FINDING SUCCESS in the Journey By LAURA DAMRON MBA ’19 In 2015, the University of Pikeville’s Board of Trustees determined to make a change in the trajectory of the institution. That decision, combined with the efforts of the UPIKE Family, has helped to generate remarkable momentum in equipping students to lead meaningful lives and create a bright future for Appalachia. The board began by launching a national search in 2015 for a visionary leader who might be able to take the university to the next level. Chairman of the Board Terry L. Dotson ’72 said, “Burton was the perfect candidate. His background of working in a religious institution in a rural area, his experience as a medical educator and academic leader, and his education set him apart. He and Kay were the right fit in every possible way.”
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UPIKE MAGAZINE | SPRING/SUMMER 2020
