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The University of Pikeville – Kentucky College of Osteopathic Medicine (KYCOM) held its awards banquet honoring the Class of 2024 in the Appalachian Wireless Arena on May 3. Megan C. Hennon, D.O., of St. Louis, Mo., received the Dean’s Award. The award is presented to the graduating student whose leadership, humanity and loyalty to the […]
More than 500 University of Pikeville (UPIKE) students celebrated their achievements by earning their degrees during the spring commencement ceremonies for undergraduate, graduate and health professions on Saturday, May 4, at the Appalachian Wireless Arena. Graduates and families were able to attend the in-person ceremonies or watch virtually via livestream. The twenty-fourth commencement of the […]
The University of Pikeville (UPIKE) College of Nursing and Human Services (CNHS) recently honored students graduating from the university’s nursing and social work programs during a pair of pinning ceremonies. On Thursday, May 2, the Elliott School of Nursing held a pinning ceremony in Booth Auditorium, honoring 46 Associate of Science in Nursing students receiving […]
The University of Pikeville – Kentucky College of Optometry (KYCO) held its awards luncheon honoring the Class of 2024 in the Health Professions Education Building on May 3. Brittany Dawn Morris, O.D., was awarded the Dean’s Award, presented to a graduating student who has shown outstanding leadership while maintaining high academic standards. Morris also received […]
The University of Pikeville (UPIKE) is pleased to announce the appointment of Marisa Greer, Ed.D., as the new Vice President of Academic Affairs, effective July 1. With an extensive academic background and a proven track record of leadership, Greer brings a wealth of experience and expertise to this critical role. As the Vice President of […]
The University of Pikeville (UPIKE) will honor students earning degrees in undergraduate, graduate and health professions on Saturday, May 4, at the Appalachian Wireless Arena in downtown Pikeville. The ceremony for the Kentucky College of Osteopathic Medicine and the Kentucky College of Optometry will take place at 9:30 a.m., and the ceremony for the College […]
The University of Pikeville is pleased to announce that the Center for Academic Excellence has been awarded certification as a Level 1 certified tutor training program by the internationally recognized College Reading and Learning Association (CRLA). For more than thirty years CRLA has been a leader in learning assistance, reading, and academic support programs with […]
The Kentucky College of Optometry (KYCO) held its traditional White Coat Ceremony on Saturday, April 6, in the Health Professions Education Building. Fifty-three members of the Class of 2026 received their white coats before a gathering of family, friends and university faculty. KYCO Dean Renee Reeder, O.D., FAAO, FBCLA, FSLS, FIACLE, welcomed guests and remarked […]
The University of Pikeville (UPIKE) is pleased to announce eight students were selected to receive Appalachian College Association (ACA) Ledford Research Scholarships. These scholarships offer financial assistance for summer and fall research projects to undergraduate students enrolled at ACA member institutions. Ledford Scholars receive guidance from a UPIKE faculty member and later present their research […]