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 unique 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 the University of Kentucky. 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 unique opportunities associated with the center is the Graduate Appalachian Research Community (GARC), a very active graduate student research network. GARC hosts various Appalachia related events and meetings on and off campus and organizes an annual Symposium and Arts Showcase held right here in Lexington! Contact GARC President, Shelby Roberts at shelbyroberts@uky.edu or visit our GARC page for more information!
Vision
Unite university and community partners to forge a just and sustainable Appalachian future together. Bring Appalachia into the classroom and take the classroom to Appalachia. Celebrate the many past, present and future voices and communities of Appalachia.
Mission
We seek to forge a just and sustainable future for youth and the region by building community-university partnerships in interdisciplinary research, creative expression, learning, and engagement in transnational Appalachia.
Recent Newsletters:
Spring 2022 Newsletter, April 18, 2022
Spring 2022 Newsletter, January 10, 2022
Fall 2021 Newsletter, November 24, 2021
Fall 2021 Newsletter, September 22, 2021
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