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The Appalachian Studies Association was formed in 1977 by a group of scholars, teachers, and regional activists who believed that shared community has been and will continue to be important to those writing, researching, and teaching about Appalachia.

 

 

 

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37th Annual ASA Conference

New Appalachia: Known Realities and Imagined Possibilites
March 28-30, 2014

Marshall University
Huntington, West Virginia

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Research in Action

Submit to the Journal of Appalachian Studies

The Journal is always accepting manuscript submissions for consideration. The JAS welcomes any serious scholarship on Appalachia, the region, or its people. Anyone interested in submitting should refer to the submission guidelines and requirements. >> Read more

 

 

The Wilma Dykeman “Faces of Appalachia” Post-Doctoral
Research Fellowship

This fellowship, the main goal of which is to promote the creation and dissemination of research on ethnicity and gender in Appalachia, is open to ASA members who have earned a Doctorate Degree in the last six years. For more information, please see the complete list of eligibility requirements. >> Read more

 

 

ASA in Classroom

Updated K-12 Educational Resources

Bring the study of Appalachian topics and perspectives into your K-12 Classroom with our updated list of resources. >> More

 

Volunteer with the ASA

The ASA needs you! Why? Because the ASA depends on volunteers who donate their time and effort to run the organization, publish the JAS, and plan the annual conference. Check out our ASA Volunteer Form to see how you can help! >> Read more

 

Spring Newsletter Now Available!

The spring 2013 issue of Appalink is now available online. Check it out by clicking here. >> Read more

 

 

 

News and Announcements

Dr. C. Howard Dorgan passed away Thursday, July 5 in his home in Boone, North Carolina. Read more

Celebrate the Life of Howard Dorgan

A memorial for Howard Dorgan will be held Saturday, August 25th, 2012 at Appalachian State University, from 2-3pm, in Boone, NC. For more details and driving directions, see http://howarddorganmemorial.weebly.com/index.html

 

2014 Preliminary Call for Participation

Get involved at the 2014 ASA Conference! >> Read more