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2021-April-28-University School Ranked 11th In Tennessee By Us News, University School, East Tennessee State University, University Marketing And Communications, East Tennessee State University

ETSU News

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2021-April-27-Etsu Faculty Granted Promotion And Tenure, University Marketing And Communication, East Tennessee State University

ETSU News

JOHNSON CITY (April 27, 2021) – Forty East Tennessee State University faculty members were promoted and 23 granted tenure by the ETSU Board of Trustees, the university’s governing body, during its quarterly meeting on April 23.

The following 13 faculty members attained the rank of full professor: Bess Sirmon-Taylor, Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology; Aruna Kilaru, Biological Sciences; Antonio Rusinol and Douglas Thewke, Biomedical Sciences; Chih-Che Tai, Curriculum and Instruction; Alison Barton, Kimberly Hale, Pamela Mims and Arnold Nyarambi, Educational Foundations and Special Education; Roland Huffaker, Obstetrics and Gynecology; John Bossaer, …

2021-April-27-Understanding Sport Management, University Marketing And Communication, East Tennessee State University

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JOHNSON CITY – (April 27, 2021) Dr. Natalie Smith from East Tennessee State University is the co-author of the new book, “Organizational Behavior in Sport Management:  An Applied Approach to Understanding People and Groups.”

Her co-authors are Dr. Chris Barnhill, who is associate professor of Sport Management and Program Coordinator at Georgia Southern University, and Dr. Brent Oja from University of Northern Colorado where he is assistant professor of Sport Administration.

Geared toward undergraduate students, the book discusses how sports organizations function and the mechanisms that go into organizational behavior as well as how employees are motivated and work together. …

2021 April 26 - Graduate Council Minutes, College Of Graduate And Continuing Studies, East Tennessee State University

Graduate Council Agendas and Minutes

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2021-April-26-The College Tour Etsu Episode, University Marketing And Communication, East Tennessee State University

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JOHNSON CITY (April 26, 2021) – COVID-19 safety restrictions have led to new opportunities to expand access for college visits beyond traditional in-person tours. A new nationally broadcast TV series created by Emmy-nominated and multi-award-winning producers, The College Tour, has released an episode featuring East Tennessee State University as told through the stories of eight students and two alumni who share their unique experiences and offer an inside look at life on campus and within the Johnson City community.

The first season of The College Tour is streaming on Amazon Prime Video and Roku. Host Alex Boylan, who was part …

2021 April 23 - Board Of Trustees Agenda And Minutes, Board Of Trustees, East Tennessee State University

Board of Trustees Agendas and Minutes

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2021 April 23 - Board Of Trustees Finance And Administration Committee Agenda And Minutes, Board Of Trustees, East Tennessee State University

Board of Trustees Agendas and Minutes

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2021 April 23 - Board Of Trustees Academic, Research, And Student Success Committee Agenda And Minutes, Board Of Trustees, East Tennessee State University

Board of Trustees Agendas and Minutes

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2021 April 23 - Board Of Trustees Audit Committee Agenda And Minutes, Board Of Trustees, East Tennessee State University

Board of Trustees Agendas and Minutes

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2021-April-22-Etsu Offering Free Pharmacy Summer Day Camp June 26 And July 17, University Marketing And Communication, East Tennessee State University

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JOHNSON CITY (April 22, 2021) – Students interested in learning more about the pharmacy profession can attend East Tennessee State University Bill Gatton College of Pharmacy’s annual summer camp, “Gatton Pharmacy Footprints.” This year, because of limited space due to COVID-19 restrictions, students can choose to attend a free day camp one of two days: June 26 or July 17, from 10 a.m.- 3 p.m.

The camp is open to rising high school juniors, seniors and college students. Other levels may be considered on an individual basis. The registration deadline is June 19, 2021. Each camp includes a free boxed …

2021-April-22-Womens Studies Th Anniversary, University Marketing And Communication, East Tennessee State University

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JOHNSON CITY (April 22, 2021) – More than 25 years ago, the Women’s Studies Program established its roots at East Tennessee State University. Since then, the program has sought to provide feminist education on the campus and throughout the region through scholarship, activism and community building.

To commemorate this noteworthy milestone, Women’s Studies held a virtual celebration on Monday, April 26, in which the program honored its past at ETSU and looked forward to an exciting future. The celebration featured foremothers of the program, as well as a timeline that allowed attendees to “walk through” the program’s history and learn …

2021-April-22-Soccer Team Updates, University School, East Tennessee State University, University Marketing And Communication, East Tennessee State University

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2021-April-22-Women's Studies 25th Anniversary, University Marketing And Communication, East Tennessee State University

ETSU News

JOHNSON CITY (April 22, 2021) – More than 25 years ago, the Women’s Studies Program established its roots at East Tennessee State University. Since then, the program has sought to provide feminist education on the campus and throughout the region through scholarship, activism and community building.

To commemorate this noteworthy milestone, the Women’s Studies Program will hold a celebration at 3:30 p.m. on Monday, April 26, via Zoom. The public is invited to attend this commemorative occasion as Women’s Studies honors its past at ETSU and looks forward to an exciting future. The meeting ID is 912 6374 5117, and …

2021-April-22-Quillen College Of Medicine To Increase Its Class Size, University Marketing And Communication, East Tennessee State University

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JOHNSON CITY (April 22, 2021)  – For the first time in 10 years, Quillen College of Medicine will increase its class size, providing additional students with the opportunity to pursue their dream of a medical education at East Tennessee State University.

Beginning this summer with the matriculation of the Class of 2025, Quillen will admit 79 first-year medical students, a 9% increase over the previous class size of 72 students.

With the number of applicants to Quillen steadily increasing over recent years and sufficient resources to accommodate additional students, college leaders say the time is right to add to the …

2021-April-22-Free Pharmacy Summer Day Camp, June 26 And July 27, Bill Gatton College Of Pharmacy, East Tennessee State University, University Marketing And Communication, East Tennessee State University

ETSU News

JOHNSON CITY (April 22, 2021) – Students interested in learning more about the pharmacy profession can attend East Tennessee State University Bill Gatton College of Pharmacy’s annual summer camp, “Gatton Pharmacy Footprints.” This year, because of limited space due to COVID-19 restrictions, students can choose to attend a free day camp one of two days: June 26 or July 17, from 10 a.m.- 3 p.m.

The camp is open to rising high school juniors, seniors and college students. Other levels may be considered on an individual basis. The registration deadline is June 19, 2021. Each camp includes a free boxed …

2021 April 20 - Medical Student Education Committee Minutes, Medical Student Education Committee, East Tennessee State University

Medical Student Education Committee Minutes

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2021-April-20-Esports Team Captains, University Marketing And Communication, East Tennessee State University

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JOHNSON CITY –  (April 20, 2021) Two current East Tennessee State University students and a rising freshman signed today as team captains for the three esports varsity teams for the 2021-2022 season.

Ashe Greenberg, who was the founding captain for the Overwatch® team during its inaugural season, signed today as captain for the team’s second year.  Greenberg, of Oak Ridge, is a senior biology major and plans to graduate from ETSU in May 2022.  As captain, she led the team to an 8-1 finish during the regular season and to the final 16 in the National Association of Collegiate …

2021-April-20-Etsu Responds To Chauvin Guilty Verdict, University Marketing And Communication, East Tennessee State University

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The following is a message from ETSU leaders to students, faculty and staff on April 20, 2021. 

Dear ETSU Community,

The guilty verdict in the Derek Chauvin murder trial announced earlier today brings with it a flood of emotions for many in our community. Though some may find relief in the idea that justice has been served, the wounds our nation has experienced as a result of centuries of racial and social inequalities will not be healed through the decisions of a single jury or the events of a single day. 

George Floyd’s murder has heightened our collective awareness of …

2021-April-20-Master Of Social Work Program Now Offered Fully Online, University Marketing And Communication, East Tennessee State University

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JOHNSON CITY (April 20, 2021) – East Tennessee State University recently received full accreditation from the Council on Social Work Education to offer its Master of Social Work (MSW) program fully online.

Previously, the MSW program has been offered on-ground on ETSU’s main campus and at distance sites in Asheville, North Carolina, and Abingdon, Virginia. While the on-ground program still will be offered on the main ETSU campus, the new, fully online program will replace the on-ground locations in Asheville and Abingdon, as well as open the program to students who live in other areas.

“Most of our MSW students …

2021-April-19-Additional Endorsements For Teachers, University Marketing And Communication, East Tennessee State University

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JOHNSON CITY – (April 19, 2021) Students beginning the Master of Education in Reading program this fall at East Tennessee State University can now complete the program and also earn a PreK-12 Reading Specialist Endorsement as well as an additional endorsement in PreK-12 English as a Second Language or a license for Special Education Interventionist K-8, 6-12 – all without having to take any additional courses.

The two-year program is 100% online and is available for practicing teachers as well as recent graduates.

“This is an opportunity for our teachers to be more competitive in the marketplace and to gain …

2021-April-19-Inaugural Etsu Mentored Substance Use Research Training Program Launches, University Marketing And Communication, East Tennessee State University

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JOHNSON CITY (April 19, 2021) – This spring, East Tennessee State University launched its inaugural ETSU Mentored Substance Use Research (EMSUR) training program, designed to train substance use researchers across multiple disciplines in order to improve health outcomes in Central Appalachia.

Ten ETSU graduate students from multiple colleges and disciplines were selected for the inaugural cohort and are paired with a faculty mentor to train them in substance use research. Ten faculty members are participating as mentors in the program, which is led by Dr. Manik Ahuja, assistant professor in the Department of Health Services Management and Policy in the …

2021-April-19-Spring Concerts, University Marketing And Communication, East Tennessee State University

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JOHNSON CITY (April 19, 2021) – The ETSU Chorale and other ensembles will be featured in two virtual concerts to be livestreamed from the Grand Hall of East Tennessee State University’s new Martin Center for the Arts on Friday and Saturday, April 23-24.

The ETSU Choirs Spring Concert on April 23 at 7:30 p.m. will feature the ETSU Chorale, Greyscale, BucsWorth and East Tennessee Belles performing a program of classical and popular works.

Then, on April 24 at 7:30 p.m., the ETSU Sinfonia, Orchestra and Chorale will present works by Mendelssohn and Lauridsen, as well as the world premieres of …

2021-April-16-Oldest Known Rabbits In Appalachians, University Marketing And Communication, East Tennessee State University

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JOHNSON CITY (April 16, 2021) – Over the last 20 years, dozens of extinct animal species have been identified from the five-million-year-old ecosystem of the Gray Fossil Site, including famous large mammals like tapirs, rhinos and mastodons. But in recent years, researchers have been uncovering more information about the small mammals of the site. Now, thanks to a new study published in the journal Eastern Paleontologist, science has its first look at the Gray Site’s fossil rabbits, the oldest known rabbits in the Appalachians.

Small animals at Gray typically aren’t found as whole skeletons, but instead as scattered bones uncovered …

2021-April-16-On Air King Lear, University Marketing And Communication, East Tennessee State University

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JOHNSON CITY – (April 16, 2021) The Department of Theatre and Dance at East Tennessee State University will present a virtual online audio performance of “King Lear: Scenes from Shakespeare’s Play.” The show will premiere on April 23 at 7 p.m. and will be available for streaming through April 29.

The ETSU production will be fashioned after “The Mercury Theatre on the Air,” which is regarded as the finest radio drama of the 1930s and was founded by Orson Welles and John Houseman.  During its time on the air, the show performed a number of Shakespearean works, including “Julius Caesar” …

2021-April-15-Alumni Assembly Appalachian Highlands And Asheville, University Marketing And Communication, East Tennessee State University

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JOHNSON CITY (April 15, 2021) – An East Tennessee State University Alumni Assembly with President Dr. Brian Noland will be held for university graduates living in the Appalachian Highlands and Asheville, North Carolina, region on Thursday, April 22.

This virtual town hall event will be held at noon via Zoom.

It is part of a series of assemblies designed to inform, to celebrate, and to engage ETSU alumni. The ETSU National Alumni Association is hosting these events in regions with a high concentration of ETSU alumni, where the university currently has Alumni Clubs, or where the Alumni Association plans to …

2021 April 14 - Undergraduate Curriculum Council Minutes, Undergraduate Curriculum Council, East Tennessee State University

Undergraduate Curriculum Council Minutes

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2021-April-14-Direct Applications Accepted For Roan Program, University Marketing And Communication, East Tennessee State University

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JOHNSON CITY (April 14, 2021) – High school seniors throughout the region will have the opportunity to apply directly for the Roan Scholars Leadership Program at East Tennessee State University beginning in fall 2021.

Since the Roan selected its first class 20 years ago, students have been required to be nominated by their high school in order to be considered for the prestigious four-year scholarship program. The Roan has expanded to more than 90 high schools in 27 counties across Northeast Tennessee, Southwest Virginia, and Western North Carolina, but has remained limited to nominees from those schools. A new policy …

2021 April 13 - University Council Agenda And Minutes, University Council, East Tennessee State University

University Council Agendas and Minutes

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2021-April-13-Appalachian Places, University Marketing And Communication, East Tennessee State University

ETSU News

JOHNSON CITY (April 13, 2021) – The East Tennessee State University Appalachian Studies program is set to launch an online magazine later this spring. Appalachian Places will continue the program’s long literary tradition of highlighting the people, places, issues and themes relating to the Appalachian region.

The new magazine will help continue that tradition by following the example of its print-version forerunner, Now & Then magazine, which, with the exception of a two-year hiatus in the early 2000s, ran from 1984 until it ceased publication in 2017. 

“For nearly 30 years, the ETSU Appalachian Studies program published a high-quality print …

2021-April-13-Etsu Health Cancels Johnson And Johnson Janssen Vaccine Clinic Set For April 13, University Marketing And Communication, East Tennessee State University

ETSU News

JOHNSON CITY – Following federal guidance released from the FDA and the CDC this morning, ETSU Health is canceling its Johnson & Johnson Janssen COVID-19 vaccine clinic scheduled for Tuesday, April 13, 2021.

All patients who had appointments today will be notified via text messaging and are encouraged to schedule vaccines at alternative vaccine sites that are offering either the Moderna or Pfizer COVID-19 vaccines.

To learn where you can receive a Pfizer or Moderna vaccine, go to www.vaccinefinder.org. To schedule an appointment to receive a Pfizer vaccine from Ballad, go to https://www.balladhealth.org/medical-services/infectious-disease#schedule. Ballad currently has sites in …