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News about the southern region and the programs, projects, and partnerships of the Southern Rural Development Center.

  1. Cover image of the book with text: Bridging the Digital Divide, Planning Innovative State and Local Approaches, with an image of tree tops and a broadband tower

    Now Available: Bridging the Digital Divide Book

    Now available for free online as a PDF or eBook! The open-access volume examines how local leaders across the U.S.—especially in rural, low-income, and Indigenous communities—are working to close the digital divide. This book includes a chapter from Dr. John Green, Dr. Roseanne Scammahorn, and Dr. Roberto Gallardo, whose expertise enriches the discussion. They give particular attention to Extension efforts to address digital access and skill gaps. Continue reading Now Available: Bridging the Digital Divide Book
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    Announcing 2025 Bonnie Teater Award Recipient, Hunter P. Goodman

    The Southern Rural Development Center is proud to honor Dr. Hunter P. Goodman as the 2025 recipient of the Bonnie Teater Community Development Early Career Achievement Award. In August 2021, Dr. Goodman was named as Assistant Professor of Community Workforce and Economic Development with the University of Arkansas Division of Agriculture (UADA). Continue reading Announcing 2025 Bonnie Teater Award Recipient, Hunter P. Goodman
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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. Continue reading Welcome Morghan Thornton, SRDC’s New Administrative Assistant
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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? Continue reading Searching for a Previous Southern Rural Development (SRDC) Curriculum or Publication?
  5. Flyer for June 5, 2025 SERA-47 Tea and Coffee webinar event

    SERA-47 Tea & Coffee Hour Video

    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 Continue reading SERA-47 Tea & Coffee Hour Video
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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 Continue reading Webinar Video: Associations between Behavior-Opportunity Gaps and Dementia Risk: Leveraging Data from a Large Longitudinal Study of Aging
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