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Appalachian Forum Speaker Series to Feature Ann Harris, Nate Siggers and Eva Lyon

The Kentucky Geological Survey, the Department of Earth and Environmental Sciences and the Appalachian Center are sponsoring the “Geoscience & Environmental Justice in Appalachia” speaker series beginning Tuesday, Feb. 15.

Appalachian Center Announces Spring 2022 Funding Opportunities

Applications for undergraduate and graduate research awards for students involved with research in the Appalachian region are due Feb. 15, 2022.

Appalachian Center to Host Student Research Presentation Series

The showcase will present work of student researchers through its Sharing Work on Appalachia in Progress (SWAP) series. The series runs through the Spring of 2022.

UK Collaborates to Offer Disaster Preparedness Toolkit for Older Adults

The Kentucky River Area Development District and several centers at UK have collaborated on a natural disaster preparedness toolkit designed for older adults.

‘Advocacy in Southeastern Kentucky’ Panel to Mark Anniversary of 1919 Corbin Expulsion

Advocates from various locations around the Corbin region will gather to share tips and discuss the challenges and successes of being an effective advocate.

Pulitzer Prize-Winning Author Eliza Griswold to Deliver Appalachian Forum Series Lecture

“Beyond Extraction: Stories, like resources can be extracted from communities — how do we break the paradigm?” will take place 6 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 5, on Zoom.

Healthy WAY Proposals Being Accepted From Rural Kentucky High Schools

The leadership development and research training program is designed to empower rural Kentucky high school students with skills to identify and develop solutions to health and social issues.

'UK at the Half': Philip Kern

UK Center for Clinical and Translational Science Director Philip Kern was featured during "UK at the Half," which aired during the UK vs. Missouri football game, broadcast on radio on September 11.

Intergenerational Initiative Will Offer Toys with a Purpose in Hazard

Toys with a Purpose is a new intergenerational initiative that will establish a lending library to support child development and promote learning through play by improving access to free adapted toys in Eastern Kentucky.

Appalachian Community Health Days to Increase COVID-19 Vaccine Efforts in 32-County Region

The UK Center of Excellence in Rural Health and a network of community partners are joining forces to intensify efforts to increase vaccination rates in a region of Appalachia, Kentucky.

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