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    Photo of former First Lady Juanita Fhillips and President, Rev. Dr. Jack Phillips

    Remembering Rev. Dr. Jack C. Phillips

    By Maisie Nelson • July 27, 2026
    Union Commonwealth University mourns the passing of former president, Rev. Dr. Jack Carter Phillips, who died on June 30, 2026, at the age of 91 in Brentwood, Tennessee.
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    Union Projects Balanced Budget for First Time in Eight Years

    By Maisie Nelson • June 11, 2026
    Union Commonwealth University is on track to close Fiscal Year 2025-26 with a balanced operating budget without drawing from its endowment, marking the first time in eight years the institution has achieved this important financial milestone.
    Middlesboro pool patrons enjoy donated equipment

    UCU donates over $6,000 in equipment to Middlesboro City Pool

    By Ford Edwards • June 9, 2026
    Union Commonwealth University donates over 6,000 in equipment to Middlesboro City Pool

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