University of Pikeville

06/04/2026

The University of Pikeville community mourns the passing of beloved Faculty Emeritus of Psychology, John Howie, Ph.D. For more than 30 years, Dr. Howie dedicated himself to teaching and mentoring students while becoming an unforgettable presence on campus.

His legacy lives on in the countless students, faculty and staff whose lives were touched by his distinctive personality and unique spirit. He will be deeply missed and fondly remembered.

A memorial and celebration of life service will be held in Chrisman Auditorium on July 25.

06/03/2026

Fall is closer than you think. If teaching is your goal, now is the time to take the next step with UPIKE’s Master of Arts in Teaching.

• Designed for students with a degree in a certifiable content area
• Become a certified teacher in as little as 2 years
• No summer courses
• TEACH grant opportunities may cover half of tuition for qualifying students

Learn more or apply at https://www.upike.edu/graduate-studies/master-of-arts-in-teaching/
Questions? Contact Danielle at (606) 218-5009 or [email protected].

06/03/2026

📫 Check your mailbox! The Spring/Summer 2026 issue of UPIKE Magazine is on its way. Need to update your address? Visit https://www.upike.edu/alumni/alumni-update/.

06/01/2026

It's orientation week for the inaugural class of the Tanner College of Dental Medicine. Welcome, Class of 2029!

06/01/2026

MAGAZINE MONDAY!

Missed an issue? Catch up on every inspiring story, alumni feature and campus update from the hill before the next issue comes out.

The University of Pikeville is a private, liberal arts university located on the hillside in Pikeville, Kentucky, United States.

05/29/2026

📞 “Hello, this is your future calling…” 🐻🧡

This future Bear answered the call from UPIKE!

Are you a high school senior planning to attend UPIKE this fall? We want to feature YOU on our social media pages! Send your UPIKE-themed senior photos to [email protected] for a chance to be featured.

05/28/2026

From student to commencement speaker. 🎓

UPIKE alumnus and award-winning Kentucky singer-songwriter Nick Jamerson returned to campus to deliver an inspiring message to the Class of 2026 during this year’s commencement ceremonies.

📺 Watch the full commencement address here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qBdeBvUFOfw

05/27/2026

UPike and UPike athletics mourn the passing of Luke Pierce, a beloved member of our bass fishing team and campus community.

05/25/2026

MAGAZINE MONDAY!

We want to hear from you! Which story in the last issue of UPIKE Magazine caught your eye or inspired you the most? Drop a comment below.

Share your feedback or suggest a story for the next issue here 👇

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05/22/2026

A look back at unforgettable moments from Commencement at UPIKE. 🎓🧡