East Tennessee State University

Bucs Go Beyond

ETSU was founded in 1911 with a singular purpose: to improve the quality of life for people in the region and beyond.

New documentary
NURSE: EMPATHY HEALS

People may think they know what nurses do. But through a powerful new documentary, ETSU is sharing nurses' stories in their own words — revealing the emotional challenges they face and celebrating them as the heroes they truly are. The film illustrates ETSU's empathy-focused approach to healthcare education.

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ETSU at a Glance

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Nearly 14,000 students from 80 countries and nearly every state

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180 highly respected academic programs, many nationally ranked

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1,000+ military-affiliated students

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Among the top ten percent of colleges for least amount of student debt

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18 Division 1 athletic teams competing in the Southern Conference

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Tennessee’s largest public Academic Health Sciences Center

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Life in our Region

Set in an outdoor-lover’s paradise, ETSU’s main campus is located in beautiful and vibrant Johnson City, Tennessee. It is a short drive to numerous thriving mountain towns including Bristol, Kingsport, and historic Jonesborough, as well as Asheville in bordering North Carolina.

And with gorgeous lakes, rivers, and hiking and biking trails nearby — including more than 100 miles of the Appalachian Trail — there is always something new to explore.

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