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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
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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’s Kentucky College of Optometry (KYCO) would like to congratulate Makayla Harr on being awarded CooperVision’s 2023 Best Practices Scholarship. She is a third-year KYCO student and one of only three recipients selected nationwide. CooperVison Senior Manager of Professional and Academic Affairs Steven F. Rosinski, O.D., visited campus to present the award […]
The University of Pikeville (UPIKE) is proud to announce its Master of Social Work (MSW) degree program has been granted initial accreditation by the Council on Social Work Education’s (CSWE) Commission on Accreditation (COA). CSWE’s COA establishes expectations for academic quality through the Educational Policy and Accreditation Standards (EPAS) to accredit baccalaureate and master’s level […]
The Weber Art Gallery at the University of Pikeville (UPIKE) seeks submissions from creative women to share their art, expressions, and reflections with the UPIKE and Pikeville communities! The theme, Women’s Reflections, will celebrate the art, creativity and history of women. The Weber Gallery welcomes artists to submit entries Monday, March 13, through Friday, March […]
The University of Pikeville (UPIKE) and the Appalachian News Express (ANE) recently reached a purchase agreement for the ANE facility on Caroline Avenue in downtown Pikeville. The building, which currently houses the newspaper offices and its printing presses, will be home to the university’s recently announced college of dental medicine, which plans to begin accepting […]
The University of Pikeville (UPIKE) is celebrating formal notification that the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC), the accrediting body for degree-granting institutions of higher education in the southern states, has reaffirmed the university’s accreditation to award certificates, associate, baccalaureate, master’s or doctoral degrees. All institutions accredited by SACSCOC are required […]
The University of Pikeville (UPIKE) is proud to honor Black History Month (BHM) through celebrations that will include a variety of programming, such as art displays, discussion panels, musical performances, film screenings and other activities across campus. UPIKE’s Office of Diversity will host events open to the entire campus and the local community, encouraging people […]
Each year on Martin Luther King Jr. Day, the University of Pikeville (UPIKE) faculty, staff, students and the City of Pikeville reflect on his life and legacy. This year, to commemorate the day, an MLK “Dreams in Motion” celebration brunch will be held on Saturday, January 21, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. in Booth […]
Congratulations to all the UPIKE students who made the Fall 2022 Dean’s and President’s Lists! Fall 2022 Dean’s List Fall 2022 President’s List