UPIKE Viewbook (2020)

Move Mountains.

UNIVERSITY OF PIKEVILLE

See New Possibilities UPIKE HAS A LONG HISTORY OF DEFYING EXPECTATIONS.

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n the heart of Central Appalachia, you’ll find beautiful views, rich culture and friendly faces ready to welcome new Bears with open arms. This is where

you’ll find UPIKE. This is where we move upward, toward innovation, to success. Where we move obstacles so we can move toward bright futures. Where we move with imagination and passion.

Come join our family. Let’s move forward together.

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UPIKE FAST FACTS

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88

SCHOOLS AND COLLEGES

OF CLASSES WITH 30 STUDENTS OR LESS

38% OF STUDENTS ARE FIRST GENERATION COLLEGE STUDENTS

“My time as a student at UPIKE has been transformative. The knowledge, confidence and connections I have developed will benefit me indefinitely.

I am proud to be a Bear!”

JADA HOOD / LEXINGTON, KY / BIOLOGY

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%

MAJORS AND PROGRAMS

96 % OF UNDERGRADUATE STUDENTS RECEIVE FINANCIAL AID

Pursue Your Passion

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t UPIKE, our commitment to students lies

broad liberal arts foundation holistically prepares

in academic excellence that cultivates

students intellectually and practically, with forward-

change-makers who think boldly, lead the

thinking knowledge of culture, the physical and

way in innovation and communicate with impact. Our

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natural world, and personal and social responsibility.

Bachelor Programs COLLEGE OF ARTS AND SCIENCES

COLEMAN COLLEGE OF BUSINESS

Art

Business

Biology

(Choose from emphases in Accounting, Healthcare Management, Management, Sport Management or Entrepreneurship.)

Chemistry Communication Criminal Justice English Film + Media Arts History History/Political Science Interdisciplinary Studies Mathematics Music* Psychology Religion Sociology Spanish

COLLEGE OF NURSING + HUMAN SERVICES Nursing RN-BSN Social Work

PATTON COLLEGE OF EDUCATION

Pre-Professional Programs Optometry Scholars Program (OSP) Osteopathic Medical Scholars Program (OMSP)

UPIKE also offers graduate programs in: Business Education Social Work

Educational Studies Elementary Education Middle Grades Education Secondary Education

Theatre* CERTIFICATES OFFERED: • Career Communication • Interpersonal Skills for Professionals • Corrections, Rehabilitation, and Preventative Control

+ Most majors available as minors * Denotes minor only programs.

Associate Programs Accounting

Management

Criminal Justice

Nursing

+ Visit upike.edu/academics for a full listing of academic programs

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he first-year experience at UPIKE is transformative, and we’re here from the very beginning to set you

up to thrive in college and beyond. You’ll start your time on campus with a four-day orientation where you’ll get to know the campus, the local community, faculty and your fellow Bears.

“UPIKE has had a positive impact on me and prepared me for the future. I have so much confidence inside and out of the classroom because of my coaches and professors.”

CARRINGTON RUSSELL / VIRGINIA BEACH, VA THE HISTORIC 99 STEPS LEAD FROM DOWNTOWN PIKEVILLE TO THE UPIKE CAMPUS ON THE HILL AND SERVE AS A PATH TO OPPORTUNITY.

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BACHELOR’S DEGREE HOLDERS:

Chase Your Big Dreams

earn approximately

EXPERIENCE THE WORLD

2x

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THE SALARY

e’re committed to bringing the world’s most progressive ideas to our home in Appalachia. That’s why

we make sure every UPIKE student has the lifechanging opportunity to study globally. Think bigger and broader by studying with world-

net an average of

$1

class leaders in your field while becoming STUDY ABROAD PROGRAM IN BELIZE

equipped with cutting-edge experience.

million

MORE OVER THE COURSE OF THEIR CAREERS report

1/2 IN UNEMPLOYMENT RATES Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics, 2018

EXPLORING TOMORROW’S JOBS TODAY Claudette Enriquez Major: Communication Internship: C-SPAN Career: “ Getting to expand my skills and expertise to help a broadcasting network like C-SPAN was life-changing. I got to experience what happens behind the scenes and get a feel for what it is like to work for a major media corporation.”

Prepared to Succeed

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“With the guidance and assistance I received at the University of Pikeville, I was able to overcome the limitations of a physical disability that had affected every aspect of my life for nearly a decade. UPIKE gave

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me the opportunity and t UPIKE, we want students to get more than a degree. We want UPIKE to be where you dream boldly—where you are confidently moving forward

because you are empowered and supported.

With teams dedicated to your success, an entire network of

resources to accomplish a goal that was nearly out of reach. I am forever grateful to all at UPIKE who supported me on my journey.”

UPIKE faculty and staff are ready to help you achieve your big dreams. Whether it’s help with a class, writing a resume,

JEREMY GOODSON / DORTON, KY / HISTORY

or networking to land your dream job, you’ll always have someone by your side as you move your future forward.

Student Support Resources at UPIKE: • Personal academic advising

ACE PROGRAM Our Academic Cultural Enrichment (ACE) program is

• Center for Student Success

designed to give freshmen UPIKE

• Disability Resource Center

students a strong start. Through

• Thrive Counseling Center • Tutoring • Writing center • Career services

the ACE program, students have access to mentoring, tutoring, workshops and cultural enrichment opportunities.

Move Mountains with

Bold Dreams

U

PIKE is where you’ll move forward with boldness toward a rewarding career. Surrounded by your Bear

family, you’ll have support in overcoming any barrier so nothing gets in the way of your big dreams and bright future.

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and

Brilliant Possibilities

EXPERT FACULTY

Dr. James Browning

14:1

66%

STUDENT TO FACULTY RATIO

OF FACULTY HOLD A TERMINAL DEGREE

Move Communities.

Impact People.

Change Hearts.

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nown for creating purposeful change, our students serve with passion regionally and beyond. They stock food pantries, take medical

mission trips, build schools and even lobby state officials to increase funds for local homeless populations. Many students lead service projects for causes close to their hearts, and countless communities have benefitted from UPIKE students’ fortitude to move barriers for others.

A leader in Appalachian innovation, UPIKE cares deeply about increasing opportunity in our region. By driving

A MISSION CENTERED ON GIVING UPIKE’s first-year students begin their

technological advancement and

semester with an annual

economic growth with can-do endurance,

groups led by volunteers

our mission is to see our area reach

service day. Student served at more than 20 sites in three states in

its highest potential with every UPIKE

2019. UPIKE graduates

student being able to take personal

and eager to serve.

are prepared to succeed

ownership in Appalachia’s progress.

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Student Activities, Clubs + Events American Chemical Society (ACS) American Sign Language Club (ASL) Biology Club Black Student Union (BSU) Blessed Unity of God (BUG) Broadcasting Club Campus Activities Board (CAB) Criminal Justice Club Sigma Tau Delta (English Club) Friends Among Many Gay Straight Alliance Intramural Sports Kentucky Education Association (KEA) Latino Student Union Loving Animals & Loving People Motivational Monday Outdoor Recreation Speech and Debate Student Government Association (SGA) Student Social Work Association UPIKE Esports Club Weightlifting Club What’s Up Wednesday (WuW) #WeMovement

Full of culture and surrounded by nature, you’ll see why our home of Pikeville is one of the greatest small towns in the country.

Experience Appalachia

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t UPIKE, our hard work is matched with playing hard.

Explore the beauty of Eastern Kentucky by kayak or hiking. Take up intramurals with your dorm mates. Join

a club or Greek life. Catch a Bears game with friends—students

See concerts and live theatre five minutes from campus.

WALK TO

always have free admission to home games. A bustling campus

• Concerts

set in the heart of Appalachia means UPIKE life is full of vibrant

• Live theatre

culture and unbeatable outdoor adventures.

• Downtown: local restaurants, coffee shops, shopping and festivals

10 MINUTES • Hiking • Fishing • Kayaking • Horseback riding

30 MINUTES • Whitewater rafting • Camping • Boating • Water skiing • Mountain biking

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Join #BEARNATION

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tudent-athletes are a big part of our campus.

Compete as a part of one of our championship teams or cheer on the Bears with your friends.

There are plenty of opportunities to experience how athletic events bring our campus community, and the town of Pikeville, together.

• 6 National Championships • 33 Conference Championships

• 50 All-Americans • 187 Academic All-Americans

THE UPIKE WOMEN’S BOWLING TEAM RECEIVED 17 MID-SOUTH CONFERENCE HONORS IN 2020

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26

VARSITY TEAMS

NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIPS

2017-18 NAIA SCHOLAR ATHLETES

(10 men’s, 10 women’s, 4 co-ed)

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UPIKE ATHLETICS Archery Baseball Men’s Basketball Women’s Basketball Men’s Bowling Women’s Bowling Cheer Men’s Cross Country Women’s Cross Country Dance Esports Football Men’s Golf Women’s Golf Men’s Soccer Women’s Soccer Softball Men’s Swimming Women’s Swimming Men’s Tennis Women’s Tennis Men’s Track and Field Women’s Track and Field Volleyball

BE CHALLENGED TO DISCOVER YOUR POTENTIAL J. Scott “Scotty” Samarco ‘10 Major: English Sport: Basketball Career: “The basketball coaching staff at UPIKE saw potential in me as a leader. They helped me learn and grow to pursue my career in ministry.”

Committed to Affordability

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e are here to help you make the ultimate investment in your future. All UPIKE students receive some form of financial aid.

Bachelor degree holders earn

84

%

MORE THAN THOSE WITH ONLY A HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA UPIKE awards

$18

million IN SCHOLARSHIPS AND GRANTS EVERY YEAR On average, UPIKE awards

$25,225 PER FINANCIAL AID PACKAGE 18 UPIKE | MOVE MOUNTAINS.

ALUMNI HAVE ACCESS TO UPIKE’S CAREER DEVELOPMENT CENTER FOR OPPORTUNITIES EVEN AFTER GRADUATION.

Experience UPIKE for Yourself APPLY TODAY! IT’S EASY AND FREE Go to upike.edu to apply, connect with an admissions counselor or schedule a visit! You can also call or email our Admissions Office at (606) 218-5251 or wewantyou@upike.edu.

We can’t wait to meet you!

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