Congratulations Graduates
This year's Commencement ceremonies were held April 29 and 30, celebrating more than 2,000 graduates. During the commencement ceremonies, Cumberlands President Larry Cockrum encouraged everyone who had supported the graduates in some way to stand and receive applause for their important contributions throughout the graduates’ college career. He then offered heartfelt congratulations to the graduates as well as some advice and encouragement. “Don’t stress out over things you can’t control. Even when things feel unsettled, we are all capable of a new and positive beginning,” he said. “Sometimes, the worst things in life that happen to you can be the best things that happen to you – if you don’t let the worst get the best of you. Have character. You will be remembered more for your kindness than for your accomplishments. And believe in yourself, no matter what happens.” During the weekend’s festivities, Cumberlands’ ROTC cadets were commissioned as second lieutenants (2L). Five cadets were commissioned: 2LT Myles Betts of Fort Walton, FL; 2LT Christopher James of Chatsworth, GA; 2LT Emily O’Connor of Oregonia, OH; 2LT Philip Nelson of Ormond Beach, FL; and 2LT Raymond Salas of Newcomb, TN. Congratulations to these new Second Lieutenants, and thank you in advance for your service in the U.S. Army. The university thanks this spring's graduates for their lasting, positive influence on Cumberlands' campus and the community and congratulates all Class of 2022 scholars and award winners on a job well done. Graduates who attended commencement ceremonies may visit ucumberlands.edu/classof2022 to download their graduation ceremony and photos.
