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2021-July-22-Etsu Recruiting Participants For Covid-19 Long Haulers Research, University Marketing And Communication, East Tennessee State University
2021-July-22-Etsu Recruiting Participants For Covid-19 Long Haulers Research, University Marketing And Communication, East Tennessee State University
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JOHNSON CITY (July 22, 2021) – To learn more about the long-term effects of the COVID-19 virus, researchers at East Tennessee State University are seeking research participants who have been diagnosed with COVID-19 and who have continued to experience ongoing effects 90 days after recovery.
Individuals who experience lingering symptoms from the virus often describe themselves as COVID-19 “long haulers.”
“New evidence suggests that COVID-19 negatively impacts various body systems, both during time of infection, and in some, for weeks to months after recovery,” said James L. Adkins, clinical research coordinator for ETSU’s Center of Excellence in Inflammation, Infectious Disease …
2021-July-21-Etsu Students Named To Appalachian Highlands Twenty Under, University Marketing And Communication, East Tennessee State University
2021-July-21-Etsu Students Named To Appalachian Highlands Twenty Under, University Marketing And Communication, East Tennessee State University
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h2 class=""> ETSU Twenty Under 20 Honorees ETSU students Sam Garcia and Caitlyn Ison were among the 20 area college and high school students honored during the 2021 Appalachian Highlands Twenty Under 20 Awards.
JOHNSON CITY (July 21, 2021) — Two East Tennessee State University students are among 20 area college and high school students to receive the 2021 Appalachian Highlands Twenty Under 20 Award, presented earlier this year by Kingsport-based STREAMWORKS, an educational program delivering enhanced opportunities to participate in mentor and project-based programs focused on science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) skills.
In a virtual awards ceremony streamed …
2021-July-21-Etsu To Host Equity And Inclusion Conference, University Marketing And Communication, East Tennessee State University
2021-July-21-Etsu To Host Equity And Inclusion Conference, University Marketing And Communication, East Tennessee State University
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Keynote Speakers
The keynote speakers at ETSU's "From Discussion to Action: Bold Steps Toward Equity and Inclusion" conference will be Vernon Wall, president of One Better World LLC (left), and Dr. Paul Farmer, co-founder for Partners in Health.JOHNSON CITY (July 21, 2021) – Registration is open for the third annual Equity and Inclusion Conference at East Tennessee State University featuring keynote speakers and presenters from across the country. This virtual event is scheduled for Sept. 20-21, with a new student track on Sept. 22.
The conference theme, “From Discussion to Action: Bold Steps Toward Equity and Inclusion,” highlights the …
2021-July-21-Stem Teachers Attend Acoustic Guitar Building Workshop, University Marketing And Communication, East Tennessee State University
2021-July-21-Stem Teachers Attend Acoustic Guitar Building Workshop, University Marketing And Communication, East Tennessee State University
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JOHNSON CITY – (July 21, 2021) STEM teachers from across the nation are on the campus of East Tennessee State University this week and back in the classroom building acoustic guitars.
In five days, these teachers will be transforming a kit of spruce, mahogany, ebony, laser-cut plywood, and steel into something one-of-a-kind, and their classroom is the woodworking shop in Wilson-Wallis Hall, home to several Engineering Technology programs.
It all leads to one fantastic product when, on Friday, the teachers will leave the STEM Guitar Project’s Acoustic Workshop with a custom-built acoustic guitar they have spent the week constructing. The …
2021-July-20-Etsu Health Obgyn Accepting New Patients, University Marketing And Communication, East Tennessee State University
2021-July-20-Etsu Health Obgyn Accepting New Patients, University Marketing And Communication, East Tennessee State University
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JOHNSON CITY (July 20, 2021) – After seeing the positive influence of physicians in her hometown, Dr. Charlotte Alexander, OB/GYN, knew she wanted to pursue a medical degree to unite her love for science and community.
She is accepting new patients at ETSU Health OB/GYN.
“I wanted to work for ETSU Health because I like their mission to offer quality, evidence-based care to people of all backgrounds and walks of life,” Alexander said. “I had a lot of physician role models in my community. They were all generous, charismatic adults who used their privilege and knowledge as physicians to …
2021-July-19-Fl3tch3r Exhibit Calling For 2021 Exhibition Entries, University Marketing And Communication, East Tennessee State University
2021-July-19-Fl3tch3r Exhibit Calling For 2021 Exhibition Entries, University Marketing And Communication, East Tennessee State University
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2021 FL3TCH3R Exhibit
The 2021 juror will be Michael Ray Charles, a contemporary American painter and Hugh Roy and Lillie Cranz Cullen Distinguished Professor of Painting since 2014 at the University of Houston’s School of Art.JOHNSON CITY (July 19, 2021) – Entries are sought for the 2021 “FL3TCH3R Exhibit: Social & Politically Engaged Art,” which will be held at East Tennessee State University’s Reece Museum from Oct. 4-Dec. 10.
This annual exhibit continues to represent the spirit of social and political movements of the country and world.
“There will be no general theme for entries except a focus on …
2021-July-16-Quillen College Of Medicine Welcomes The Largest Class In Its History, University Marketing And Communication, East Tennessee State University
2021-July-16-Quillen College Of Medicine Welcomes The Largest Class In Its History, University Marketing And Communication, East Tennessee State University
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JOHNSON CITY (July 16, 2021) – This week, East Tennessee State University Quillen College of Medicine welcomed 79 medical students in the Class of 2025, the largest class in the medical school’s history, during an orientation week that culminated with a traditional White Coat Ceremony today.
“Despite the challenges of the pandemic, which prevented in-person visits and shifted our admissions process to online interviews, we received more applications and conducted more interviews than ever before in the history of Quillen College of Medicine,” said Doug Taylor, associate dean for Admissions and Records at Quillen.
Earlier this year, Quillen announced that …
2021-July-15-Ecu Supports Etsu's Roan Scholars Summer Experience Program, University Marketing And Communication, East Tennessee State University
2021-July-15-Ecu Supports Etsu's Roan Scholars Summer Experience Program, University Marketing And Communication, East Tennessee State University
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p xmlns:ouc="https://omniupdate.com/XSL/Variables">(July 15, 2021) Eastman Credit Union (ECU) recently announced its support of $125,000 to sponsor East Tennessee State University’s (ETSU) Roan Scholars Summer Experience Program.
“The mission of the Roan Scholars program perfectly aligns with ECU’s desire to make our communities and region a better place to live, work, and raise families. These students are leaders with a passion to make a difference, and it’s a privilege for ECU to support the Summer Experience Program,” said Kelly Price, ECU’s President and CEO.
The Roan Scholars Leadership Program, which is funded primarily by private donations, empowers students to be …
2021-July-15-Etsu Combines Art, Technology For New Mfa Degree In Digital Media, University Marketing And Communication, East Tennessee State University
2021-July-15-Etsu Combines Art, Technology For New Mfa Degree In Digital Media, University Marketing And Communication, East Tennessee State University
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JOHNSON CITY (July 15, 2021) – East Tennessee State University will launch the state’s first Master of Fine Arts (MFA) in Digital Media beginning this fall.
Combining art and technology curriculum, the goal of the new MFA in Digital Media will be to meet the growing industry need for highly qualified digital artists by providing an avenue for advanced graduate-level study in digital media studio practice. Application deadline for fall 2021 is August 1.
The program aligns with standards set by the National Association of Schools of Art and Design (NASAD) and is available to individuals who seek further training …
2021-July-13-Veterans Affairs Donation, University Marketing And Communication, East Tennessee State University
2021-July-13-Veterans Affairs Donation, University Marketing And Communication, East Tennessee State University
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JOHNSON CITY (July 13, 2021) —Veterans, families of military affiliated students and other guests of the East Tennessee State University Veterans Affairs can travel around the Johnson City campus with greater ease, thanks to Greeneville-based TEVET, the company that recently donated $15,000 to Veterans Affairs for the purchase a golf cart to do just that.
“The golf cart has provided us with the ability to be more inclusive to our population of disabled veterans,” said Curtis Clontz, assistant director of ETSU Veterans Affairs. “It has undoubtedly made an impact at each orientation, open house, and in our day-to-day operations. Each …
2021-July-12-Etsu Appoints Dr. Leann Horsley As Dean Of College Of Nursing, University Marketing And Communication, East Tennessee State University
2021-July-12-Etsu Appoints Dr. Leann Horsley As Dean Of College Of Nursing, University Marketing And Communication, East Tennessee State University
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JOHNSON CITY (July 12, 2021) – East Tennessee State University has appointed Dr. Leann Horsley as Dean of the College of Nursing.
Horsley has served as an assistant dean, associate professor, and interim director for the Healthcare Simulation Center (HCSC) at South Dakota State University (SDSU) College of Nursing, the state’s land grant institution with the largest and most comprehensive nursing education programs.
She will begin her new role at ETSU on Aug. 16.
“The ETSU College of Nursing is a leader in the state for preparing nurses, advanced practice nurses and nurse educators, and the school is also …
2021-July-08-Rodriguez-Gil Nih Study Section, University Marketing And Communication, East Tennessee State University
2021-July-08-Rodriguez-Gil Nih Study Section, University Marketing And Communication, East Tennessee State University
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JOHNSON CITY (July 8, 2021) – Dr. Diego Rodriguez-Gil, assistant professor at East Tennessee State University’s Quillen College of Medicine, has accepted an invitation from the National Institutes of Health (NIH) Center for Scientific Review to serve as a member of the Neuroscience of Interoception and Chemosensation Study Section.
Study sections review grant applications submitted to the NIH, make recommendations on these applications to the appropriate NIH national advisory council or board, and survey the status of research in their fields of science.
Rodriguez-Gil’s appointment began July 1 and ends June 30, 2025.
“The NIH peer review system is recognized …
2021-July-08-Technical And Professional Writing Minor, University Marketing And Communication, East Tennessee State University
2021-July-08-Technical And Professional Writing Minor, University Marketing And Communication, East Tennessee State University
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JOHNSON CITY (July 8, 2021) – Nearly every profession requires the skill of writing in some form or fashion, from emails and spreadsheet copy to reports, instructions, web pages and more. But while most college majors incorporate significant writing requirements, some students may wish to gain more targeted skills than those developed through existing initiatives.
The new technical and professional writing minor may be applied to almost any major at East Tennessee State University. The program is a partnership between the Department of Literature and Language and Department of Media and Communication in ETSU’s College of Arts and Sciences, which …
2021-July-07-Bratislava Bound, University Marketing And Communication, East Tennessee State University
2021-July-07-Bratislava Bound, University Marketing And Communication, East Tennessee State University
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JOHNSON CITY (July 7, 2021) — Students with the East Tennessee State University Chorale, along with the a cappella group Greyscale, are making travel plans to compete internationally next year and sing at some of Europe’s grand cathedrals alongside the world’s best choirs, and they are looking for public support to help fund this once-in-a-lifetime journey.
The multiple international award-winning ETSU Chorale most recently competed for Choir of the World in 2019 at the International Choral Competition in Wales, UK. In Summer 2022, they will have the opportunity to travel to Bratislava, Slovakia, where they will again represent ETSU on …
2021-July-06-Dowling-Mcclay Awarded Rdc Grant To Study Pharmacist-Prescribed Contraception, Bill Gatton College Of Pharmacy, East Tennessee State University, University Marketing And Communication, East Tennessee State University
2021-July-06-Dowling-Mcclay Awarded Rdc Grant To Study Pharmacist-Prescribed Contraception, Bill Gatton College Of Pharmacy, East Tennessee State University, University Marketing And Communication, East Tennessee State University
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JOHNSON CITY (July 6, 2021) — Dr. KariLynn Dowling-McClay, an assistant professor of Pharmacy Practice at East Tennessee State University Bill Gatton College of Pharmacy, has received an $11,998 ETSU Research Development Committee (RDC) Grant to study pharmacist-prescribed contraception (PPC) as a means of filling the gap in regional access to birth control in Appalachia and the southern U.S.
“This is a nationwide issue with almost half of all pregnancies in the U.S. being unplanned or ‘surprise’ pregnancies each year,” said Dr. Dowling-McClay. “If a pregnancy occurs when it is not intended, there are greater risks to mom, baby and …
2021-July-06-Dowling-Mcclay Research, University Marketing And Communication, East Tennessee State University
2021-July-06-Dowling-Mcclay Research, University Marketing And Communication, East Tennessee State University
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JOHNSON CITY (July 6, 2021) — Dr. KariLynn Dowling-McClay, an assistant professor of Pharmacy Practice at East Tennessee State University Bill Gatton College of Pharmacy, has received an $11,998 ETSU Research Development Committee (RDC) Grant to study pharmacist-prescribed contraception (PPC) as a means of filling the gap in regional access to birth control in Appalachia and the southern U.S.
“This is a nationwide issue with almost half of all pregnancies in the U.S. being unplanned or ‘surprise’ pregnancies each year,” said Dr. Dowling-McClay. “If a pregnancy occurs when it is not intended, there are greater risks to mom, baby and …
2021-July-06-Intergenerational Day Camp, University Marketing And Communication, East Tennessee State University
2021-July-06-Intergenerational Day Camp, University Marketing And Communication, East Tennessee State University
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KINGSPORT (July 6, 2021) — The young and young at heart are invited to an intergenerational fun camp Thursday, July 22, for grandparents and their grandchildren ages nine and up. The one-day Summer Fun Camp featuring The Art of Zentangle®, is sponsored by the Kingsport Alliance for Continued Learning (KACL), a continuing education program offered through a partnership with East Tennessee State University at Kingsport to provide adults, regardless of education background or age, opportunities to attend stimulating courses, lectures and special events.
The one-day interactive experience will take place at the Kingsport Center for Higher Education (KCHE), located …
2021-July-02-Clarinet Academy, University Marketing And Communication, East Tennessee State University
2021-July-02-Clarinet Academy, University Marketing And Communication, East Tennessee State University
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JOHNSON CITY (July 2, 2021) – Five East Tennessee State University students from the Department of Music clarinet studio will attend the sixth annual Minnesota Clarinet Academy, which will be held virtually July 5-9.
This international clarinet workshop draws advanced clarinet students and enthusiasts from around the world.
The participating ETSU students are Kate Boundy of Clinton; Sophia Holcomb and Emerald Mayes, both of Rogersville; Kamryn Vandyke of Grundy, Virginia; and Alexandria Harrison of Richlands, Virginia.
Each student will have the opportunity to play in two master classes, receive a private lesson with a member of the faculty, and attend …
2021-July-01-Enjoy Retirement, University Marketing And Communication, East Tennessee State University
2021-July-01-Enjoy Retirement, University Marketing And Communication, East Tennessee State University
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Congratulations to the following members of the East Tennessee State University family who retired in June. Thank you for your service!
Andrew Battista – Associate Professor, Department of Political Science, International Affairs and Public Administration, 36 years of service
Valerie Bodell – Information Research Technician, Degree Programs, 13 years of service
William R. Duncan – Vice Provost for Research, Office of Research and Sponsored Programs, 12 years of service
Gail Kase – Associate Professor, Department of Psychiatry, four years of service
Thomas E. Kwasigroch – Associate Dean/Professor, Department of Biomedical Sciences, 42 years of service
Cecilia McIntosh – Professor, Department …
2021-July-01-Meet Caleb Atkins, University Marketing And Communication, East Tennessee State University
2021-July-01-Meet Caleb Atkins, University Marketing And Communication, East Tennessee State University
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The third time was the charm for Caleb Atkins. As a freshman, the Ringgold, Georgia, native entered two different colleges that just weren’t the right fit for him. Then he found East Tennessee State University.
“I was in a different situation than most, because by the time I went into my third semester, I was at my third college,” said Atkins, now a senior Honors-in-Discipline economics major with a minor in finance. “I got to experience coming into a new place as a freshman three different times – once at a school with 35,000 students in downtown Atlanta; another time …
2021-July-01-Etsu Health Cardiologist Accepting New Patients, University Marketing And Communication, East Tennessee State University
2021-July-01-Etsu Health Cardiologist Accepting New Patients, University Marketing And Communication, East Tennessee State University
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JOHNSON CITY (July 1, 2021) – Dr. Jeetendra (Jay) Patel, an experienced interventional cardiologist who is dedicated to caring for his patients, is accepting new patients at ETSU Health Cardiology.
As an interventional cardiologist, Patel diagnoses and treats heart and blood vessel conditions and diseases through nonsurgical procedures.
Patel has a strong interest in general cardiology along with complex coronary interventions and in management of peripheral arterial disease, valvular heart disease and congestive heart failure.
“Being an interventional cardiologist places me at the frontline of heart attack care, and I see that as my calling,” Patel said. “I am …
2021-July-01-Underwater Adventure, University Marketing And Communication, East Tennessee State University
2021-July-01-Underwater Adventure, University Marketing And Communication, East Tennessee State University
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JOHNSON CITY – East Tennessee State University and STREAMWORKS will host an “Advanced Underwater Vehicle Workshop” at the ETSU-Eastman Valleybrook Campus in Kingsport from July 12-16. This professional development workshop will focus on the soon-to-be-released remotely operated vehicle (ROV) SeaMATE Barracuda 2.0.
This workshop is just weeks ahead of the 2021 Marine Advanced Technology Education (MATE) International ROV World Championship, an underwater robotics competition, which will take place on the main ETSU campus Aug. 5-7.
“There’s a need for educators to have access to real-world learning experiences, and part of that is training educators outside of the academic institutions and …
2021-July-01-Going Places, University Marketing And Communication, East Tennessee State University
2021-July-01-Going Places, University Marketing And Communication, East Tennessee State University
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Lisa Baumer is an associate director of Financial Aid. She comes to ETSU from Lamar State College-Port Arthur, where she was an assistant director of Financial Aid. She holds an M.A. in anthropology from Louisiana State University.
Nellie Frye is a counselor in the Office of Financial Aid. Before coming to ETSU, she was a lead advisor and Summer Melt coordinator with the Niswonger Foundation. She holds a B.S. in psychology from ETSU.
Ethan Grey Hutchinson is an assistant director of advisement training in University Advisement. Hutchinson was an academic advisor in the East Carolina University College of Education before …
2021-July-01-Bluegrass Artists In Residence, University Marketing And Communication, East Tennessee State University
2021-July-01-Bluegrass Artists In Residence, University Marketing And Communication, East Tennessee State University
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Brittany Haas is widely regarded as one of the most influential fiddlers of her generation. She has performed with such artists as Gillian Welch and David Rawlings, Bela Fleck, Dierks Bentley, Steve Martin and more, and currently tours with Hawktail.
JOHNSON CITY (July 12, 2021) – Bluegrass, Old-Time and Country Music Studies and the Department of Appalachian Studies at East Tennessee State University announce two new artists in residence for the 2021-2022 academic year: Brittany Haas and Mike Compton.
Haas is widely regarded as one of the most influential fiddlers of her generation. She grew up in Northern California, honing …
2021-June-30-Etsu Health Hosting July Covid-19 Vaccine Clinics, University Marketing And Communication, East Tennessee State University
2021-June-30-Etsu Health Hosting July Covid-19 Vaccine Clinics, University Marketing And Communication, East Tennessee State University
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JOHNSON CITY (June 30, 2021) – ETSU Health will host several upcoming Janssen Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine clinics throughout July. This single-dose vaccine is free and available to anyone age 18 and older. No appointments are required.
The July clinics are as follows:
• Thursday-Friday, July 8-9
• Wednesday-Friday, July 14-16
• Wednesday-Friday, July 21-23
All of these clinics will be on the second floor of the D.P. Culp Student Center from 2-4 p.m. Enter on the second-floor entrance off of Seehorn Road (below the third-floor ramp).
The ETSU Health vaccine clinic will administer Johnson & Johnson’s Janssen COVID-19 …
2021-June-30-Computed Tomography Certificate, University Marketing And Communication, East Tennessee State University
2021-June-30-Computed Tomography Certificate, University Marketing And Communication, East Tennessee State University
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JOHNSON CITY (June 30, 2021) – East Tennessee State University, through the College of Clinical and Rehabilitative Health Sciences’ Department of Allied Health Sciences and the College of Graduate and Continuing Studies’ Office of Professional Development, will offer the Computed Tomography Certification Program.
Beginning Aug. 20 and continuing for 16 weeks through December, the course will meet online and requires clinical assignments held in affiliated hospitals. This is an opportunity for those in radiology to increase their knowledge and add to their skill base.
Applicants must meet the requirements for this program as outlined at etsu.edu/crhs/allied-health/ctc.php.
Completed application packets …
2021-June-29-Reece Museum Leadership, University Marketing And Communication, East Tennessee State University
2021-June-29-Reece Museum Leadership, University Marketing And Communication, East Tennessee State University
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JOHNSON CITY (June 29, 2021) – East Tennessee State University’s Center of Excellence for Appalachian Studies and Services announces a change in leadership for the B. Carroll Reece Museum. Current director Randy Sanders will retire as museum director on June 30, and collections manager Rebecca Proffitt will become the interim director.
A seventh-generation East Tennessean, Sanders is an ETSU graduate and an accomplished artist. He joined the Center of Excellence in March 2006 as managing editor of Now and Then magazine and as coordinator of marketing and public relations. He became interim director of the Reece Museum in 2014 and …
2021-June-29-When The Water Goes Down, University Marketing And Communication, East Tennessee State University
2021-June-29-When The Water Goes Down, University Marketing And Communication, East Tennessee State University
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JOHNSON CITY (June 29, 2021) — Members of the East Tennessee State University Bluegrass Pride Band and director of ETSU Bluegrass, Old-Time and County Music Studies, Dan Boner, have been climbing national bluegrass charts alongside two nationally-known alums. Together they released the single, “When the Water Goes Down,” to weave a tale of mystery that adds to the region’s rich folklore.
Recording "When the Water Goes Down"
"When the Water Goes Down," a song that combines regional history and storytelling set in the Northeast Tennessee town of Butler, was recorded at Echo Mountain Recording, Asheville, North Carolina.“When the Water …
2021-June-29-Worlds Of Opportunity, University Marketing And Communication, East Tennessee State University
2021-June-29-Worlds Of Opportunity, University Marketing And Communication, East Tennessee State University
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p xmlns:ouc="https://omniupdate.com/XSL/Variables">JOHNSON CITY – (June 29, 2021) East Tennessee State University has announced the creation of a new Center for Global Engagement.
According to Dr. Chris Keller, Senior International Officer at ETSU, the center will serve as a catalyst for “comprehensive internationalization” at the university by infusing international and comparative perspectives within its teaching, service and community engagement missions.
The center will be the hub for several international educational initiatives, including study abroad programs as well as the forthcoming ETSU Global Year project that is in planning stages.
“Global learning can be obtained abroad, but we often forget that …
2021-June-25-Dr. Stacey Williams Lgbtq Research, University Marketing And Communication, East Tennessee State University
2021-June-25-Dr. Stacey Williams Lgbtq Research, University Marketing And Communication, East Tennessee State University
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JOHNSON CITY (June 25, 2021) — When Dr. Stacey Williams, an East Tennessee State University psychology professor, began to research the societal experiences of Appalachia’s LGBTQ community, she was already focused on her own study concerning the social stigmas encountered by these groups. But when a student expressed greater local interest in the subject, Williams took a deeper look at LGBTQ life in Appalachia and, today, devotes much of her time to promoting a better understanding of those regional issues.
“Once I started, there was no looking back, because there is such a demand for knowledge about this population particularly …