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    • UNION DISTINCTION - NOW A KENTUCKY WIDE SCHOLARSHIP COVERING 100% TUITION

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    ACADEMIC SCHOLARSHIPS START AT $15,000 FOR 2.0 GPA

    AND GO UP TO $22,000 - ADDITIONAL SCHOLARSHIPS AVAILABLE

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    • Pre-Professional Partners

    UNION HAS AGREEMENTS WITH A VARIETY OF PROFESSIONAL SCHOOLS WHICH OFFER PERKS LIKE, GUARANTEED INTERVIEWS, HELD SEATS IN THE PROGRAM & ACCELERATED DEGREES.

    100% OF STUDENTS RECEIVE GRANTS OR SCHOLARSHIPS

    MONEY SHOULD NOT PREVENT ANY STUDENT FROM OBTAINING A QUALITY EDUCATION.

    BULLDOG NEWS

    UCU to Waive Tuition for Knox County Graduates

    By Maisie Nelson • September 17, 2025
    Union Commonwealth University has officially announced a bold new initiative that will make college more accessible for local students. Beginning in the 2026-2027 academic year, all graduating seniors from Knox County—including Knox Central High School, Lynn Camp High School, and Barbourville Independent.

    UCU to Celebrate Inauguration of Dr. DJ Washington with Weeklong Events

    By Maisie Nelson • September 9, 2025
    Union Commonwealth University will host a week of celebrations leading up to the formal installation of Dr. DJ Washington as the 20th President of the institution. The inauguration, set for Friday, September 19, will honor Union’s proud heritage while spotlighting a bold vision for its future.
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    Union Commonwealth University Awarded $780,000 through AMLER Program

    By Maisie Nelson • August 29, 2025
    Union has received $780,000 from the Abandoned Mine Land Economic Revitalization (AMLER) Program to renovate a campus building into its first Live & Learn Dormitory.

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