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Dr Larry Cockrum

President/Chief Executive · University of the Cumberlands INC

President/Chief Executive at University of the Cumberlands INC. Listed as an officer, director, or key employee across 3 organizations on the Form 990 record.

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Organizations
3
Roles reported
3
Reported compensation
$1.9M
Others who share this name
1

Who this is

Profile

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✓ Verified from filings
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Reported as President/Chief Executive of University of the Cumberlands INC, based in Williamsburg, KY.
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Received $1.9M in total reported compensation on the most recent Form 990 (Part VII).
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Also listed as Director of Association of Independent Kentucy College and Universities INC, uncompensated.
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Also listed as Director of The Mid-South Conference INC, uncompensated.
Facts extracted directly from each organization's Form 990, Part VII.
Biography Web-sourced

Dr. Larry L.

Cockrum served as the 10th President of University of the Cumberlands for a decade and now serves as President-Emeritus, focusing on strategic initiatives. During his presidency, he launched transformational programs including the Cumberlands Commitment (57% tuition reduction) and the One Price Promise (free textbooks), developed the university's first online programs, and eliminated long-term debt while significantly growing the endowment.

Compiled from public web sources (4 cited), grounded to the filed record.

Track record

Career & tenure

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Tenure here
10 years as 10th President; transitioned to President-Emeritus September 1, 2025

Affiliations

Organizations

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University of the Cumberlands INC President/Chief Executive · $229.5M revenue · Williamsburg, KYOUR MISSION IS TO PROVIDE A QUALITY, AFFORDABLE EDUCATION TO STUDENTS FROM ALL BACKGROUNDS THROUGH BROAD-BASED ACADEMICS. THE INSTITUTION IS GROUNDED…pay $945K → $1.9MFiled FY2024, FY2023 · Source: Form 990, Part VII
$1.9Mreported comp
The Mid-South Conference INC Director · $510K revenue · Bowling Green, KYTO CONDUCT, MANAGE, AND ADMINISTER CHAMPIONSHIP SPORTING EVENTS FOR SEVENTEEN SPORT PROGRAMS.Filed FY2024, FY2023, FY2022, FY2021, FY2020, FY2019 · Source: Form 990, Part VII
Association of Independent Kentucy College and Universities INC Director · $1.0M revenue · Lexington, KYA CONSORTIUM OF REGIONALLY ACCREDITED, PRIVATELY FUNDED, ACADEMIC INSTITUTIONS IN KENTUCKYFiled FY2022, FY2021, FY2020 · Source: Form 990, Part VII

Disambiguation

Other people named Dr Larry Cockrum

Different individuals who share this name, separated by IRS Schedule R, mailing address, and shared-board evidence. The 990 carries no person identifier, so some may still be the same person.

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Dr Larry Cockrum 1 organization · Anderson, SCConsortium for Global Education INC

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$273K
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$250K
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Executive VP Enrollment · FY2024
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Executive VP Workforce Dev · FY2024
$224K
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Assoc Provost Academic Affairs · FY2024
$222K
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VP Academic Compliance · FY2023
$210K
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VP Academic Affairs · FY2023
$207K
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$206K
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$205K
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VP of Financ · FY2024
$194K
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VP Student Affairs · FY2021
$163K
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VP for Academic Affairs · FY2019
$134K

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