What is Giving Day?
Every Bear. Every Gift.
Giving Day is a special opportunity for the entire UPIKE community to come together and invest in the future of our students. On October 13, alumni, friends, faculty, staff, parents, and community partners are invited to unite in support of the University of Pikeville and the students whose lives are transformed through education.
On Giving Day, every contribution creates opportunities for students to succeed. Gifts of all sizes directly support the resources, experiences, and services that help Bears thrive. For example:
- $15 provides a full week of late-night study-break coffee and healthy snacks for residential students during finals week.
- $25 covers two hours of personalized tutoring or academic coaching through the Center for Academic Excellence.
- $50 funds a practice-focused MCAT or OAT test-prep package for a student preparing for medical or optometry school.
- $50 supplies specialized diagnostic equipment kits for a nursing student entering clinical rotations.
- $100 sponsors project submission and poster display fees for the Undergraduate Research and Humanities Symposium.
- $150 supports a full term of counseling sessions and wellness resources through the THRIVE Counseling Center.
- $300 covers licensure exam fees for a graduating senior entering the education or social work profession.
Every Bear has a role to play. Whether funding academic support, student well-being, professional preparation, or experiential learning, your gift helps create pathways to success for current and future students. Together, we can shape the future of UPIKE, one Bear at a time.
How Can You Make a Difference?
Every Bear can make a difference. Every gift creates opportunity.
On October 13, you can be part of something bigger than a single day of giving. By making a gift to the area of UPIKE that means the most to you, sharing the Giving Day message with your friends and family, engaging with UPIKE's social media updates, or supporting one of our Give Back Night restaurant partners, you help create opportunities for students to learn, grow, and succeed.
No matter how you choose to participate, your involvement strengthens the UPIKE community and expands the impact of Every Bear. Every Gift. Together, we can open doors, transform lives, and make October 13 a day of lasting impact for UPIKE.
Every Bear can make a difference. Every gift creates opportunity. Together, we can make October 13 a day of lasting impact for UPIKE.
Donors
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| Group/Fund | Donors | Raised ($) |
|---|---|---|
| Kentucky College of Optometry (KYCO) | 0 | $0 |
| Women's Golf | 0 | $0 |
| Derrick “Big Show” Silas Endowed Scholarship | 0 | $0 |
| Student Emergency Fund (KYCOM) | 0 | $0 |
| Tanner College of Dental Medicine | 0 | $0 |
| Baseball | 0 | $0 |
| Men's Cross Country | 0 | $0 |
| Bill Baird Family Scholarship | 0 | $0 |
| Dance | 0 | $0 |
| Bear Clinic | 0 | $0 |
| Men's Bowling | 0 | $0 |
| "Reaching New Heights" Capital Campaign | 0 | $0 |
| Women's Cross Country | 0 | $0 |
| Cheer | 0 | $0 |
| Harding and Evelyn Dawahare Endowed Scholarship Fund | 0 | $0 |
| Elizabeth Stepp Goff Memorial Scholarship (Education Majors) | 0 | $0 |
| Leslie Ann Dotson Scholarship Fund | 0 | $0 |
| Men's Soccer | 0 | $0 |
| Men's Tennis | 0 | $0 |
| First Generation Endowed Scholarship | 0 | $0 |
| Kentucky College of Osteopathic Medicine (KYCOM) | 0 | $0 |
| Thrive Counseling | 0 | $0 |
| Volleyball | 2 | $200 |
| Captain Doug Cottle Memorial Student Assistance Fund | 0 | $0 |
| Football | 0 | $0 |
| Men's Basketball | 0 | $0 |
| Dr. John Lee Howie Memorial Endowed Scholarship | 0 | $0 |
| Women's Soccer | 0 | $0 |
| Softball | 0 | $0 |
| Alumni Association Endowed Scholarship | 0 | $0 |
| UPIKE Scholarship Fund | 0 | $0 |
| Men's Track & Field | 0 | $0 |
| Gary K. Justice Bridging the Gap Fund Endowed Scholarship | 0 | $0 |
| Ron D. Damron Endowed Scholarship | 0 | $0 |
| Women's Basketball | 0 | $0 |
| Elliott School of Nursing | 0 | $0 |
| Center for Public Service | 0 | $0 |
| Wrestling | 0 | $0 |
| College of Arts and Sciences | 0 | $0 |
| Women's Track & Field | 0 | $0 |
| Women's Bowling | 0 | $0 |
| Women's Tennis | 0 | $0 |
| School of Social Work | 0 | $0 |
| Blessed Unity of God (BUG) | 0 | $0 |
| Men's Golf | 0 | $0 |
| Archery | 0 | $0 |
| Holcomb Math Secondary Education Endowed Scholarship | 0 | $0 |
| Annual Fund | 1 | $50 |
| Patton College of Education | 2 | $300 |
| Student Emergency Fund | 0 | $0 |
| Joseph D. Valentino Memorial Endowed Scholarship | 0 | $0 |
| KYCOM Travel Grant | 0 | $0 |
| Endowed Scholarships | 0 | $0 |
| Esports | 0 | $0 |
| Fred W. Meyer, Jr. Washington Center Scholarship | 0 | $0 |
| Student Emergency Fund (KYCO) | 0 | $0 |
| Bear Mountain Athletic Complex | 0 | $0 |
| Effie Waller Smith Scholarship (English Majors) | 0 | $0 |
| Coleman College of Business | 0 | $0 |
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Paul & Judi Patton
Dr. Michael Holcomb
Dr. Gregory Harris & Dr. Sonbol Shahid-Salles
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