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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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    Childers Takes on Expanded Alumni Relations Role

    By Maisie Nelson • October 1, 2026
    Union Commonwealth University alumna Terra Childers ’04 is taking on an expanded role focused exclusively on alumni relations, helping the university strengthen relationships with graduates and create new ways for alumni to remain connected to their alma mater.
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    Union Expands Tuition-Free Pathway to Bell County

    By Maisie Nelson • September 18, 2026
    Following the success of its Tuition-Free Pathway in Knox County, Union Commonwealth University is expanding the initiative to Bell County, creating a new tuition-free pathway to Union for eligible graduates of the three Bell County high schools.

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