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The vision for the College of Dental Medicine is to be known and respected for service, innovation, clinical excellence and interprofessional education.
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“I chose UPIKE because it’s home. The UPIKE Pledge Scholarship has allowed me to focus on my education and basketball without the financial stress of paying for college.”Keian Worrix | Pikeville, KY | Business Major
“I chose UPIKE because it’s home. The UPIKE Pledge Scholarship has allowed me to focus on my education and basketball without the financial stress of paying for college.”
Keian Worrix | Pikeville, KY | Business Major
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The University of Pikeville (UPIKE) is proud to announce the official approval of its new Master of Arts in Teaching (MAT) programs in Elementary Education, Middle Grades Education and Secondary Education, with enrollment beginning in Spring 2026. “The approval of our new MAT programs represents an important step in expanding access to high-quality teacher preparation […]
The University of Pikeville-Kentucky College of Osteopathic Medicine (KYCOM) is proud to announce that four of its medical students participated in the Military Residency Match on Wednesday, December 10, and successfully matched into residency programs with the U.S. Army and Air Force. These students will continue their medical training in prestigious military hospitals as they […]
The University of Pikeville (UPIKE) hosted its first December commencement ceremony on Saturday, December 13, to recognize 88 graduates who had achieved academic milestones. The event took place in Booth Auditorium and was live-streamed for family and friends via UPIKE’s YouTube channel. Graduates were awarded degrees from the College of Nursing and Human Services, the […]
On Saturday, December 13, the University of Pikeville Elliott School of Nursing held a pinning ceremony in Booth Auditorium, honoring 17 Associate of Science in Nursing graduates as they received their nursing pins. The ceremony commemorated the students’ successful completion of their nursing coursework and clinical rotations. Karen Damron, Ph.D., RN, dean of the College […]
The University of Pikeville (UPIKE) has been awarded a $1 million grant from the James Graham Brown Foundation (JGBF) to support the construction of UPIKE’s Tanner College of Dental Medicine (TCDM). This transformative investment marks a significant step forward in expanding oral health education and access to oral healthcare in Central Appalachia, a region that […]
The University of Pikeville (UPIKE) is pleased to announce the launch of its newest graduate program, the Master of Science in Information Technology Management (MITM), beginning in Spring 2026. This innovative program is designed to meet the growing demand for highly skilled IT leaders capable of driving digital transformation across industries and communities. Offered through […]
The University of Pikeville (UPIKE) is proud to announce the launch of its new Bachelor of Arts in Theatre, a dynamic and hands-on program designed to elevate artistic expression throughout Central Appalachia. Rooted in performance, design and technical theatre, the new major blends creative training with professional development and meaningful community engagement. Students will gain […]
The University of Pikeville (UPIKE) Elliott School of Nursing (ESON) successfully hosted a dynamic Interprofessional Education (IPE) simulation event on October 27 in collaboration with the Appalachian College of Pharmacy (ACP). The event, held at the university’s state-of-the-art simulation center in the College of Nursing and Human Services, brought together nursing and pharmacy students for […]