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Explaining Appalachia's Coal Woes in Two Charts and a Map (Scientific...

Check out this very interesting story from Scientific American:http://blogs.scientificamerican.com/plugged-in/2013/11/02/explaining-appalachias-coal-woes-in-two-charts-and-a-map/

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Appalnet ListServ

Want to stay informed about news, trends, and breaking stories from around the region?Subscribe to the APPALNET Listserv hosted by the University of Kentucky: Send an e-mail to:LISTSERV@LSV.UKYEDUwith...

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Elkhorn City "Trail Town" project

 Students, Faculty Helping Elkhorn City Maximize Opportunitiesread more

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50 years of Poverty in the United States - an Inteactive Map

See an interactive map of U. S. county poverty rates 1960-2010 - Fifty Years of Night - kentucky.comhttp://www.kentucky.com/2013/11/15/2932764/interactive-over-50-years-poverty.html

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Why Poverty persists in Rural America - Dr. Cynthia Duncan

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Kentucky County That Gave War On Poverty A Face Still Struggles

Fifty years ago today, President Lyndon Johnson stood before Congress and declared an "unconditional war on poverty in America." His arsenal included new programs: Medicaid, read more

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Soldier in war on poverty says fight is not over By Don Dahler CBS News...

GRETHEL, Ky. -- In 1964, President Lyndon Johnson came to the front lines of his war on poverty: the Appalachian Mountains of Kentucky. His trip showed America a disturbing vision of itself: people...

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Impoverished portion of southeast Kentucky to get priority for federal money

http://www.kentucky.com/2014/01/08/3022866/impoverished-portion-of-southeast.htmlBY BILL ESTEPbestep@herald-leader.com January 8, 2014read more

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EKU @ I Love Mountains Day - Frankfort KY Feb. 12, 2014 11:00 - 4:30--...

Join EKU's Appalachian Studies Program at the annual rally and lobby day in Frankfort.  read more

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Earth Days YOUR Ways

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APP _ENV _ GEO 430 Sustainability in Appalachia class

Alice Jones alice.jones@eku.edu 859.622.1424 read more

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SU 1 Appalachian Literature

CLICK BELOW TO REGISTER: Dr. Paula Kopacz paula.kopacz@eku.eduread more

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Appalachian Transition Fellow Position

The Appalachian Transition Fellowship is seeking a fellow to work with the Mid-Ohio Valley Regional Council to work on a year long project. Please email your resume to...

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Breaking the Grip of the Fossil Fuel Economy: If it Can Happen in Appalachia,...

Breaking the Grip of the Fossil Fuel Economy: If It Can Happen in Appalachia, It Can Happen Anywhere read more

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ARC - College Student Survey

EKU STUDENTS! Participate in the short (10 minute) ARC study with about how college students regard Appalachia's outstanding needs, assets, and career options.Take the Surveyread more

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National Geography Story: Looking at Appalachia--50 Years After the War On...

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Tom Eblen: Discussions of Eastern Kentucky's future must navigate coal's clout

 Read more here: http://www.kentucky.com/2015/02/10/3687781_tom-eblen-discussions-of-east...

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A Mighty Girl

In 1955, at the age of 67, Emma Rowena Gatewood became the first woman to hike the entire 2,168 mile (3,489 km) Appalachian Trail -- wearing sneakers and carrying an army blanket, a raincoat, a shower...

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Radford Appalachian Herpetology Maymester Class

Looking for an interesting Summer class?Check out Radford University's BIO 481: Appalachian Herpetology.Transfer course credit will count towards the EKU APP minor!for more information contact Dr. Matt...

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Student's Research on Newspaper Coverage of Appalachian Flooding Events to be...

Student’s Research Project Selected for Presentation in Frankfort read more

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