Wheeling University Appalachian Institute
Wheeling University Appalachian Institute
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Located in Wheeling, WV, the Wheeling University Appalachian Institute promotes research, service, and advocacy for and with the people of Appalachia to build healthier, stronger, and more sustainable communities. Students will engage with a community that is significantly shaped by the economic and environmental impacts of coal mining and fracking. In addition to meeting with local activists and experts, recent hands-on work has included community gardening and other direct service. In short, students will be immersed among folks deeply committed to the health of this community in the heart of the Appalachian energy industry.