The re-imagined ETSU Elevates program is an exciting new opportunity for students to explore key social, environmental, and economic challenges facing our region today. By participating in the program, students will learn from community leaders and issue experts while working with a community partner or non-profit agency to create and implement a practical and real-world solution to their identified problem. Upon completion of the program, student and community partners teams will pitch their project proposal live and secure funding to implement and scale their idea.
Applications for 2024 ETSU Elevates will open in Spring of 2024. Share your interest below and stay up-to-date on events, applications, and important reminders.
Application Process & Timeline
- Wednesday, February 21
Applications Open
Submit your application! - Monday, March 4
Application Workshop and Drop-In
Process your idea with a member of the Elevates team (Room 216, D.P. Culp Student Center)
- Tuesday, March 5
Application Workshop and Drop-In
Process your idea with a member of the Elevates team (Room 216, D.P. Culp Student Center) - Thursday, March 7
Virtual Application Workshop and Drop-In
Process your idea with a member the Elevates team - Register Here: https://www.etsu.edu/etsuelevates/ - Friday, March 22
Applications Close
Applications are due by this date! - April - September
Project Development and Implementation
Develop your idea and work with others to determine how it will be carried out - August - September
Pitch Consultation and Practice
Prepare for the pitch event and work with others to develop an appealing presentation - Monday, October 7
Pitch Event as Part of Founder's Week
Present your project to the crowd! - October - May 2025
Implementation of Funded Projects
Make the project a reality! - Wednesday, April 30, 2025
Deadline for Close-Out Reports
Staff Support & Contact Information
Logistics and General Support: Albany Guyer, Graduate Assistant (serve@etsu.edu)
Partnerships and Funding: Dr. Susan McCracken (mccrackensd@etsu.edu)
Applications and Selection: Joy Fulkerson (fulkersj@etsu.edu) and Nathan Farnor (farnor@etsu.edu)