, II Stadium | Pavilion
All former cheerleaders and dance team members are invited to gather at the designated tent area on the track next to the Pavilion. Grab a bite from a food truck or have a grilled burger in the pavilion and spend time catching up and getting to know the current squad!
Football Game
7 p.m. | James H. Taylor, II Stadium | vs Union College | Homecoming Court Presentation at Halftime | Recognition of 2024 Alumni Athletic Hall of Fame Inductees
Registration, name tags, t-shirts, schedule and campus maps
Boswell Campus Center Main Lobby
Saturday, 9:00 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.
Mid-Level of Boswell Campus Center
Saturday, 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Football Stadium Kiosk
Saturday, 5:00 p.m. – halftime
Save the Date!
Lodging Information
To receive the discounts listed below, you must contact these hotels by phone and mention Cumberlands’ Homecoming. Availability is on a first come, first served basis. Discounts are only available annually during Homecoming Weekend.
Hotel | Address | Phone Number | Discount |
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I-75, EXIT 11 | |||
Hampton Inn | 530 Highway 92 W | (606) 549-3775 | $159.99 |
Super 8 Motel | 30 Highway 92 W | (606) 549-3450 |
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Holiday Inn Express | 56 Highway 92 W | (606) 549-1300 | $177.65 (1 Bed) or $186.15 (2 Beds) |
I-75, EXIT 15 OR 25 | |||
Cumberland Falls | 7351 Hwy 90 | (606) 528-4121 | 10% discount |
I-75, EXIT 25 | |||
Best Western | 2630 Cumberland Falls Hwy Corbin, KY 40701 | (800) 780-7234 or (606) 528-2100 | $119.99 |
Country Inn | 1888 Cumberland Falls Hwy | (606) 526-1400 | 10% discount |
Holiday Inn Express & Suites | 1973 Cumberland Falls Hwy Corbin, KY 40701 | (606) 523-4000 | 10% discount |
I-75, EXIT 29 | |||
Baymont Inn | 174 Adams Rd. | (800) 301-0200 or (606) 523-9040 | $80.96 |
Hampton Inn | 125 Adams Rd. | (800) 426-7866 or (606) 523-5696 | 10% discount |
I-75, EXIT 38 | |||
Baymont Inn | 2075 Hwy 192 | (800) 426-7866 or (606) 877-1000 | 10% discount |
I-75, EXIT 160 | |||
Days Inn | 1417 5th Street | (423) 784-7281 | $89.99 |