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    New Release: 2026 Southern Region Indicator Summary

    The 2026 Southern Region Indicator Summary is now available, highlighting the measurable impact of Land-Grant Universities and Extension professionals across the Southern region.

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    SRDC Welcomes New Communications Coordinator, Mariah Spiva

    The Southern Rural Development Center (SRDC) is excited to welcome Mariah Spiva as our new Communications Coordinator, officially joining the team on June 16, 2026.

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    2026 Bonnie Teater Lifetime Achievement Award Winner: Dr. Alison F. Davis

    The Southern Rural Development Center is proud to honor Dr. Alison F. Davis as the 2026 recipient of the Bonnie Teater Community Development Lifetime Achievement Award.

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    New Report Released: Broadband Access and Digital Case Studies Project

    The recently released report, Broadband Access and Digital Skills Case Studies Project, is available now for download.

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    2026 Bonnie Teater Community Development Lifetime Achievement Award Nominations

    The Southern Rural Development Center is pleased to announce that nominations are being sought for the Bonnie Teater Community Development Lifetime Achievement Award for 2026.

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