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2022-March-01-Appalachian Love Story, University Marketing And Communication, East Tennessee State University

ETSU News

JOHNSON CITY – To conclude its 2021-22 season, the Department of Theatre and Dance at East Tennessee State University will present the Appalachian love story musical “Bright Star.” The show will be performed in the Bert C. Bach Theater at the Martin Center for the Arts at 7:30 p.m. on April 1-2 and 7-9, and at 2 p.m. on Sundays, April 3 and 10.

“Bright Star” is written and composed by Steve Martin and Edie Brickell. The score is inspired by the pair’s 2013 collaboration bluegrass album, “Love Has Come for You.” The Old Globe Theater in San Diego performed …

2022-March-01-Amanda Moorhouse Named Jcddc Director, University Marketing And Communication, East Tennessee State University

ETSU News

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (April 1, 2022) – Amanda S. Moorhouse has been named director of the ETSU Health, College of Nursing, Johnson City Downtown Day Center (JCDDC) after serving as interim director since April 2021.

Amanda S. Moorhouse

The JCDDC provides accessible, high-quality and compassionate primary care …

2022-March-01-Articulation Agreements Expand Online Opportunities For Advanced Health Sciences Degrees, University Marketing And Communication, East Tennessee State University

ETSU News

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. – Students interested in a career in medicine now have a new pathway to achieve that goal thanks to two articulation agreements between East Tennessee State University and Carteret Community College that expand advanced degree opportunities offered 100% online.

The agreement provides students who achieve an Associate of Applied Science degree in Medical Assisting or Science Radiography at Carteret Community College, located in Morehead City, North Carolina, with the opportunity to transfer those credits to ETSU to pursue a Bachelor of Science degree.

“Classes in the Bachelor of Science in Allied Health Leadership and Radiologic Science programs …

2022-March-01-Etsu Professor Will Speak On Experiences With Womens Soccer, University Marketing And Communication, East Tennessee State University

ETSU News

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. – Dr. Natalie L. Smith of the Department of Sport, Exercise, Recreation and Kinesiology at East Tennessee State University will share her experiences and upcoming research project in “Women’s Soccer: A Creative Opportunity” at noon on Wednesday, March 23, via Zoom. View the livestream here: etsu.zoom.us/j/94614011367. 

This free virtual talk is part of the “Women on Wednesdays” series sponsored by the ETSU Women’s, Gender, and Sexuality Studies Program.  

Drawing on her experiences working in professional women’s soccer, Smith will explore the current state of women’s soccer on a global scale and introduce her New Zealand-based …

2022-March-01-Etsu Earns Top Pharmacy Award For Service, University Marketing And Communication, East Tennessee State University

ETSU News

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. – East Tennessee State University Bill Gatton College of Pharmacy earned a top national award for service to the community, part of its continuing mission to serve the rural and underserved in the Appalachian Highlands. Students from ETSU Bill Gatton of Pharmacy help check in patients at the annual RAM Clinic held each November in Gray.

The American Association of Colleges of Pharmacy (AACP) awarded ETSU the Lawrence C. Weaver Transformative Community Service Award, which is presented annually to one college or school of pharmacy across the United States demonstrating a major institutional commitment to addressing unmet …

2022-March-01-Etsu Professor's Covid-19 Research To Be Focus Of Podcast, University Marketing And Communication, East Tennessee State University

ETSU News

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (March 2022) – How journalists talk about journalism practice can actually change the way reporters work in a crisis like the COVID-19 pandemic.  

That’s according to East Tennessee State University’s Dr. Mildred F. “Mimi” Perreault, an assistant professor in the Department of Media and Communication. She, along with Appalachian State University’s Dr. Gregory Perreault and University of Vienna Ph.D. candidate Phoebe Maares, recently published “Metajournalistic Discourse as a Stabilizer within the Journalistic Field: Journalistic Practice in the Covid-19 Pandemic.” 

This research will be the focus of an upcoming episode of “The J Word: A Podcast …

2022-March-01-Etsu Ranked By Forbes Among Americas Best Employers, University Marketing And Communication, East Tennessee State University

ETSU News

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. – East Tennessee State University has been recognized by Forbes in its 2022 listing of America’s Best Employers.

The listing on Forbes.com was compiled by Forbes and Statista based on data from an independent survey taken by approximately 60,000 employees working for companies with more than 1,000 workers in the United States. The evaluation was based on direct and indirect recommendations from respondents who were asked to rate their willingness to recommend their own employer to friends and family.

In total, 1,000 employers were recognized across 25 different industry sectors. The list is divided into two rankings: …

2022-March-01-Etsu Scientist Playing On A Global Stage, University Marketing And Communication, East Tennessee State University

ETSU News

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (March 2022) – Late last month, Dr. Aruna Kilaru wrote a piece aimed at addressing food insecurity and climate change using agricultural biotechnology. 

Suggesting how both farmers and government agencies can work together to reduce harmful emissions and minimize food waste, the article appeared as part of her work as a science, technology and policy fellow of the American Association for the Advancement of Science, and science adviser and international trade policy officer for the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Foreign Agricultural Service, New Technologies and Production Methods Divisions.

Dr. Aruna Kilaru

It means that Kilaru, a professor …

2022-March-01-Etsu Student Pharmacists Earn National Honor For Drug Misuse Education, University Marketing And Communication, East Tennessee State University

ETSU News

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. – A student organization at East Tennessee State University Bill Gatton College of Pharmacy finished Third-year student pharmacists Tess Willcoxon (vice president, patient care), Morgan Thomas (chapter president), Regan Bell (chapter member), Hillary Owens (vice president, membership) celebrate their national honor.  among the top service organizations in the country for educating the community about prescription drug misuse.   

The college’s American Pharmacists Association-Academy of Student Pharmacists Operation Substance Use Disorders (SUD) committee (formerly Generation Rx) was national first runner-up for the APhA-ASP Operation Substance Use Disorders Chapter Achievement Award in 2020-21.

This is the ninth consecutive year that …

2022-March-01-Etsu Students Deliver Strong Performance In Regional Investment Competition, University Marketing And Communication, East Tennessee State University

ETSU News

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. – A team of East Tennessee State University business students performed strongly in the Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) Institute Research Challenge.

The team of four students in the ETSU Equity Valuation team gained real-world experience as they assumed the role of research analyst. The 2022 CFA Institute Research Challenge, held in Middle Tennessee, involved more than 1,000 schools and 5,000 students. CFA, a global nonprofit organization of investment professionals, sponsors the intercollegiate competition. 

The competition requires teams to present their valuations and analysis of a company to a group of investment professionals. Under the direction of Dr. …

2022-March-01-Inaugural Etsu Heroes Recognized During Ceremony, University Marketing And Communication, East Tennessee State University

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Inaugural ETSU Heroes

JOHNSON CITY – East Tennessee State University celebrated the extraordinary and impactful stories of the inaugural recipients of the ETSU Heroes during a ceremony on March 30. The ETSU Heroes recognition program honors the exemplary service of those who “embody excellence and contribute significant and innovative accomplishments” to the university.

Recipients of …

2022-March-01-Kingsport Alliance For Continued Learning Releases Spring Schedule, University Marketing And Communication, East Tennessee State University

ETSU News

Kingsport, Tenn. – The Kingsport Alliance for Continued Learning (KACL), in partnership with East Tennessee State University at Kingsport, will offer a series of informal in-person and virtual class options beginning Tuesday, March 22, focusing on a variety of subjects from science, local history and literature to a Pearl Harbor National Memorial overview.

This six-week series of non-credit courses is open to anyone. Classes will continue through Thursday, April 28, and will be held at the Kingsport Center for Higher Education (KCHE), 300 W. Market Street. The cost to participate is $30 and covers all KACL spring courses. Some …

2022-March-01-Meet Allen Archer, University Marketing And Communication, East Tennessee State University

ETSU News

After working several years in the field of aerospace quality, Allen Archer decided to take the knowledge he’d learned on the job and combine it with his interest in various areas of health care to pursue a career in medicine.

Archer has lived in many places but calls Asheville, North Carolina, his hometown. By the time he graduated from high school, he’d already begun working. He started as a painter at an automation company that built robots and manufacturing machinery, and later worked his way up to a quality engineer in an aerospace manufacturing company before changing directions to pursue …

2022-March-01-Njcaa Visits Esports, University Marketing And Communication, East Tennessee State University

ETSU News

JOHNSON CITY – (March 10, 2022) Leaders from the National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA) recently visited the ETSU esports arena to talk with staff about gaming, partnerships and possible new opportunities for college students.

The NJCAA is the governing body for two-year sports programs and recently set up a governing body for esports programs at two-year schools.

Dr. Christopher Parker, president and CEO of NJCAA, and Jeff White, vice president for Compliance, Legal, Diversity and IT, met with Head Coach Jeff Shell to learn more about ETSU’s esports program and to see the training facility, which includes the new …

2022-March-01-Poetry Reading At Etsu Is March, University Marketing And Communication, East Tennessee State University

ETSU News

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. – An upcoming poetry reading at East Tennessee State University will pay tribute to ETSU’s Dr. Jesse Graves, whose first collection of poetry was published a decade ago.

Dr. Jesse Graves

Publishers are releasing a 10th anniversary reissue of “Tennessee Landscape with Blighted Pine,” heralded by the American Poet Ron Rash as “more than an extraordinary first book. These poems have the music, wisdom and singular voice of a talent fully realized …”   

The poetry reading is at 5 p.m. on Wednesday, March 23, at the Reece Museum.  

Matthew Wimberley, of Lees-McRae College, will make an …

2022-March-01-Renowned Classical Group Will Perform At Etsu Martin Center, University Marketing And Communication, East Tennessee State University

ETSU News

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (March 2022) – Heralded by The New York Post as “the biggest classical music sensation in years,” a renowned quintet will perform next month in Johnson City. 

The 5 Browns are scheduled for 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday, April 5, in the Grand Hall of the East Tennessee State University Martin Center for the Arts. 

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The 5 Browns

“This will be a wonderful evening of classical music,” said Dr. Esther Park, an associate professor in ETSU’s Department of Music. “Book your tickets now for what will be an …

2022-March-01-Us News Ranks Etsu College Of Public Health Among Best, University Marketing And Communication, East Tennessee State University

ETSU News

JOHNSON CITY – East Tennessee State University’s College of Public Health was listed among the “Best Graduate Schools – Public Health Programs” in the 2023 rankings released today by U.S. News & World Report.

The ETSU College of Public Health was ranked No. 63, which makes it:

• among the top third of all schools and programs in the country;
• among the top 10 schools in the southeast (including Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina and Tennessee); and
• the top-ranked public program in Tennessee.

In addition, ETSU improved more from its previous ranking – from …

2022-March-01-Spotlight On Biomedical Sciences Graduates, University Marketing And Communication, East Tennessee State University

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Graduate Spotlight

East Tennessee State University’s Center of Excellence in Inflammation, Infectious Disease and Immunity (CIIDI) caught up with three recent graduates of Quillen College of Medicine’s Biomedical Sciences Ph.D. program to find out what they are doing since they participated in their hooding ceremony at ETSU’s Commencement on Dec. 11, 2021:
 

Dr. Min Fan

Dr. Min Fan has continued to earn national recognition for her research with an American Heart Association (AHA) Postdoctoral Fellowship. 

The AHA Postdoctoral Fellowship promotes mentorship of postdoctoral Fellows who are embedded in a senior researcher’s …

2022 March, Morehead State University. Office Of Communications & Marketing.

Morehead State Press Release Archive, 1961 to the Present

Press releases for March of 2022.

2022-March-01-All-In Career Fair, University Marketing And Communication, East Tennessee State University

ETSU News

ETSU juniors and seniors can take advantage of an opportunity to network with a wide range of regional and national employers on Wednesday, March 23, when University Career Services hosts All In: Career Fair Spring 2022. Students are encouraged to dress professionally, bring resume copies and have their elevator pitches ready and come by the Career Fair from 2-5 p.m. in the D.P. Culp Student Center ballroom.

In preparation, students may come to the Career Lab, a Career Fair Preparation Walk-In Workshop, on Monday, March 21, between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. in The Cave in the Culp …

2022-March-01-Etsu And University School Partner On Innovation, University Marketing And Communication, East Tennessee State University

ETSU News

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. – Continuing to engage with community startups and businesses, the East Tennessee State University College of Business and Technology announced a sponsorship aimed at mentoring the next generation of innovation makers and entrepreneurs taking part in the University School Entrepreneurship Club.

The sponsorship, which began this spring, allows College of Business and Technology faculty and staff members the opportunity to showcase their unwavering commitment to coach and advise student innovators. In addition to the sponsorship of University School's Entrepreneurship Club, the college will also host a Summer Startup Bootcamp by teaming up with FoundersForge, a Johnson …

2022-March-01-Quillen College Of Medicines Class Of 2022 Takes Part In Match Day, University Marketing And Communication, East Tennessee State University

ETSU News

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. – The Class of 2022 at East Tennessee State University’s Quillen College of Medicine found out today where they were matched for their residencies, which they will begin this summer following their graduation in May.

The National Resident Matching Program (NRMP) pairs graduating medical students with residency programs throughout the country. The Class of 2022 enjoyed a successful match rate, with 100 percent of the class securing residency training positions in 17 different specialties/sub-specialties in 21 states.

Twenty-five students will continue their training at institutions in Tennessee, and an additional 21 students will train at institutions in …

2022-March-01-Am I A Trauma-Informed Leader?, University Marketing And Communication, East Tennessee State University

ETSU News

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. – “Am I a Trauma-Informed Leader?” is the focus of a virtual talk in the East Tennessee State University Ballad Health Strong BRAIN Institute’s Resilience Presentation Series on Monday, March 28.

The talk, which will begin at noon via Zoom, features Dr. Debra Berke, director of Psychology/Organizational Dynamics Programs in Wilmington University’s College of Cultural and Behavioral Sciences.

In her talk, Berke will explore what it means to be a trauma-informed leader during times of trauma and toxic stress and how to promote healing and well-being for self and others.

To register for this free public talk …

Using Flight Simulation As A Convenient Method For Uas Flight Assessment For Contractors, Colin Dees, Joseph M. Burgett

The Professional Constructor

Operating an unmanned aircraft system (UAS) for commercial purposes in the United States requires the pilot to pass the Federal Aviation Administration’s (FAA’s) knowledge exam to earn their UAS license. The exam does not include a practical component where flight proficiency is assessed. This represents a source of risk for contractors if flight proficiency is not evaluated in another way. The National Institute of Standards and Technology is a federal agency and has developed the Basic Maneuvering Test (BMT). It is the only nationally recognized UAS flight proficiency exam. While not required, the construction industry can benefit by using this …

A Reference Architecture For Augmented Reality Maintenance Support, Daniel A. Cuellar

Theses and Dissertations

The current method of preparing Airman to perform tasks in their designated Air Force Specialty is to provide coursework-based initial skills training and on-the job training (OJT) for that specialty. Full qualification for a single Air Force Specialty is estimated to average seven years with OJT consisting of seventy-five percent of that timeline. OJT primarily consists of mastering the use of the Technical Order (TO), a governing document that provides step-by-step task instruction that must be followed explicitly. Though TOs have transitioned to an electronic format, employment of the information has remained the same. A proven aid in instruction and …

Student Perceptions Of Teaching Excellence: A Comparison Of A Public And Private University, Stephen L. Baglione, Louis A. Tucci, Patrick Woock

Journal of Global Business Insights

The purpose of the study was to examine student perceptions of teaching excellence at different types of higher education institutions. The pressure to publish, larger class sizes, globalization, technological innovation greater accountability for learning, and justification of a college degree’s worth make teaching excellence more difficult to attain. A byproduct of this pressure is an increased emphasis on student evaluations. Using two conjoint studies from a large public and a medium-size private university, assignments, exams, and grading were identified as the most important components for students in assessing teaching excellence. The least important was the faculty-student interaction, which may be …

Current State Of The Workforce Demographics And Knowledge Transfer Strategies In The Southeast United States, Vivek Sharma, Dhaval Gajjar, Kapil Madathil, David Davis, Shreyas Patel

The Professional Constructor

The construction industry is a very diverse industry due to the unique nature of projects and expertise within various construction companies driven by multiple regional/national factors. The United States Department of Labor reported 44% of the current US employed population will be above 65 in eleven years by 2028, making workforce studies and knowledge transfer a key driver in leading construction business models. This study conducted an in-depth investigation in the southeast region of the US on the current state of workforce demographics and the need for knowledge transfer within the ranks of management coupled with trade personnel. The study …

Perceptions Of Remote Work Within The Construction Industry Resulting From The Covid-19 Pandemic In The South Central United States, Sara B. Overturf, Ben Bigelow, Matthew Reyes

The Professional Constructor

Working remotely became increasingly popular over the previous two years, given organization’s need to rapidly adjust to changing conditions as a result of the Coronavirus. It allowed companies to more easily adapt to stay-at home orders and create a safer environment for their employees. While working remotely can have a positive impact on employees, there are also challenges to overcome for both employees and organizations. This study focused on understanding both the prevalence and implementation of remote work within the commercial Construction industry to face the professional challenges resulting from the Coronavirus. This paper provides insight into companies that have …

Educating The Construction Client: Training Strategy For Buyers Of Commercial Design And Construction Services, Michael J. Emmer

The Professional Constructor

Business owners can face a myriad of challenges when venturing into a new construction project. Most of the design and construction process is unfamiliar territory as compared to their customary business operations and owners face a wide assortment of issues when making the decision to build a new facility. Consequently, the majority of owners are entirely out of their business element when deciding to enter into the undertaking of a new building project. Since most of the risk with any given project rests with the Owner, better training and strategies for owners will lead to a higher likelihood of project …

Does The Dna Of Business Schools Need To Change?, Arnoud Cyriel Leo De Meyer

Research Collection Lee Kong Chian School Of Business

The causes, effects and consequences concern corporate governance and organisational management as much as political conflict, environmental sustainability and foreign diplomacy. In Business Schools on an Innovation Mission, a report released by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business in May 2010, management and leadership were clearly positioned, side-by-side with science and technology, as vital components to the innovation value chain. The business world exists as an eco-system of business, government, NGOs and non-profits, each interlocking. To be truly a "School for Business" it is also important to build strong relationships and strategic partnerships with the business world. In …