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The Importance of Regional Resource Guides
By: Marcus J. Hopkins July 31st, 2024 The Appalachian Region is a gloriously diverse region comprising some of the most magnificent...
Marcus J. Hopkins
Jul 31, 20243 min read


What's Ahead for APPLI in 2024
2024 is well underway, so I wanted to provide some insight into what the Appalachian Learning Initiative has planned for the year.
Marcus J. Hopkins
Jan 31, 20243 min read

The State of HIV in Appalachia
By: Marcus J. Hopkins December 1st, 2023 Last year, on #WorldAIDSDay, the Appalachian Learning Initiative (APPLI, pronounced like...
Marcus J. Hopkins
Dec 1, 20238 min read

HIV in Appalachia—Combating Stigma Amid Growing Backlashes
In honor of #ZeroHIVStigmaDay, the Appalachian Learning Initiative is highlighting HIV in the Appalachian Region.
Marcus J. Hopkins
Jul 21, 20236 min read

Highlighting Public Health in Appalachia
APPLI will begin debuting its series of infographics focusing on county-level public health statistics in Appalachia.
Marcus J. Hopkins
Jul 4, 20232 min read

The Appalachian Pride 2023 Reading List is Live!
The Appalachian Learning Initiative kicks off #Pride2023 with its second annual Pride Reading List.
Marcus J. Hopkins
May 31, 20231 min read

Viral Hepatitis in Appalachia
May is Hepatitis Awareness Month, and the Appalachian Learning Initiative is highlighting the impact of
Viral Hepatitis in Appalachia.
Marcus J. Hopkins
May 3, 20236 min read
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