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    UCU Theatre Presents “The Apiary” October 21–24

    By David Saylor • October 19, 2026
    Scientific curiosity and dark comedy take center stage in Union Commonwealth University (UCU) Theatre’s production of Kate Douglas’ “The Apiary,” a play that explores scientific progress, human connection, and what people are willing to sacrifice to protect something they love.
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    Union Brings Tuition-Free Pathway to Clay County High School

    By Maisie Nelson • October 13, 2026
    Union announced Tuesday that eligible graduates of Clay County High School will have the opportunity to attend Union tuition-free beginning in fall 2027, expanding the university’s initiative to a third county in just over a year.
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    Union to Host Homecoming Screening of Documentary on Nobel Laureate Phil Sharp

    By Maisie Nelson • October 5, 2026
    Union Commonwealth University will celebrate the extraordinary accomplishments of one of its most distinguished alumni during Homecoming Weekend with a special screening of Cracking the Code: Phil Sharp and the Biotech Revolution on Friday, Oct. 16, at 6 p.m.

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