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    Student Support Services Secures 5-Year Grant

    By David Saylor • October 17, 2025
    Union Commonwealth University’s Student Support Services (SSS) program has been awarded a nearly $2 million TRIO grant from the U.S. Department of Education, securing funding for the next five years to support underserved and underrepresented students in post-secondary education.
    Superintendent Messer, Superintendent Ledford, Wanda Clouse, and Dr. Lori Henderson with students.

    Union’s Dual Credit Program Triples Enrollment in First Year

    By David Saylor • October 8, 2025
    Under the guidance of College Program Liaison and Coordinator Dr. Lori Henderson, the program that started out as a small group has nearly tripled in size with at least 90 students from Knox County

    UCU Welcomes Local Talent and Alumni in New Roles

    By Maisie Nelson • October 3, 2025
    Union Commonwealth University is strengthening its commitment to both students and the region by welcoming several new employees who are alumni or have strong local ties.

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