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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.
Explore our online undergraduate and graduate programs and learn more about earning your degree at UPIKE.
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."Jolene Smith / Barbourville, KY / Information Technology Management
“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."
Jolene Smith / Barbourville, KY / Information Technology Management
At UPIKE, we are in the business of helping students overcome any obstacle as they move forward to pursue their dreams.
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) Office of Diversity, Excellence and Belonging has been awarded a $15,000 grant from Columbia Gas of Kentucky’s NiSource Charitable Foundation to cultivate future leaders through the Justice, Excellence, Diversity and Inclusion (JEDI) Leadership Program.
The University of Pikeville faculty and staff congratulate the Fall 2024 Dean's and President's List students for their dedication to Academic Success.
On Friday, December 13, the University of Pikeville Elliott School of Nursing held a pinning ceremony in the Health Professions Education Building, honoring 27 Associate of Science in Nursing graduates receiving their nursing pins. The ceremony commemorates the students’ successful completion of their nursing coursework and clinical rotations.
The University of Pikeville (UPIKE) will host the Pikeville Fire Department and Pikeville Police Department as they conduct specialized training sessions on campus December 16-20. The training will take place as part of a collaborative effort between the City of Pikeville and UPIKE, aimed at enhancing safety and preparedness for the community.
The University of Pikeville (UPIKE) is pleased to announce Assistant Professor of History Brittany Goetting, Ph.D., has been elected to the executive committee of the Middle Atlantic and New England Council for Canadian Studies. This appointment is in recognition of her scholarship on North American Print Culture, particularly her work on Baptist churches in Maine and the Canadian Maritimes.
The University of Pikeville’s Elliott School of Nursing (ESON), in collaboration with Pikeville Medical Center, is pleased to announce it has been awarded nearly $100,000 from the Kentucky Council on Postsecondary Education (CPE) Healthcare Workforce Investment Fund (HWIF).
The University of Pikeville (UPIKE) is proud to announce that Director of Undergraduate Social Work Program Ashton Bartley, MSW, graduated from the prestigious Council on Social Work Education (CSWE) Program Director’s Academy during the organization’s Annual Program Meeting held in Kansas City, Missouri. The CSWE Program Director’s Academy is designed to enhance the leadership capabilities […]
Four University of Pikeville-Kentucky College of Optometry (KYCO) students were awarded scholarships from National Vision. This marks the second year of National Vision’s pledge to KYCO to provide $20,000 in scholarships annually for five years, totaling $100,000. The scholarship funds four incoming first-year optometry students interested in practicing in rural communities, each receiving $5,000. The […]