For more than a century, the University of Pikeville has served the people of the region, and beyond, and as the university begins its 127th academic year, the community is invited to the Opening Convocation on Thursday, Sept. 1, at 11 a.m. in Booth Auditorium, Record Memorial Building. Officially welcoming students, professors will don their academic regalia for the formal occasion, which is led by the bearer of the ceremonial mace. The convocation address will be delivered by Burton Webb, Ph.D., president of the University of Pikeville.