WELCOME TO
bear mountain By STACEY WALTERS
The University of Pikeville agreed to purchase 220 acres of land, now known as Bear Mountain, with plans of housing all outdoor athletic facilities, including football, soccer, tennis, cross country, track and field, archery, softball and baseball. In addition to the athletic programs, the space will offer the community a playground, room for tailgating, walking and biking trails, and an alumni center. “With more than 500 student-athletes across campus that call UPIKE home, this project will benefit more than half of our undergraduate student population,” said President Burton J. Webb, Ph.D. “Bear Mountain is located only a mile and a half from campus, making it easily accessible for students, coaches and the community.” Athletic Director Kelly Wells believes that UPIKE coaches build programs that provide the best experience possible for studentathletes. Having modern, elite facilities is an essential part of that process. “This has the potential to be one of the most transformational and impactful opportunities UPIKE Athletics has ever envisioned. These projects will continue to give UPIKE student-athletes the tools to grow as leaders, teammates and competitors,” said Wells. “Our coaches, students, administrators, fans and stakeholders are extremely humbled and grateful to all involved in helping to make this once-ina-lifetime opportunity come to life.”
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UPIKE MAGAZINE | FALL/WINTER 2022