Learn more about UPIKE and why it is the right choice for you.
See if UPIKE is a good fit for you and take the next steps in becoming a student.
The vision for the College of Dental Medicine is to be known and respected for service, innovation, clinical excellence and interprofessional education.
We are practitioners of the healing arts defining the standard for excellence in optometric education and vision care.
Our D.O. medical school is nationally ranked and recognized for a reputation of excellence in rural medicine and family healthcare. UPIKE’s osteopathy program gives you a clear path to success in the medical field.
Explore our online undergraduate and graduate programs and learn more about earning your degree at UPIKE.
UPIKE has a long history of defying expectations. However you may have viewed yourself, the Appalachian community or the world before setting foot on our campus, we will encourage, inspire or even dare you to believe in a whole new realm of possibilities.
“UPIKE has helped me become a more successful and positive person. I love all the opportunities it has provided me to make new friends through academics and athletics."Jolene Smith / Barbourville, KY / Information Technology Management
“UPIKE has helped me become a more successful and positive person. I love all the opportunities it has provided me to make new friends through academics and athletics."
Jolene Smith / Barbourville, KY / Information Technology Management
At UPIKE, we are in the business of helping students overcome any obstacle as they move forward to pursue their dreams.
UPIKE embodies the true spirit of the Appalachian region. Our grit and pride power our efforts to create opportunities for all types of learners. So come and see – there are more opportunities here than anyone could have ever imagined.
Eastern Kentucky is one of the most scenic spots in the nation. Our campus is built right into the beautiful Appalachian mountains. Hiking, boating, fishing, zip-lining and more are just minutes away. Trust us – you’ll love it here.
VSP Vision™, in partnership with the Kentucky College of Optometry (KYCO), announced Seth Clark as the winner of the $5,000 Vision of Hope scholarship. “I am so humbled to receive the Vision of Hope scholarship,” said Clark. “It has affirmed that I am choosing the path that God has set for me. As I start […]
Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear has signed an executive order appointing University of Pikeville (UPIKE) Professor Genesia Kilgore-Bowling, Ph.D., MSW, CSW, to the Kentucky Board of Social Work. Kilgore-Bowling, a dedicated social work professional and academic leader, will represent certified social workers on the Board, succeeding James Haggie, whose term has expired. She currently serves as […]
PIKEVILLE, Ky. – University of Pikeville (UPIKE) Kentucky College of Osteopathic Medicine (KYCOM) is proud to announce the grand opening of the BEAR Healthcare Clinic, an interdisciplinary free student-run clinic aimed at enhancing medical services for the residents of Eastern Kentucky, on August 10, between 12 to 4 p.m. The clinic is conveniently located […]
Cody Jarman, Ph.D., assistant professor of English at the University of Pikeville (UPIKE), was recently awarded a research fellowship by the University of Texas at Austin’s Henry Ransom Center. The Henry Ransom Center (HRC) is a world-renowned hub of humanities scholarship. The Center houses the personal papers of figures as diverse as James Joyce and […]
The University of Pikeville (UPIKE) is proud to announce its participation in an exciting initiative funded by the U.S. National Science Foundation (NSF). UPIKE will receive $593,280 to support research activities, personnel, equipment purchases, travel, materials/supplies and student stipends. Through the Established Program to Stimulate Competitive Research (EPSCoR) Research Incubators for STEM Excellence (E-RISE RII), […]
The University of Pikeville (UPIKE) has been selected to receive a Network for Vocation in Undergraduate Education (NetVUE) Vocation Across the Academy Grant from the Council of Independent Colleges (CIC). This grant program aims to help colleges and universities develop more effective ways to enhance the connection between undergraduate education and career preparation through the […]
Fourteen students from the Kentucky College of Optometry (KYCO) Class of 2024 decided to pursue a residency after graduation and recently learned the location of the residency’s placement. These students joined other optometry students across the country in a day called Match Day, and will begin their residencies in June and July of 2024. Although […]
The University of Pikeville’s (UPIKE) Chamber Singers recently returned from a trip to New York City in May. Under the direction of Eric Rutherford, D.M.A., associate professor and director of choral and vocal studies, and accompanied on piano by Michelle Rutherford, associate professor of music, the 20-member choir performed at Rutgers Presbyterian Church and in […]