2020-March-03-Top Military Friendly, University Marketing And Communication, East Tennessee State University

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JOHNSON CITY – East Tennessee State University has again earned the Military Friendly® School designation and begins a new decade with an additional top 10 designation for 2020-21 and continued Military Spouse Friendly designation.

Institutions earning the Military Friendly® School designation are evaluated using both public data sources and responses from a proprietary survey. ETSU has received the Military Friendly® School designation for 10 consecutive years.

“East Tennessee State University has an extensive history of supporting veterans and military-affiliated family members, and this longstanding designation recognizes that commitment,” said ETSU President Brian Noland. “I am proud that members of the …

2020-March-03-Real World, University Marketing And Communication, East Tennessee State University

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JOHNSON CITY (March 3, 2020) – The East Tennessee State University National Alumni Association will hold its “Graduation Celebration: Real World 101” event for undergraduate students with 60 or more hours and all graduate students Wednesday, March 11, from 9 a.m.-4 p.m. in Court 4 of the Wayne G. Basler Center for Physical Activity.

The free event features displays, food, prizes and advice about graduation and life thereafter. 

The “Graduation Celebration” gives students a chance to order their official ETSU class rings from Balfour Jewelers and check out other Balfour graduation supplies, such as invitations and “thank you” notes. Students …

2020-March-02-Etsus Agrawal Awarded Million Nih Grant, University Marketing And Communication, East Tennessee State University

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JOHNSON CITY (March 2, 2020) – East Tennessee State University’s Dr. Alok Agrawal received an award for a new R01 grant proposal from the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, National Institutes of Health to further develop his research on a protein that could be used to develop a treatment for pneumococcal infection.

The project, “Complement-mediated anti-pneumococcal functions of C-reactive protein,” is funded until January 31, 2025, at $370,000 per year, with the total funding amounting to $1,850,000. 

Agrawal is a professor in the Department of Biomedical Sciences in ETSU’s Quillen College of Medicine. He is a member of …

2020-March-01-At-Home Learning Advice, University Marketing And Communication, East Tennessee State University

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JOHNSON CITY – Three special education faculty members from East Tennessee State University are reaching out to offer assistance to teachers and parents who are now trying to educate students at home who have severe disabilities, such as significant Autism or significant cognitive, physical or sensory disabilities, or multiple disabilities.

Beginning Thursday, April 2, these faculty will hold a Zoom meeting from 4-5 p.m. for educators and parents who have questions and are looking for ideas, strategies and best-practices for teaching children with severe disabilities in an online environment.  The meetings will continue throughout the spring.

“In recent weeks as …

2020-March-01-Polichnowski Receives Grant To Study Kidney Disease, University Marketing And Communication, East Tennessee State University

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JOHNSON CITY – Dr. Aaron Polichnowski of East Tennessee State University’s Quillen College of Medicine recently received a grant from ETSU’s Research Development Committee to further his research of kidney disease and hypertension.

“Kidney disease and hypertension are very prevalent diseases in the United States population,” said Polichnowski, assistant professor in Quillen’s Department of Biomedical Sciences. “Kidney disease affects about 15% of the population; hypertension affects about 30%.”

Inherited kidney diseases are the fifth most common cause of renal failure, he added.

Since genetic risk factors increase the susceptibility to developing kidney disease, Polichnowski’s lab is focusing on the urokinase …

2020-March-01-Braylee Polson, University Marketing And Communication, East Tennessee State University

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Braylee Polson, a junior from Surgoinsville, Tennessee, is a second-semester junior at ETSU majoring in theatre and minoring in dance and entrepreneurship. The Fine and Performing Arts Scholar enjoys being involved in every aspect of theater and combines her interests in both theater and entrepreneurship through her own small business, Once Upon a Party TN. She has directed theater productions for the past four years, including the Kingsport Theatre Guild’s 2019 presentation of “Scrooge: The Musical” by Leslie Bricusse, and served as assistant costume designer for the ETSU Department of Theatre and Dance’s spring production of “Antigone.”

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2020-March-01-Announcement, University Marketing And Communication, East Tennessee State University

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East Tennessee State University has learned that someone has created a fraudulent account on Upwork and Skype using the name and likeness of “Brian Noland” and is attempting to use that identity to obtain personal information, such as home address and phone number, from persons seeking freelance work.  President Noland is not using these platforms for this purpose, nor does the university conduct interviews in this way.   ETSU has notified Public Safety about this matter and an investigation is taking place.

Anyone who has more information about this is encouraged to contact ETSU Public Safety at 423-439-4480.

2020-March-01-Coronavirus Testing, University Marketing And Communication, East Tennessee State University

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UPDATE: ETSU is no longer offering a drive-through COVID-19 testing site. For current information about COVID-19 testing, please visit the University Health Center.

JOHNSON CITY – In an effort to increase testing for coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) in the region, ETSU Health has established a community testing site open to pre-screened and pre-registered patients.

Beginning Tuesday, March 17, the ETSU Health testing site, located at 325 North State of Franklin,  will be set up and open to members of the community. Screenings will be available to those who are experiencing symptoms of the coronavirus and have been screened by …

2020-March-01-Speech-Language Pathology Develops Outreach For Children Families During Covid-19 Closures, University Marketing And Communication, East Tennessee State University

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JOHNSON CITY – The COVID-19 closures and quarantines have disrupted lives across the region. However, a group of faculty and students in East Tennessee State University’s Department of Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology have created an outreach program that will continue to help children and families who are dealing with communication disorders.

ETSU Health’s Nave Speech and Language Clinics closed on March 19 and will remained closed through April 10, pending Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and local and federal advisories. These closures meant an interruption of care for more than 80 children and their families who are served by …

2020-March-01-Dr Richard Carter Research, University Marketing And Communication, East Tennessee State University

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JOHNSON CITY – While the birds heard singing during the daytime sleep in their nests at night, bats flutter about in the dark, taking advantage of food sources only available at that time and avoiding large daytime predators. And in the darkness, they find their way around using echolocation, or a form of sonar, projecting soundwaves to form images of their surroundings. But what assists these flying mammals in doing this so effectively?

That is what an East Tennessee State University researcher is looking at in a study, “Evolution of the windpipe and larynx in echolocating bats,” funded by a …

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

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Live Town Hall with President Brian Noland

 
ETSU President Brian Noland held a Facebook Live Town Hall on Monday, March 30, at 11:30 a.m.

2020-March-01-Tap College Contest, University Marketing And Communication, East Tennessee State University

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JOHNSON CITY – Six students from East Tennessee State University recently learned they are finalists in the 2019 Tennessee Associated Press Broadcasters and Media Editors College Contest.

Kirsty McCaughtry, Kate Trabalka and Allison Winters are finalists in the Online Specialized/Topic Reporting Category for their work on “Overlooked in Appalachia.” This new online magazine, produced by the “In-Depth Reporting” class taught by ETSU Department of Media and Communication faculty member Dr. Mimi Perreault, examines issues faced by the Appalachian region and its communities; the first issue focused on the opioid crisis and was published in December 2019. All three writers are …

2020-February-28-An Impressive Report Card, University Marketing And Communication, East Tennessee State University

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(Feb. 28, 2020) On February 14, the State Board of Education released its annual Educator Preparation Report Card.  The ETSU Clemmer College performed very well and was among a small number of institutions to earn an overall designation as “Exceeds Expectations.” 

 Highlights of the report include:

•  ETSU performed very well in the “Employment” category that found a high percentage of recent Clemmer graduates working in Tennessee’s public schools system who are retained as teachers in their 2^nd and 3^rd year of teaching. 

• Clemmer also performed well in “Provider Impact” that reflected on the positive influence our alumni are …

2020-February-28-March Guest And Faculty Recitals, University Marketing And Communication, East Tennessee State University

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JOHNSON CITY (Feb. 28, 2020) – The East Tennessee State University Department of Music continues its spring 2019 concert season with two performances featuring faculty and guest artists.

The following performances are open to the public: 

• David Kovac and Friends will be presented Saturday, March 7, at 7:30 p.m. at Munsey Memorial United Methodist Church, 201 E. Market St.  In this concert, Dr. David Kovac, ETSU assistant professor of strings, will perform in a free viola recital featuring a variety of works performed with other ETSU faculty.
• NOTE: This event has been cancelled due to the new coronavirus. On Friday, …

2020-February-27-Excellent Results, University Marketing And Communication, East Tennessee State University

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JOHNSON CITY – (Feb. 27, 2020) A recent financial and compliance audit of East Tennessee State University conducted by the Tennessee Comptroller of the Treasury resulted in no findings or recommendations.  The report was released by the Division of State Audit Feb. 27.

Conducted annually, the audit was for the July 1, 2018 – June 30, 2019 fiscal year.  All state agencies are required to undergo this audit each year.

According to ETSU Chief Financial Officer Dr. B.J. King, the audit reviews the institution’s financial procedures and internal controls and evaluates how the university is complying with federal funding regulations. …

2020-February-26-Pharmacy School Creates Early Admission Pathway For Aspiring Pharmacists, Bill Gatton College Of Pharmacy, East Tennessee State University, University Marketing And Communication, East Tennessee State University

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JOHNSON CITY (Feb. 26, 2020) East Tennessee State University Bill Gatton College of Pharmacy has created an Early Admission Pathway for aspiring pharmacists to get started on their pharmacy career now.

High-achieving high school seniors choosing to attend ETSU or current ETSU freshmen can apply to be accepted directly into Gatton College of Pharmacy through the Early Admission Pathway, which provides students the opportunity to earn both a Bachelor of Science and a Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) in six years. 

Currently, the pharmacy school is waiving application fees to apply for the Early Admission Pathway. Students can learn more and …

2020-February-26-In Begleitungin Accompaniment, University Marketing And Communication, East Tennessee State University

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JOHNSON CITY (Feb. 26, 2020) – East Tennessee State University’s Reece Museum and Department of Literature and Language present an exhibition that features the poems of German author and philosopher Dieter Leisegang and the artwork of Claire-Lise Holy that continues through April 10 at the Reece Museum. A reception will be held Thursday, March 5, from 5-7 p.m. 

"Jolei's Verschwundenes Bild/Jolei's Lost Painting"

Curated by Joachim Leisegang, who was the husband of Holy and brother of Leisegang, with …

2020-February-26-Charity Concert To Benefit Animal Shelter, University Marketing And Communication, East Tennessee State University

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JOHNSON CITY (Feb. 26, 2020) – The Student Advisory Council of East Tennessee State University’s Department of Music will host its third annual Community Charity Concert on Friday, March 6, at 7:30 p.m. in the Brown Hall auditorium.

There is no admission fee, but donations are welcome.  All proceeds from this variety show will benefit the Washington County-Johnson City Animal Shelter.

The program will feature students of the Department of Music in solo and ensemble performances.  Included are a number of the department’s ensembles, such as ETSU Chorale, Percussion Ensemble, Jazz Combo, Swashbucklers, Harmonium, Ascension and The Buc 5, a …

2020-February-26-Etsu Elevates Pitch Competition Winners, University Marketing And Communication, East Tennessee State University

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JOHNSON CITY (Feb. 26, 2020) – Each of the five teams selected to participate in the ETSU Elevate Pitch Competition came prepared with presentations and supporters last Thursday. The audience chose three winners, each receiving $5,000 service grants from East Tennessee State University to fund projects aimed at improving the lives of people across the region.

Now it is time for the winning teams from Sleep in Heavenly Peace, Inc., Feeding 5,000 and STREAMWORKS to begin implementing their projects.

First place went to Bunkheads, a team made up of students from Volunteer ETSU and Liv Detwiler from the Department …

2020-February-26-Hannah Mehaffey, University Marketing And Communication, East Tennessee State University

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JOHNSON CITY (Feb. 26, 2020) – Recent East Tennessee State University Media and Communication graduate Hannah Mehaffey earned national recognition for a music video that she directed, filmed and edited as her capstone project.

Her black and white video for “Crying Again” by Morgan’s Mill earned Mehaffey third place in the music video category of the 2020 Broadcast Education Association Awards. The country video coasts through the ETSU parking garage and ends with an intimate concert by the band on the top deck. Mehaffey said that ever since she heard the song by her husband’s band, she’s envisioned the concept. …

2020-February-26-Pharmacy School Creates Early Admission Pathway For Aspiring Pharmacists, University Marketing And Communication, East Tennessee State University

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JOHNSON CITY (Feb. 26, 2020) – East Tennessee State University Bill Gatton College of Pharmacy has created an Early Admission Pathway for aspiring pharmacists to get started on their pharmacy career now.

High-achieving high school seniors choosing to attend ETSU or current ETSU freshmen can apply to be accepted directly into Gatton College of Pharmacy through the Early Admission Pathway, which provides students the opportunity to earn both a Bachelor of Science and a Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) in six years. 

Currently, the pharmacy school is waiving application fees to apply for the Early Admission Pathway. Students can learn more …

2020-February-25-Goitse Come Here, University Marketing And Communication, East Tennessee State University

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Irish quintet Goitse to perform at ETSU

Band brings 'unique blend of Irish music' to the stage

JOHNSON CITY (Feb. 25, 2020) – Friends often stay in touch after college, while others travel disparate paths that do not intersect again. The award-winning quintet Goitse was forged in the creative crucible of the University of Limerick’s Irish World Academy of Music and Dance, and since their academy days, has continued collaborating musically, becoming what Roots Magazine calls “a powerful force” in Irish music worldwide.

“One day in our first year, Áine McGeeney was asked by a member of faculty to put …

2020-February-25-Students To Host Carnival For A Cause To Benefit Crumley House, University Marketing And Communication, East Tennessee State University

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JOHNSON CITY (Feb. 25, 2020) – Four student organizations at East Tennessee State University are collaborating to host “Carnival for a Cause” to benefit Crumley House, a local nonprofit brain injury rehabilitation center. This event kicks off Brain Injury Awareness Month.

The ETSU Honors College Student Council (HCSC), Allied Health Student Association (AHSA), Physical Therapy Club (PT Club) and American Medical Student Association (AMSA) collaborated on the fundraiser, which will be held Saturday, March 7, from 1-4 p.m. at the field adjacent to ETSU’s Wayne G. Basler Center for Physical Activity (CPA). In the case of inclement weather, the carnival …

2020-February-25-Something To Smile About, University Marketing And Communication, East Tennessee State University

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JOHNSON CITY (Feb. 25, 2020) – What began as a regional continuing education (CE) event at East Tennessee State University to help dental professionals deliver better care to children who have sensory processing disorders is now reaching a national audience.

This month, which is National Children’s Dental Health Month, a self-study CE course co-written by ETSU professors Dr. Dobbie Dotson and Dr. Michelle Johnson, and Milligan College professor Dr. Christy Isbell, was published in two national peer-reviewed continuing education journals.

The course, which appeared in Dimensions of Dental Hygiene and Decisions in Dentistry, is titled “Caring for children with sensory …

2020-February-24-Renaissance Child Spring Enrichment, University Marketing And Communication, East Tennessee State University

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JOHNSON CITY (Feb. 24, 2020) – Children in grades K-6 are invited to attend the Renaissance Child Spring Enrichment Workshop at East Tennessee State University from Monday-Friday, March 16-20.

The five-day workshop, sponsored by the Office of Professional Development, will meet 8 a.m. to 4:45 p.m. in Sam Wilson Hall. This creative experience includes STEM activities, arts and crafts and an exciting field trip.

Each child should bring a bag lunch and wear “mess-friendly” clothing. Space is limited and offered on a first-come, first-served basis. The cost is $160 for the week.

To register, call 423-439-8084, email [email protected] or visit …

2020-February-24-Etsu Bands Concert Emotions, University Marketing And Communication, East Tennessee State University

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JOHNSON CITY (Feb. 24, 2020) – East Tennessee State University’s Wind Ensemble and Concert Band will perform in concert on Tuesday, March 3.

In “Emotions,” each ensemble will present a concert program on the theme of emotions, including love, joy, laughter, sadness and more.  The program will feature such works as Leonard Bernstein’s “Overture to ‘Candide,’” “Song for Lyndsay” by Andrew Boysen Jr. and David Maslanka’s “Give Us This Day.”

The Wind Ensemble is conducted by Dr. Christian Zembower, professor and director of bands in the ETSU Department of Music. The ETSU Concert Band is conducted by Dr. Joe D. …

2020-February-24-Light From Light, University Marketing And Communication, East Tennessee State University

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JOHNSON CITY (Feb. 24, 2020) – Like the rivers and forests of East Tennessee, where the film is set, “Light From Light,” reviewers say “runs deep.” Yet no matter how deep, dark and impenetrable things may seem in those uncharted areas, this unconventional ghost story is truly light-filled.

On Monday, March 2, at 7 p.m. in East Tennessee State University’s Martha Street Culp Auditorium in the D.P. Culp Student Center, Mary B. Martin School of the Arts will present a screening of the 2019 narrative film “Light From Light” as part of the South Arts Southern Circuit Tour of Independent …

2020-February-21-The River And The Wall, University Marketing And Communication, East Tennessee State University

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JOHNSON CITY (Feb. 21, 2020) – “The River and the Wall,” an award-winning documentary by conservation filmmaker Ben Masters, will be screened at East Tennessee State University on Saturday, Feb. 29, at 7 p.m. in the D.P. Culp Student Center’s Martha Street Culp Auditorium.

The free public screening is sponsored by American Variety Radio host Court Lewis and the ETSU Department of Sustainability in cooperation with Fin and Fur Films.

The film follows Masters, along with National Geographic explorer Filipe DeAndrade, ornithologist Heather Mackey, river guide Austin Alvarado and conservationist Jay Kleberg on a two-and-a-half-month journey down 1,200 miles of …

2020-February-20-Hooper Named Associate Dean Of Research And Scholarship At Etsu College Of Nursing, University Marketing And Communication, East Tennessee State University

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Dr. Vallire Hooper

JOHNSON CITY (Feb. 20, 2020) – Dr. Vallire Hooper has been named Associate Dean of Research and Scholarship and Director of the PhD program at East Tennessee State University’s College of Nursing.

“I am very excited to have Dr. Hooper join our faculty and serve as Associate Dean for Research and Scholarship,” said Dr. Wendy Nehring, dean of the College of Nursing. “She brings excellent experience in successful grant writing and sustained scholarship. I believe that she can be instrumental in taking our college to the next level in scholarship and research funding.”

For the last nine …

2020-February-20-Three Emerging Writers, University Marketing And Communication, East Tennessee State University

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JOHNSON CITY (Feb. 20, 2020) – “Three Emerging Writers” – poets J. Scott Brownlee, Kristin Robertson and Matthew Wimberley – will visit East Tennessee State University on Monday, March 2, to work with university students and to give a free public poetry reading.

The reading will begin at 4 p.m. in the Reece Museum.  Each writer will present a 20- to 30-minute reading, and the public will have the opportunity to interact with each poet during a Q&A and book-signing. 

The “Three Emerging Writers” series is a popular and well-attended program featuring public poetry and fiction readings and class visits …