Why I Teach: Dr. Melanie B. RichardsIn this episode, Provost Kimberly D. McCorkle talks with Dr. Melanie B. Richards, interim director of ETSU’s new School of Marketing and Media, about how her experience in the corporate world led to a career in academia. Read more...
ETSU Elevates highlights ideas to uplift the regionThe annual ETSU Elevates Pitch Competition will take on new significance this year, offering both a platform for innovative ideas to uplift the region and an opportunity for the community to come together in support of recovery efforts after Hurricane Helene. Read more...
ETSU presents Distinguished Faculty AwardsAt the annual Faculty Convocation ceremony, three ETSU faculty members were presented with the Distinguished Faculty Award in the areas of research, teaching and service. This award is the highest honor given to an ETSU professor. Read more...
ETSU x Eastman: Elevating Students to Go Beyond Read more...
ETSU alumna is National Teacher of the YearETSU alumna Missy Testerman was named the National Teacher of the Year on “CBS Mornings.” Read more...
Career Services: Planning your careerFrom career exploration and résumé building to landing a job, University Career Services helps Bucs from first-year students to alumni. Read more...
ETSU’s hospital partnership saving livesETSU’s partnership with the East Tennessee Children’s Hospital is providing hands-on learning that is having an immediate impact on the region. Read more...
Illuminating the path I want to takeThe strength of East Tennessee State University’s Applied Data Science Master’s Degree Program is its internships, giving students valuable experience from hands-on work with entities from small businesses and local government to internationally known companies Read more...
ETSU celebrating reaffirmation of accreditationETSU is celebrating a milestone that occurs only once every 10 years: reaffirmation of its accreditation by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC). Read more...
Why I Teach: Dr. Sharon BiggerThis episode features Dr. Sharon Bigger, Assistant Professor in the College of Nursing. Dr. Bigger is a career hospice nurse and former medical interpreter who uses the lessons she has learned with her patients and her research to inspire our undergraduate and graduate students in the classroom and in their research endeavors. Read more...
Why I Teach with Dr. Blair ReeceA conversation with ETSU Quillen College of Medicine Faculty Dr. Blair Reece. Read more...
ETSU Moon Shot for EquityAs a Moon Shot partner, ETSU is committed to working together with the community to help more students of underserved populations graduate from college. Read more...
Helping youth grow into financially literate adultsETSU's Dr. Stacey Fisher has been named an inaugural member of a state council dedicated to educating young Tennesseans about financial literacy. Read more...
ETSU Elevates pitch competition to invest $25,000 in regionThe ETSU Elevates Pitch Competition will be held Monday, Oct. 9, at the ETSU Martin Center for the Arts. Doors open at 5 p.m., and the competition begins at 5:30 p.m. The event is free and open to the public. Read more...
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Color Guard, Majorettes to perform at Radio City Music HallThe ETSU Majorettes and Color Guard have been invited to perform in the Radio City Music Hall Christmas Spectacular on Nov. 27, 2024, the day before the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade. Read more...
Bucs Go Beyond: Slam Dunk SeasonIn her first season at ETSU last year, Coach Brenda Mock Brown led the NCAA Division I Women’s Basketball squad to a staggering 25-10 record following the team’s 6-22 showing the previous season. Even more impressive, she took the helm in August 2022, just 88 days before the Bucs’ first game.
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Five inaugural mini-grants awardedETSU’s inaugural “Go Beyond the Classroom” mini-grants are designed to enhance and expand community-engaged learning in courses, programs and co-curricular experiences. Read more...
ETSU officials reflect on Sundquist's regional legacyETSU officials are remembering the work of Governor Don Sundquist. Read more...
ETSU Announces Significant Growth, New Initiatives Read more...
Ashley McBee promoted to comptrollerAfter nearly 16 years in accounting positions at ETSU, Ashley McBee has been named comptroller, a position in which she manages all accounting operations at the university. Read more...
Distinguished Faculty in Service Award: Dr. Dottie GreeneThe Distinguished Faculty Award in Service was presented to Dr. Dorothy “Dottie” Greene, whose life has been dedicated to serving those suffering from addiction-related challenges. Read more...
Distinguished Faculty Award in Research: Dr. Dawn RoweDr. Dawn Rowe is the winner of ETSU’s Distinguished Faculty Award in Research, the highest research-based honor presented by the university to a faculty member. Read more...
Distinguished Faculty Award in Teaching: Dr. Jessica BurchetteDr. Jessica Burchette, a pharmacist and associate professor at ETSU Bill Gatton College of Pharmacy, has been awarded the university’s Distinguished Faculty Award for Teaching. Read more...
ETSU grad now influential Florida judgeThis ETSU graduate has enjoyed a successful legal career. Read more...
ETSU thanks Hicks, Northeast TN delegationAfter years of tireless work to secure state funding for ETSU Bill Gatton College of Pharmacy, ETSU celebrated success at a luncheon recognizing and thanking local legislators for their efforts. Read more...
Kilaru appointed to Faculty Fellow roleProvost Kimberly D. McCorkle announced that Dr. Aruna Kilaru will serve as Faculty Fellow for Interdisciplinary Innovation in the Biosciences. Read more...
ETSU part of incredible partnershipA unique exchange explores diverse student experiences in Tennessee. Read more...
ETSU nationally recognized for recruitment communicationExplore how ETSU’s people-centered communication approach, recognized by national research, creates engaging content. Read more...
Service to Success: How ETSU assists veteransDiscover how ETSU goes beyond to help veterans. Read more...- Why I Teach: Dr. Jessica BurchetteDr. Jessica Burchette is a member of the Bill Gatton College of Pharmacy’s inaugural graduating class and now teaches at the college. Read more...
ETSU Health provider paves way for access to breastfeeding servicesExpectant mothers and those who have recently delivered a child have better access to medical breastfeeding assistance thanks to new TennCare coverage brought about through the efforts of an ETSU Health provider. Read more...
Roach appointed to TN Council on Developmental DisabilitiesWhen it comes to advocating for those with disabilities, Dr. Evelyn Roach is an empowering force. Read more...
Students with business ideas find help at Innovation LabStudents bitten by the entrepreneurship bug may find their college years to be the ideal time to try their hand at it. ETSU provides a great place to do just that. Read more...
Bestselling author Imani Perry to headline ETSU conferenceImani Perry, a bestselling author, is coming to ETSU. Read more...
Veterans encouraged to apply for ETSU STRIVE programETSU offering free entrepreneurship training for veterans. Read more...
Two from ETSU named to Leadership Tennessee NEXTETSU leaders join Leadership Tennessee NEXT Read more...
His work is educating the world - and winning major awardsAnthony Salas enjoyed tremendous opportunities as an ETSU student. Read more...
Classroom excellence at ETSUCongratulations to students who made the spring 2023 dean's list. Read more...
Bucs on ParadeThe ETSU Marching Bucs will march in the 2024 Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade, becoming the first collegiate band from Tennessee to perform in the parade in more than 60 years. Read more...
Juneteenth: A Day of TriumphETSU Celebrates Juneteenth, a time for reflection, celebration and remembrance. Read more...
ETSU alum's nonprofit raises over $1.5 Million for humanitarian aidETSU alumnus Yaro Hnatusko and his brother co-founded Restore Ukraine – a nonprofit organization aimed at providing humanitarian aid to those affected by the crisis in Ukraine. By the end of 2022, they already raised $1.5 million for humanitarian support and disperses supplies worth over $2.2 million. Read more...
A trailblazer in researchDr. Nicholas E. Hagemeier, ETSU vice provost for research and chief research officer, was selected for the Association of Public & Land Grant Universities’ (APLU) Research Leader Fellowship Program. Read more...
Driven by a vision for a more welcoming worldAccess ETSU has earned a sizable grant to continue its mission of serving the university and the region. Read more...
Good as GoldAt the Tennessee College Public Relations Association’s 2023 Communication Awards, ETSU received three gold awards, a silver award and a bronze award for work produced by ETSU’s Office of University Marketing and Communications. Read more...
Powered by a love of natureJobs exist for those who enjoy spending time outdoors. Read more...
Earning prestigious prizesETSU is committed to helping students win elite scholarships. Read more...
Perfect pitchETSU music alumna Hannah Lawson Blanton will sing the National Anthem at the Minnesota Twins vs. Cleveland Guardians baseball game in Minneapolis on Saturday, June 3, 2023. Read more...
Their memory lives onETSU looks back at former students who gave their lives in service of their country. Read more...
Discovering his place in politicsA student profile of Aiden Graybeal, a junior political science major at ETSU who was elected to serve as the speaker of the House of Representatives in the 2023 Tennessee Intercollegiate State Legislature competition. Read more...
Our Appalachian expertise is well-recognizedETSU's Center of Excellence for Appalachian Studies and Services has won a major grant. Read more...
Level up: Discover the future of gamingETSU Esports is forging a path in the collegiate gaming community. Read more...
Congratulations, Class of 2023ETSU celebrated more than 2,000 members of the Class of 2023 during two Commencement ceremonies held at the Ballad Health Athletic Center today. Read more...
A Life of Purpose, Wonder, and AdventureThis Saturday, we will celebrate the achievements of more than 2,000 new graduates. Obtaining a college diploma indicates that you have mastered a set of skills within a particular field of study. One skill I hope all ETSU graduates leave with is that of leadership. And it is a skill I hope you continue developing all your life. Read more...
A community needs excellent exhibitions. ETSU has them.ETSU received impressive accolades at this year’s Tennessee Association of Museums conference. Read more...
This researcher is leading the way for othersDr. Audrey Depelteau is heading to the nation’s capital to speak at a prestigious conference. Read more...
What are the people of Breathitt left with?A pair of ETSU students have produced a gripping documentary. Read more...
They roam the courtroom and get skills for laterThe experiences and hands-on learning opportunities are immense for ETSU's Mock Trial team members. Read more...
Day of Giving: Beyond limits to opportunities(April 4, 2023) Scholarships have opened doors for grad student Kendra Whitehurst. Now, she encourages others to make the most of the opportunities available at ETSU. Read more...
Go Beyond: Project EARTHFor more than a decade, the ETSU-Eastman Valleybrook Campus has been home to pioneering public health programs, including Project EARTH. Read more...
Ethel Ngene aims to serve rural community through pharmacy“I’m very invested in rural health, in underserved populations, because I, for one, came from that background,” said Ethel Ngene Read more...
ETSU expands focus on community-engaged learning and 'real-world' experienceAt ETSU, college is more than readings and lectures. Read more...
ETSU student receives National Outstanding Student Award(March 13, 2023) The American College of Emergency Medicine Physicians (ACEP) announced that William Miller, a fourth-year medical student at Quillen College of Medicine, is a recipient of the National Outstanding Student Award. Read more...
Jennifer Davis aims to become a 'one-stop shop' for rural health careDavis believes taking the dual MPH track will expand her ability to meet those challenges by helping her to go outside the walls of the hospital or clinical setting. Read more...
Celebrating unity, ETSU recognizing art installationETSU will formally recognize an art installation, part of the global Peace Crane Project, in the D.P. Culp Student Center. Read more...
ETSU Focuses on Hands-On Learning, Sees Major GrowthOverall enrollment for the spring 2023 semester is up from last year and ETSU’s spring graduate enrollment is the highest it has been in nearly a decade. Read more...- ETSU's newly formed Mock Trial garnering awardsLess than a year old, ETSU’s Mock Trial team is already earning recognition. Read more...
ETSU student meets with Kamala HarrisJeremiah Heyward met Vice President Kamala Harris in a private White House meeting. Read more...
ETSU named finalist in national marketing competitionETSU was named a Top 10 Finalist in the 2023 American Marketing Association Collegiate Case Competition. Read more...
Clemmer College offers free counseling services to the communityClemmer College is offering counseling and mental health support to students, faculty, staff and members of the community. Read more...
Hargett visits ETSU, gives award for voter registrationTre Hargett visited ETSU to congratulate the university for its efforts toward voter registration. Read more...
ETSU student finds passion in park and recreationDavid Crockett High School graduate Evan Alvarado initially planned for a career in nursing. But after taking a course at East Tennessee State University about wildland firefighting, he had a change of heart. Read more...
ETSU collects second FEMA grant in six monthsETSU has won a critical FEMA grant and is the only university in the state to receive it. Read more...
ETSU mobile clinic will bring COVID-19 vaccines to rural communitiesThe initiative is being made possible through a $1.3 million grant from the Tennessee Department of Health awarded to ETSU’s College of Nursing and Bill Gatton College of Pharmacy. Read more...
Meet Kristen SurlesThis ETSU alumna is now a doctoral student in public heath, conducting research through CARE Women’s Health as an Emerging Scholar in Family Planning. Read more...