Early this December (2025), my team and I found ourselves in the heart of DC, awaiting to present our findings and recommendations for Fayette County to the funders, external stakeholders, and other participants of the Appalachian Collegiate Research Initiative (ACRI). The Annual ACRI Conference, hosted by the Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) and East Tennessee State…
Author: Aedan Hidasi
Grappling with Anxiety, Fear, and Pride: ACRI, Connellsville Presentation
The Appalachian Collegiate Research Initiative presentation in Connellsville this past November (2025) served as a vessel for many firsts for me, and presumably for some of my colleagues. Until now, I’ve never had the opportunity or privilege to stand before a room full of relevant stakeholders and present to them findings and recommendations pertaining to…
What’s in Store for Social Capital?: ACRI, 1st Visit
Our first opportunity to hit the ground in Fayette County was nothing short of informative and a little eye-opening, to say the least. My peers and I were received with incredible hospitality at the Touchstone Center for Crafts, nestled inside Farmington’s woods. The location itself is a nifty, unique residency and center for the arts,…
Driving Sustainability and Development with a Brand: ACRI Intro.
Hi! I’m Aedan Hidasi, a Senior at Pitt’s College of Business Administration, and I’ll be working with the Business Team this semester! I’m pursuing a major in Accounting, a minor in Economics, and a Certificate in Leadership and Ethics. After graduating, I aim to establish myself in the tech industry on the West Coast, leveraging…