University of Pikeville

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Founded in 1889 by Presbyterian ministers to educate the youth of the mountains, the University of Pikeville stands as a school of opportunity and the leading university of Central Appalachia. A beacon on the hill steeped in the Christian tradition of truth and service to mankind, our community of learners shares a fundamental belief in the power of education to change lives. Situated in the heart

of Central Appalachia, we are a private, four-year liberal arts and sciences university with a college of osteopathic medicine and the only optometry college in Kentucky.

This Magazine Monday, meet KYCOM student and UPIKE alum Macen Witt. After suffering a knee injury during her sophomore y...
09/07/2026

This Magazine Monday, meet KYCOM student and UPIKE alum Macen Witt. After suffering a knee injury during her sophomore year of college, she now understands the physical and emotional toll of being sidelined from a sport that had become central to her identity. Now, she has her sights set on becoming a sports medicine physician.

Read “Homegrown Healing” → https://issuu.com/upike/docs/upike_magazine_spring_summer_2026/40

Happy Labor Day, Bears! 🧡 We’re grateful for all the people whose hard work helps make UPIKE such a special place. Wishi...
09/07/2026

Happy Labor Day, Bears! 🧡 We’re grateful for all the people whose hard work helps make UPIKE such a special place. Wishing our campus community a relaxing and well-deserved day!

In observance of Labor Day, the University of Pikeville will be closed on Monday, September 7. Offices and campus will r...
09/04/2026

In observance of Labor Day, the University of Pikeville will be closed on Monday, September 7. Offices and campus will reopen on Tuesday, September 8, and classes will resume at their regular schedule. We wish everyone a safe and enjoyable holiday weekend!

08/31/2026

First-year students signed in as a UPIKE during their first week on campus.

Congratulations to the newest members of UPIKE’s Honors Program! 🎉These outstanding students have demonstrated a strong ...
08/29/2026

Congratulations to the newest members of UPIKE’s Honors Program! 🎉
These outstanding students have demonstrated a strong commitment to scholarship, leadership and community, and we’re excited to see the impact they’ll make across campus.
Join us in celebrating the Fall 2026 Honors Program cohort! 👏

08/28/2026

Share Memories and Support the Family.

One unforgettable first week. 🐻 Our newest Bears made memories, found their community and got their UPIKE journey off to...
08/28/2026

One unforgettable first week. 🐻 Our newest Bears made memories, found their community and got their UPIKE journey off to a great start!

More photos from the week: https://www.flickr.com/photos/upike/albums/

Just casually making campus look this good. 😌✨
08/26/2026

Just casually making campus look this good. 😌✨

2016 ➡️ 2026 🧡A decade of Bears making The Climb.
08/25/2026

2016 ➡️ 2026 🧡

A decade of Bears making The Climb.

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147 Sycamore Street
Pikeville, KY
41501

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+16062185250

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