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UK launches program to address water resources and sustainable engineering challenges in Appalachia

Jun 4, 2024, 7:26 AM

The project is designed to engage undergraduate students from underrepresented groups in STEM in vital Appalachian water research.

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Perry County students honored with 2024 UK-CARES/CERH Community Engagement Award

May 9, 2024, 6:00 AM

The University of Kentucky’s Center for Appalachian Research in Environmental Sciences (UK-CARES) and the Center of Excellence in Rural Health (CERH) announced the 2024 Community Engagement Award in Environmental Health Sciences winner at CERH’s Appalachian Research Day annual conference

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Appalachian Center to host student, faculty research presentation series

Apr 11, 2024, 7:10 AM

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

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Forum brings together innovators to develop energy solutions for Appalachia

Mar 28, 2024, 8:19 AM

Dozens of industry leaders and innovators attended the 2024 Appalachian Carbon Forum to work together to identify and develop clean energy transition solutions for the Appalachia region.

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Markey research highlights need for education to combat cancer in Appalachia

Nov 29, 2023, 7:45 AM

Two recent studies led by UK Markey Cancer Center researcher Nathan Vanderford, Ph.D., provide insight on the connection between education levels and cancer rates in Appalachian Kentucky.

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UK Center of Excellence in Rural Health celebrating success of Appalachian Community Health Days

Oct 20, 2023, 7:08 AM

The University of Kentucky Center of Excellence in Rural Health (UK CERH) recently released their impact report for Appalachian Community Health Days (ACHD).

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Markey study reveals persistent cancer disparities in Appalachian Kentucky

Jun 16, 2023, 7:17 AM

A recent study published in The Journal of Rural Health sheds light on Appalachian Kentucky’s alarming cancer burden, revealing striking disparities compared to non-Appalachian Kentucky and the rest of the country.

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Appalachian Center honors 11 students with research awards

May 12, 2023, 7:16 AM

The University of Kentucky Appalachian Center is honoring 11 students with its annual research awards.

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UK CERH announces registration and call for poster abstracts for Appalachian Research Day

Mar 8, 2023, 7:18 AM

This year's event will be held in person April 5, 2023, at the Ramada by Wyndham Hotel and Conference Center in Paintsville, Kentucky.

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UK-CARES Showcases Research, Community Engagement in 2022 to Foster Environmental Health in Appalachian Kentucky

Feb 28, 2023, 1:30 PM

The University of Kentucky Center for Appalachian Research in Environmental Sciences (UK-CARES) honored UK researchers, community leaders and organizations for their work to help Kentuckians in Appalachia.

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