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2023-September-15-Etsu Hosting Supply Chain Digital Tech Summit, University Marketing And Communication, East Tennessee State University Sep 2023

2023-September-15-Etsu Hosting Supply Chain Digital Tech Summit, University Marketing And Communication, East Tennessee State University

ETSU News

September 15, 2023

East Tennessee State University’s Department of Management, Marketing and Supply Chain invites business and IT professionals and managers, recruiters, educators and government representatives to join the Appalachian Highlands Supply Chain and Digital Technology Summit in October. 

The event is scheduled for October 20 at the ETSU Martin Center for the Arts. It runs from 8:30 a.m.-12:15 p.m., with an optional networking lunch with ETSU supply chain and computing students from 12:15-1:30 p.m. 

The summit aims to address the most pressing challenges and opportunities in the industry. 

The agenda will cover a broad spectrum of topics, including regional …


2023-September-15-Etsu Issues Call To Action On Mental Health, University Marketing And Communication, East Tennessee State University Sep 2023

2023-September-15-Etsu Issues Call To Action On Mental Health, University Marketing And Communication, East Tennessee State University

ETSU News

(September 15, 2023)

East Tennessee State University devotes considerable resources into uplifting the mental health not only of faculty, staff and students, but the Appalachian Highlands region, as well. 

 

And earlier this month, ETSU President Dr. Brian Noland signed a proclamation designating September as “Suicide Prevention Awareness Month.”  

 

“Nationally, campuses are witnessing a mental health crisis,” said Noland. “The recognition is not just an acknowledgment of the seriousness of the issue but a call to action for each one of us.” 

 

The university promotes a range of activities and steps to achieve better mental health. That includes physical activity, …


2023-September-15-Etsu Theatre And Dance Announce Upcoming Performances, University Marketing And Communication, East Tennessee State University Sep 2023

2023-September-15-Etsu Theatre And Dance Announce Upcoming Performances, University Marketing And Communication, East Tennessee State University

ETSU News

For years, East Tennessee State University’s Department of Theatre and Dance has provided students with exceptional opportunities that boost social awareness, self-confidence, communication skills and more. 



Another important role of the department: enriching the university and the Appalachian Highlands with regular performances in the ETSU Martin Center for the Arts. 



That tradition continues in the 2023-24 academic year. 



“We are thrilled to announce our lineup, and I am so proud of the work our faculty, staff and students have already put in,” said Karen Brewster, chair of the department. “We truly believe that the arts help us make sense of …


2023-September-14-Etsu To Host Symposium On Aging With Tenncare, University Marketing And Communication, East Tennessee State University Sep 2023

2023-September-14-Etsu To Host Symposium On Aging With Tenncare, University Marketing And Communication, East Tennessee State University

ETSU News

(September 14, 2023) – East Tennessee State University’s Center for Rural Health Research and TennCare are teaming up to host the East Tennessee Aging Symposium on Friday, Sept. 29.  

The event will give community-based organizations the opportunity to shape the development of Tennessee’s Multisector Plan for Aging (MPA). Participants will have the opportunity to hear from Tennessee Health Commissioner Dr. Ralph Alvarado, as well as representatives from TennCare, AARP Tennessee and faculty from the ETSU’s Center for Rural Health Research.

"Collaborating with communities and organizations across the state that are dedicated to the well-being of our aging population is an …


2023-September-14-Etsu Celebrates The Newly Renovated Lamb Hall, University Marketing And Communication, East Tennessee State University Sep 2023

2023-September-14-Etsu Celebrates The Newly Renovated Lamb Hall, University Marketing And Communication, East Tennessee State University

ETSU News

East Tennessee State University celebrated the grand reopening of Lamb Hall with an afternoon of special events and a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Thursday, Sept. 14.

Named for Dr. John P. Lamb Jr., the building serves as a hub for the university’s health-related programs, including the College of Public Health and the College of Clinical and Rehabilitative Health Sciences.

The first request for state funding to renovate the building was made in 1994, and now, nearly 30 years later, that dream is a reality with the completion of the $26 million renovation. The work that began in 2017 has …


2023-September-14-Etsu- Incredible Colors Likely This Fall, University Marketing And Communication, East Tennessee State University Sep 2023

2023-September-14-Etsu- Incredible Colors Likely This Fall, University Marketing And Communication, East Tennessee State University

ETSU News

(September 14, 2023)

Fall color has the potential to be incredible in the Appalachian Highlands this year. 



That’s according to Travis Watson, East Tennessee State University’s campus arborist.   



“Having those bright sunny days during the fall is really a bonus,” said Watson. “We will get a really nice display of those reds if we can keep sunny days and cool nights.”  



Some of the tallest peaks in the Appalachian Mountains are beginning to display hints of what will become a thrilling display of crimson, gold and orange. 



The mountains of East Tennessee, Western North Carolina and Southwest Virginia will likely …


2023-September-13-Pharmacy Professor Part Of Team Testing Medication Adherence Interventions In Vulnerable, Bill Gatton College Of Pharmacy, East Tennessee State University, University Marketing And Communication, East Tennessee State University Sep 2023

2023-September-13-Pharmacy Professor Part Of Team Testing Medication Adherence Interventions In Vulnerable, Bill Gatton College Of Pharmacy, East Tennessee State University, University Marketing And Communication, East Tennessee State University

ETSU News

(September 13, 2023) – Two East Tennessee State University researchers are part of an interprofessional statewide team that will study ways to improve medication adherence in vulnerable and disadvantaged populations in Memphis, Knoxville and Johnson City.
 
Dr. KariLynn Dowling-McClay, an assistant professor of pharmacy practice and director of the Academic Pharmacy Fellowship at ETSU Bill Gatton College of Pharmacy, and Dr. Hadii Mamudu, director of the Center for Cardiovascular Risk Research with the College of Public Health, are both collaborators on the project, dubbed the Medication Affordability, Accessibility and Availability in Care Transitions (Med AAAction) Study.
 
“The days following a …


2023-September-13-Color Guard, Majorettes To Perform At Radio City Music Hall, University Marketing And Communication, East Tennessee State University Sep 2023

2023-September-13-Color Guard, Majorettes To Perform At Radio City Music Hall, University Marketing And Communication, East Tennessee State University

ETSU News

(September 13, 2023)

The East Tennessee State University Marching Bucs received another surprise announcement from New York City: The 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.

This announcement comes just months after the marching band learned that it was only one of 10 bands in the country invited to perform in the 2024 Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade. It also will be the first collegiate band from Tennessee in more than 50 years to perform in the …


2023-September-13-Etsu Researchers Part Of Team Testing Medication Adherence Interventions In Vulnerable Populations, University Marketing And Communication, East Tennessee State University Sep 2023

2023-September-13-Etsu Researchers Part Of Team Testing Medication Adherence Interventions In Vulnerable Populations, University Marketing And Communication, East Tennessee State University

ETSU News

(September 13, 2023) -- Two East Tennessee State University researchers are part of an interprofessional statewide team that will study ways to improve medication adherence in vulnerable and disadvantaged populations in Memphis, Knoxville and Johnson City.  

Dr. KariLynn Dowling-McClay, an assistant professor of pharmacy practice and director of the Academic Pharmacy Fellowship at ETSU Bill Gatton College of Pharmacy, and Dr. Hadii Mamudu, director of the Center for Cardiovascular Risk Research with the College of Public Health, are both collaborators on the project, dubbed the Medication Affordability, Accessibility and Availability in Care Transitions (Med AAAction) Study. 

“The days following …


2023-September-13-Pharmacy Ahec Scholars For 2022, Bill Gatton College Of Pharmacy, East Tennessee State University, University Marketing And Communication, East Tennessee State University Sep 2023

2023-September-13-Pharmacy Ahec Scholars For 2022, Bill Gatton College Of Pharmacy, East Tennessee State University, University Marketing And Communication, East Tennessee State University

ETSU News

JOHNSON CITY (Sept. 13, 2022) – Two student pharmacists from East Tennessee State University Bill Gatton College of Pharmacy have been accepted into the prestigious Tennessee Area Health Education Centers (AHEC) Scholars Program, an interprofessional training opportunity designed to develop a diverse, culturally sensitive health care workforce that is well equipped to offer quality care, particularly to rural and underserved populations.  

The honorees, both in the Class of 2024, are Autumn Locke (pictured above, left) Bluff City, and Sam Morris, Fairfield, Pennsylvania. They were selected out of 50 students across the state and 15 in East Tennessee.

"The AHEC Scholar's …


2023-September-12-Alumna On Tn State Board Of Pharmacy, Bill Gatton College Of Pharmacy, East Tennessee State University, University Marketing And Communication, East Tennessee State University Sep 2023

2023-September-12-Alumna On Tn State Board Of Pharmacy, Bill Gatton College Of Pharmacy, East Tennessee State University, University Marketing And Communication, East Tennessee State University

ETSU News




Rebecca Leinart, PharmD, has always had a passion for helping patients. 

Even as a 17-year-old high school student working in a CVS Pharmacy in rural Clinton, Tennessee, she knew very quickly that she loved teaching and helping the community in ways to improve their health and medication management.
 
That led her to pursue her PharmD at East Tennessee State University Bill Gatton College of Pharmacy. She graduated in 2013 and went on to become a career pharmacist at CVS Pharmacy serving in every position one can do in the career, including Pharmacy Tech; Intern; Staff Pharmacist; Pharmacy Manager; District Leader; …


2023-September-12-Office Of Professional Development Expands Offerings To Campus And Community, University Marketing And Communication, East Tennessee State University Sep 2023

2023-September-12-Office Of Professional Development Expands Offerings To Campus And Community, University Marketing And Communication, East Tennessee State University

ETSU News

(September 12, 2023)

The East Tennessee State University Office of Professional Development has announced updates to the office and its offerings in order to continue its mission of supporting life-long learning through workforce development workshops and certificates, youth programs, skill-enhancing courses and more. The office has launched two new certificate programs and has welcomed Ruth Taylor-Read as program manager.  

“Taylor-Read is a dedicated advocate for community development and a certified Mental Health First Aid instructor,” said Darla Dye, director of ETSU’s Office of Professional Development. “In her role, she collaborates with ETSU departments, faculty, staff and community members to develop …


2023-September-08-Etsu's Ciidi, Ut Health Sciences Center Partner To Study Genetic Markers In Blood, University Marketing And Communication, East Tennessee State University Sep 2023

2023-September-08-Etsu's Ciidi, Ut Health Sciences Center Partner To Study Genetic Markers In Blood, University Marketing And Communication, East Tennessee State University

ETSU News

(September 8, 2023) – How big of an impact do your genes play in overall health and response to treatment?

That’s the question East Tennessee State University’s Center of Excellence in Inflammation, Infectious Disease and Immunity (CIIDI) and the University of Tennessee’s Health Science Center (UTHSC) set out to answer with their Biorepository and Integrative Genomics (BIG) Initiative.  

The BIG Initiative aims to address some of the most critical health care needs in Tennessee by investigating the impact a person’s genes have on their overall health and response to treatment. Researchers are looking to discover new associations between a person’s …


2023-September-07-Etsu Hosting 'Poetry As Conversation' Event, University Marketing And Communication, East Tennessee State University Sep 2023

2023-September-07-Etsu Hosting 'Poetry As Conversation' Event, University Marketing And Communication, East Tennessee State University

ETSU News

(September 7, 2023)

The goal is straightforward: offer appealing ways for students and the community to engage with more poetry.  

East Tennessee State University’s “Poetry as Conversation: An Interactive Series” aims to do just that. 

On Monday, Sept. 11, at 3 p.m., the university will host a handful of poets at the Reece Museum. 

“These award-winning writers create a unique environment by taking away the usual separation of the writer and the audience, and will read a poem at a time each in response to each other and to the audience’s questions and contributions,” ETSU officials said.  “The intended …


2023-September-07-Etsu Will Again Offer Fall Color Predictions, University Marketing And Communication, East Tennessee State University Sep 2023

2023-September-07-Etsu Will Again Offer Fall Color Predictions, University Marketing And Communication, East Tennessee State University

ETSU News

September 7, 2023

The Appalachian Highlands, home to thriving mountain towns, as well as lakes, rivers and scores of hiking and biking trails, is an outdoor lover’s paradise.




And in a matter of weeks, the vibrant shades of autumn will dot the regional landscape.

As you plan your fall excursions, searching for orange and yellow hues hugging meandering roads and mountaintops alive with red and purple, East Tennessee State University plans to make the process easier. 



For the second straight year, ETSU will offer a weekly prediction about fall color.

“We live in a stunning area, with beautiful …


2023-September-05-Pharmacy Career Exploration Day On Oct, Bill Gatton College Of Pharmacy, East Tennessee State University, University Marketing And Communication, East Tennessee State University Sep 2023

2023-September-05-Pharmacy Career Exploration Day On Oct, Bill Gatton College Of Pharmacy, East Tennessee State University, University Marketing And Communication, East Tennessee State University

ETSU News

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Sept. 5, 2023) – East Tennessee State University Bill Gatton College of Pharmacy is offering a free Pharmacy Career Exploration Day on Saturday, Oct. 21, 2023. 
 
Students can learn more about the wide variety of pharmacy careers available, as well as more about ETSU Gatton College of Pharmacy, a nationally recognized college of pharmacy in Johnson City, Tennessee. The event will include a welcome from Dean Debbie Byrd, hands-on experiences, a chance to talk with student pharmacists and faculty, personalized admissions pathway information and campus tours. A free lunch will be provided. Parents are invited to attend …


2023-September-05-2023-Etsu's Prestigious Digital Media Program Aiding Area Schools.Pdf, University Marketing And Communication, East Tennessee State University Sep 2023

2023-September-05-2023-Etsu's Prestigious Digital Media Program Aiding Area Schools.Pdf, University Marketing And Communication, East Tennessee State University

ETSU News

For schools within a day’s drive of East Tennessee State University, the university’s elite Digital Media Program – ranked No. 1 in the state for both animation and game design – provides creative opportunities. The program is offering STEM demos, taught by professionals associated with the department, to grades four through 12. And if the school is located in East Tennessee, Southwest Virginia or Western North Carolina, someone from ETSU will travel there to teach the demo. “What we are offering these students and schools is truly incredible,” said Dr. Tod Emma, department chair. “Perhaps this will spark a …


2023-September-05-Public Health Lecture To Feature Career Naval Intelligence Officer, University Marketing And Communication, East Tennessee State University Sep 2023

2023-September-05-Public Health Lecture To Feature Career Naval Intelligence Officer, University Marketing And Communication, East Tennessee State University

ETSU News

(September 5, 2023) – Dr. Erik Dahl, associate professor at the Naval Postgraduate School’s National Security Affairs Department, will present a lecture titled “Using the Intelligence Community to Prevent the Next Pandemic” on Thursday, Sept. 14, at East Tennessee State University.  

Dahl’s talk, which is free and open to the public, is part of ETSU College of Public Health’s Leading Voices in Public Health lecture series.  

The event will be held in ETSU’s newly renovated Lamb Hall, room 131, beginning at 5:30 p.m. Those interested can attend in-person or by Zoom. It will also be recorded and available for …


2023-September-05-Etsu Names New Education Abroad Director, University Marketing And Communication, East Tennessee State University Sep 2023

2023-September-05-Etsu Names New Education Abroad Director, University Marketing And Communication, East Tennessee State University

ETSU News

(Sept. 5, 2023)

From a historic partnership with Tennessee State University to a renewed commitment to international excellence, it has been a banner year for the East Tennessee State University Honors College and the Center for Global Engagement.   



Dr. Danielle Walters wants to keep the momentum going.  



Named the director of Education Abroad earlier this summer, Walters hopes to generate “a space on campus that fosters global citizenship and creates opportunities for students to explore and grow in their identity as a global citizen.”   



“Study abroad is a life-changing opportunity for students, allowing them to step outside of …


2023-September-01-Caring For Ourselves While Caring For Others, University Marketing And Communication, East Tennessee State University Sep 2023

2023-September-01-Caring For Ourselves While Caring For Others, University Marketing And Communication, East Tennessee State University

ETSU News

Professional caregivers, including health care providers, social workers and others, seem to have deep wells of strength and compassion for others. What happens when they experience burnout and fatigue?

“Caring for Ourselves While Caring for Others: Minimizing Burnout and Replenishing Empathy” is the topic of an upcoming virtual talk in the Resilience Presentation Series of the East Tennessee State University/Ballad Health Strong BRAIN Institute. The talk will be held Thursday, Sept. 21, at 2 p.m. via Zoom.

In this session, educator and resilience coach Nikita Gupta will help caregivers, service providers, educators and helpers reflect on burnout and compassion …


2023-September-01-Accomplished Poet Coming To Etsu, University Marketing And Communication, East Tennessee State University Sep 2023

2023-September-01-Accomplished Poet Coming To Etsu, University Marketing And Communication, East Tennessee State University

ETSU News

A Vanderbilt University professor and accomplished poet is coming to East Tennessee State University. 

The public will have two chances to interact with Major Jackson on Monday, Sept. 18.  

At 2 p.m. in the D.P. Culp Student Center, room 311, Jackson will take part in a roundtable discussion about poetry and writing. An audience question-and-answer session will follow. At 7 p.m., Jackson will read from his poetry in the Brown Hall Auditorium, with books for sale and book signing opportunities after both events.  

Jackson’s visit is part of the Black American Writer’s Series at ETSU. 

Major Jackson is one of …


2023-September-01-Appalachian Highlands Center For Nursing Advancement Holds Summit, University Marketing And Communication, East Tennessee State University Sep 2023

2023-September-01-Appalachian Highlands Center For Nursing Advancement Holds Summit, University Marketing And Communication, East Tennessee State University

ETSU News

(September 1, 2023) – The Appalachian Highlands Center for Nursing Advancement wrapped up a two-day summit on Friday that brought together key state and regional stakeholders to discuss and plan ways to strengthen the nursing pipeline across the region and the state.  

“The summit was a wonderful opportunity for us to share our vision and hear from key stakeholders as we refine our plan for the future,” said Dr. Holly Wei, interim director for the Appalachian Highlands Center for Nursing Advancement and interim executive associate dean and chief nursing administrator with the ETSU College of Nursing.  

“I hope everyone left …


2023-September-01-Peak Fall Color Coming Soon In Highest Elevations, According To Etsu, University Marketing And Communication, East Tennessee State University Sep 2023

2023-September-01-Peak Fall Color Coming Soon In Highest Elevations, According To Etsu, University Marketing And Communication, East Tennessee State University

ETSU News

From Roan Mountain and Mount Mitchell to Clingmans Dome and Mount LeConte, fall color is quickly increasing in the region’s most extreme elevations.  

“Colors move down in elevation as we progress through October,” said Travis Watson, East Tennessee State University’s campus arborist. “As for a drive through the mountains, the second and third weeks of October should be an excellent time.”   

Weather over the last six months has been mostly ideal for those who look forward to the parade of red, orange and yellow.    

“The consistent rainfall over summer combined with cool nights and sunny days as we move into …


2023-September-01-Find Etsu Swag At New Retail Spot At Greene Stadium, University Marketing And Communication, East Tennessee State University Sep 2023

2023-September-01-Find Etsu Swag At New Retail Spot At Greene Stadium, University Marketing And Communication, East Tennessee State University

ETSU News

When fans enter William B. Greene Jr. Stadium tomorrow for the Buccaneer football home opener against Carson-Newman, they’ll have an exciting new place to snag some cool blue and gold gear

Bucky’s Treasure Chest will make its debut as the place where fans can purchase officially licensed T-shirts, ballcaps, key rings, ponchos, seat cushions and other items to show their ETSU pride .

Operated by the ETSU Bookstore and located just inside the main entrance to the stadium, Bucky’s Treasure Chest was created to increase the space for retail items and provide easy access to new gear for fans, …


2023-September-01-Neat Places On Campus, University Marketing And Communication, East Tennessee State University Sep 2023

2023-September-01-Neat Places On Campus, University Marketing And Communication, East Tennessee State University

ETSU News

Maybe you’re a first-year or new grad student at East Tennessee State University, or you just began your career as a professional here, and you’d like a nice place to read and reflect. Perhaps you live in the area and want a new place to take an evening walk. Maybe you’ve been around a while, but want to find a spot to learn something new. ETSU has you covered!

The ETSU campus has a wealth of neat spots that are a little out of the ordinary. Here are a few great places you might not have discovered yet:

Conifer Garden …


2023-September-01-Tackling Tb Both Medically And Socially, University Marketing And Communication, East Tennessee State University Sep 2023

2023-September-01-Tackling Tb Both Medically And Socially, University Marketing And Communication, East Tennessee State University

ETSU News

Well before Handaa Enkh-Amgalan arrived on the campus of East Tennessee State University, her life had been marked by grave illness and skeptics – as well as profound triumph.

Author of “Stigmatized: A Mongolian Girl’s Journey from Stigma and Illness to Empowerment,” she has spent recent years leading projects and coordinating programs around the world aimed at a variety of topics, including for the International Rescue Committee, an international organization that responds to the world’s worst humanitarian crises.

And this week, her expertise will be recognized on the world’s main policymaking stage: she will deliver opening remarks at the second …


2023-September-01-The Importance Of Getting Your Zzzs, University Marketing And Communication, East Tennessee State University Sep 2023

2023-September-01-The Importance Of Getting Your Zzzs, University Marketing And Communication, East Tennessee State University

ETSU News

The fall semester is in full swing at high schools and colleges throughout the region, with students focusing their attention on classes, assignments, work and activities with friends and organizations. But in all the excitement and busyness, there might be one important thing to which students give short shrift: a good night’s sleep.

The high school and college years can be a time when teens and young adults develop poor sleep habits which sometimes continue for years to come.

“The excitement around getting the most out of the school experience often leads to higher engagement in social activities, as well …


2023-September-01-The Language And Culture Resource Center- Unite, Learn, Grow, University Marketing And Communication, East Tennessee State University Sep 2023

2023-September-01-The Language And Culture Resource Center- Unite, Learn, Grow, University Marketing And Communication, East Tennessee State University

ETSU News

Take a closer look at East Tennessee State University’s Language and Culture Resource Center in celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month. 

The center, located in the D.P. Culp Student Center, offers opportunities for people within the ETSU and regional communities to share cultural experiences, celebrate diverse backgrounds and build connections between native English and multilingual speakers. 

Stephanie Roman De La Sancha says the center is a place where people “can come and unite and be together, and learn from one another, and grow together as a community.” 

Learn more about the Language and Culture Resource Center here.


2023-September-01-Etsu Trustees Approve New Women's Athletics Program, University Marketing And Communication, East Tennessee State University Sep 2023

2023-September-01-Etsu Trustees Approve New Women's Athletics Program, University Marketing And Communication, East Tennessee State University

ETSU News

During its regular quarterly meeting held earlier today, the East Tennessee State University Board of Trustees set a new direction for the university's future in athletics and commemorated significant milestones in student enrollment.

New athletics program

To provide additional athletics opportunities for women, the board approved the establishment of a new women's Acrobatics and Tumbling athletics program. It is currently recognized as an emerging sport by the NCAA and is expected to achieve NCAA Championship Sport status by 2024.

Fifty-three other colleges currently offer the sport. The university has marked out a strategic roadmap for the program, with plans to …


2023-September-01-A Conversation With Etsu Faculty Patrick Brown, University Marketing And Communication, East Tennessee State University Sep 2023

2023-September-01-A Conversation With Etsu Faculty Patrick Brown, University Marketing And Communication, East Tennessee State University

ETSU News

After more than a decade of teaching at East Tennessee State University, Dr. Patrick Brown does not "stand still” in his instructional design.

Brown, an associate professor in the ETSU College of Public Health’s Department of Health Sciences, chaired the committee that helped to lay the groundwork for ETSU’s Center for Teaching Excellence (CTE), and he continues to champion teaching excellence at ETSU and nationally as an expert in the POGIL (Process Oriented Guided Inquiry Learning) method of instruction.

Throughout his 13 years of teaching at ETSU, Brown has seen tremendous changes in the classroom.

“The normalization of online learning …