Then 2010
Began the decade as a college ...
During the past decade, the University of Pikeville has had a variety of development, innovation, athletic achievements, student success and a multitude of evolution. Spearheaded by former Kentucky Governor, then President of Pikeville College and current Chancellor Paul Patton, Pikeville College officially transitioned to the University of Pikeville in 2011. Through the hard work of faculty, staff and students, the university began a period of development it had not seen in many years. The Coleman College of Business was established in 2013 to connect with community businesses and instill entrepreneurial leadership skills in its students. Only two years later, in 2015, the Patton College of Education was established to prepare its students to positively impact the community. During this modern time, UPIKE continues to focus on medical professions as an extension of its original purpose to educate students and fill needs in the community. Faculty and staff
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supported both the minds and bodies of the communities and when the need for medical professionals arose, they spent the last decade expanding the Kentucky College of Osteopathic Medicine (KYCOM) and in 2016 developed the Kentucky College of Optometry (KYCO). Construction activity exploded and the campus grew with the completion of the Coal Building and the Health Professions Education Building, which houses the university’s two professional schools. With the dedication of the UPIKE family and the support of the community, the university marked a milestone and celebrated its 130th anniversary in 2019. Later that year, the College of Nursing and Human Services was established, which encompasses the Elliott School of Nursing and the School of Social Work. UPIKE also expanded campus housing to accommodate its rising number of students. It was an era of unprecedented expansion in athletics and investments in athletic
