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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.
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.
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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.
The University of Pikeville (UPIKE) is proud to announce it has received a generous $30,000 match grant from the Joseph W. Craft III Foundation to support its ongoing work through the Network for Vocation in Undergraduate Education (NetVUE) Vocation Across the Academy Grant, administered by the Council of Independent Colleges (CIC). This vital funding from […]
Gopal Majmundar, M.D., and Mina Majmundar, M.D., have made a major gift valued at more than $150,000 to the University of Pikeville-Tanner College of Dental Medicine (TCDM) to support the creation of a state-of-the-art simulation lab. This cutting-edge facility will play a central role in preparing dental students for real-world clinical practice through immersive, hands-on […]
The University of Pikeville faculty and staff congratulate the Spring 2025 Dean’s and President’s List students for their dedication to Academic Success.
The University of Pikeville Kentucky College of Optometry is pleased to announce the Spring 2025 Dean’s List. The Dean’s List recognizes students whose term GPA is 3.50 or higher.
The University of Pikeville (UPIKE) English Club and Humanities Division teamed up with the Patton College of Education’s Kentucky Education Association Student Program (KEA-SP) chapter to donate books valued at $1000 to Pikeville Independent and Pike County schools. The books were distributed to students affected by the February floods. “When UPIKE’s chapter of KEA-SP announced […]
The University of Pikeville (UPIKE) is proud to announce several scholars selected for the Osteopathic Medical Scholars Program (OMSP), the Optometry Scholars Program (OSP) and the Presidential Fellow Scholarship. These competitive programs represent UPIKE’s continued commitment to academic excellence, health care education and student achievement, particularly in the Appalachian region. The OMSP, offered in partnership […]
The University of Pikeville-Kentucky College of Osteopathic Medicine (KYCOM) held its awards banquet honoring the Class of 2025 in the Appalachian Wireless Arena on May 9. Dean of KYCOM Joe E. Kingery, D.O., MBA, FACOFP, FAAFP, praised the new graduates for their hard work and commitment to the osteopathic profession, emphasizing the deeper meaning behind […]
More than 550 students from the University of Pikeville (UPIKE) marked a significant milestone as they were awarded their degrees during the spring commencement ceremonies on Saturday, May 10, at the Appalachian Wireless Arena. The event celebrated graduates across UPIKE’s undergraduate, graduate and health professions programs. This year marked the twenty-fifth commencement for the Kentucky […]