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We are practitioners of the healing arts defining the standard for excellence in optometric education and vision care.
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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 recently joined with alumni and friends for a fun-filled day of Thoroughbred racing at the Keeneland racecourse in Lexington, Ky. Guests were entertained with an elegant lunch and watched the races from a spectacular vantage point high atop the fifth floor in the Keeneland Room, once remodeled for the Queen of […]
Last week, the University of Pikeville, Aramark, and city officials from Pikeville and Coal Run celebrated a ribbon-cutting event for Table 99, downtown Pikeville’s newest restaurant. Table 99 is located inside Bears Tower, 849 Hambley Boulevard, and offers bistro-style menu options along with Starbucks coffee and drinks. In addition to serving as a unique campus […]
Credo is excited to announce Dr. Burton Webb, president of the University of Pikeville, as the 10th Annual Courageous Leadership Award recipient. Awarded at Credo’s annual appreciation dinner at the CIC Presidents Institute, this milestone tenth Courageous Leadership Award goes to a deserving recipient who has led their institution collaboratively, bravely, and to transformative success—even through […]
The University of Pikeville kicked off the fall alumni events with a trip to Somerset, Ky., to reconnect with alumni and friends over dinner at The Chalet restaurant. In attendance to dine with guests and update them on all things UPIKE were President Burton J. Webb, First Lady Kay Webb and Vice President for Advancement […]
The University of Pikeville has been awarded a $1.5 million grant by the Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) for its Ag-Tech Innovation Center of Excellence Project. This award is part of a recently announced nearly $47 million package supporting 52 projects in 181 coal-impacted counties through ARC’s POWER (Partnerships for Opportunity and Workforce and Economic Revitalization) […]
The University of Pikeville honored the 2022 Distinguished Educators Hall of Fame inductees at a ceremony held on October 4, in Booth Auditorium. Since 2010, UPIKE has carried on the yearly tradition of celebrating those educators whose contributions to learning have inspired generations of students, providing them with unwavering support in their life-long commitment to […]
The Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP) recently announced that the University of Pikeville’s Patton College of Education (PCOE) is one of 32 providers from 16 states to receive recognition for their leadership and commitment to excellence. PCOE provided evidence and data trends to achieve accreditation with no stipulations or areas for improvement, […]
On behalf of the board of trustees at the University of Pikeville, President Burton Webb, Ph.D., has announced the appointment of Pamela Sparks-Stein, DMD, MPH, as the dean for the UPIKE College of Dental Health. “Among several strong candidates, Dr. Sparks-Stein stood out for her incredible alignment to the mission of the University of Pikeville,” […]