What It Feels Like to Join an Esports Team
UPIKE launched their varsity Esports program in January 2015. When the program first began the university was only the second
May 16, 2016
News
Self-help Coping Methods
We all have those days when we feel sad or anxious, and that isn’t necessarily a bad thing. These emotions,
May 11, 2016
Agents of Change: KVEC Educators Summer Professional Learning
Kentucky Valley Educational Cooperative (KVEC) is excited to announce a summer professional learning opportunity. “Agents of Change” Summer Institute July
May 9, 2016
Betsy Layne Students Awarded UPIKE Esports Scholarships
UPIKE launched their varsity Esports program in January 2015. When the program first began the university was only the second
May 6, 2016
UPIKE Distinguished Educators Hall of Fame
The University of Pikeville Distinguished Educators Hall of Fame honors individuals who have made a commitment to education and have
May 5, 2016
S.T.A.R.S. Students Present at East Kentucky Leadership Conference
Students from four counties representing the KY Valley Educational Cooperative (KVEC) S.T.A.R.S. (Students Transforming Appalachia with Real-world Solutions) shared their entrepreneurial
May 3, 2016
6k Gather for KVEC National Recognition in Education Innovation
Six months of student-centered classroom redesigns, technical project-based learning, on-campus gardening, leadership exchanges, and much more culminated in 150+ presentations
May 2, 2016
The Best Way to Get Good Maps is to do it Ourselves
Have you ever tried to find something on Google Maps, only to have your GPS point you to some completely
May 2, 2016
National Coverage
Herald-Leader: Will Hazard become the nation’s hub for drone research and development?
April 24, 2017
From the Lexington Herald-Leader – Article by Bill Estep – The education partners in the project could develop a pipeline of students to work at the port. “This could be a game-changer for Southeast Kentucky,” said Paul Green, with the educational cooperative. “It’s cutting-edge and it could really lead to a lot of economic benefit for our region.”
Christian Science Monitor: Appalachia’s new trail: finding life after coal
April 9, 2017
The $15,000 grant the school won to help create new jobs is part of a Kentucky Valley Educational Cooperative contest. That nonprofit wants to develop technical curriculum to better prepare students for emerging fields.
Lane Report: MIT Health Hack-a-thon
October 10, 2016
MIT Appalachian Health Hack-a-thon announces event winners published by The Lane Report Hack-a-thon participants included students from Pikeville, Paintsville and Letcher County, who participated in