UK Appalachian Studies

‘Place Matters’ in Appalachia, Beyond

UK Kicks off Multidisciplinary Lecture Series, Explores Ky.’s connections to the World.

Position Announcement - Director of Appalachian Studies

The University of Kentucky invites applications for a tenured position (associate or full professor) as Director of Appalachian Studies to begin August 15, 2011.

The university is seeking an outstanding scholar and teacher who can take a leadership role in advancing the multidisciplinary research, teaching, and service activities of the Appalachian Studies Program.

Fickey Winner of Women in Geographic Education Award

Amanda Fickey knows the value of a role model. Fickey, a strategic planning committee member for the University of Kentucky Appalachian Center and a steering committee member for the UK Appalachian Research Community, also realizes that the relationship goes both ways. Networking with younger students is just as valuable for those within higher academic circles.

Directors Corner: Spring 2010

Author: 
Evelyn Knight, UKAC Director

Consider how many e-mails arrive in your inbox everyday that have some sort of quote or slogan at the bottom.  One of my personal favorites is the old saw from Margaret Mead—“Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens can change the world. Indeed, it is the only thing that ever has.”

Herbert Reid: A celebration of his career

The Appalachian Studies Program will be celebrating the career of Herbert Reid on March 25, with the day’s events consisting of an afternoon panel discussion with Reid’s colleagues and an evening celebration of Reid’s accomplishments, including the publishing of his newest book, Recovering the Commons: Democracy, Place, and Global Justice, co-authored by Betsy Taylor.

Professor Recognized Again for Work in Appalachia

LEXINGTON, Ky. (May 7, 2009) − On the heels of winning the prestigious Weatherford Award, Ronald D. Eller, an associate professor of history at the University of Kentucky and University Press of Kentucky author, was presented with the East Kentucky Leadership Foundation’s annual “private individual” award.

Why Study Appalachia?

The minor in Appalachian Studies is designed for students with a serious interest in the Appalachian Region. Through the program, students are enabled to more fully comprehend the diverse histories social structures and cultures of the region.

New Course Offering for Spring 2010

Coal, Climate, & Environment will be team taught by Dwight Billings (Sociology) and Erik Reece (English). It will examine theoretical perspectives on the environment including global climate change, coal mining (including mountaintop removal mining) and coal burning, and renewable energy development with an emphasis on Central Appalachia.