Impact Investing in Action: Appalachia

This immersive class and fellowship gives students the opportunity to learn about the growing field of impact investing while seeing first-hand the challenges and opportunities of investing in rural communities. The program is situated in one of the most promising areas in Virginia for significant economic evolution: Appalachia and the Southwest. During this experiential class students will learn from a variety of impact investors and entrepreneurs who bring decades of experience seeking a range of financial, social, and environmental returns across Virginia, West Virginia, Tennessee and Kentucky.