Southern Rural Development Center

Southern Rural Development Center Unifies 30 regional land-grant institutions to address critical rural development issues impacting the well-being of rural Southern people & communities.

šŸŒŸ Around the South SpotlightSince November 2025, communities across Oklahoma have been preparing for the Route 66 Centen...
09/04/2026

šŸŒŸ Around the South Spotlight

Since November 2025, communities across Oklahoma have been preparing for the Route 66 Centennial celebration. Langston University Extensionā€™s Community Resource Development Program is supporting this effort through beautification projects, educational outreach, and community partnerships.

šŸ”— Read the full article: srdc.msstate.edu/newsletters/around-south/22-6

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šŸŒŸ Around the South SpotlightTen undergraduate students from seven universities participated in the June 2026 Summer Rese...
09/03/2026

šŸŒŸ Around the South Spotlight

Ten undergraduate students from seven universities participated in the June 2026 Summer Research Institute as part of the Delta Scholars Program (DSP). DSP is an academic and community development initiative for college students interested in leadership and cultivating change.

A quote from a 2026 scholar:
ā€œToday's sessions made me think about how much goes into making a community successful. The seven community capitals framework revealed that thriving communities are built not only through financial resources, but also through strong relationships, cultural identity, leadership, and the ability to invest in people and place.ā€

šŸ”— Read the full article: srdc.msstate.edu/newsletters/around-south/22-6

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SRDC was proud to support the opening and ribbon cutting of the new FHLBank Atlanta Heirsā€™ Property Law Clinic at Georgi...
08/28/2026

SRDC was proud to support the opening and ribbon cutting of the new FHLBank Atlanta Heirsā€™ Property Law Clinic at Georgia State University College of Law. šŸŽ‰

The clinic will provide legal assistance and education to help address heirsā€™ property challenges, protect inherited property, preserve generational wealth, and strengthen communities.

The opening also connects to SRDCā€™s ongoing work around heirsā€™ property. Clinic Director Sarah Stein was a co-author of SRDCā€™s Ethical Engagement in Heirsā€™ Property Work: A Guide to Inform Dialogue and Practice, published earlier this year. The guide provides a framework for thoughtful and informed engagement in heirsā€™ property work.

Learn more about the FHLBank Atlanta Heirsā€™ Property Law Clinic: https://law.gsu.edu/student-experience/experiential-learning/clinics/federal-home-loan-bank-of-atlanta-heirs-property-law-clinic/

Explore the Ethical Engagement in Heirsā€™ Property Work guide: https://scholarsjunction.msstate.edu/srdctopics-heirsproperty/6/

Join us for the Understanding Heirsā€™ Property at the Community Level train-the-trainer workshop in Montgomery, AL!šŸ“… Octo...
08/27/2026

Join us for the Understanding Heirsā€™ Property at the Community Level train-the-trainer workshop in Montgomery, AL!

šŸ“… October 28ā€“29, 2026
šŸ“ Embassy Suites by Hilton Montgomery Hotel & Conference Center, 300 Tallapoosa Street, Montgomery, AL 36104
šŸ’°Registration, workshop materials, hotel, and breakfast & lunch during the training is included for FREE!
šŸ”— Register: https://msudafvm.co1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_6gsl3X3aQeXjUPk

This workshop is for Land-Grant professionals, attorneys, and non-profits ready to bring training to families and communities. Priority given to first-time attendees. Weā€™ll cover the practical information, resources, and strategies to help you better understand heirs' property issues and effectively share this knowledge within your community.

šŸŒ Learn More: https://srdc.msstate.edu/programs/heir_property

SRDC and Mississippi State University Extension Service joined colleagues from across the Southern region in New Orleans...
08/26/2026

SRDC and Mississippi State University Extension Service joined colleagues from across the Southern region in New Orleans, Louisiana, for the 2026 Southern Region Program Leadership Network (SR-PLN), AEA & ASRED Joint Meeting, held August 17ā€“20.

The meeting brought together Extension and program leaders to connect, share ideas, and strengthen collaboration across the region.

Featured speakers included Dr. Bill Hoffman of APLU, Dr. Andra Johnson of ASRED, Christina Laridaen of Lewis-Burke, Dr. Matt Lee of Louisiana State University, Dr. Orlando F. McMeans of Southern University, Dr. Raymon Shange of AEA, and Dr. Jaye Hamby, Director of USDA National Institute of Food and Agriculture .

šŸŽ¤āœØA highlight of the 2026 Southern Region Program Leadership Network (SR-PLN), AEA & ASRED Joint Meeting was hearing fro...
08/25/2026

šŸŽ¤āœØA highlight of the 2026 Southern Region Program Leadership Network (SR-PLN), AEA & ASRED Joint Meeting was hearing from Dr. Jaye Hamby, Director of USDA National Institute of Food and Agriculture .

Dr. Hamby shared insights with Extension leaders from across the Southern region, offering perspectives on the work and opportunities ahead for Extension. His remarks added an important national perspective to conversations centered on leadership, collaboration, and the future of Extension.

Join safety and security professionals from across the country at the 2027 National Intercollegiate Athletics Safety and...
08/24/2026

Join safety and security professionals from across the country at the 2027 National Intercollegiate Athletics Safety and Security Forum, hosted by National Center for Spectator Sports Safety and Security - NCSā“ at the JW Marriott New Orleans on January 28-29, 2027.

This forum will bring together athletic administrators, public safety officials, emergency managers, facility professionals, and industry partners to discuss emerging challenges and share best practices for enhancing safety and security in intercollegiate athletics.

Registration deadline: December 18, 2026, or until sold out.

Learn more and register today: web.cvent.com/event/0a0afcc6-278c-4924-8389-a86c96c3d6b4/summary

ā—ļøAGENDA UPDATEIf you are attending the SR-PLN Meeting this week, please see below for the up to date agenda as some roo...
08/17/2026

ā—ļøAGENDA UPDATE
If you are attending the SR-PLN Meeting this week, please see below for the up to date agenda as some room locations have changed.

New Locations:
PLC Meeting with Committee Chairs - Galerie 3
Newcomer Orientation - Galerie 3
Committee Development Meetings - Galerie 3

Summit Opportunity!Join the University of Arkansas System for an in-person Forestry Forward Summit to learn about the fu...
08/17/2026

Summit Opportunity!

Join the University of Arkansas System for an in-person Forestry Forward Summit to learn about the future for southern pine forests.

šŸ“† When: September 23ā€“24, 2026
šŸ“ Where: Holiday Inn Texarkana Arkansas Convention Centerļæ¼ļæ¼

Learn more and register: 4sciencesake.com/forestry-forward/

08/14/2026

We at WRDC were excited to see this article published about our researchers' outstanding work!

"Impact of Family Health on the Monetary Success of the Entrepreneur: Entrepreneur-Spouse-Child Interdependence" was published by De Gruyter Brill. Congratulations to Dr. Paul Lewin, Dr. Nadeeka Weeasekara and Dr. Monica Fisher for the recognition!

"I was interested in this research question because entrepreneurial success is often viewed primarily through the resources and capabilities of the individual entrepreneur, while the family can also represent an important source of strategic resources. Family health is one dimension of this family capitalā€”or what we might think of as ā€˜familinessā€™ā€”that can shape an entrepreneurā€™s ability to work, make decisions, and succeed," says WRDC Research Associate Nadeeka Weerasekara.

The article highlights the importance of looking beyond the individual entrepreneur and recognizing the interconnected resources and well-being within the family. Our team hopes this research encourages leaders and practitioners, particularly in rural communities, to consider family well-being as part of the broader ecosystem that supports entrepreneurship and economic participation.

You can read the full article here: https://www.degruyterbrill.com/document/doi/10.1515/erj-2024-0549/html

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