Corey Fipps named new UPIKE Athletic Director

After conducting a nationwide search, the University of Pikeville has appointed Coach Corey Fipps as its new athletic director. Coach Fipps’ selection is a testament to his outstanding leadership and dedication to student success. With his proven track record of empowering student-athletes both on and off the field, Fipps is poised to make a significant […]

Tanner College of Dental Medicine receives prestigious 2024 CRET Innovation Center Award

The University of Pikeville’s (UPIKE) Tanner College of Dental Medicine (TCDM) was recently selected as the recipient of the 2024 Center for Research and Education Technology (CRET) Innovation Center (IC) Award. TCDM is the seventh school recipient chosen for the prestigious IC Award. The award will support the establishment of a hub for innovation and […]

UPIKE students travel to Washington, D.C., for educational experience beyond the classroom

The University of Pikeville (UPIKE) sent 11 students to attend the Inside Washington Seminar at The Washington Center in January. This marks the 20th consecutive year that UPIKE has taken students to participate in this transformative experience, demonstrating the university’s ongoing commitment to providing students with unique and enriching opportunities to enhance their academic and […]

Coleman College of Business Leadership Series February 16

The University of Pikeville’s Coleman College of Business (CCOB) will kick off the spring semester’s Speaker and Leadership Series on Friday, February 16, at 11:00 a.m. in Booth Auditorium. Jared Arnett will serve as the featured guest speaker with his presentation, “Doing things that have never been done.”  A native of Eastern Kentucky, Arnett has […]

UPIKE announces new Sachdeva Research and Entrepreneurship Incubator

The University of Pikeville (UPIKE) announced the development of the Sachdeva Research and Entrepreneurship Incubator (REI) that will house a wide variety of projects related to biomedicine, serve as a small business startup incubator, and provide a space for controlled environment agriculture research. The UPIKE board of trustees voted unanimously to name the building after […]

UPIKE names new dean of Kentucky College of Optometry

The University of Pikeville (UPIKE) is pleased to announce that Renee Reeder, O.D., was recently appointed the new dean of the Kentucky College of Optometry (KYCO). Reeder began working at UPIKE in 2018 and has made remarkable contributions to optometric education.   Upon completing her residency, she joined the Illinois College of Optometry (ICO) faculty. During her […]

UPIKE names new dean of College of Arts and Sciences

The University of Pikeville (UPIKE) is pleased to announce that Ella Smith-Justice, Ph.D., has been named the new dean of the College of Arts and Sciences (CAS). Her education, extensive experience and dedication to UPIKE make Smith-Justice the ideal person to continue leading CAS.  She earned her doctorate and master’s degrees from The Ohio State […]

Fall 2023 Dean’s and President’s Lists

The University of Pikeville faculty and staff congratulate the Fall 2023 Dean’s and President’s List students for their dedication to Academic Success. Fall 2023 Dean’s List Katelyn AbshireAbigail AdamsAvery AdderleyKassidy AdkinsConrad AlfordColt AsherKiera BaileyBryce BaltzerJon Barragan BarrenecheaGarrison Barrett Isabella BarrettBrooklyn BatesNajmir BellegardeIsaac BerryTaylor BevinsVictor BinghamBailey BirchfieldAinsley BlackburnCory BlackburnIsabella BlackburnKassidy BlackburnLogan BlackburnTyler BlackburnClara BlairGabrielle BlankenshipOwein BlasPhilip […]

UPIKE’s Elliott School of Nursing honors graduates

The University of Pikeville Elliott School of Nursing recognized 16 new nurses during the 40th nurse’s pinning ceremony on December 14, in Booth Auditorium.  Students were pinned by nursing faculty and recited the Florence Nightingale Pledge. The traditional ceremonial dates to the 1860s and was adopted by Nightingale to honor her most outstanding graduate nurses. […]