Appalachian Regional Commission

Big Sandy Area Development District provides elder care, transportation planning, community, and economic development services.

Appalachian Regional Healthcare (ARH) is a not-for-profit health system serving 350000 residents across Eastern Kentucky

For over a century, Lincoln Memorial University has provided students with a small private university experience in a rural setting. Located in Harrogate, Tennessee, about 55 miles north of Knoxville, the school sits at the juncture of Virginia, Kentucky, and Tennessee. Per its namesake, Lincoln Memorial has one of the largest collections of Abraham Lincoln memorabilia in the world. These items are housed at the Abraham Lincoln Library and Museum, which features numerous exhibits and a book collection of over 30,000. Academics at LMU are marked by small classes and individualized attention. The average class size is under 20, so you won’t just be a face in a lecture hall. The 1,000-acre campus provides an intimate learning environment, containing just 35 buildings in a forested setting. Lincoln Memorial’s student life is a product of its location. The school offers easy access to natural attractions like the Cumberland Gap. Student activities take advantage of this beautiful campus environment; for example, the High Adventure Series offers a variety of outdoor recreation opportunities. Monthly “Destination Excursions” take students on short trips near LMU to take part in mountain biking, rafting, skiing, rock climbing, and more.

The Cumberland location serves as Southeast Kentucky Community and Technical College’s main campus. Founded in 1960, it was SKCTC’s first location, and has grown since then to include four additional satellite campuses throughout southeastern Kentucky. A two-year college, SKCTC awards certificates, diplomas, and associate’s degrees. Altogether its academics include over 50 programs, 30 of which are vocational. Whether you want to study liberal arts or machine tool technology, SKCTC has a program to meet your needs. Southeast Kentucky Community and Technical College is also committed to the preservation of local history and culture. The Godbey Appalachian Center houses SKCTC’s Appalachian Program, which organizes cultural events for the Cumberland community and maintains the Appalachian Archives. The Center also certificate programs in Appalachian Studies and Historic Information Management. Despite being a commuter college, student life at Southeast offers a variety of student clubs and activities, including intramural sports. The school does not offer housing, but the Cumberland campus offers some dining services. SKCTC strives to make education affordable for everyone, and offers a variety of financial aid opportunities. Scholarships and federal grants are available, as well as veteran’s benefits.

Eastern Kentucky PRIDE operates as a nonprofit organization. Eastern Kentucky PRIDE’s mission is to contribute to the economic and cultural growth of southern and eastern Kentucky by improving water quality, cleaning up solid waste problems, and advancing environmental education, in order to improve living conditions for its residents while enhancing the potential for tourism industry growth in the region.

Leadership Kentucky Foundation operates as a non-profit educational organization, brings together a selected group of people who possess a broad variety of leadership abilities, career accomplishments, and volunteer activities to gain insight into complex issues facing the state.

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Somerset Community College offers classes at two main campuses and four centers—main campuses in Somerset and Laurel County—and at four centers in Casey, Clinton, McCreary and Russell Counties. Reach any campus or center toll-free by calling (877) 629-9722.