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UPIKE has a long history of defying expectations. However you may have viewed yourself, the Appalachian community or the world before setting foot on our campus, we will encourage, inspire or even dare you to believe in a whole new realm of possibilities.
“UPIKE has helped me become a more successful and positive person. I love all the opportunities it has provided me to make new friends through academics and athletics."
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UPIKE’s Economic Impact on Kentucky Reaches $128.4 Million
The University of Pikeville (UPIKE) continues to be a vital contributor to Kentucky’s economy, generating a total economic impact of $128.4 million for the Fiscal Year 2021-22. This finding, from a comprehensive study commissioned by the Association of Independent Kentucky Colleges and Universities (AIKCU), highlights the significant role UPIKE plays in bolstering the local and […]
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KYCO student awarded the Changing Lives Scholarship
Kentucky College of Optometry (KYCO) student Robert Harkleroad has been awarded the David and Jeanne Keith Changing Lives Scholarship, valued at $1,000, by David Keith, founder of David Keith Ophthalmic. This prestigious scholarship recognizes Harkleroad’s dedication to optometry and his commitment to making a difference in the lives of others through vision care. Harkleroad, a […]
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Dr. Amna Hasan Named Clinical Director of the Appalachian Center for Preventive Medicine
The University of Pikeville (UPIKE) proudly announces the appointment of Amna Hasan, BDS, DABOP, FAAOP, FNAP, as the clinical director of the newly established Appalachian Center for Preventive Medicine, located in Floyd County, Kentucky. As of March 1, Hasan will provide leadership and oversight for the interprofessional clinic, ensuring the efficient and patient-centered delivery of […]
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UPIKE Announces New Major in Music Education
The University of Pikeville (UPIKE) is excited to announce the launch of its new major in music education. This new program, which will lead to teacher certification in the state of Kentucky, will equip students with the necessary skills and knowledge to become certified in Integrated P-12 Music Education. The new music education major is […]
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University of Pikeville Students Participate in Historic Washington Center Inauguration Seminar
Ten University of Pikeville (UPIKE) students recently had the opportunity of a lifetime to participate in The Washington Center’s Presidential Inauguration 2025 Seminar in Washington, D.C. The students, recipients of the Fred W. Meyer, Jr. Scholarship, spent nearly two weeks in the nation’s capital, gaining firsthand experience in government, politics and history. The seminar included […]
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KYCOM Announces Military Residency Match for Seven Students
The University of Pikeville-Kentucky College of Osteopathic Medicine (KYCOM) is proud to announce that seven of its medical students participated in the Military Residency Match on Wednesday, December 11, 2024, and successfully matched into residency programs with the U.S. Army, Navy and Air Force. These students will continue their medical training in prestigious military hospitals […]
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UPIKE Awarded CPE Grant for Residential Program Focused on Nursing and Social Work
The University of Pikeville (UPIKE) has been awarded a grant from the Kentucky Council on Postsecondary Education (CPE) to fund a transformative residential program aimed at empowering rising juniors and seniors in Eastern Kentucky. The program will focus on introducing students to nursing and social work careers while providing them with the tools and skills to succeed in these rewarding professions.
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UPIKE Professor Elected to Local School Board
Kathryn Gould, DSW, MSSW, LCSW, assistant professor of social work at the University of Pikeville (UPIKE), has been elected to serve on her local school board in Woodford County. Gould, a seasoned social worker with over two decades of experience in advocacy, policy, and mental health, brings a unique perspective to her new role, one rooted in her background in social work, as well as her experience as a parent in the district.
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