By Casie Anderson, student news writer

CAMPBELLSVILLE, Ky. - Campbellsville University has hired Allyson Cave of Campbellsville as instructor of history and political science, according to Dr. Michael V. Carter, president.

Cave received her bachelor of science degree in social science and master of arts degree from CU in 2001 and 2004 respectively.

She has served on the board of directors for the Jacob Hiestand House and as second vice chair for Taylor County Republican Women's Club.

Since 2004, Cave has been an adjunct instructor in history and political science for Campbellsville University and St. Catherine College.

Cave also served as a real estate sales associate for Martin Realty and Action Company and Christie Realty and she has attended real estate school and received a sales associate license.

She is a 1998 graduate of Taylor County High School and is a member of Good Hope Baptist Church in Campbellsville.

She is the daughter of Tommy and Renee Cave of Campbellsville.

Campbellsville University, now celebrating her Centennial year, is a private, comprehensive institution located in South Central Kentucky. Founded in 1906, Campbellsville University is affiliated with the Kentucky Baptist Convention and has an enrollment of over 2,300 students who represent 95 Kentucky counties, 27 states and 34 foreign nations. Listed in U.S.News & World Report's “America's Best Colleges” 14 consecutive years as one of the leading Southern master's colleges and universities, Campbellsville University is located 82 miles southwest of Lexington, Ky., and 80 miles southeast of Louisville, Ky. Dr. Michael V. Carter is in his eighth year as president.