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“My time as a student at UPIKE has been transformative. The knowledge, confidence and connections I have developed will benefit me indefinitely. I am proud to be a Bear!"Jada Hood / Lexington, KY / Biology
“My time as a student at UPIKE has been transformative. The knowledge, confidence and connections I have developed will benefit me indefinitely. I am proud to be a Bear!"
Jada Hood / Lexington, KY / Biology
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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.
After more than 44 years of service with the University of Pikeville, Dr. Pamela Gilliam announced her retirement as the first assistant provost. Gillam served as a valued faculty member prior to her appointment to assistant provost, teaching more than 30 different courses over her tenure at the university. UPIKE will welcome current Director of First-Year […]
The University of Pikeville will present a virtual Judicial Speaker Series, March 25, March 30, April 1, April 6, April 8, and April 13, on YouTube, https://www.youtube.com/user/upikebears. Sponsored by the Kentucky Bar Foundation, the series will feature a variety of attorneys who will educate the viewers on such judicial subjects as family law and consumer law […]
The University of Pikeville (UPIKE) is pleased to announce commencement ceremonies for the class of 2021 will be held in person. To safely host celebrations, there will be three commencement ceremonies held over the course of three days to recognize students earning degrees in undergraduate, graduate and health professions. Masks will be required at the […]
For the first time, a University of Pikeville Kentucky College of Osteopathic Medicine (KYCOM) student has been awarded the Marie Wiseman Outstanding Osteopathic Student of the Year Award by the American College of Osteopathic Family Physicians (ACOFP). Heather McGuire was announced as the winner of this prestigious award during the Virtual ACOFP 58th Annual Convention […]
University of Pikeville’s Weber Art Gallery, located on the second floor of the Record Memorial Building, is currently featuring “Loveotomy,” a collection of artwork by Audrey Caudill, a graduating senior majoring in art and minoring in theatre. Caudill says her creativity has always been inspired by the figurative language used in lyrics and poetry, as […]
On Saturday, March 6, The University of Pikeville (UPIKE) hosted the City of Pikeville’s first in-person 5K since events were halted in 2020 due to COVID-19. The race began at 9 a.m. on campus at Benefactors Plaza and ended with the climb up UPIKE’s iconic 99 steps to the finish line. Approximately 80 people, ages […]
The University of Pikeville’s Elliott School of Nursing in the College of Nursing and Human Services (CNHS) strives to develop compassionate nurse leaders and healthcare professionals who will pave the way for the future of healthcare. UPIKE is proud to announce it has expanded its role as a leader in nursing education by establishing an opportunity for undergraduate nursing students […]
The University of Pikeville’s Weber Art Gallery, in collaboration with the Black Student Union (BSU), Allara Library, music, art, theatre, religion and writing classes across campus, will celebrate Black History Month by providing the community with an opportunity to acknowledge, embrace and learn Black history by launching an exhibit titled “Black Lives Matter.” The exhibit […]