The University
of Pikeville recently won $7.4 million in funding, the largest grant the
institution has received to date, to establish the new Kentucky College of
Optometry.
“I am delighted that
through teamwork and collaboration, we have impressed outside funding agencies
and enlisted their support for UPike’s mission, vision and plans,” University of Pikeville President Burton Webb said. “We are deeply grateful for the
significant leadership and support provided by Congressman Rogers and the Big Sandy
Area Development District.”
The Kentucky College
of Optometry will both provide educational opportunities to students from
nearby communities and improve health care in those communities through access,
opportunity and education. Funding for the grant comes from the Appalachian
Regional Commission and the U.S. Economic Development Administration, through the Partnerships for Opportunity and Workforce and Economic
Revitalization initiative, which seeks to aid communities impacted by
the declining coal industry.
"Progressive programs
and initiatives, like the Kentucky College of Optometry, are essential to the
growth of the region, advancements in healthcare access, and professional
recruitment,” Webb said. “Together, we can shape a brighter future for
Kentucky’s Appalachian region and UPike is proud to help lead the way.”
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