Senator Jennings Randolph House

06/24/2026

In January 1965, Senator Jennings Randolph introduced the administration-backed Appalachian aid bill (S. 3) to the U.S. Senate. He successfully guided the legislation through Congress, culminating in President Lyndon B. Johnson signing the bill into law on March 9, 1965, officially establishing the ARC.

06/13/2026

PSA: I (Professor Thomas) am now in the 'faculty portal'. Institution has moved away from full-time on-campus business faculty - adjuncts only. What will this do to the Salem community and surrounding area? What will this mean for current students, future students (student-athletes and students), and alumni? | This group page, and all others related, will be shut down in July.

02/18/2026

Rethinking Rural & Appalachian Development

The Rural Development Shift Relational culture fosters collaboration Why This Matters in Appalachia Old Model: External Industry Incentives Place-based identity drives pride Leadership networks empower action The old model of rural development relies heavily on incentivizing

12/15/2025

Merry Christmas

10/31/2025

PSA | Forming a team in Harrison and Doddridge Counties, anchored at Salem University to explore connecting items to revive Jennings Randolph Center for Public Service via the ACT (Appalachian Community Transformation) NOW Coalition - Community Business Resilience Initiative. The WV Hub hosted a webinar to promote an opportunity for funding through the Economic Development Administration. The Hub is applying for funding in order to bring the Accelerate WV coaching model to up to 8 communities across 15 eligible West Virginia counties. If you are interested in being part of a team to help transform Salem and West Union, please comment below. Thanks!