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Final Program Addendum

Please see the final changes to the Appalachian Studies Conference program here. These are changes that were made too late to be included...

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Shepherd hosting 39th annual Appalachian Studies Association conference March 18-20

Click here for the full story from Shepherd University about hosting its first ASA conference, or click here for the audio interview with...

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NEH Summer Seminar for Teachers

Shepherd University’s Appalachian Studies Program will host the State’s second NEH Summer Seminar for Teachers, again partnering with the...

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Accommodations Update

There are plenty of rooms available at the Clarion Hotel. If guests are calling and asking for availability and are told there is none,...

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2016 Conference Scholarship Applications

The ASA provides scholarships to those unable to attend the annual conference because of financial reasons. We truly love funding people....

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Conference Highlights

"Voices from the Misty Mountains: Diversity and Unity, A New Appalachia." That is the theme of the Thirty-Ninth Annual Appalachian...

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A Conversation with Photographer Builder Levy

Click here to listen to an interview with Builder Levy, which originally aired on Inside Appalachia, West Virginia Public Broadcasting. A...

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2016 Conference Call for Participation

Click here to download the Call for Participation for the 39th Annual ASA Conference, to be held March 18-20 at Shepherd University in...

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Summer 2015 Y'ALL Newsletter

Check out Y'ALL's Summer 2015 newsletter to find out about Y'ALL opportunities.

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New Gates-Carawan Artist Award

The Gates-Carawan Artist Award recognizes an individual for artistic potential or artistic contributions to Appalachia in the realms of...