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    Welcome Morghan Thornton, SRDC’s New Administrative Assistant

    The Southern Rural Development Center (SRDC) is excited to welcome Morghan Thornton as our new Administrative Assistant, officially joining the team on May 1, 2025.

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    Searching for a Previous Southern Rural Development (SRDC) Curriculum or Publication?

    Needing to access previous curricula or another publication from the Southern Rural Development Center?

  3. Flyer for June 5, 2025 SERA-47 Tea and Coffee webinar event

    Upcoming SERA-47 Tea & Coffee Hour

    Registration is now available for the upcoming SERA-47 Tea & Coffee Hour Thursday, June 5, 2025, from 2-3 PM (Central) Register to receive the Zoom link

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    Webinar Video: Associations between Behavior-Opportunity Gaps and Dementia Risk: Leveraging Data from a Large Longitudinal Study of Aging

    Registration is now open for an upcoming webinar relevant to rural population health and aging researchers! Associations between Behavior-Opportunity Gaps and Dementia Risk: Leveraging Data from a Large Longitudinal Study of Aging

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    Announcing the Delta Scholars Program (DSP) Cohort!

    With the Shackouls Honors College, we’re excited to welcome 12 exceptional students from 8 institutions across 5 states! Over 8 months, they’ll engage in the Summer Research Institute, Delta Innovation Tour, and the Boston Conference. Led by Dr. Kecia R. Johnson and Professor Eleanor M. Green, with assistance from Dr. John J. Green and collaborators from several institutions, DSP connects scholars with community leaders, researchers, and others through the Delta Directions Consortium. Alumni have pursued top programs, fellowships, and impactful careers! Join us in celebrating this group of outstanding students ready to lead and create meaningful change!!

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