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Marcus J. Hopkins
Jan 54 min read
What's Lies Ahead in 2025 for the Appalachian Learning Initiative
Big changes are coming to APPLI in 2025, so I wanted to take some time to provide an update on some items past and what we have in store.

Marcus J. Hopkins
Sep 29, 20242 min read
The Appalachian State of South Carolina in 2024
Just 7 of South Carolina's 46 counties lie within the Appalachian Region.


Marcus J. Hopkins
Jan 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
May 3, 20236 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
Dec 15, 20224 min read
Appalachia's Growing Adult Literacy Crisis
Roughly 1 out of every 5 American adults reads below a 3rd Grade level. But, that's not the whole story.

Marcus J. Hopkins
Nov 13, 20222 min read
Appalachian Learning Initiative Completes Infographics Database
The Appalachian Learning Initiative (APPLI, pronounced like "apply") has completed its initial Infographics Database.

Marcus J. Hopkins
Nov 5, 20221 min read
APPLI Launches Public Health Page
The Appalachian Learning Initiative has launched the Public Health page on its website.

Marcus J. Hopkins
Oct 31, 20221 min read
Our Infographics Database Keeps Growing
The Appalachian Learning Initiative's Infographics Database has been expanded to include infographics for Pennsylvania and South Carolina.
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