University of Pikeville
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Nestled in the scenic Appalachian Mountains, the University of Pikeville (UPIKE) is a private institution renowned for its deep commitment to regional service and its highly ranked graduate healthcare schools. The university is anchored by the prestigious Kentucky College of Osteopathic Medicine (KYCOM) and the Kentucky College of Optometry (KYCO)—the state's only optometry school—alongside robust undergraduate programs in nursing, business, and education. On campus, students experience a tight-knit, supportive community that balances competitive NAIA athletics and outdoor mountain recreation with a highly personalized, family-like academic environment. Distinctively, UPIKE stands out as a pioneer in collegiate gaming, having been one of the first in the nation to offer varsity esports scholarships, and for its "UPIKE Promise," which offers free tuition to qualifying low-income students from Kentucky.
Wikipedia:The University of Pikeville (UPIKE) is a private university affiliated with the Presbyterian Church (USA) and located in Pikeville, Kentucky, United States. It was founded in 1889 by the Presbyterian Church and is located on a 25-acre (10 ha) campus on a hillside overlooking downtown Pikeville.
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