2022-September-01-Etsu Bluegrass Celebrating Years With Concert, University Marketing And Communication, East Tennessee State University

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JOHNSON CITY – Bluegrass, Old-Time and Roots Music Studies at East Tennessee State University will host a concert celebrating the program’s 40th anniversary on Friday, Oct. 21, at 7 p.m. at the ETSU Martin Center for the Arts.  

This milestone anniversary concert will feature well-known and prominent artists who have direct connections to the university.

Program started in 1982

“I cannot wait to play music on stage again with some of my friends from 20 years ago,” said program director and ETSU alumnus Dan Boner. “And there will be some incredibly well-known artists at this anniversary concert, a couple of …

2022-September-01-Kingsport Alliance For Continued Learning Releases Fall Schedule, University Marketing And Communication, East Tennessee State University

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Kingsport – The Kingsport Alliance for Continued Learning (KACL), in partnership with East Tennessee State University at Kingsport, will offer a series of informal in-person and virtual class options beginning Tuesday, Oct. 11, focusing on a variety of subjects from science, local history and literature to a personal safety course with an FBI Joint Terrorism Task Force officer.

This six-week series of non-credit courses is open to anyone. Classes will continue through Thursday, Nov. 18, and will be held at the Kingsport Center for Higher Education (KCHE), 300 W. Market Street. The cost to participate is $30 and covers all …

2022-September-01-Summer 2022 Deans List, University Marketing And Communication, East Tennessee State University

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JOHNSON CITY – 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 the summer 2022 session. To receive this honor, students must successfully complete a minimum of 12 hours of undergraduate coursework with no grade below ‘B-’ in any course taken, and a grade point average of at least 3.5 on a 4.0 scale.

2022-September-01-Be Part Of The Divine Nine, University Marketing And Communication, East Tennessee State University

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The start of a new academic year provides opportunities for ETSU students to join new organizations – academic or sports clubs, honor societies, intramural teams, or Fraternity and Sorority Life.

Last week was Fall Primary Recruitment for Panhellenic sororities at ETSU – a big week, in fact, as the College Panhellenic increased its overall chapter size membership from 234 to 370 by the end of recruitment week.

Numbers are also up for ETSU men considering membership in Interfraternity chapters this week, with IFC rush registration up by 35% over last year.

Membership intake will also kick off this fall for …

2022-September-01-From Enrolled To Employed Bluesky Institute Inaugural Class - Bucwire, University Marketing And Communication, East Tennessee State University

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Real-life job training, a college degree in less than two and a half years and an immediate job offer right after graduation in some of the most in-demand IT careers in the nation.

That is what the pivotal partnership between BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee (BCBST) and East Tennessee State University will deliver for the inaugural class of 32 students in the BlueSky Tennessee Institute, and all those who follow. The groundbreaking collaboration will provide Tennessee students the opportunity to earn a bachelor’s degree in computing and a job offer from BlueCross in just over two years.

“The opportunity to …

2022-September-01-Justice And Court Systems Focus Of Women On Wednesdays, University Marketing And Communication, East Tennessee State University

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JOHNSON CITY – “Observations, Conversations and Next Steps: LGBTQ+ Individuals Pursuing Justice in a Heteronormative Court System” is the focus of a talk hosted this week by East Tennessee State University. 

Part of the “Women on Wednesdays” lecture series sponsored by the ETSU Women’s, Gender, and Sexuality Studies Program, the event is free and open to the public. It takes place on Zoom (Zoom Meeting ID: 817 3675 0048) at noon on Wednesday, Sept. 14.

Drs. Jamie Brown and Mary Langenbrunner will discuss a personal and professional journey of discovery into LGBTQ+ rights in Tennessee, particularly around child …

2022-September-01-On The Scent: Etsu Researchers Exploring Treatments For Loss Of Smell, University Marketing And Communication, East Tennessee State University

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JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Sept. 1, 2022) – The smell of rain or the scent of a fresh pie baking are luxuries that not all people are able to experience.

The loss of the sense of smell has drawn attention in the aftermath of the COVID-19 pandemic. However, this problem can occur as a result of injury, certain disorders or aging, affecting the quality of life for millions of people.

A pair of researchers at East Tennessee State University’s Quillen College of Medicine have received a grant totaling more than $1.8 million over the next five years to study how the …

2022-August-30-Sga Fall Concert, University Marketing And Communication, East Tennessee State University

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JOHNSON CITY (Aug. 30, 2022) – East Tennessee State University’s Student Government Association (SGA) has announced that the SGA Fall 2022 concert will take place at 7 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 15, at Freedom Hall Civic Center. The concert will feature a blend of the rap and pop music genres, and includes performers Yung Gravy, Peach Tree Rascals and Lisa Heller. 

Originally finding his audience on SoundCloud, 26-year-old Yung Gravy quickly emerged as a gold-certified phenomenon, selling out three tours in North America, two tours in Europe and his run in Australia and New Zealand in recent years. He …

2022-August-30-Equip Program To Increase Pathways Into Rural Medicine, University Marketing And Communication, East Tennessee State University

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JOHNSON CITY (Aug. 30, 2022) – East Tennessee State University’s Quillen College of Medicine announced a new program designed to create more pathways for high school and college students who are interested in careers in medicine to serve rural and underserved communities.

The college officially launched EQUIP (Extending Quillen to the Underserved through an Integrated Program), an initiative that seeks to identify and mentor students to become primary care physicians committed to rural and underserved medicine.

“Quillen College of Medicine has an exceptional history of increasing access to health care, specialty care and medical knowledge for our region,” said Dr. …

2022-August-19-Welcome Week 2022, University Marketing And Communication, East Tennessee State University

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JOHNSON CITY (Aug. 19, 2022) – Students are making their way to campus for the fall semester, and East Tennessee State University is gearing up to revel in their arrival with the traditional Welcome Week celebration. The week-long event will take place from Sunday-Saturday, Aug. 21-27, and will provide new and returning students with the opportunity to enjoy entertainment; learn about campus life, organizations and services; engage with fellow students; and win prizes including tablets, headphones and more. 

Highlights of the week include a block party, a variety of tabling events, giveaways from local businesses and a free concert.

Students …

2022-August-18-College Of Pharmacy Early Admission Pathway, University Marketing And Communication, East Tennessee State University

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JOHNSON CITY (August 18, 2022) – Olivia Long knew when she was in eighth grade that she wanted to be a pharmacist. She later found a way to get a jump on that career through the Early Admission Pathway at the East Tennessee State University Bill Gatton College of Pharmacy.

Through this arrangement, the Mount Juliet native is concurrently working toward her bachelor’s degree in pharmacy studies and her Doctor of Pharmacy (Pharm.D.) degree. The idea of pharmacy was first suggested to Long by her mother, who is a nurse, and she followed up by investigating the career in her …

2022-August-12-Gatton College Of Pharmacy Welcomes Class Of 2026, University Marketing And Communication, East Tennessee State University

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JOHNSON CITY (Aug. 12, 2022) – East Tennessee State University Bill Gatton College of Pharmacy welcomed 54 student pharmacists in the Class of 2026 with a traditional White Coat Ceremony today at the ETSU Martin Center for the Arts. The class arrived on Aug. 1 for Gatton Ready, a bridge program designed to help students acclimate to the rigors of pharmacy school, culminating in the White Coat Ceremony today.

“Class of 2026, you are on a career path that will allow you to serve, lead and impact your community in a wide variety of ways as student pharmacists,” said Dr. …

2022-August-05-Meet Zach Dickenson, University Marketing And Communication, East Tennessee State University

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(Aug. 5, 2022) The decision to attend East Tennessee State University came down to one overarching realization for Knoxville native Zach Dickenson – ETSU was just right.

“When I first toured ETSU, it was snowing and it was absolutely beautiful, and I remember my family was with me,” said Zach, who is now a senior nursing major at ETSU. “It was just us on the tour and it just felt like home. I could just see myself going to school here for the next four years.

“It wasn’t too big; it wasn’t small. There was so much to do on …

2022-August-04-Libraries Count, University Marketing And Communication, East Tennessee State University

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JOHNSON CITY (Aug. 4, 2022) – The Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) has announced it awarded $467,000 in grant funding to East Tennessee State University to fund a project known as Libraries Count.  

Led by ETSU faculty member Dr. Alissa Lange, Libraries Count will be a professional learning program that supports library staff in their work integrating math into programming for young children and their families. 

The grant comes as a part of 71 different awards totaling over $21 million by the IMLS to support libraries and archives across the United States. Out of 139 total proposals, …

2022-August-03-Meet Hanna Sigmund, Bill Gatton College Of Pharmacy, East Tennessee State University, University Marketing And Communication, East Tennessee State University

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Meet Hanna Sigmund

Learn more about Hanna Sigmund ('23), from San Antonio, Texas, and her rotation at ETSU Charitable Clinic in Johnson City. 

What does your day look like on rotation?

Prior to the pharmacy opening, we go through holds and refill requests that came in overnight and do any prep work that we need to. Most of the day is spent filling and checking prescriptions and counseling patients. On occasion, we will walk over to the clinic side to talk to a provider. We do not deal with controlled substances or insurance, and we have to transfer any prescriptions …

2022-August-03-Johnson City Community Health Center To Host Health Fair Aug. 13, University Marketing And Communication, East Tennessee State University

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JOHNSON CITY (Aug. 3, 2022) – ETSU Health Johnson City Community Health Center (JCCHC) is hosting a Community Health Fair on Saturday, Aug. 13, from 9 a.m. until 2 p.m. The event coincides with the culmination of National Health Center Week, designated Aug. 7-13, 2022.

The health fair is free and open to the public. It will be held on the JCCHC grounds, located at 2151 Century Lane, Johnson City. There will be free food, health screenings, door prizes and activities such as face painting and a bounce castle for children. Attendees will also have an opportunity to meet …

2022-August-02-Free Pharmacy Dual Enrollment Class, Bill Gatton College Of Pharmacy, East Tennessee State University, University Marketing And Communication, East Tennessee State University

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Free pharmacy dual enrollment class

JOHNSON CITY (August 2, 2022) – East Tennessee State University Bill Gatton College of Pharmacy is offering a free college class for dual enrollment high school students across the region to learn more about the pharmacy profession and how to get into pharmacy school. The course will be free for all students who have a 3.0 high school GPA or above and are dual enrolled.

This course will be online and asynchronous, meaning students can participate at any point.

REGISTER BY AUG 15

“Training future pharmacists to serve in our region is part of our …

2022-August-01-'Y'All Don't Hear Me: The Black Appalachia' Exhibition Happening Now, University Marketing And Communication, East Tennessee State University

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JOHNSON CITY – “Y’all Don’t Hear Me: The Black Appalachia,” curated by East Tennessee State University graduate Kreneshia Whiteside-McGee and featuring artists, poets and musicians from the 13 states of the Appalachian region, is on display over the next month at both the Slocumb Galleries and Tipton Gallery.  

Whiteside-McGee said the title “Y’all Don’t Hear Me” was inspired by her grandfather, a pastor, and as a “statement by someone who feels disregarded.”  

“You don’t hear us because you’re not listening. You’re not listening because you don’t know we exist,” she said. “I want to amplify our narrative and remind people …

2022-August-01-Broadway Has Arrived, University Marketing And Communication, East Tennessee State University

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JOHNSON CITY – Four touring shows will kick off the inaugural Broadway series at East Tennessee State University’s Martin Center for the Arts.

“Some announcements are a decade in the making, and this unveiling of our inaugural Broadway series has been anticipated for years,” said ETSU President Dr. Brian Noland. “From the moment we broke ground on the Martin Center back in 2013, we have been waiting for this moment, and I am thrilled to see these four award-winning shows take the stage here on our campus.”

The “sun will come out” in January with the arrival of “Annie,” Jan. …

2022-August-01-Etsu Launches Podcast Highlighting Research, University Marketing And Communication, East Tennessee State University

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JOHNSON CITY – Want to learn more about what unfolded in Southern Appalachia during the Civil War and Reconstruction? Curious about what it means that the official state climate office is housed in Johnson City? How about some of the health issues facing the people of Appalachia? 

These topics and more are the focus of a new podcast launched by East Tennessee State University called “Primary Sources.” The podcast highlights some of the research happening at ETSU.  

“ETSU is home to world-class researchers and eminent scholars doing fascinating work,” said Jessica Vodden, chief marketing and communication officer at ETSU. “This …

2022-August-01-Etsu Again Offering Free Pharmacy Dual Enrollment Class, University Marketing And Communication, East Tennessee State University

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JOHNSON CITY – East Tennessee State University Bill Gatton College of Pharmacy is offering a free college class for dual enrollment high school students across the region to learn more about the pharmacy profession and how to get into pharmacy school. The course will be free for all students who have a 3.0 high school GPA or above and are dual enrolled.

This course will be online and asynchronous, meaning students can participate at any point.

“Training future pharmacists to serve in our region is part of our mission, and we are excited to once again offer these free enrollment …

2022-August-01-Etsu Opening Observatory For Free Open House Events, University Marketing And Communication, East Tennessee State University

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JOHNSON CITY – Curious about some of the initial results from the James Webb Space Telescope, the most powerful space-viewing tool ever constructed?  

Would you like to look through top-of-the-line telescopes at the moon, stars and other planets? 

You’ll get the chance at East Tennessee State University.

First open house is Sept. 3

For the first time since the COVID-19 pandemic started, ETSU faculty will open the Harry D. Powell Astronomical Observatory for an open house event once a month during the fall semester.  

“For anyone interested in astronomy, curious about the night sky or simply wanting to learn more …

2022-August-01-Etsu Presents Distinguished Faculty Award In Service To Ashley Sergiadis, University Marketing And Communication, East Tennessee State University

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JOHNSON CITY – East Tennessee State University presented its 2022 Distinguished Faculty Award in Service to Ashley Sergiadis, digital scholarship librarian and assistant professor in the Charles C. Sherrod Library.

The Distinguished Faculty Awards in Teaching, Research and Service are the highest honors bestowed upon faculty by ETSU. 

Sergiadis has been instrumental in launching two major initiatives that help reduce the cost of textbooks and other course materials: the Open and Affordable (OA) Course Materials Awards Program in collaboration with ETSU’s Center for Teaching Excellence (CTE) and the Sherrod Library’s E-Textbook Reserves Program. The resulting materials have been used …

2022-August-01-Etsu Response: Kentucky, University Marketing And Communication, East Tennessee State University

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JOHNSON CITY – East Tennessee State University has updated its ETSU Response website to provide information on support for those affected by the recent floods impacting eastern Kentucky and surrounding regions.

The website, etsu.edu/response, provides links and contact information for those who wish to provide volunteer or monetary support to relief agencies working with the people of Kentucky.  

While the ETSU Dean of Students office is reaching out to offer support and assistance to students who have homes in the region, the ETSU Response website also helps connect students, faculty and staff who may have been personally impacted to …

2022-August-01-Etsu Undergraduate Admissions To Host Tri-Cities College Fair, University Marketing And Communication, East Tennessee State University

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JOHNSON CITY – Over 60 colleges and universities from across the Southeast will be represented at the annual Tri-Cities College Fair hosted by East Tennessee State University’s Office of Undergraduate Admissions on Thursday, Sept. 1, from 9 a.m.-noon and 6-8 p.m. at Freedom Hall Civic Center.

All area high school students, prospective transfer students and their families are invited to attend this college fair, which is free and open to the public. Representatives of regional two- and four-year institutions will be present to discuss admission requirements, scholarships, academic programs, campus life and more.

“We know there have been a lot …

2022-August-01-Etsu Welcomes New Basler Chair, University Marketing And Communication, East Tennessee State University

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JOHNSON CITY – Musician and sociologist Jason Davis will serve this fall as the East Tennessee State University Wayne G. Basler Chair of Excellence for the Integration of the Arts, Rhetoric and Science, a prestigious university post held by a range of scholars for nearly 30 years.    

“He will be doing so much on campus and in the community this semester, including teaching an engaging course and leading innovative workshops,” said Dr. Mimi Perreault, an assistant professor in the Department of Media and Communication, who is serving as Davis’s faculty liaison.

Jason Davis

Davis is teaching a Media and …

2022-August-01-Etsu's Dr. Cerrone Foster Wins Distinguished Faculty Award In Teaching, University Marketing And Communication, East Tennessee State University

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JOHNSON CITY – Dr. Cerrone Foster, a scientist teaching at East Tennessee State University for more than a decade, has won the university’s Distinguished Faculty Award for Teaching.  

It is the highest teaching honor that ETSU presents to a faculty member. 

“I have been nothing but inspired by Cerrone’s passion to contribute to the ETSU community, not only through her teaching but also through a diverse number of activities including research mentorship and community service,” wrote a fellow faculty member and Foster’s nominator.  

Foster earned a bachelor’s degree in biology from The College of New Jersey in 2001 and …

2022-August-01-Final Summer Heritage Day Is Saturday At Etsu's Carter Museum, University Marketing And Communication, East Tennessee State University

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JOHNSON CITY – The final summer Heritage Day event at East Tennessee State University’s Carter Railroad Museum will focus on the history of railroads in the American West.  

Visitors will enjoy replicas of specialized equipment that passed through some of America’s most dramatic scenery, including the Grand Canyon, Great Salt Lake, the Redwood forests and Yellowstone.

Event is Aug. 27

The “Way out West” event is Saturday, Aug. 27.

“The impact these railroads had on establishing a cohesive and united nation on our continent is what helped make America a great country,” said Geoff Stunkard, Heritage Day coordinator for the …

2022-August-01-More Students Choosing Etsu, University Marketing And Communication, East Tennessee State University

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East Tennessee State University welcomed more than 2,000 first-year students this week. New student enrollment at ETSU looks to be 9% higher than last year and 23% higher than in 2020, according to early enrollment data released by the university today. The ACT scores and high school GPAs of the entering class also have increased. Preliminary data show that the average ACT score for incoming students is 23, and the average high school GPA is 3.53.

“ETSU is increasingly being recognized as a destination school,” President Brian Noland said. “Students in the region —and well beyond —are coming to ETSU …

2022-August-01-Olive Named To Lcme, University Marketing And Communication, East Tennessee State University

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JOHNSON CITY – Dr. Kenneth E. Olive of East Tennessee State University has been selected to serve on the Liaison Committee on Medical Education (LCME) for the American Medical Association and Association of American Medical Colleges.

Olive, who will serve a three-year term, is a professor in the Department of Internal Medicine and associate dean for accreditation compliance in ETSU’s Quillen College of Medicine.

Dr. Kenneth E. Olive

The LCME is the accrediting body for medical education programs leading to the M.D. degree in the United States and Canada. According to the organization’s website (lcme.org), the LCME is …