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2020-April-09-Pharmacy School No 1 In State Th In Nation For Pgyi Residency Match Rate, University Marketing And Communication, East Tennessee State University Apr 2020

2020-April-09-Pharmacy School No 1 In State Th In Nation For Pgyi Residency Match Rate, University Marketing And Communication, East Tennessee State University

ETSU News

JOHNSON CITY (April 9, 2020) – East Tennessee State University Bill Gatton College of Pharmacy has ranked first in the state for its Postgraduate Year 1 (PGY1) residency match rate, as well as 12th in the nation.

In total, nearly of half of the Class of 2020, 32 students, participated in the American Society of Health-System Pharmacists (ASHP) match program for PGY1 positions, and 25 (78%) successfully matched.

“I am so proud of these students and their success,” said Dr. Debbie Byrd, dean of the pharmacy school. “Matching with a residency program is a major milestone for a pharmacist …


2020-April-09-Etsu Paleontologists Hosting Virtual Paleo Talks, University Marketing And Communication, East Tennessee State University Apr 2020

2020-April-09-Etsu Paleontologists Hosting Virtual Paleo Talks, University Marketing And Communication, East Tennessee State University

ETSU News

JOHNSON CITY (April 9, 2020) – East Tennessee State University paleontologists Dr. Blaine Schubert and David Moscato will host a new weekly virtual series, “Paleo Talks,” to engage students and the community during the COVID-19 quarantine.

A new topic will be presented via Zoom each Friday at noon, beginning April 10 with “Early Mastodons of North America” presented by ETSU paleontologist Dr. Chris Widga. Each “Paleo Talk” will be broadcast via Zoom and is open to the public. To join the April 10 presentation, visit https://etsu.zoom.us/j/869754347. 

Details on upcoming “Paleo Talks” topics will be available on the Gray Fossil …


2020-April-09-Bucs Help Bucs, University Marketing And Communication, East Tennessee State University Apr 2020

2020-April-09-Bucs Help Bucs, University Marketing And Communication, East Tennessee State University

ETSU News

JOHNSON CITY (April 9, 2020) – In times of challenge and adversity, the East Tennessee State University family unites to serve the region and support one another.

In other words, “Bucs Help Bucs.”

ETSU launched this new initiative to assist students facing extraordinary circumstances caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. Following spring break, all courses went completely online and most students moved out of campus housing. With safer at home orders in place, many students are confronting job loss, family financial hardships all while continuing to progress in their courses.

“The need for mental health support is great. When we left …


2020-April-08-Pharmacy School Produces Hand Sanitizer, University Marketing And Communication, East Tennessee State University Apr 2020

2020-April-08-Pharmacy School Produces Hand Sanitizer, University Marketing And Communication, East Tennessee State University

ETSU News

JOHNSON CITY (April 8, 2020) – East Tennessee State University Bill Gatton College of Pharmacy is producing hand sanitizer to help ETSU Health clinics and first responders curb shortages and prevent the spread of COVID-19.

With the local need identified, Dr. Charles Collins, professor of Pharmaceutical Sciences, immediately went to work in the pharmacy school’s compounding lab producing the hand sanitizer.

“During this stressful time, there are numerous instances in providing quality health care when soap and water are not readily or conveniently available,” said Collins. “This hand sanitizer will allow our health care providers and first responders to quickly …


2020-April-07-Dr Joseph Baker Co-Authors Book On Causes And Consequences Of Fear In America, University Marketing And Communication, East Tennessee State University Apr 2020

2020-April-07-Dr Joseph Baker Co-Authors Book On Causes And Consequences Of Fear In America, University Marketing And Communication, East Tennessee State University

ETSU News

JOHNSON CITY (April 7, 2020) – Terrorism. Natural disasters. Spiders. Losing a job. Needles. Financial difficulty. Crime. Public speaking. Yes, zombies. And now, the novel coronavirus and the illness it causes, COVID-19.

These are just some of the things that Americans admit to being afraid of. What are the root causes of fears, and how do these fears affect the lives of those who hold them?

Those are some of the questions examined in a new book co-authored by East Tennessee State University sociologist Dr. Joseph O. Baker titled “Fear Itself: The Causes and Consequences of Fear in America,” which …


2020-April-07-Medical Supply Collection Drive, University Marketing And Communication, East Tennessee State University Apr 2020

2020-April-07-Medical Supply Collection Drive, University Marketing And Communication, East Tennessee State University

ETSU News

JOHNSON CITY (April 7, 2020) – Students at East Tennessee State University’s Quillen College of Medicine are partnering with the Washington County Emergency Management Agency to host a no-contact, drive-through medical supply and card collection drive from April 9-12.

The drive-through collection site will be open on the first floor of the ETSU Parking Garage, located at 1043 Jack Vest Drive, from noon to 6 p.m. on Thursday, April 9, and Friday, April 10, and from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday, April 11, and Sunday, April 12.

The students are requesting donations of hand sanitizer, disinfecting wipes, liquid …


2020-April-07-Sport Management Students Zoom With Sports Legends, University Marketing And Communication, East Tennessee State University Apr 2020

2020-April-07-Sport Management Students Zoom With Sports Legends, University Marketing And Communication, East Tennessee State University

ETSU News

JOHNSON CITY – (April 7, 2020) From their laptop computers, students in Dr. Natalie Smith’s “International Sport” course at East Tennessee State University have the opportunity to ask questions of sport legends and leaders from around the world.

This week is “Pro Athlete Week in International Sport” and students have already chatted via Zoom with Anita Asante, English professional soccer standout who currently plays for the Chelsea Football Club.  She played in the London 2012 Olympics and the 2011 World Cup.

Later this week, students will have a Q&A with French professional basketball player Axel Toupane, a current Euro League …


2020-April-07-Student Receives Msw Student Of The Year Honor, University Marketing And Communication, East Tennessee State University Apr 2020

2020-April-07-Student Receives Msw Student Of The Year Honor, University Marketing And Communication, East Tennessee State University

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JOHNSON CITY (April 7, 2020) – Megan (Meg) Dew, a second-year master of social work (M.S.W.) student at East Tennessee State University, recently was named the recipient of the 2020 National Association of Social Workers (NASW) Tennessee Chapter M.S.W. Student of the Year.

The award is usually presented at Social Work Day on the Hill in Nashville. However, due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the ceremony was cancelled, and the ETSU Department of Social Work, located in the College of Clinical and Rehabilitative Health Sciences, was notified of Dew’s award.

“This is a highly competitive award, with nominations coming for students …


2020-April-03-Virtual Film Screenings, University Marketing And Communication, East Tennessee State University Apr 2020

2020-April-03-Virtual Film Screenings, University Marketing And Communication, East Tennessee State University

ETSU News

JOHNSON CITY (April 3, 2020) – The South Arts Southern Circuit Tour of Independent Filmmakers, sponsored by Mary B. Martin School of the Arts at East Tennessee State University, will present free online virtual screenings of four films from the tour series’ “Purple Circuit.”

One film will be screened online every Monday in April at 7:30 p.m., and each will be followed by a real-time online conversation with the filmmaker or filmmakers. The link to each screening will be provided on the Martin School of the Arts website, www.etsu.edu/cas/martin/.

“We thought our spring season might be over far too …


2020-April-03-Classroom Environments, University Marketing And Communication, East Tennessee State University Apr 2020

2020-April-03-Classroom Environments, University Marketing And Communication, East Tennessee State University

ETSU News

JOHNSON CITY – (April 3, 2020) Dr. Pamela Evanshen from East Tennessee State University is the co-author of “Room to Learn:  Elementary Classrooms Designed for Interactive Explorations,” published by Gryphon House. Her co-author is Dr. Janet Faulk, a retired faculty member from Milligan College.

The book helps early childhood teachers to focus on how the arrangement of classrooms can create learning opportunities that are student-centered, welcoming and developmentally appropriate and promote positive learning experiences.

According to the authors, educators can learn how to facilitate discovery and active engagement through the use of learning centers and discover strategies for empowering children …


2020-April-03-Sga Elections To Be Held April 8-9, University Marketing And Communication, East Tennessee State University Apr 2020

2020-April-03-Sga Elections To Be Held April 8-9, University Marketing And Communication, East Tennessee State University

ETSU News

JOHNSON CITY (April 3, 2020) – Campaigning has looked different this year, with the East Tennessee State University campus closed due to the COVID-19 pandemic, but the university’s Student Government Association elections will be held as scheduled, with online voting to take place Wednesday and Thursday, April 8-9.

Virtual campaigning has been going on for the last few days, and students are encouraged to visit https://www.etsu.edu/sga/sgaelection.php for information about the election from SGA and candidate questionnaires from the East Tennessean, ETSU’s student newspaper. Links to candidate videos will be shared with the student body on Tuesday, April 7.

A link …


2020-April-02-New Plant Species At Gray, University Marketing And Communication, East Tennessee State University Apr 2020

2020-April-02-New Plant Species At Gray, University Marketing And Communication, East Tennessee State University

ETSU News

JOHNSON CITY (April 2, 2020) – The Gray Fossil Site in Gray, Tennessee, is famous for preserving the remains of a 5-million-year-old Appalachian ecosystem. Not only do these fossils include a variety of ancient animals like rhinos, mastodons and pandas, they also include a forest’s worth of ancient plants. And that list of plants is now a bit longer thanks to a pair of recent studies identifying two extinct Gray Fossil Site plant species that are entirely new to science.

The past several million years on Earth have been marked by dramatic climatic and environmental change, but few fossil sites …


2020-April-02-Committee Recommends No Tuition Increase, University Marketing And Communication, East Tennessee State University Apr 2020

2020-April-02-Committee Recommends No Tuition Increase, University Marketing And Communication, East Tennessee State University

ETSU News

JOHNSON CITY (April 2, 2020) — During a called meeting of East Tennessee State University’s Board of Trustees Finance and Administration Committee on Wednesday, a motion was passed to not increase tuition and mandatory fees for the 2020-21 academic year contingent on the approval of the Governor’s budget. The ETSU Board of Trustees will vote on the recommendation at its quarterly meeting on April 24.

The recommendation was brought before the committee following discussions among shared governance bodies at the university, including the Student Government Association. ETSU is the first locally governed institution (LGI) in Tennessee to announce plans for …


2020-April-01-Future Operations Planning, University Marketing And Communication, East Tennessee State University Apr 2020

2020-April-01-Future Operations Planning, University Marketing And Communication, East Tennessee State University

ETSU News

Dear ETSU Community, 

As the spring semester draws to a close and we finalize plans for our Virtual Commencement ceremony on May 9, advising and registration continues for our summer and fall terms.  Here in Tennessee and across the nation, conversations are also emerging about how businesses and government will begin the process of resuming operations at levels similar to how they were prior to the COVID-19 outbreak. 

The safety and health of the ETSU community remains our highest priority as we continue to closely monitor the COVID-19 pandemic. Faculty and staff will continue to work from remote locations through …


2020-April-01-Faculty And Staff Appreciation Week, University Marketing And Communication, East Tennessee State University Apr 2020

2020-April-01-Faculty And Staff Appreciation Week, University Marketing And Communication, East Tennessee State University

ETSU News

Everyday routines have changed dramatically for many ETSU employees working remotely, as well as those conducting essential responsibilities on campus. During these unprecedented times, the ETSU campus has developed a can-do attitude and remains dedicated to our mission – to improve the lives of the people in our region. 

During spring break, our faculty and staff worked tirelessly to move courses and campus resources online. This work did not go unnoticed. Thank you for what you do each day to motivate and engage students and colleagues, multi-task in a remote work environment that may be shared by many, and for …


2020-April-01-Live Town Hall With President Noland, University Marketing And Communication, East Tennessee State University Apr 2020

2020-April-01-Live Town Hall With President Noland, University Marketing And Communication, East Tennessee State University

ETSU News

This Town Hall occurred in 2020. Click here to view a recording of the livestream. 

Join ETSU President Brian Noland for his next Virtual Town Hall on Tuesday, April 14, 2020, at 11:30 a.m. The town hall will be streamed on ETSU's Facebook page.

Send your questions to [email protected].


2020-April-01-Meet Dr Kevin Breuel, University Marketing And Communication, East Tennessee State University Apr 2020

2020-April-01-Meet Dr Kevin Breuel, University Marketing And Communication, East Tennessee State University

ETSU News

When ETSU Health turned its attention to setting up a drive-through testing site to increase the availability of COVID-19 testing in the region in mid-March, Dr. Kevin Breuel and his laboratory team at ETSU Clinical Labs (ECL) played a pivotal role in making it happen.  

By working with outside reference labs, they were able to ensure that ETSU Health would get enough test collection kits to provide this vital service to the community. They also worked closely with the COVID leadership team to monitor and decrease turnaround time for test results.  

Read more about Breuel, who joined ETSU in 1991 …


2020-April-01-Mentor Services For Small Businesses, University Marketing And Communication, East Tennessee State University Apr 2020

2020-April-01-Mentor Services For Small Businesses, University Marketing And Communication, East Tennessee State University

ETSU News

JOHNSON CITY (April 1, 2020) – The Tennessee Small Business Development Center (TSBDC) at East Tennessee State University has partnered with the College of Business and Technology’s Department of Management and Marketing to provide guidance, information, and resources to small businesses in our region amidst the COVID-19 crisis.



TSBDC is offering weekly free Zoom webinars to explain available Small Business Administration (SBA) funding and other financial assistance available.   More information is available on the TSBDC Facebook page.



“The College of Business and Technology and the Department of Management and Marketing are here to serve this region and we strongly …


2020-April-01- 2020 Deans Distinguished Awards, University Marketing And Communication, East Tennessee State University Apr 2020

2020-April-01- 2020 Deans Distinguished Awards, University Marketing And Communication, East Tennessee State University

ETSU News

Every year, the faculty advisory committee and the Dean select faculty members to be recognized for their outstanding contributions to the College of Medicine in teaching, research, and service. This year’s recipients were Dr. Reid Blackwelder, Dr. Mark Young, and Dr. Ken Ferslew.

Dr. Reid Blackwelder, Professor and Chair of Family Medicine, received the Dean’s Distinguished Award for Teaching.

Since 2000, Dr. Blackwelder has received 37 ETSU/Quillen teaching honors and awards. Throughout his time at Quillen, he has also been frequently recognized for his strong commitment to humanism and patient-centered care in medicine and has been recognized at the …


2020-April-01-Etsu Health To Transition Drive-Through Covid-19 Testing Site To Health Department, University Marketing And Communication, East Tennessee State University Apr 2020

2020-April-01-Etsu Health To Transition Drive-Through Covid-19 Testing Site To Health Department, University Marketing And Communication, East Tennessee State University

ETSU News

JOHNSON CITY (April 1, 2020) – With an increase in regional COVID-19 testing capacity, ETSU Health will close its drive-through COVID-19 testing site, located at 325 North State of Franklin, effective April 1, 2020. While the drive-through site will no longer be open, ETSU Health will continue to administer COVID-19 testing in its clinics.

“The local health department has just opened their drive-through testing sites in Washington County and the surrounding counties,” said Dr. Jonathan Moorman, chief of the Division of Infectious Diseases at East Tennessee State University’s Quillen College of Medicine. “These new sites are open to the public …


2020-April-01-Our Covid-19 Story, University Marketing And Communication, East Tennessee State University Apr 2020

2020-April-01-Our Covid-19 Story, University Marketing And Communication, East Tennessee State University

ETSU News

JOHNSON CITY – The Archives of Appalachia at East Tennessee State University is asking local residents to document their personal experiences of living through the COVID-19 pandemic here in the region.

The Center for Appalachian Studies and Services, which includes the Archives of Appalachia, will collect materials during the duration of the COVID-19 crisis and permanently house them within the center.

“Our project, ‘Telling Your Story: Documenting COVID-19 in East Tennessee,’ will chronicle how the people of our region journeyed through these unprecedented times,” said Dr. Jeremy Smith, director of the Archives of Appalachia.  “We want to hear from our …


2020-March-31-Enjoy Retirement, University Marketing And Communication, East Tennessee State University Mar 2020

2020-March-31-Enjoy Retirement, University Marketing And Communication, East Tennessee State University

ETSU News

Congratulations to the following members of the East Tennessee State University family who retired in March.  Thank you for your service!

Bert C. Bach – Special Assistant to the President, Provost/Vice President for Academic Affairs

Lorena Alice McKinley Burton – Medical Education Coordinator, Academic and Faculty Affairs, Quillen College of Medicine

Patrick Cronin – Professor and Director of Arts Outreach, Theatre and Dance

Angela Dawn Finney – Internal Auditor, Internal Audit

Larry Thomas Gourley – Custodian, Facilities Management

Ricky Lynn Holmes* – Painter Lead Worker, Plant Maintenance and Repairs

Jerry Lee Keplinger – Coordinator, Biomedical Sciences

Stuart Leicht – Professor, …


2020-March-31-Going Places, University Marketing And Communication, East Tennessee State University Mar 2020

2020-March-31-Going Places, University Marketing And Communication, East Tennessee State University

ETSU News

ETSU welcomes the following new faculty and staff to the university family:

Makayla Barrett is a dispatcher in Public Safety. She holds a B.S. degree in psychology and criminal justice from ETSU.

Jonathan Michael Briest is a custodian with Facilities Management after serving as a temporary employee. He is a graduate of University School.

Elizabeth Graham is assistant director for Dual Enrollment Programs in the Office of Undergraduate Admissions. She holds a master’s degree in college student personnel from the University of Tennessee.

Amanda L. Hixson is an executive aide in the Multicultural Center. She was previously a compliance specialist …


2020-March-30-Finance And Administration Committee Meeting, University Marketing And Communication, East Tennessee State University Mar 2020

2020-March-30-Finance And Administration Committee Meeting, University Marketing And Communication, East Tennessee State University

ETSU News

JOHNSON CITY (March 30, 2020) — East Tennessee State University’s Board of Trustees will hold a called meeting of the Finance and Administration Committee on Wednesday, April 1, at 3 p.m.

The meeting will be conducted permitting participation by electronic or other means of communication if necessary. Due to extraordinary circumstances surrounding the COVID-19 pandemic, public attendance to the meeting will be available via livestream at www.etsu.edu/trustees/livestream.php. 

When they become available, the agenda and accompanying materials for the meeting will be posted online at www.etsu.edu/trustees under “Meeting Schedule & Materials.”

For more information, call 423-439-4317.  For disability accommodations, call …


2020-March-30-Covid-19 Response, University Marketing And Communication, East Tennessee State University Mar 2020

2020-March-30-Covid-19 Response, University Marketing And Communication, East Tennessee State University

ETSU News

Despite the extraordinary circumstances surrounding the COVID-19 outbreak, the East Tennessee State University community remains united and committed to our mission to improve the lives of the people of our region. Our students, faculty and staff are discovering new ways to connect with one another virtually and to help our neighbors across the region.

Our ETSU family continues a legacy of resilience. In light of the many disruptions to daily life, students and faculty have embraced online course delivery and the University remains dedicated to the academic achievements of our students and ensuring they remain on track to graduation. The …


2020-March-27-College Of Nursing Ranked Nationally For Online Nursing Degree Programs, University Marketing And Communication, East Tennessee State University Mar 2020

2020-March-27-College Of Nursing Ranked Nationally For Online Nursing Degree Programs, University Marketing And Communication, East Tennessee State University

ETSU News

JOHNSON CITY (March 27, 2020) – East Tennessee State University’s College of Nursing was ranked 11th among the top accredited online nursing programs and schools in the country by Learn.org.

The list included the top 50 online nursing programs and schools according to Learn.org. ETSU was the only institution in Tennessee listed in in the top 20.

“This ranking is another affirmation of the high quality we provide our students through all of our programs – including our online programs,” said Dr. Wendy Nehring, dean of the ETSU College of Nursing. “Our online programs allow nurses to continue their …


2020-March-25-Etsu Health Begins Offering Telemedicine Appointments, University Marketing And Communication, East Tennessee State University Mar 2020

2020-March-25-Etsu Health Begins Offering Telemedicine Appointments, University Marketing And Communication, East Tennessee State University

ETSU News

JOHNSON CITY (March 25, 2020) – Beginning next week, ETSU Health is bringing medical care closer to home for its patients by offering telemedicine appointments. Telemedicine is the use of electronic audio and video communication to provide remote health care services to patients.

“ETSU Health has partnered with VisuWell, a telehealth company, to provide patients access to our health care team using a web-based portal,” said Dr. Timothy Canavan, a professor at East Tennessee State University’s Quillen College of Medicine and chair of the Department of OB/GYN.

While plans for the telemedicine service at ETSU Health were in place before …


2020-March-25-Manufacturing Face Shields, University Marketing And Communication, East Tennessee State University Mar 2020

2020-March-25-Manufacturing Face Shields, University Marketing And Communication, East Tennessee State University

ETSU News

JOHNSON CITY (March 25, 2020) – Health care workers on the front lines of the COVID-19 outbreak need personal protective equipment to reduce exposure and limit spread of the disease. East Tennessee State University and community partners are addressing the shortage of medical equipment by developing and manufacturing face shields.

In March, Gov. Bill Lee and the Tennessee Higher Education Commission requested assistance in meeting the increased demand for face shields. The 3D-printed headband for the shield can take a long time to produce, so Dr. Keith Johnson and Bill Hemphill from the Department of Engineering, Engineering Technology and Surveying …


2020-March-20-Dean's List Fall 2019, Bill Gatton College Of Pharmacy, East Tennessee State University, University Marketing And Communication, East Tennessee State University Mar 2020

2020-March-20-Dean's List Fall 2019, Bill Gatton College Of Pharmacy, East Tennessee State University, University Marketing And Communication, East Tennessee State University

ETSU News

JOHNSON CITY, TN (March 20, 2020)—East Tennessee State University Bill Gatton College of Pharmacy has announced the names of students who attained a grade point average qualifying them for inclusion in the dean’s list for the fall 2019 semester. Pharmacy students must successfully complete a minimum of 12 hours and earn a grade point average of at least 3.5 or above with no grade below a B-.

Tennessee

Antioch: Chukwunyere I. Umeh

Blaine: Dakota R. Rorie

Blountville: Sarah M. Arnold; Michael S. Harr; Gabriel I. Thompson

Bristol: Parker R. Wade

Chattanooga: Lauren E. Dickerson

Chuckey: Jessie L. Carey; Shawna …


2020-March-20-Board Of Trustees Special Called Meeting, University Marketing And Communication, East Tennessee State University Mar 2020

2020-March-20-Board Of Trustees Special Called Meeting, University Marketing And Communication, East Tennessee State University

ETSU News

JOHNSON CITY (March 20, 2020) — East Tennessee State University’s Board of Trustees will hold a special called meeting on Monday, March 23, at 4 p.m.

ETSU President Brian Noland will provide a report on COVID-19 updates and response. The meeting will be conducted permitting participation by electronic or other means of communication if necessary. Due to extraordinary circumstances surrounding the COVID-19 pandemic, public attendance to the meeting will be available via livestream at www.etsu.edu/trustees/livestream.php.  

When they become available, the agenda and accompanying materials for the meeting will be posted online at www.etsu.edu/trustees under “Meeting Schedule & Materials.”

For …