About The Appalachian Studies Program

The Appalachian Studies Program is an academic program supporting teaching, research, and service on issues pertaining to Appalachia. The Appalachian Studies minor provides students with the opportunity to study complex social, political, economic, and environmental issues important to the region from a number of disciplinary perspectives.

    Anita Puckett is the Director of the Appalachian Studies Program. If you have any questions about this webpage or have any other questions about Appalachian Studies please email Anita Puckett at apuckett@vt.edu.