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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.
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“I chose UPIKE because it’s home. The UPIKE Pledge Scholarship has allowed me to focus on my education and basketball without the financial stress of paying for college.”Keian Worrix | Pikeville, KY | Business Major
“I chose UPIKE because it’s home. The UPIKE Pledge Scholarship has allowed me to focus on my education and basketball without the financial stress of paying for college.”
Keian Worrix | Pikeville, KY | Business Major
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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 (UPIKE) School of Social Work has received national recognition for its leadership in mental health education, earning designation as an Approved Center for Play Therapy Education from the Association for Play Therapy (APT). The newly established Appalachian Institute for Play Therapy at UPIKE is now officially recognized by APT, marking a […]
The University of Pikeville (UPIKE) has announced the promotion of Kate Hensley, MBA, to the director of marketing and communications (MarComm) position. Hensley brings 11 years of dedicated service to UPIKE, where she has established a reputation as a creative, strategic and highly collaborative leader. Most recently serving as interim director of MarComm, Hensley has […]
The University of Pikeville-Kentucky College of Osteopathic Medicine (KYCOM) has announced the launch of a new Master of Science in Biomedical Sciences (MBS), a fully online graduate program designed to prepare students for medical school, dental school, optometry programs and other professional health careers. The 30-credit, non-thesis program is delivered in an accelerated eight-week course […]
The University of Pikeville-Kentucky College of Optometry (KYCO) held its traditional White Coat Ceremony on Saturday, March 28, in the Health Professions Education Building on UPIKE’s campus. Fifty-two members of the Class of 2028 received their white coats in the presence of family, friends and others from the campus community. White coat ceremonies are widely […]
The University of Pikeville’s (UPIKE) Center for Public Service is proud to announce the second year of the Allegheny Civic Fellowship, a three-week non-residential summer camp dedicated to cultivating future citizens in Eastern Kentucky. Building on the success of its inaugural year, the fellowship will once again bring together high school students from Eastern Kentucky […]
The University of Pikeville (UPIKE) has received a $20,000 grant from the American Heart Association (AHA) to support the implementation of a Cardiac Emergency Response Plan to improve preparedness and response to cardiac emergencies on campus. The grant will support UPIKE’s participation in the AHA’s Cardiac Emergency Response Plan program, which focuses on reducing deaths […]
The University of Pikeville (UPIKE) announced that it has been selected as a recipient of the 2026 John W. Nason Award for Board Leadership by the Association of Governing Boards of Universities and Colleges (AGB). Presented annually by AGB, the Nason Award, established in 1992, recognizes higher education governing boards that demonstrate exceptional leadership, foresight, […]
The University of Pikeville (UPIKE) has appointed Associate Professor of Economics Gregory Green, Ph.D., as Interim Dean of the Coleman College of Business (CCOB). Green has served UPIKE as an Associate Professor of Economics, bringing a strong background in academic instruction, economic analysis and student-centered learning. In his new role, he will provide leadership and […]