COURTESY OF UNIVERSITY OF THE CUMBERLANDS

Williamsburg, Ky.—“ There are few places like Cumberlands, where mission fuels momentum, where tradition sparks innovation, and where the calling to serve students well remains our North Star.”

Dr. Quentin Young, 11th President of University of the Cumberlands, stepped

into the role with a clear purpose: to transform lives and inspire futures.

But his dedication to that mission began long before he became president.

After earning his bachelor’ s degree in accounting from Cumberlands in 2011, Dr. Young began his career with the Forcht Group of Kentucky, and gained valuable experience across the organization ' s various

businesses and divisions. While he appreciated his time there, the pull to return to Cumberlands proved too strong to ignore.

In 2016, he rejoined the university as Director of Business Services, overseeing key operations such as human resources, risk management, and food services. Just a year later, he was promoted to Director of Finance and Budget. In 2019, he was named Chief

Financial Officer.

Dr. Young’ s belief in the university’ s promise to provide a quality, affordable education to students from all backgrounds has guided his work ever since his return.

“ Since I’ ve been here, I’ ve always seen my work as more than a job,” he said.“ It’ s about continuing a legacy of transformation. Transformation in students, in staff, in our region, and