How has your perception of the Appalachian region (and Fayette County in particular) shifted as a consequence of the work you’ve done this semester? I took Politics of Appalachia last semester so I was already aware of the region’s history and current political dynamics. This semester my focus shifted. Rather than studying politics, my group…
Author: Lizzie Dickerson
Returning to Fayette: The Presentation
Yesterday, our ACRI cohort returned to the Connellsville Cultural Trust to present our research. This was the culmination of a semester of work, and I was really proud of our cohort. This was my first time taking a project like this from start to finish, and it was definitely a challenge. We completed 7 interviews on…
A Weekend in Fayette County
I spent this past weekend in Fayette County with Pitt’s ACRI cohort. Spending time in Fayette after talking about it for so long was really amazing – especially in beautiful fall weather. My urban studies team got to conduct three interviews. We spoke with Lindsay Kettering, head of Touchstone Center of the Arts, which is…
ACRI Cohort: Starting Out with Fayette County
Hello! My name is Lizzie Dickerson, and I’m a junior at Pitt. My majors are Politics & Philosophy and Urban Studies. Outside of the classroom, I write and edit for Policy and Political Review, Pitt’s undergraduate policy magazine. I’m passionate about local government, urban design, and building strong communities! One of my favorite parts of…