The Appalachian Center contributes to the land grant mission of the University of Kentucky by fostering community-university partnerships in research, learning and engagement in Appalachia. Located  on UK's main campus, the center is a space for students, faculty, staff and community members to join forces in learning about and educating others about this beautiful region that faces opportunities and challenges toward sustainable development in a globalized context.

The Appalachian Studies Program, like the Appalachian Center, has an active 40-year history at UK. It is an interdisciplinary program based in the College of Arts and Sciences with participation by faculty and students from across the colleges at UK. For more information on courses, affiliates and opportunities to take part in this program click HERE.

One of the opportunities associated with the center is the Graduate Appalachian Research Community, an active graduate student research network. GARC hosts Appalachia related events and meetings on and off campus and organizes an annual Symposium and Arts Showcase in Lexington. Contact the GARC officers at GARCommunity@uky.edu or visit our GARC page for more information.