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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.
Our D.O. medical school is nationally ranked and recognized for a reputation of excellence in rural medicine and family healthcare. UPIKE’s osteopathy program gives you a clear path to success in the medical field.
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A GROWL Leader is a student leader who serves as a mentor and guide for new students.
They welcome incoming students with energy and school spirit, help them navigate campus resources, and make sure no one feels lost or alone.
GROWL Leaders answer questions, share insider tips, and create fun, meaningful moments that turn first-day nerves into lasting friendships.
🏠 Belfry, KY
📚 Secondary Education – Social Studies
🔶 Baseball🔶 Fellowship of Christian Athletes
On a typical day, you can find me on campus at Table 99 or in the gym.
What brings you joy?Playing pickleball at the YMCA and going to BOGO night at Buffalo Wild Wings with the boys.
🏠 Belpre, OH
📚 Communication and Film and Media Arts
🔶 UPIKE MARCOM Videographer and Football On a typical day, you can find me on campus: You can find me on campus outside in the Plaza with friends sitting in the sun.
What brings you joy?Being kind to all groups of people no matter their social status or friend group.
🏠 Canada, KY
📚 Elementary Education
🔶 KEA-AE Publicist, UPIKE Dance Team, Kentucky Mountain Laurel Festival Representative, Family Connections Assistant, and the ACE Program.
On a typical day you can find me in the plaza sitting in the sun.
What brings you joy?Spending time with Jesus, my family, and my friends!
🏠 Lancaster, KY
📚 Biomedical Sciences
🔶 Track & Field and Optometry Scholars Program
On a typical day, you can find me on campus, You can usually find me in the Hoops facility.
What brings you joy?Playing guitar, hanging with friends, hunting, and fishing.
🏠 Pikeville, KY
🔶 BCM and Family Connections Assistant
On a typical day, you can find me with my friends in the Café!
What brings you joy?I enjoy spending time with Jesus and my loved ones!
📚 Middle School Math Education
🔶 Family Connections Assistant and NSLS
On a typical day, you can find me hanging out with my friends at the Café or Chick-fil-A!
What brings you joy?What brings me joy is Jesus, reading my Bible, family, and friends!
🏠 Elkhorn City, KY
📚 Secondary Education – Math
🔶 Student Ambassador
On a typical day, you can find me at Chick-fil-A.
What brings you joy?Watching my community grow.
📚 Secondary Education – English
🔶 Presidential Scholars Program, BUG (Blessed Unity of God), BCM, English Club, and ACE Program
On a typical day, you can find me hanging out with my friends at Chick-fil-A!
What brings you joy?Growing deeper in my walk with Jesus, spending time with friends and family, and listening to good music!
📚 Nursing
🔶 Softball Team, SNAP
On a typical day, you can find me at Chick-fil-A or in the Elliott School of Nursing building.
What brings you joy?Jesus, spending time with my friends and family, helping others, listening to music, and Cotton Candy Alanis.
📚Biomedical Sciences
🔶 Optometry Scholars Program and Cheerleader
On a typical day, you can find me on campus at Chick-fil-A or the library!
What brings you joy?Spending time with my family and friends and the lake!
🏠 Salyersville, KY
🔶 Student Ambassador, Osteopathic Medical Scholars Program, and UPIKE Softball.
On a typical day, you can find me in the Armington Building or at Chick-fil-A.