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2020-August-21-Dr Donna Cherry Receives 2020 Distinguished Faculty Award For Service, University Marketing And Communication, East Tennessee State University
2020-August-21-Dr Donna Cherry Receives 2020 Distinguished Faculty Award For Service, University Marketing And Communication, East Tennessee State University
ETSU News
JOHNSON CITY (Aug. 21, 2020) – The Distinguished Faculty Award for Service was presented to Dr. Donna Cherry, associate professor in the Department of Social Work in the College of Clinical and Rehabilitative Health Sciences.
The award was presented at the annual Faculty Convocation, which was delivered in a virtual format due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Cherry, who has taught at ETSU since 2009, has held numerous service roles at the university and throughout the community.
“Overall, Dr. Cherry’s service record is remarkable,” said Dr. Mary Mullins, chair of the Department of Social Work. “The impact of service …
2020-August-21-Welcome Week 2020, University Marketing And Communication, East Tennessee State University
2020-August-21-Welcome Week 2020, University Marketing And Communication, East Tennessee State University
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JOHNSON CITY (Aug. 21, 2020) – It will certainly look different this year than in years past, but in spite of the COVID-19 pandemic, East Tennessee State University’s traditional Welcome Week will still provide new and returning students with opportunities to enjoy entertainment, engage with fellow students, learn about campus services and student organizations, and win prizes.
Over a two-week period – from Aug. 24-Sept. 3 – students may take part in a variety of virtual and self-guided events.
Highlights of the week include a drive-in movie, a virtual trivia event, and a virtual major concert.
Buctainment will host a …
2020-August-21-Women On Wednesdays, University Marketing And Communication, East Tennessee State University
2020-August-21-Women On Wednesdays, University Marketing And Communication, East Tennessee State University
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JOHNSON CITY (Aug. 21, 2020) – “Suffrage in Southern Appalachia” is the focus of a free virtual talk by Rebecca Proffitt at East Tennessee State University on Wednesday, Aug. 26, at noon via Zoom.
This talk, held in conjunction with the centennial of Women’s Suffrage, is part of the “Women on Wednesdays” lecture series sponsored by the university’s Women’s Studies Program. The live stream may be viewed at https://etsu.zoom.us/j/91733077013. A question-and-answer session will follow the presentation.
Rebecca Proffitt
Reece Museum Collections Manager Rebecca Proffitt pulled artifacts from the museum's Permanent Collection to explore the ways Southern Appalachian women played …2020-August-21-Dr Mohamed Elgazzar Receives Distinguished Faculty Award For Research, University Marketing And Communication, East Tennessee State University
2020-August-21-Dr Mohamed Elgazzar Receives Distinguished Faculty Award For Research, University Marketing And Communication, East Tennessee State University
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Dr. Mohamed Elgazzar receives 2020 Distinguished Faculty Award for Research
JOHNSON CITY (Aug. 21, 2020) – The Distinguished Faculty Award in Research was presented to Dr. Mohamed Elgazzar, professor in the ETSU Quillen College of Medicine’s Department of Internal Medicine.
The award was presented at the annual Faculty Convocation, which was delivered in a virtual format due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
A member of the ETSU faculty since 2010, Elgazzar has gained national recognition for his research focusing on the molecular immunobiology of sepsis and chronic inflammation.
“Dr. Elgazzar is a brilliant researcher,” said Dr. Zhi Q. Yao, …
2020-August-20-Latimer Pack Appointed To Leadership Tennessee, University Marketing And Communication, East Tennessee State University
2020-August-20-Latimer Pack Appointed To Leadership Tennessee, University Marketing And Communication, East Tennessee State University
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JOHNSON CITY (Aug. 20, 2020) – East Tennessee State University’s Dr. Linda Latimer and Dr. Robert Pack are among 38 leaders from across Tennessee who will spend the next year engaging in collaborative, non-partisan dialogue on issues of statewide importance as part of Leadership Tennessee’s class of 2020-2021.
Latimer is a member of ETSU’s Board of Trustees. Pack serves as associate dean for academic affairs and professor of Community and Behavioral Health in ETSU’s College of Public Health.
Entering its eighth year, Leadership Tennessee selects a new class of leaders annually to take part in a statewide study course while …
2020-August-20-Enhanced Safety Measures, University Marketing And Communication, East Tennessee State University
2020-August-20-Enhanced Safety Measures, University Marketing And Communication, East Tennessee State University
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JOHNSON CITY (Aug. 20, 2020) – In just a few days, the fall 2020 semester will begin at East Tennessee State University, and as students, faculty and staff prepare for the start of a new academic year, several changes to campus operations have been put in place as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic.
“The institution’s values are clear: people come first,” said ETSU President Brian Noland. “Each of us has a responsibility to make decisions that safeguard our own health as well as the health and safety of others. Protecting the health of everyone and maintaining a safe campus …
2020-August-19-Cross Country Press Release, University School, East Tennessee State University, University Marketing And Communication, East Tennessee State University
2020-August-19-Cross Country Press Release, University School, East Tennessee State University, University Marketing And Communication, East Tennessee State University
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2020-August-18-Equity And Inclusion Conference, University Marketing And Communication, East Tennessee State University
2020-August-18-Equity And Inclusion Conference, University Marketing And Communication, East Tennessee State University
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JOHNSON CITY (Aug. 18, 2020) – “By All, For All: Remapping Our Communities, Economies and Lives Through Equity and Inclusion” is the theme of the second annual Equity and Inclusion Conference at East Tennessee State University.
This conference, which will be held virtually on Tuesday-Wednesday, Sept. 22-23, is sponsored by the ETSU Office of Equity and Inclusion.
The objectives of the conference are to:
- Increase knowledge and awareness of equity and inclusion issues on campus;
- Recognize the importance of equity and inclusion in the well-being of communities;
- Increase empathy for diverse populations and experiences; and
- Provide tools for making classrooms …
2020-August-18-Dr Roslyn Robinson Becomes First Cno At Etsu Health, University Marketing And Communication, East Tennessee State University
2020-August-18-Dr Roslyn Robinson Becomes First Cno At Etsu Health, University Marketing And Communication, East Tennessee State University
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JOHNSON CITY (Aug. 18, 2020) – ETSU Health has named Dr. Roslyn Robinson as its first chief nursing officer (CNO). Robinson also becomes the new associate dean of practice and community partnerships in the East Tennessee State University College of Nursing.
As ETSU Health’s first CNO, Robinson will be responsible for working with other ETSU Health leaders to establish policies that benefit nursing staff and patients by formulating and implementing new nursing strategies within ETSU Health’s clinical sites.
“As the CNO for ETSU Health, my role will align with ETSU Health’s senior administration team by offering the best insights to …
2020-August-17-Pop-N-Doc Womens Suffrage, University Marketing And Communication, East Tennessee State University
2020-August-17-Pop-N-Doc Womens Suffrage, University Marketing And Communication, East Tennessee State University
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JOHNSON CITY (Aug. 17, 2020) – The year 2020 marks the 100th anniversary of the passage of the 19th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution guaranteeing women’s right to vote, and in recognition of that milestone, women’s suffrage is the topic for August in an East Tennessee State University film discussion series.
ETSU’s Office of Leadership and Civic Engagement and Center for Teaching Excellence are hosting a “Pop-n-Doc” virtual film discussion series for students, faculty, staff and the public to prompt dialogue regarding civic engagement, diversity, justice and the American experience.
Each month, participants watch, on their own, one popular film …
2020-August-17-Department Of Social Work Hosts Msw Information Sessions, University Marketing And Communication, East Tennessee State University
2020-August-17-Department Of Social Work Hosts Msw Information Sessions, University Marketing And Communication, East Tennessee State University
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JOHNSON CITY (Aug. 17, 2020) – East Tennessee State University’s Department of Social Work will host several virtual information sessions to promote opportunities for students to pursue a master of social work (M.S.W.) degree at its Abingdon, Asheville, Johnson City and Sevierville sites.
The first session is set for Thursday, Aug. 27. Additional sessions will be held Sept. 24, Oct. 29, Nov. 19 and Dec. 17. All of the sessions are open to the public and will be held on Zoom (Zoom meeting ID: 934 5430 3676; Password: MSW).
ETSU’s M.S.W. program has been accredited since 2007 and offers a …
2020-August-14-Johnson Named To Ctli, University Marketing And Communication, East Tennessee State University
2020-August-14-Johnson Named To Ctli, University Marketing And Communication, East Tennessee State University
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JOHNSON CITY – (August 14, 2020) Dr. Keith Johnson, Vice President for Equity and Inclusion at East Tennessee State University, is one of 30 leaders from across the state selected as the newest cohort for the Complete Tennessee Leadership Institute (CTLI).
By 2025, at least half of the jobs in Tennessee will require some type of postsecondary credential, according to data from the Center for Economic Research in Tennessee; latest figures from the Lumina Foundation put Tennessee’s college attainment rate at 45%. Since 2016, CTLI has created a space where leaders from across Tennessee collectively focus on eliminating barriers to …
2020-August-13-Dept Of Audiology And Speech-Language Pathology Welcomes New Chair, University Marketing And Communication, East Tennessee State University
2020-August-13-Dept Of Audiology And Speech-Language Pathology Welcomes New Chair, University Marketing And Communication, East Tennessee State University
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JOHNSON CITY (Aug. 13, 2020) – East Tennessee State University’s College of Clinical and Rehabilitative Health Sciences (CCRHS) recently announced the appointment of Dr. Bess Sirmon-Taylor as chair of the Department of Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology.
Prior to joining ETSU’s faculty this summer, Sirmon-Taylor served as associate dean for academic affairs at University of Texas at El Paso, College of Health Sciences.
She is a licensed and nationally certified speech-language pathologist and worked as a clinical practitioner for more than 25 years before becoming a full-time academic. Her research interests focus on concussion management and analysis of ethics in health …
2020-August-13-Etsus First Major Covid-19 Research Grant To Explore Diseases Impact On Diabetes, University Marketing And Communication, East Tennessee State University
2020-August-13-Etsus First Major Covid-19 Research Grant To Explore Diseases Impact On Diabetes, University Marketing And Communication, East Tennessee State University
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JOHNSON CITY (Aug. 13, 2020) – East Tennessee State University’s Dr. Zhi Q. Yao was recently awarded a $100,000 grant from the American Diabetes Association (ADA) to explore the impact of diabetes on COVID-19 and the impact of COVID-19 on diabetes and related complications.
The grant is ETSU’s first major funding for COVID-19-specific research.
COVID-19 Research Grant
File photo: Dr. Zhi Q. Yao and Dr. Juan Zhao pictured at a research presentation.The ADA states that “recent clinical results have shown that people with diabetes are at higher risk of death from COVID-19 and that COVID-19 drives an increased risk …
2020-August-12-Etsu Offices At The Mill, University Marketing And Communication, East Tennessee State University
2020-August-12-Etsu Offices At The Mill, University Marketing And Communication, East Tennessee State University
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JOHNSON CITY (August 12, 2020) – The ETSU Foundation will lease space at the Model Mill Development that will become the new home for the Office of University Advancement at East Tennessee State University as well as the ETSU National Alumni Association.
ETSU anticipates relocating the offices to the Model Mill Development sometime in October of this year.
“The restoration of the Mill has been a long anticipated project for this region and we are honored to have a presence in the beautiful new facility and to be part of this historic move,” said Pam Ritter, ETSU Vice President for …
2020-August-12-Welcome Week Concert, University Marketing And Communication, East Tennessee State University
2020-August-12-Welcome Week Concert, University Marketing And Communication, East Tennessee State University
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JOHNSON CITY (Aug. 12, 2020) – The X Ambassadors, an alt-rock band based in Ithaca, New York, will perform in the East Tennessee State University Student Government Association’s exclusive virtual Fall 2020 Welcome Week Concert on Saturday, Aug. 29, at 8 p.m. via Zoom.
Known for their darkly anthemic, electronic-leaning pop sound, the X Ambassadors earned widespread attention after hitting the top 10 with their debut full-length “VHS” in 2015, which reached No. 7 on the Billboard 200 and included the hit singles “Renegades” and “Unsteady.”
In 2016, the X Ambassadors were featured on the Knocks track “Comfortable” and on …
2020-August-10-Operations Update For Fall 2020, University Marketing And Communication, East Tennessee State University
2020-August-10-Operations Update For Fall 2020, University Marketing And Communication, East Tennessee State University
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Dear ETSU community,
Each day, we are faced with choices that could impact the health of our loved ones, our children, our community and ourselves. We are all doing the best we can to understand what is happening around us and to make decisions to help keep one another safe. As a university, we have made decisions to limit our on-campus presence, implement face covering and physical distancing requirements all in an effort to prioritize the health of the people who make East Tennessee State University a wonderful place to learn, work and live. In early June, the Future Operations …
2020-August-10-Etsu Pharmacy School Receives Grant To Support Esl Students, University Marketing And Communication, East Tennessee State University
2020-August-10-Etsu Pharmacy School Receives Grant To Support Esl Students, University Marketing And Communication, East Tennessee State University
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JOHNSON CITY (Aug. 10, 2020) – Continuing its focus on promoting a diverse and inclusive student culture, East Tennessee State University Bill Gatton College of Pharmacy received a grant of over $45,000 to support mentoring, engagement and retention efforts for pharmacy students whose first or best language is not English (E2 students).
The project, PEER-E2, stands for Promoting Engagement, Excellence, and Retention for E2 students and focuses on six main areas:
• Specialized tutoring
• Weekly language lab
• Peer mentoring
• Monthly culture and language exchange events
• Focused recruiting of linguistically diverse students
• Funding for participants to …
2020-August-10-Etsu And Va Collecting Blood Samples For Covid-19 Research, University Marketing And Communication, East Tennessee State University
2020-August-10-Etsu And Va Collecting Blood Samples For Covid-19 Research, University Marketing And Communication, East Tennessee State University
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**Update (August 10, 2020)**
The Institutional Review Board has approved recruitment among patients who are greater than 14 days from a positive COVID-19 diagnosis.
JOHNSON CITY (August 3, 2020) – East Tennessee State University and the James H. Quillen Veterans Affairs Medical Center at Mountain Home are seeking patients who have recovered from COVID-19 to donate a sample of their blood to be used for current and future coronavirus research.
“We want to recruit as many recovered patients as possible who are willing to donate to our biorepository,” said Dr. Jonathan Moorman, principal investigator and division chief of infectious, inflammatory …
2020-August-10-Etsu Virginia Tech Awarded Million Grant For Opioids Research, University Marketing And Communication, East Tennessee State University
2020-August-10-Etsu Virginia Tech Awarded Million Grant For Opioids Research, University Marketing And Communication, East Tennessee State University
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Studies to Advance Recovery Support (STARS) Network
The Studies to Advance Recovery (STARS) Network researchers use Zoom meetings and other technologies to oversee the multi-state network from a distance. Pictured in the top row: Christopher Lewis and Dr. Robert Pack, ETSU; bottom row: Dr. Kimberly Horn, VT, and Angela Hagaman, ETSU.
JOHNSON CITY (Aug. 10, 2020) – The National Institute on Drug Abuse recently awarded a $2.6 million grant to researchers at East Tennessee State University and Virginia Tech to develop studies on how best to provide support services for individuals being treated for opioid use disorder.
The Studies To …
2021-August-09-Dean Awarded National Honor For Service, Bill Gatton College Of Pharmacy, East Tennessee State University, University Marketing And Communication, East Tennessee State University
2021-August-09-Dean Awarded National Honor For Service, Bill Gatton College Of Pharmacy, East Tennessee State University, University Marketing And Communication, East Tennessee State University
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JOHNSON CITY (Aug. 9, 2021) – East Tennessee State University Bill Gatton College of Pharmacy’s dean earned a national honor for her years of service to the profession of pharmacy.
Dr. Debbie Byrd was awarded the Anne Marie Liles Distinguished Service Award from the American Association of Colleges of Pharmacy (AACP) Pharmacy Practice Section.
“This truly is an honor to be recognized by my colleagues, and especially with an award named in memory of Anne Marie Liles,” said Byrd. “Anne Marie was my student then fellow faculty member at Auburn, and she is missed.”
Since 1997 Byrd has served …
2020-August-07-Dessert With The Experts, University Marketing And Communication, East Tennessee State University
2020-August-07-Dessert With The Experts, University Marketing And Communication, East Tennessee State University
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JOHNSON CITY (Aug. 7, 2020) – East Tennessee State University’s College of Arts and Sciences presents its first virtual alumni event, “Dessert with the Experts,” on Tuesday, Aug. 11, at 7 p.m. via Zoom.
During this new event, faculty experts from throughout the College of Arts and Sciences will share their knowledge over dessert with alumni of the college and other participants. For a fun twist, the experts will provide their favorite dessert recipes for participants to make ahead of time and enjoy during the event, or to try later.
Teaching music virtually during a pandemic is the topic for …
2020-August-07-Etsu Health Experts Assist With Plans To Protect Safety And Health Of Campus Clinics, University Marketing And Communication, East Tennessee State University
2020-August-07-Etsu Health Experts Assist With Plans To Protect Safety And Health Of Campus Clinics, University Marketing And Communication, East Tennessee State University
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p xmlns:ouc="https://omniupdate.com/XSL/Variables">JOHNSON CITY (August 7, 2020) – A team of experts from East Tennessee State University’s health sciences colleges is helping the university navigate important decisions and policies to protect the health and safety of the campus community and ETSU Health clinics during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Created in response to the pandemic, the Medical Response Team meets regularly to analyze disease trends, craft medical suggestions and aid in decisions and considerations regarding the safe return to campus.
“In addition to following recommendations from the Centers for Disease Control and local and state health officials, ETSU is fortunate to have …
2020-August-05-Welcome Class Of 2024, Bill Gatton College Of Pharmacy, East Tennessee State University, University Marketing And Communication, East Tennessee State University
2020-August-05-Welcome Class Of 2024, Bill Gatton College Of Pharmacy, East Tennessee State University, University Marketing And Communication, East Tennessee State University
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JOHNSON CITY (August 5, 2020)— East Tennessee State University Bill Gatton College of Pharmacy welcomed the Class of 2024 during a new two-week orientation program called Gatton Ready.
Held virtually due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the program is designed to help students connect through orientation activities and ultimately succeed in the classroom through learning strategies, time management skills, and some introductory coursework. In addition, the program features a focus on health and wellbeing, along with a friendly, year-long competition to inspire students.
“Gatton Ready is exciting because it not only gives our students a head start in the classroom, but …
2020-August-05-Etsu Pharmacy School Welcomes Class Of 2024, University Marketing And Communication, East Tennessee State University
2020-August-05-Etsu Pharmacy School Welcomes Class Of 2024, University Marketing And Communication, East Tennessee State University
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JOHNSON CITY (August 5, 2020)— East Tennessee State University Bill Gatton College of Pharmacy welcomed the Class of 2024 during a new two-week orientation program called Gatton Ready.
Held virtually due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the program is designed to help students connect through orientation activities and ultimately succeed in the classroom through learning strategies, time management skills, and some introductory coursework. In addition, the program features a focus on health and well-being, along with a friendly, year-long competition to inspire students.
“Gatton Ready is exciting because it not only gives our students a head start in the classroom, but …
2020-August-04-A Life With Flavor, University Marketing And Communication, East Tennessee State University
2020-August-04-A Life With Flavor, University Marketing And Communication, East Tennessee State University
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JOHNSON CITY (Aug. 4, 2020) – When Dr. Cecilia McIntosh retires from East Tennessee State University one day, she hopes to leave “a whole chapter in the book” on plant biochemistry.
That goal is important to the researcher, but equally important is the legacy she leaves with her students – undergraduate and graduate – a legacy of critical thinking skills, hands-on and high-tech laboratory practices and a drive to keep asking, seeking, discovering and sharing.
Exhibiting a mathematical mind at an early age, McIntosh was encouraged and challenged by her grandfather, who gave her math problems to work in her …
2020-August-04-College Of Nursing Offering Info Sessions For Graduate Programs, University Marketing And Communication, East Tennessee State University
2020-August-04-College Of Nursing Offering Info Sessions For Graduate Programs, University Marketing And Communication, East Tennessee State University
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JOHNSON CITY (August 4, 2020) – East Tennessee State University’s College of Nursing is offering four online information sessions throughout August for nurses who are interested in pursuing a nursing graduate degree.
The sessions will be offered via Zoom on:
- Wednesday, Aug. 5, 11 a.m.-noon
- Thursday, Aug. 13, noon to 1 p.m.
- Monday, Aug. 17, 4-5 p.m.
- Tuesday, Aug. 25, 8-9 a.m.
“These sessions will be useful for nurses who are considering continuing their education, advancing their careers or focusing their interests,” said Karen Hirst, assistant dean of student services in the College of Nursing. “We will have staff and …
2020-August-04-Dr Daryl A Carter, University Marketing And Communication, East Tennessee State University
2020-August-04-Dr Daryl A Carter, University Marketing And Communication, East Tennessee State University
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JOHNSON CITY (Aug. 4, 2020) – The Africana Studies Program at East Tennessee State University is under new leadership. Dr. Daryl A. Carter, professor of history, has been named interim director of the program effective Aug. 1 by Interim Provost Dr. Wilsie Bishop and Dr. Gordon Anderson, dean of the College of Arts and Sciences.
Dr. Daryl A. Carter
As interim director of Africana Studies, Dr. Carter aims to provide greater outreach to students and prepare them for an increasingly competitive and diverse world.“I am humbled by this opportunity and I look forward to working with students, faculty and …
2020-August-03-Data Analytics Graduate Certificate, University Marketing And Communication, East Tennessee State University
2020-August-03-Data Analytics Graduate Certificate, University Marketing And Communication, East Tennessee State University
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JOHNSON CITY (Aug. 3, 2020) – East Tennessee State University’s College of College of Business and Technology is now offering a data analytics graduate certificate that is geared toward professionals across a multitude of industries who are interested in learning how to use data to develop business strategies and improve decision-making skills.
The program is designed to be completed in a four-course, 12-credit-hour sequence that builds a strong foundation for becoming a data analyst. The certificate can be completed on campus, online, or a combination of the two. Evening classes will be offered to allow maximum flexibility for program participants. …
2020-Health Care Innovation Flourishes At Etsu Pharmacy School Shark Tank Presentation, Bill Gatton College Of Pharmacy, East Tennessee State University, University Marketing And Communication, East Tennessee State University
2020-Health Care Innovation Flourishes At Etsu Pharmacy School Shark Tank Presentation, Bill Gatton College Of Pharmacy, East Tennessee State University, University Marketing And Communication, East Tennessee State University
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Budding pharmacy entrepreneurs at East Tennessee State University Bill Gatton College of Pharmacy displayed their business savvy during the annual Shark Tank event, the colleges version of the popular reality show.
The students were challenged to develop business plans which addressed health care gaps in the community, region or nation with viable interventions spanning clinical and technological mediums. Each student group presented to live "sharks, business owners, health care administrators, or related experts who serve as volunteer judges seeking to encourage highly engaged, business-ready professionals to make an impact on a community. The competition was led by Drs. Jeff Gray …