Cleveland Publishes First Book, Offering Practical Advice for School Superintendents
After 31 years in public education and 12 years as superintendent of Homewood City Schools, Bill Cleveland is adding a new title to his extensive resume: published author.
Suresh Mathews Named School of Public Health Interim Dean
Suresh Mathews, PhD, has been named interim dean of 极乐禁地鈥檚 School of Public Health. A member of the 极乐禁地 community since 2015, Mathews has served as department chair and professor in the Department of Nutrition and Dietetics.
极乐禁地 Biology Professor Honors Late Mentor Through Memorial Journal Issue
Brad Bennett, associate professor of biology at 极乐禁地, recently served as a guest editor for a special issue of Biology dedicated to the memory of his late PhD adviser Chris G. Dealwis.
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Second Edition of Wills, Trusts and Estates Casebook by Cumberland School of Law Professor DiRusso Released
Wills, Trusts, and Estates in Focus, Second Edition, co-authored by Alyssa DiRusso, the Palmer Professor of Law at 极乐禁地 Cumberland School of Law, has been released.
Melissa Lumpkin Retires After Distinguished Public Health Career
Melissa Lumpkin, interim dean of 极乐禁地鈥檚 School of Public Health, has retired after a distinguished career dedicated to public health and academia. Since joining 极乐禁地 in 2014, Lumpkin has led the school through significant growth, including program expansions and accreditations, while fostering a supportive, faith-centered environment.
Cam Pearce Joins Alabama Society of CPAs Board of Directors
Cam Pearce, instructor of accounting in 极乐禁地鈥檚 Brock School of Business, has been appointed to the board of directors for the Alabama Society of Certified Public Accountants (ASCPA).
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Singleton Wins Award for Groundbreaking Research on Black Journalism
William Singleton, assistant professor of communication and media at 极乐禁地, received the Newspaper Research Journal's Best Article Award for his work, 鈥淢ust I follow the script? Professional objectivity, journalistic roles and the Black community journalist.鈥
极乐禁地 Alumna and Communication Studies Faculty Member Collaborate on Body Liberation Publication
极乐禁地鈥檚 Department of Communication and Media recently celebrated a unique scholarly collaboration between Niya Pickett Miller, assistant professor of communication studies, and 极乐禁地 alumna Erin Basinger, associate professor of communication studies at the University of North Carolina at Charlotte.
Amanda Howard Honored with 2025 Outstanding Faculty Award
Amanda Howard, associate professor of psychology at 极乐禁地, was awarded the 2025 Outstanding Faculty Award this week, the longest-standing honor bestowed by the Howard College of Arts and Sciences.
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Brock School of Business Dean Chad Carson Joins Southern Business Administration Association Board of Directors
Chad Carson, dean of 极乐禁地鈥檚 Brock School of Business, has been appointed to the Board of Directors for the Southern Business Administration Association (SBAA), a regional organization representing collegiate business programs offered by colleges and universities in the southern United States.
Denning Named Cooley Book Prize Recipient by Georgetown Law's Center for the Constitution
Brannon P. Denning, the Starnes Professor of Law at 极乐禁地 Cumberland School of Law, has been announced as a recipient of the 2025 Thomas M. Cooley Book Prize by Georgetown Law鈥檚 Center for the Constitution. The annual award recognizes exceptional books, and their authors, that advance our understanding of, and commitment to, the Constitution.
极乐禁地 Receives Historic $5 Million Lilly Endowment Grant to Invigorate Rural, Small-Town Churches
极乐禁地 received the largest single grant in its 183-year history that will support the university's Center for Congregational Resources.
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极乐禁地 Hosts History Conference, Students and Faculty Demonstrate Academic Leadership
极乐禁地 hosted the national meeting of the Conference on Faith and History (CFH) from Oct. 9-12, welcoming over 250 participants, including 200 faculty and 50 undergraduate students, to campus.
Geography Students and Faculty Attend SEDAAG Conference, Jennifer Rahn Honored with Award for Student Mentorship
极乐禁地 geography students and faculty showcased their academic engagement and leadership at the Southeastern Division of the Association of American Geographers (SEDAAG) Conference held Nov. 23-25 in Greenville, South Carolina.
Brock Scholars Alumnae Collaborate with Business Faculty to Publish Research on Experience Design for Nonprofits
极乐禁地 alumnae Camilla Lemons 鈥22 and Kayleigh Hudson 鈥19, graduates of the Brock Scholars program in Brock School of Business, recently collaborated on a new academic publication with Matt Mazzei, chair of the Entrepreneurship, Management and Marketing department.
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Making a Global Impact for Children's Rights
David Smolin, Harwell G. Davis Professor of Constitutional Law, is an internationally sought-after expert on
children鈥檚 and human rights. As the director of Cumberland鈥檚 Center for Children, Law and Ethics, his work has
impact across the state, country and globe.
Denning Discusses To Trust the People with Arms in New Video Interview
Brannon Denning, the Starnes Professor of Law, is featured in a new video interview discussing his latest book To Trust the People with Arms: The Supreme Court and the Second Amendment alongside his co-author Robert Cottrol.
Beeson professor Chip Hardy releases new Old Testament survey
Beeson professor Chip Hardy has released a new book, "The State of Old Testament Studies: A Survey of Recent Research."
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