The Appalachian Justice Research Center
Student Resources
The Appalachian Justice Research Center is dedicated to equipping students with the tools to build and sustain a thriving Appalachia.
Justice Studies
The undergraduate minor in Justice Studies and graduate certificate in Justice Studies (JUST) offer students strong theoretical foundations combined with hands-on learning to empower students with a well-rounded perspective for grappling with the complexities and challenges of justice.
Appalachian Justice Research Lab
The Appalachian Justice Research Lab (AJRL) is an interdisciplinary laboratory space designed to conduct and disseminate research that supports the needs and priorities of Appalachian communities directly impacted by poverty, inequalities, and various forms of violence.
“Having the Appalachian Justice Research Lab on UT’s campus matters so much because it shows that this university has a real investment in Appalachia. It brings students – who may be from this area or from a world away – together around our love for this region, these mountains, and we get to contribute to helping our community be the best it can be.”
Abigail RiveraStudent in the Appalachian Justice Research Lab