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    Union Celebrates 287 Graduates During 137th Commencement Ceremony

    By Maisie Nelson • May 13, 2026
    Union Commonwealth University celebrated its 137th Commencement Ceremony on Friday, May 9, as 287 graduates crossed the stage inside Robsion Arena to receive their degrees and begin the next chapter of their lives.

    Rural Up and UCU Celebrate First Cohort of Presidential Fellows Program at Capstone Showcase

    By Brandy Crase • May 1, 2026
    Union Commonwealth University and Rural Up recently celebrated a major milestone with the Presidential Fellows Showcase & Reception, recognizing the success of the first cohort of the UCU Presidential Fellows Program, powered by Rural Up. More than a student achievement event, the showcase highlighted what can happen wh

    Union Awards More Than $2.1 Million to Knox County Students Through Tuition-Free Pathway

    By Maisie Nelson • April 30, 2026
    Union Commonwealth University continues to build momentum through its Knox County Pathway initiative, awarding more than $2,180,197 to local students as part of its commitment to making higher education accessible and affordable.

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