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2023-July-24-The Sky Is The Limit.Pdf, University Advancement, East Tennessee State University, University Marketing And Communication, East Tennessee State University

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The advice and guidance of a cherished mentor…?

Simply priceless!

For retired educator Dee Dee Dietrich of Kingsport, inspiring and life-changing words of wisdom came from the late Cora Cox whom she knew from the Presbyterian church they both attended. Ms. Cox was also a well-known educator and teacher of special education.

Knowing that Dee Dee’s college plans were to major in English and minor in elementary education, Ms. Cox invited her to sit in on a class she was teaching for kids with autism.

Seeing Ms. Cox in the classroom with these students and hearing her stories about the …

2023-July-24-Etsu Launching Community Music School, University Marketing And Communication, East Tennessee State University

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(July 24, 2023) – The Department of Music at East Tennessee State University has launched a new Community Music School, a program that provides high-level music training to students of all ages and skill levels in the Appalachian Highlands. 

“Our talented faculty are thrilled to offer this instruction,” said Dr. Roya Farzaneh, named artistic director of the program. “We can help beginner students lay an excellent foundation as well as offer advanced students challenges that will take their music abilities to the next level.”

The Community Music School offers a range of classes and events. There are comprehensive music …

2023-July-21-Etsu Scientists Part Of Groundbreaking Team Studying Massive Stars, University Marketing And Communication, East Tennessee State University

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(July 21, 2023) – A team of scientists from around the world have launched a groundbreaking study aimed at analyzing the most massive stars near the Milky Way.

A pair of East Tennessee State University professors are part of this international team. From discoveries entirely new to science to books about little-known maladies, Ignace and Erba are members of an ETSU faculty that regularly generate cutting-edge scholarship.

“This study, and all the papers that will follow, will produce scores of scientific insights,” said ETSU’s Dr. Richard Ignace and Dr. Christi Erba, both members of the Department of Physics and …

2023-July-21-Etsu's Reece Museum Secures $65,000 Grant, University Marketing And Communication, East Tennessee State University

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The Reece Museum has received $65,000 in grant funding from the Henry Luce Foundation to support “The Sammie L. Nicely Collection: Black Appalachian & African American Art Project.” Named for artist Sammie L. Nicely, this growing collection of post-modern and contemporary art explores Black imagery and themes, representing a variety of media and forms.

The museum received 50 artworks from Nicely’s personal collection in 2021 and since then has been actively collecting additional pieces that support Nicely’s legacy as an artist and educator, advancing cultural awareness and promoting the arts in his native region. 

This funding will further support research …

2023-July-21-Social And Politically Engaged Art, University Marketing And Communication, East Tennessee State University

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(July 21, 2023) Artists who speak through their work on the issues of the day are invited to enter the 2023 “FL3TCH3R Exhibit: Social & Politically Engaged Art” at East Tennessee State University.

This international juried exhibition will run from Oct. 2-Dec. 8 at the Reece Museum. Now in its 11^th year, this event represents the spirit of social and political movements of the U.S. and the world. Educator, artist and activist Adam DelMarcelle, who lost his brother to a fentanyl overdose, shares his message of the power of art to disrupt, resist and document human existence.

The …

2023-July-20-Roach Appointed To Tennessee Council On Developmental Disabilities, University Marketing And Communication, East Tennessee State University

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(July 20, 2023) Helping students of all abilities succeed is a professional and personal passion for Dr. Evelyn N. Roach, director of the East Tennessee State University Curriculum Innovation Center.

Her work in this space will be elevated with her recent appointment to the Tennessee Council on Developmental Disabilities, which is made up of Governor-appointed private citizens who either have a disability or are a family member of a person with a disability. The council supports many different leadership and advocacy trainings for Tennesseans with disabilities, family members and professionals who serve the disability community. Helping people find and …

2023-July-19-Bestselling Author Imani Perry To Headline Etsu Conference, University Marketing And Communication, East Tennessee State University

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(July 19, 2023) – Critically acclaimed author Dr. Imani Perry will serve as the keynote speaker for East Tennessee State University’s fifth annual Equity and Inclusion Conference. The conference, open to the public, will take place Sept. 28-30 and will be held entirely in-person for the first time since the pandemic.

Perry is renowned for her work that explores the intersections of history, race, law and culture. Born in Birmingham, Alabama, in the aftermath of the horrific 16th Street Baptist Church bombing, Perry’s life and work have been deeply imbued with a commitment to justice and progressive change.

Perry’s academic …

2023-July-19-Toward A Trauma-Informed Approach, University Marketing And Communication, East Tennessee State University

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(July 19, 2023) Implementing trauma-informed care into organizational culture is the focus of an upcoming virtual talk in the Resilience Presentation Series of the East Tennessee State University/Ballad Health Strong BRAIN Institute.

Chris Moynihan and Nic Shields will speak on “Implementing a Trauma-Informed Approach: The Attachment, Regulation and Competency Framework” on Monday, Aug. 7, from 10:30 a.m.-noon via Zoom (registration link: tinyurl.com/37kasyt7).

Incorporating trauma-informed care into an organizational culture can be challenging. In their presentation, Moynihan and Shields will focus on lessons learned from their organization’s multi-year efforts to implement the Attachment, Regulation and Competency Framework as an approach …

2023-July-19-Etsu To Cohost International Rural Nursing Conference, University Marketing And Communication, East Tennessee State University

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(July 19, 2023) A conference addressing the unique and varied health aspects of rural and remote communities and focusing on culture, global health, policy and interdisciplinary professional issues will be held in Johnson City Wednesday-Friday, July 26-28.

The 2023 International Rural Nursing Conference: Rural Health Equity in Practice, Education and Research will bring together nurses and other health care professionals, as well as educators and researchers, from all over the world to share research and propose solutions to nursing problems that affect all. The event, which will take place at the Carnegie Hotel, is hosted by the Rural Nurse Organization …

2023-July-18-Students With Business Ideas Can Find The Help They Need At Etsu Innovation Lab, University Marketing And Communication, East Tennessee State University

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(July 18, 2023) Students bitten by the entrepreneurship bug may find their college years to be the ideal time to try their hand at it. And East Tennessee State University provides a great place to do just that with its Innovation Laboratory.

The Innovation Lab, a part of the ETSU Research Corporation, is a high-tech business incubator that assists aspiring entrepreneurs in developing emerging technologies from concept through commercialization. With a focus on identifying and generating solutions to global problems, it is committed to championing entrepreneurs and building a cooperative hub and network that is a catalyst for …

2023-July-18-Etsu Chief Of Police Recognized Nationally, University Marketing And Communication, East Tennessee State University

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(July 18, 2023) – At a conference in Las Vegas this month, East Tennessee State University’s Chief of Police and Director of Public Safety Cesar Gracia earned a special recognition as a finalist for Campus Safety Director of the Year, hosted by Campus Safety Magazine.  

It’s a prestigious, national honor.

But Gracia doesn’t want the credit.  

“Our officers work 12-hour shifts and not only respond to calls of service, but they also provide foot patrols and engage our campus community in an effort to maintain a safe living and learning environment,” he said. “Our dispatchers are also dedicated to our …

2023-July-18-Etsu Alumni Association Announces New Officers, Directors, University Marketing And Communication, East Tennessee State University

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(July 18, 2023) A new slate of officers and directors will lead the ETSU National Alumni Association during the upcoming year.

Tom Tull, an MBA graduate from the East Tennessee State University Class of 1995, has been elected as president. Tull has over 30 years of health care experience and is a longtime member of the Ballad Health team, where he currently serves as vice president and chief experience officer.

Serving as president-elect is Dr. Virginia Bieber, a three-time graduate of ETSU whose degrees include an M.S. in clinical nutrition and an Ed.D. in educational leadership and policy …

2023-July-17-Veterans Encouraged To Apply For Etsu Strive Program, University Marketing And Communication, East Tennessee State University

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(July 17, 2023) – STRIVE, a free entrepreneurship training program for veterans, reserve and National Guard members, is taking applications for a course that begins September 14. 

East Tennessee State University is the second institution in the nation to host a STRIVE program thanks to a partnership with Syracuse University’s Institute for Veterans and Military Families, also known as IVMF.

Course starts Sept. 14

“Helping those who have or are currently serving our country is an incredible honor,” said ETSU’s Mark Bays, director of the Tennessee Small Business Development Center. “Nationwide, IVMF has assisted more than 70,000 veteran entrepreneurs, …

2023-July-13-Etsu Launches Hospitality And Tourism Concentration, University Marketing And Communication, East Tennessee State University

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(July 13, 2023) – For those who enjoy facilitating unforgettable experiences and who hope to shape the future of a vibrant and evolving industry, East Tennessee State University is launching a hospitality and tourism concentration. 

The new concentration starts this fall. 

“The hospitality and tourism concentration opens doors to a multitude of career opportunities for tomorrow’s industry leaders,” said Dr. Dana Harrison, chair of the Department of Management, Marketing and Supply Chain. “Regardless of students’ diverse passions and interests, this concentration will provide a premiere unparalleled education and immersive experiences with organizations in the region.” 

It is available within …

2023-July-13-Etsu, Northeast State Announce Digital Media Partnership.Pdf, University Marketing And Communication, East Tennessee State University

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A new agreement between East Tennessee State University and Northeast State Community College will help digital media students move seamlessly from a two-year education program to an accelerated bachelor’s degree path.

Earlier this month, the presidents of ETSU and Northeast State announced a partnership between the digital media programs of each college. At the formal signing ceremony, leaders from each entity spoke about what is to come through the partnership.

“We are delighted to partner with ETSU,” said Dr. Jeff McCord, president of Northeast State. “ETSU’s Digital Media Program has an outstanding reputation, and we are pleased to offer this …

2023-July-13-Two From Etsu Named To Leadership Tennessee Next, University Marketing And Communication, East Tennessee State University

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(July 13, 2023) – Two leaders at East Tennessee State University have been named to the next class of Leadership Tennessee NEXT, a program aimed at offering personal and professional development for the Volunteer State’s best and brightest early- and mid-career professionals. 

Dr. Daryl A. Carter, professor of history, associate dean for community relations and outreach, and director of the Black American Studies Program, and Melissa Nipper, executive director of communications in the Office of University Marketing and Communications, are both joining the program. 

As a historian, Carter is an established expert in 20^th and 21^{st …}

2023-July-12-Etsu Redesigns Infectious Disease Fellowship To Include Critical Care Medicine, University Marketing And Communication, East Tennessee State University

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(July 12, 2023) East Tennessee State University has introduced a revamped infectious disease fellowship that now incorporates critical care, which will enhance physicians’ capabilities during pandemics.

Through the newly launched Infectious Disease Critical Care Fellowship, a comprehensive three-year program, fellows will receive specialized training in diagnosing and treating severe infections while also gaining increased exposure to critical care medicine. In collaboration with Ballad Health, this initiative aims to elevate the standard of subspecialty care, benefiting the local community and beyond.

“We are excited to bring joint training in infectious diseases and critical care medicine to East Tennessee,” said Dr. Jonathan …

2023-July-11-Etsu Welcomes New Postgraduates In 2023, Bill Gatton College Of Pharmacy, East Tennessee State University, University Marketing And Communication, East Tennessee State University

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JOHNSON CITY (July 11, 2023)— East Tennessee State University Bill Gatton College of Pharmacy welcomes a new resident and research fellow, each furthering their postgraduate pharmacy training in various practice settings. 
 
Alum James Elliott (’20), PharmD, of Maryville, Tennessee, matched as a Postgraduate Year 2 (PGY2) Ambulatory Care Pharmacy Resident, a year-long program that helps trainees acquire unique skills in teaching by working with faculty members both in classroom and experiential settings. PGY2 residents are also given an opportunity to participate in a teaching and learning certificate program.
 
After earning his PharmD at ETSU Gatton College of Pharmacy, Elliott gained …

2023-July-10-Getting A Taste Of What It's Like To Write, University Marketing And Communication, East Tennessee State University

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(July 10, 2023) – More than 40 high school students from across the Volunteer State explored East Tennessee State University this summer while participating in one of the region’s signature writing programs.  

Students explored the Archives of Appalachia, the premier repository that documents life in Southern Appalachia. They spent time at the Reece Museum, home to more than 20,000 artifacts, and were given a tour and creative prompts in the Sherrod Library. Observing and writing all along the way, they also received mentorship from seasoned writers.

ETSU hosts signature writing workshop

“The Young Writers’ Workshop is an excellent program that …

2023-July-10-A Love Letter To Mama.Pdf, University Advancement, East Tennessee State University, University Marketing And Communication, East Tennessee State University

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Rosaminda Moog Husmillo immigrated to the United States in 1989, arriving in Queens, New York where she worked as a nurse. Her next goal: to bring her family to this country as soon as possible. Rosaminda Moog Husmillo

To her husband Leo and three children waiting back in the Philippines, she was the family’s brave pioneer in the land of opportunity. In 1992, the Husmillo family joined her in the United States and called the Big Apple home until 1996, at which time they moved “onward to Johnson City,” according to son Augie.

“The catalyst for the move was my …

2023-July-07-When You Have A Thriving Arts Community, Show It Off., University Marketing And Communication, East Tennessee State University

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(July 7, 2023) East Tennessee State University is home to a vibrant arts community, with sites that highlight Appalachia, host renowned artists and showcase the incredible work of ETSU students. 

“An important function of arts in the community is creating a connective space,” said Rebecca Proffitt, director of the Reece Museum. “It gives you an opportunity for self-reflection, or maybe to think deeply about issues.”  

The Reece Museum, as well as the Slocumb and Tipton galleries, regularly house exhibitions that delight and challenge, as well as educate and preserve.  

ETSU students showcase their work, getting hands-on learning opportunities through …

2023-July-Faculty And Staff At Aacp Pharmacy Education 2023, Bill Gatton College Of Pharmacy, East Tennessee State University, University Marketing And Communication, East Tennessee State University

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Our faculty and staff showcased their expertise at the American Association of Colleges of Pharmacy's (AACP) Pharmacy Education 2023 annual meeting, held at the Gaylord Rockies in Aurora, Colorado, July 22-25. Multiple faculty and staff presented their expertise at the conference with over a dozen from the college attending.

Presentation:

“Remediation Renovation: Creating Your Toolkit Using Strategies and Lessons Learned from Three Programs,” Dr. Katelyn Alexander, Director of Experiential Education, who spoke along with faculty from two other colleges.

Posters:

"An Early Intervention Approach to Improving Pharmacy Student Success," Dr. David Stewart, Professor and Interim Associate Dean of Assessment and …

2023-July-01-A Leader In Rural Health, University Marketing And Communication, East Tennessee State University

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East Tennessee State University continues to expand its long-standing presence as a leader in rural health research, earning millions of dollars in competitive grant awards and conducting research that impacts national, state, and Appalachian rural health issues. 

“The past year has certainly been a busy and productive year for rural health research at ETSU,” said Michael Meit, Director of ETSU’s Center for Rural Health Research, part of the College of Public Health. “We have hired new faculty and staff to address all the needs, and we are working on 10 to 12 projects at any given time.” 

The …

2023-July-01-Why I Teach Karen Brewster, University Marketing And Communication, East Tennessee State University

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After a successful career working in professional theater companies across the country, Karen Brewster returned to her alma mater in 2000 to share her love of theater with students.

Now the chair of the ETSU Department of Theatre and Dance, Brewster teaches courses in theater history and theatrical design.

One of the highlights of her almost 25-year teaching career has been the opening of the ETSU Martin Center for the Arts, which also houses the Bert C. Bach Theatre, a black box studio theater. During the 2022-23 season, the Department of Theatre and Dance sold out every performance …

2023-July-01-Etsu's Center For Rural Health Research Releases Rd Annual Report, University Marketing And Communication, East Tennessee State University

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Since its founding in 2019, East Tennessee State University’s Center for Rural Health Research in the College of Public Health has secured more than $12 million in funding from national, state and regional partners to research issues that impact our communities.

Over the past year, CRHR has added eight additional funding sources totaling $1.5 million. This is highlighted in the center’s third annual report, which was released this month.

A collaboration between Ballad Health and ETSU, with support from the state, the center was formally announced by Governor Bill Lee in 2019, as part of his efforts to improve the …

2023-June-30-A Familiar Voice Signs Off The News, University Marketing And Communication, East Tennessee State University

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Fred Sauceman, news director at WETS-FM, will sign off the news desk for the last time on Friday, June 30, 2023, after a decade of delivering local and regional news at the station.

In 2013, WETS-FM introduced its first news department in its 40-year history, with Sauceman at the helm to add local news content during National Public Radio’s newsmagazines “Morning Edition” and “All Things Considered.” For the last 10 years, Sauceman has focused on stories and issues that affect listeners in the region, such as education, the environment, the economy and local and state government.

“Fred Sauceman has …

2023-June-26-His Work Is Educating The World - And Winning Major Awards, University Marketing And Communication, East Tennessee State University

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(June 26, 2023) Even before Anthony Salas crossed the commencement stage in May, the East Tennessee native had earned experiences that seasoned industry experts could envy. 
 
That includes time with ESPN films and HGTV.

Anthony Salas

Now, he can add another line to his already impressive résumé.
 
A film he helped produce won Best Documentary Short at Tribeca, a prestigious annual film festival in New York. The honor means the work automatically qualifies for an Academy Award. 
 
"Black Girls Play: The Story of Hand Games," an 18-minute film that emphasizes the contribution to popular culture that young Black girls have …

2023-June-23-Etsu Spring 2023 Dean's List, University Marketing And Communication, East Tennessee State University

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(June 23, 2023) East Tennessee State University has announced the names of students who attained a grade point average qualifying them for inclusion in the dean’s list for spring 2023. 

To receive this honor, undergraduate students must pass a minimum of 12 credits (excluding audits, incompletes, repeats and pass/fail) with no grade below B- in any course taken, and a grade point average of at least 3.5 on a 4.0 scale. Students from the Bill Gatton College of Pharmacy must successfully complete a minimum of 12 hours and earn a grade point average of at least 3.5 or above with …

2023-June-16-Bone-Crushing Excitement Makes For Great Summer Trip, University Marketing And Communication, East Tennessee State University

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(June 16, 2023) – Looking for something fun and educational to do this summer? Consider a stop in Gray.  

Overseen by the Don Sundquist Center of Excellence in Paleontology at East Tennessee State University, the Gray Fossil Site and Museum has been a center of research and teaching for more than two decades, with scientists identifying dozens of extinct animal and plant species. And the last year has been an incredible one, with researchers discovering species ranging from large predators to tiny critters previously unknown to science.

Digging is underway now for the new field season, and staff are currently …

2023-June-13-Driven By A Vision For A More Welcoming World, University Marketing And Communication, East Tennessee State University

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(June 13, 2023) – Access ETSU, a program that has provided critical support to young adults with intellectual disabilities the past four years, has earned a sizable grant to continue its mission of serving the university and the region. 

The Tennessee Department of Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities awarded East Tennessee State University a $400,000, three-year grant aimed at guiding students into competitive employment and independent living. 

“The term inclusion conveys students with disabilities are a part of a larger social, community and societal system. This is a core value of ETSU. We work so hard to make sure that everyone …