Fostering quality of life and appreciation for Appalachia and promoting and engaging action since 1977, the ASA is a non-profit organization located at Marshall University in Huntington, WV. The Appalachian Studies Association (ASA) is a non-profit organization founded in 1977 by a group of scholars, teachers, and regional activists who believed that shared community has been and will continue to
be important to those writing, researching, and teaching about Appalachia. One of the main ways ASA fulfills its mission is through hosting an annual Appalachian Studies Conference at different locations each year. Additionally, the Appalachian Studies Association publishes a semi-annual newsletter (Appalink) which keeps members up-to-date on Conference information and other ASA events, as well as the Journal of Appalachian Studies which contains scholarly articles, book reviews, and bibliographies. Anyone wishing to contribute to the Appalachian community, acquaint themselves with Appalachia, or just to learn more about the area is welcome to join!
