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2021-June-02-Dr Daryl Carter Named Associate Dean, University Marketing And Communication, East Tennessee State University Jun 2021

2021-June-02-Dr Daryl Carter Named Associate Dean, University Marketing And Communication, East Tennessee State University

ETSU News

JOHNSON CITY (June 2, 2021) – Dr. Daryl A. Carter has been named associate dean of equity and inclusion in East Tennessee State University’s College of Arts and Sciences.

Dr. Daryl A. Carter

Carter holds the first equity and inclusion officer position at the college level at ETSU, in addition to his continuing roles as professor of history and director of Black American Studies.

This is the first equity and inclusion officer position at the college level at ETSU. The seed for this new position was planted during a strategic planning process for the college under the leadership of former …


2021-June-01-Studying Heart-Healthy Plant Oils, University Marketing And Communication, East Tennessee State University Jun 2021

2021-June-01-Studying Heart-Healthy Plant Oils, University Marketing And Communication, East Tennessee State University

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JOHNSON CITY (June 1, 2021) — Dr. Aruna Kilaru, associate professor of biological sciences at East Tennessee State University, and her research team have been working on a new way to combat cardiovascular disease as American’s leading cause of death by studying how to produce more “good,” monounsaturated fats found in plant oils, often used in cooking, and how to make them more abundant for future generations by using plants that are otherwise genetically deficient.

Dr. Aruna Kilaru

Dr. Aruna Kilaru is an associate professor in ETSU's Department of Biological Sciences.

“Saturated fats, or animals fats, increase bad cholesterol leading …


2021-June-01-Etsu's Yaomoorman Group Publishes First Covid-19 Paper, University Marketing And Communication, East Tennessee State University Jun 2021

2021-June-01-Etsu's Yaomoorman Group Publishes First Covid-19 Paper, University Marketing And Communication, East Tennessee State University

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JOHNSON CITY (June 1, 2021)  – A group of East Tennessee State University scientists recently published their first COVID-19 related paper emerging from funding awarded to Dr. Zhi Q. Yao by the American Diabetes Association (ADA).

The paper, titled “Blockage of SARS-CoV-2 spike protein-mediated cell–cell fusion using COVID-19 convalescent plasma,” was recently published in Scientific Reports. The funding Yao received from the ADA in 2020 was the university’s first major funding for COVID-19-specific research.

The ongoing COVID-19 pandemic remains a serious threat to global public health. In an effort to treat individuals suffering from severe COVID illness, …


2021-June-01-Gads Lab Earns Fema Recognition, University Marketing And Communication, East Tennessee State University Jun 2021

2021-June-01-Gads Lab Earns Fema Recognition, University Marketing And Communication, East Tennessee State University

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JOHNSON CITY — The Geoinformatics and Disaster Science (GADS) Lab at East Tennessee State University has received national recognition from FEMA, being featured in the federal agency’s Mitigation Planning Success Stories series. Currently, the online storymap only includes 13 stories nationally.

“To be featured in FEMA's Mitigation Success Stories is a huge deal since they only do a handful of these per month for the entire country,” said Andrew Joyner, director of the ETSU GADS Lab. “It means that ETSU's comprehensive hazard mitigation plan, approved in 2019, was among the best and most innovative plans approved by FEMA over …


2021-June-01-Meet Rochelly Rivera Matos, University Marketing And Communication, East Tennessee State University Jun 2021

2021-June-01-Meet Rochelly Rivera Matos, University Marketing And Communication, East Tennessee State University

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Rochelly Rivera Matos grew up speaking Spanish as her primary language in her hometown of Toa Alta, Puerto Rico. 


However, language has not been a significant barrier for her at East Tennessee State University Bill Gatton College of Pharmacy. The third-year student pharmacist has immersed herself in student organizations and helped her peers from different cultures and languages adapt to life in East Tennessee.


“My best friends in pharmacy school are from different cultures,” Rivera Matos said. “One is from China, one is from Vietnam, and another friend is Filipino/Mexican. I love that because we learn from different cultures, …


2021-June-01-Open And Frankness, University Marketing And Communication, East Tennessee State University Jun 2021

2021-June-01-Open And Frankness, University Marketing And Communication, East Tennessee State University

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JOHNSON CITY – In his classrooms and in other supervisory settings, Dr. Mickey White prepares his students at East Tennessee State University to step into the role of a counselor.


He trains them for the types of situations they may face.  He provides feedback in the clinical setting.  He shares research and best practices, and he leads important exploratory discussions on the complex ethical standards that govern the profession.

Unfortunately, when turning to any research and best practices that specifically address the experiences of LGBTQ counselors, White says the bookshelves are almost bare.


It’s something he hopes to change.



Prior …


2021-June-01-Meet Luis Mora, University Marketing And Communication, East Tennessee State University Jun 2021

2021-June-01-Meet Luis Mora, University Marketing And Communication, East Tennessee State University

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As a first-generation college student, ETSU senior Luis Mora was uncertain if college was the right path for him. Today, as a double major in construction engineering technology and surveying, he said he looks forward to providing not only for himself, but also his family and to the day when he opens his own business.



“College has given me the opportunity to plan my parents’ retirement, plan my retirement and, hopefully, plan my kid’s future,” said Mora, who chose ETSU’s construction engineering technology major because of his family’s history in the construction business. “I was unsure but I knew if …


2021-June-01-Training Aimed At Improving Local Health Care For Transgender Patients, University Marketing And Communication, East Tennessee State University Jun 2021

2021-June-01-Training Aimed At Improving Local Health Care For Transgender Patients, University Marketing And Communication, East Tennessee State University

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TransACCESS Research Study

The Transgender Access to Comprehensive Care Experiences Study in South Central Appalachia (TransACCESS) was led by Dr. Abbey Mann, assistant professor in ETSU's Department of Family Medicine.

JOHNSON CITY – A research project examining health care access for transgender patients culminated in a training event attended by more than 35 health care providers who were interested in learning more about local resources to improve care for this population.

The online training event, held on May 7, 2021, was the result of the Transgender Access to Comprehensive Care Experiences Study in South Central Appalachia (TransACCESS). Funded by …


2021-June-01-Etsu Expanding Rehabilitative Sciences Footprint With Two New Programs, University Marketing And Communication, East Tennessee State University Jun 2021

2021-June-01-Etsu Expanding Rehabilitative Sciences Footprint With Two New Programs, University Marketing And Communication, East Tennessee State University

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JOHNSON CITY – East Tennessee State University is preparing to launch two in-demand programs that will expand its footprint in the rehabilitative sciences – a Doctor of Occupational Therapy and a Master of Science in Orthotics and Prosthetics.


ETSU will begin accepting applications for both programs this July, and will welcome the first cohorts of students in May 2022. 


The programs will be housed on the VA campus in Building 2, which is set to undergo renovations that will transform it into ETSU’s rehabilitative sciences hub. Currently, Building 2 houses ETSU’s Physical Therapy Program on the second floor. A …


2021-June-01-Meet Adam Derrick, University Marketing And Communication, East Tennessee State University Jun 2021

2021-June-01-Meet Adam Derrick, University Marketing And Communication, East Tennessee State University

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After finishing an undergraduate degree at another university, Adam Derrick wasn’t quite sure what they wanted to do next.  It was at this crossroad that Adam “stumbled” into the AmeriCorps program.

And from there, the future suddenly became clear. 

Adam’s first AmeriCorps assignment was in Austin working with College Forward, an organization that assisted first-generation and low-income students in setting higher education goals and helping them succeed. Adam served as a mentor to these students and loved the experience.

A second AmeriCorps assignment brought Adam back to East Tennessee to help with the Second Harvest Food Bank’s summer program that …


2021-June-01-From The Classroom To The Community, University Marketing And Communication, East Tennessee State University Jun 2021

2021-June-01-From The Classroom To The Community, University Marketing And Communication, East Tennessee State University

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Windshield Survey

ETSU Nursing student Aaron "Max" Chesser conducted a Windshield Survey of Kingsport area bus stops for his Community and Public Nursing class at ETSU.

KINGSPORT (June 1, 2021) – An assignment in a class at East Tennessee State University turned into an opportunity for Kingsport native and nursing student Aaron “Max” Chesser to advocate for additional seating options and sheltered coverings at Kingsport area bus stops.

During the spring semester, Chesser was enrolled in ETSU’s “Community and Public Nursing” course, taught by Dr. Cindy Phillips. In this class, Phillips requires students to complete a “windshield survey,” in which …


2021-June-01-Enjoy Retirement, University Marketing And Communication, East Tennessee State University Jun 2021

2021-June-01-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 May.  Thank you for your service!

Anita DeAngelis – Director, Mary B. Martin School of the Arts; Associate Dean, College of Arts and Sciences; and Professor, Department of Art and Design, 26 years of service

Sarah Dickeson – Custodian, Custodial Services, five years of service

Joseph Florence – Professor, Department of Family Medicine, 18 years of service

Joshua Ragan – Patient Care Specialist, Department of Family Medicine, four years of service

 

Published June 2021 as part of the Accent email newsletter for faculty and staff.

 


2021-June-01-Going Places, University Marketing And Communication, East Tennessee State University Jun 2021

2021-June-01-Going Places, University Marketing And Communication, East Tennessee State University

ETSU News

ETSU welcomes the following individuals who recently joined the university community:

Latoya Anderson is a family-focused solutions counselor in the Center for Community Outreach. Before coming to ETSU, she was an outreach admission counselor with Job Corps. She holds a master’s degree in counseling from Capella University.

Mark Bialkoski is an assistant men’s basketball coach in Intercollegiate Athletics after serving as director of operations at the University of Maryland. He holds a bachelor’s degree from Georgia Southern University.

Lucas Campbell is director of basketball operations for men’s basketball in Intercollegiate Athletics. He was previously a graduate assistant at the University …


2021-June-01-Honoring Dr Wilsie S Bishop, University Marketing And Communication, East Tennessee State University Jun 2021

2021-June-01-Honoring Dr Wilsie S Bishop, University Marketing And Communication, East Tennessee State University

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JOHNSON CITY – East Tennessee State University’s Interprofessional Education and Research Center, also known as Building 60, on the Veterans Affairs Medical Center Campus will now be called “Bishop Hall” in honor of longtime administrator Dr. Wilsie S. Bishop, senior vice president for academic and interim provost. Bishop is retiring on June 30, 2021, after 43 years of service at ETSU.


The ETSU Board of Trustees approved the naming of Bishop Hall at its special called meeting on June 15, 2021. On June 18, the ETSU community gathered to celebrate Bishop’s contributions to the university with a reception that was …


2021-June-01-Etsu Announces Salary Enhancements Bishop Hall And New Board Officers, University Marketing And Communication, East Tennessee State University Jun 2021

2021-June-01-Etsu Announces Salary Enhancements Bishop Hall And New Board Officers, University Marketing And Communication, East Tennessee State University

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Dear ETSU Faculty and Staff,

The ETSU Board of Trustees convened a special called meeting earlier today (Tuesday, June 15, 2021) to consider and take action on a series of agenda items.  Given the significance of these announcements, I want to provide a brief summary update to members of the university community. 

  • Salary enhancements:  I am pleased to announce that the Board of Trustees endorsed a one-time bonus of $500 for all regular, non-temporary employees who were employed during the period of April 1-May 30, 2021.  The bonus will be reflected in your June 30 paychecks. 

    In addition, we are …


2021-June-01-Etsu Best In Tennessee For Computing Degree Programs, University Marketing And Communication, East Tennessee State University Jun 2021

2021-June-01-Etsu Best In Tennessee For Computing Degree Programs, University Marketing And Communication, East Tennessee State University

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JOHNSON CITY – East Tennessee State University offers the best computing degree programs in Tennessee, according to ranking websites CollegeFactual.com and Universities.com. Both sites recently ranked ETSU the No. 1 “2021 Best College for Computer Information Systems in Tennessee” and the No. 2 “Best Computer and Information Sciences College in Tennessee for 2021,” respectively.

“This recognition underscores the value of an ETSU computing education, as well as the quality and effectiveness of work from both our faculty and our students,” said Dr. Tony Pittarese, department of computing chair and professor. “The department of computing is a place of opportunity for …


2021-June-01-Etsu Health To Bring Covid-19 Vaccine To Summer Events, University Marketing And Communication, East Tennessee State University Jun 2021

2021-June-01-Etsu Health To Bring Covid-19 Vaccine To Summer Events, University Marketing And Communication, East Tennessee State University

ETSU News

JOHNSON CITY – ETSU Health will continue to offer opportunities for members of the community who are 18 and older to receive the free, one-dose Janssen Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine at various locations throughout the Appalachian Highlands. 


“This summer, we will be utilizing some non-traditional settings to reach as many people as we can with the vaccine,” said Donna Noland, manager of the ETSU Health COVID-19 Vaccine Clinic. “While we have had a good response to our vaccine clinics on the campus of East Tennessee State University and will continue to offer those to the public, we realize that …


2021-June-01-Financial Aid Get Ready For Fall, University Marketing And Communication, East Tennessee State University Jun 2021

2021-June-01-Financial Aid Get Ready For Fall, University Marketing And Communication, East Tennessee State University

ETSU News

JOHNSON CITY – East Tennessee State University officials urge both current and incoming students to make sure their financial aid is ready for the fall semester.

“There is so much excitement that comes with the start of a new academic year,” said Catherine Morgan, director of Financial Aid and Scholarships at ETSU. “Ahead of this exciting time, why not eliminate what stress you can by making sure your financial aid is ready to go?”

Students should take the following three steps if they have not already done so:

  • File the 2021-22 Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) before July …


2021-May-28-Etsu Earns Military Friendly Designations, University Marketing And Communication, East Tennessee State University May 2021

2021-May-28-Etsu Earns Military Friendly Designations, University Marketing And Communication, East Tennessee State University

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Top 10 large public institution and Military Spouse Friendly

JOHNSON CITY (May 28, 2021) – East Tennessee State University has again earned the Military Friendly® School designation for the 11th consecutive year and ranking among the nation’s top 10. ETSU was also designated Military Spouse Friendly® for its commitment to leading practices, outcomes and effective programming for military spouses.


Institutions earning these designations are evaluated using both public data sources and responses from a proprietary survey. ETSU ranks No. 1 in Tennessee and in the top 10 overall in the large public institutions category and made the selective list of …


2021-May-27-Etsu Students Offer Free Tax Filing, University Marketing And Communication, East Tennessee State University May 2021

2021-May-27-Etsu Students Offer Free Tax Filing, University Marketing And Communication, East Tennessee State University

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JOHNSON CITY (May 27, 2021) — For almost a decade, groups of East Tennessee State University business student volunteers have offered free tax preparation assistance through the Internal Revenue Service Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) Program. This year, having dealt with limitations brought on by COVID-19, the program has concluded for the season with a total of 95 tax returns filed, according to accountancy faculty member Dr. Michelle Freeman. In all, eight students, two alumni, one support staff, and three professors helped make the process happen.


“We considered not opening the ETSU VITA site this year, but we have so …


2021-May-27-Etsu Welcomes Pharmacy Postgraduates, University Marketing And Communication, East Tennessee State University May 2021

2021-May-27-Etsu Welcomes Pharmacy Postgraduates, University Marketing And Communication, East Tennessee State University

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Bill Gatton College of Pharmacy Postgraduate Residents

Gatton welcomes its new Postgraduate Year 2 (PGY2) residents: Dr. Payton Tipton (’20), of Jonesborough, and Dr. Brittney Bright, of Knoxville, Tennessee.

JOHNSON CITY (May 27, 2021) – East Tennessee State University Bill Gatton College of Pharmacy welcomes two new residents who will be furthering their postgraduate pharmacy training over the next year at the college.

Dr. Brittney Bright, of Knoxville, matched as a Postgraduate Year 2 (PGY2) Internal Medicine Resident.

“I am originally from East Tennessee and am so excited to return to the area to complete my postgraduate training at ETSU …


2021-May-25-Etsu Health Announces Additional Vaccine Clinics, University Marketing And Communication, East Tennessee State University May 2021

2021-May-25-Etsu Health Announces Additional Vaccine Clinics, University Marketing And Communication, East Tennessee State University

ETSU News

JOHNSON CITY (May 25, 2021) – ETSU Health will host several upcoming Janssen Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine clinics. This single-dose vaccine is free and available to anyone age 18 and older. No appointments are required. 

The upcoming clinics are as follows:

  • Saturday, May 29, from 10 a.m. to noon in the ballroom at ETSU’s Millennium Centre, 2001 Millennium Place. Patients may park on the third level or above in the parking garage adjacent to the Millennium Center and follow the signs to the ballroom.
  • June 2, 3, 4, 16, 17, 18, 23, 24, 25, from 2:30-4:30 p.m. on the …


2021-May-25-Sammie L Nicely, University Marketing And Communication, East Tennessee State University May 2021

2021-May-25-Sammie L Nicely, University Marketing And Communication, East Tennessee State University

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JOHNSON CITY (May 25, 2021) – East Tennessee State University’s Reece Museum recently received a donation of 50 artworks from the Sammie L. Nicely estate.

Nicely, a resident of Atlanta at the time of his death, served as the Reece Museum’s artist-in-residence during the 2014-2015 academic year. That year, he worked with youth at Johnson City’s North Side Elementary School, the Carver Recreation Center after-school program, and students in the Department of Art and Design at ETSU.

Sammie L. Nicely

The late Sammie L. Nicely, pictured here in his home, was an artist-in-residence in 2014-15 at the Reece Museum, where …


2021-May-25-Track State Championship, University School, East Tennessee State University, University Marketing And Communication, East Tennessee State University May 2021

2021-May-25-Track State Championship, University School, East Tennessee State University, University Marketing And Communication, East Tennessee State University

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2021-May-24-Dr Brenda Louw Awarded Carnegie Fellowship For Third Time, University Marketing And Communication, East Tennessee State University May 2021

2021-May-24-Dr Brenda Louw Awarded Carnegie Fellowship For Third Time, University Marketing And Communication, East Tennessee State University

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h2> Carnegie African Diaspora Fellowship Program Dr. Brenda Louw, of ETSU, left, is leading one of 56 projects nationwide that pairs African Diaspora scholars at higher education institutions with peers in Africa to work together. She is pictured with Professor Juan Bornman of University of Pretoria.

JOHNSON CITY (May 24, 2021) – Dr. Brenda Louw, professor in the Department Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology at East Tennessee State University (ETSU), was recently awarded a fellowship by the Carnegie African Diaspora Fellowship Program to collaborate with Juan Bornman, professor in the Center for Alternative and Augmentative Communication, University of Pretoria (UP), in …


2021-May-24-Etsu Receives Final Approval For Four Academic Programs, University Marketing And Communication, East Tennessee State University May 2021

2021-May-24-Etsu Receives Final Approval For Four Academic Programs, University Marketing And Communication, East Tennessee State University

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JOHNSON CITY (May 24, 2021) – At its spring commission meeting on May 20, the Tennessee Higher Education Commission (THEC) granted final approval for three new academic programs at East Tennessee State University as well as an off-campus instruction location in Chattanooga.

The new programs were previously approved by the ETSU Board of Trustees. With THEC approval in place, ETSU may now offer the following programs:

The Master of Fine Arts (MFA) in Digital Media combines art and technology curriculum to meet the growing industry need for highly qualified digital artists by providing an avenue for advanced graduate-level study in …


2021-May-23-High School Boys Soccer News, University School, East Tennessee State University, University Marketing And Communication, East Tennessee State University May 2021

2021-May-23-High School Boys Soccer News, University School, East Tennessee State University, University Marketing And Communication, East Tennessee State University

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2021-May-21-Tennessee Climate Data Summit, University Marketing And Communication, East Tennessee State University May 2021

2021-May-21-Tennessee Climate Data Summit, University Marketing And Communication, East Tennessee State University

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JOHNSON CITY (May 21, 2021) – The Tennessee Climate Office at East Tennessee State University, in partnership with NOAA’s National Centers for Environmental Information and the American Association of State Climatologists, will host Tennessee’s inaugural Climate Data Summit on Tuesday and Wednesday, May 25-26, via Zoom.

This event features two afternoons of sessions focusing on climate data services for the state of Tennessee and the surrounding region. Participants will have opportunities before, during and after the event to provide information about their unique climate-related needs.

The Climate Data Summit is designed to allow thinkers and leaders from government, business, academic …


2021-May-18-Paintings By Mcginnis And Rieben, University Marketing And Communication, East Tennessee State University May 2021

2021-May-18-Paintings By Mcginnis And Rieben, University Marketing And Communication, East Tennessee State University

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JOHNSON CITY (May 18, 2021) – Two exhibitions of paintings are on display at the Reece Museum of East Tennessee State University – one by art professor Christian Rieben and another by Johnson City artist Joy McGinnis.

“Folly: recent work by Christian Rieben” is on exhibit through July 2, and “Moments of Illumination” by McGinnis continues through July 30. The museum is open Monday-Friday from 9 a.m.-4:30 p.m., and special Sunday hours will be held on June 6 and July 11 from 1-4 p.m. Admission is free.

"Folly"

"Absinthe Makes the Heart Grow Fonder" (2021, oil on canvas) is part …


2021-May-18-Tri-Cities Restaurant Resilience Program, University Marketing And Communication, East Tennessee State University May 2021

2021-May-18-Tri-Cities Restaurant Resilience Program, University Marketing And Communication, East Tennessee State University

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JOHNSON CITY (May 18, 2021) – Tri-Cities area civic and business resource organizations, including the Tennessee Small Business Development Center, have partnered with Proof Incubator, a Tennessee-based accelerator and educational resource for food and beverage professionals, to launch a four-week course for restaurants impacted by COVID-19. 



“Restaurant Resilience” will launch in June. This virtual course is for owners and operators of restaurants and foodservice businesses. It provides the tools and resources to help adjust restaurant business models in response to the global pandemic and customers’ changing needs and expectations. 



“We are very excited to partner with Proof Incubator to bring …