Appalachian Studies Program

The University of Kentucky offers a variety of education, services and research opportunities to those interested in the Appalachian Region, including courses led by notable scholars in regional studies.

Faculty include the editor and book review editor of the Journal of Appalachian Studies, a former Whisman Scholar at the Appalachian Regional Commission, the former Program and Program Chair of the Appalachian Studies Association, and authors of award-winning books in the field of Appalachian Studies. In a recent survey of Appalachian Studies scholars, UK was ranked as the best scholarly program in this interdisciplinary field.

For more information, contact:

Ron Pen, Director of Appalachian Studies
Tel: (859) 257-8183
Email: rapen01@uky.edu

UK Appalachian Studies News

Directors Corner: Spring 2010

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.