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UK’s SWAP series highlights research shaping Appalachia’s future

This year’s Sharing Work on Appalachia in Progress series will once again highlight the research and creative scholarship of students and faculty, featuring presentations running from Fall 2025 through Spring ’26.

Markey ACTION students give voice to Appalachian cancer crisis in latest book

A new book by students in Markey’s ACTION program shares their perspectives on Appalachia’s cancer crisis through fictional stories and poems.

‘So special and so effective’: UK Research and Education Center, community continue impactful relationship

Through a century of serving Kentuckians, the Research and Extension Center at Princeton (UKREC) has built a vital relationship with the community that is beneficial and meaningful for all involved.

KY NSF EPSCoR to host film screening, discussion about Kentucky storm resilience

Kentucky NSF EPSCoR’s CLIMBS project will hold a screening of two documentaries that show how communities have endured weather-related catastrophes and the ongoing work to be better prepared for future disasters.

UK researchers explore the high incidence of colorectal cancer in Appalachian Kentucky

Researchers focused on analyzing samples from patients diagnosed with colon adenocarcinoma and looking at characteristics that could explain disparities in cancer outcomes in Kentucky.

Student-run CATS Clinic in Morehead provides accessible care for rural communities

Students in the UK College of Medicine’s Rural Physician Leadership Program in Morehead have launched a student-run mobile health clinic called the Caring for Appalachians Through Service (CATS) Clinic.

Registration open: 10th annual Appalachian Research Day set to take place in Corbin

The annual event is an opportunity to learn about health research conducted with communities in Appalachia.

Study shows potential for drone-based health resources delivery in Appalachia

An innovative approach to delivering essential health resources to rural Kentuckians has demonstrated the potential of using drone technology to overcome geographical barriers to improve healthcare access.

Appalachian Center to highlight student, faculty research in SWAP series

The UK Appalachian Center is showcasing work of student and faculty researchers through its Sharing Work on Appalachia in Progress (SWAP) series.

Call for submissions: 14th annual Appalachian Research Symposium and Arts Showcase

The UK Graduate Appalachian Research Community invites students, researchers, artists and others to attend the 2025 UK Appalachian Research Symposium and Arts Showcase on March 8, 2025.

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