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2022-September-01-Etsu Nationally Ranked For Least Amount Of Debt, University Marketing And Communication, East Tennessee State University Sep 2022

2022-September-01-Etsu Nationally Ranked For Least Amount Of Debt, University Marketing And Communication, East Tennessee State University

ETSU News

JOHNSON CITY – When it comes to the universities graduating students with the least amount of debt, East Tennessee State University is now nationally ranked.


This month, U.S. News & World Report released its 2022-2023 report, a sweeping summary on a range of data from 1,500 colleges across the United States.


ETSU is ranked in the top 100 in the “least debt” category, running ahead of several universities in Tennessee and the Appalachian Highlands. That puts ETSU in the top 10% in the nation, per the rankings. 


“The ranking from U.S. News & World Report confirms what so many already …


2022-September-01-Etsu New Student Enrollment Graduation Rate And Employee Satisfaction At Record Highs, University Marketing And Communication, East Tennessee State University Sep 2022

2022-September-01-Etsu New Student Enrollment Graduation Rate And Employee Satisfaction At Record Highs, University Marketing And Communication, East Tennessee State University

ETSU News

Officials at East Tennessee State University received a glowing report card for the university today, with leaders announcing that new student enrollment, graduation rates and employee satisfaction are all at historic highs.

During a quarterly meeting of the university's Board of Trustees, ETSU administrators shared final enrollment numbers for the fall 2022 semester. The university is celebrating its largest incoming class in a decade at 2,056 students — a 25% increase in the past two years. Overall enrollment increased by 195 students over last year, with total headcount enrollment, including undergraduate, graduate, pharmacy and medical students, reaching 13,738. The university's …


2022-September-01-Etsu Rotc Inducting New Hall Of Fame Members, University Marketing And Communication, East Tennessee State University Sep 2022

2022-September-01-Etsu Rotc Inducting New Hall Of Fame Members, University Marketing And Communication, East Tennessee State University

ETSU News

JOHNSON CITY – East Tennessee State University’s ROTC Program, a unit assigned to ETSU for more than half a century that has commissioned over 1,500 second lieutenants, is inducting new members into its Hall of Fame. 



The Hall of Fame class of 2022, all decorated veterans, will be honored in a ceremony scheduled for Friday, Oct. 21, at 4 p.m. in the Grand Soldiers Ballroom at the Carnegie Hotel in Johnson City. The event is free and open to the public. 



The inductees include: 



  • Samuel Kincheloe, a retired lieutenant colonel. He graduated from what was then East Tennessee State College …


2022-September-01-Etsu Wins Grant To Help Low-Income First-Generation Students, University Marketing And Communication, East Tennessee State University Sep 2022

2022-September-01-Etsu Wins Grant To Help Low-Income First-Generation Students, University Marketing And Communication, East Tennessee State University

ETSU News

JOHNSON CITY – The U.S. Department of Education has announced that East Tennessee State University will receive the federally funded Student Support Services STEM and Health Sciences grant, a competitive award worth more than $1.3 million over the next five years. 



The grant supports an additional 120 students pursuing degrees in a variety of fields, from allied health to surveying.    



“We are incredibly honored to serve an additional 120 science, technology, engineering and math STEM and health sciences students and support them on their way to their first bachelor’s degree at East Tennessee State University,” said Dr. Ronnie Gross, executive …


2022-September-01-Etsu's Alliance For Continued Learning Offers Fall Classes, University Marketing And Communication, East Tennessee State University Sep 2022

2022-September-01-Etsu's Alliance For Continued Learning Offers Fall Classes, University Marketing And Communication, East Tennessee State University

ETSU News

JOHNSON CITY — East Tennessee State University’s Alliance for Continued Learning (ACL) will offer a wide range of classes and activities beginning Tuesday, Sept. 20, and concluding on Thursday, Oct. 27.

Classes will meet from 10 a.m. to noon each Tuesday and Thursday in the upstairs conference room at Food City, 940 N. State of Franklin Rd. in Johnson City.

Sponsored by ETSU’s Office of Professional Development, the ACL is a “member-powered, member-driven and member-governed” organization devoted to providing lifelong learning experiences in a stimulating atmosphere. Participants decide the study groups, forums, classes and other activities to be held, …


2022-September-01-Etsu Storytelling Presenting Story Slam, University Marketing And Communication, East Tennessee State University Sep 2022

2022-September-01-Etsu Storytelling Presenting Story Slam, University Marketing And Communication, East Tennessee State University

ETSU News

JOHNSON CITY – Live and in-person for the first time in two years, East Tennessee State University invites the public to the Re-Generation Story Slam at 7:30 p.m. on Thursday, Sept. 22, in Johnson City.

"Come to listen. Come to tell a story of your own, "

event organizers said.

 

Happening at The Down Home, located at 300 W. Main Street, this month’s theme is “beginnings.” Participants may share stories about embarking on a journey, starting fresh or trying something for the first time.

“Sharing personal stories is a great act of intimate community, whether telling or listening,” organizers said. …


2022-September-01-Etsu's Engineering Program Earns Highly Respected Abet Accreditation, University Marketing And Communication, East Tennessee State University Sep 2022

2022-September-01-Etsu's Engineering Program Earns Highly Respected Abet Accreditation, University Marketing And Communication, East Tennessee State University

ETSU News

JOHNSON CITY – East Tennessee State University’s College of Business and Technology continues to increase students’ competitive edge to excel in future career opportunities, thanks in part to nine programs that have earned ABET accreditation.

The newly released data reveals a significant milestone for the college’s Engineering program following an August announcement that the program is now accredited by ABET, the premier accreditation organization of engineering and engineering technology education. ABET accreditation signifies that a collegiate program has met standards that are essential in preparing graduates to enter high-demand STEM career fields in the global workforce.

“All of the …


2022-September-01-Fall Color Should Be Spectacular, University Marketing And Communication, East Tennessee State University Sep 2022

2022-September-01-Fall Color Should Be Spectacular, University Marketing And Communication, East Tennessee State University

ETSU News

JOHNSON CITY – Expect a “spectacular showing” from fall foliage in the Appalachian Highlands this year. 



That’s the prediction from East Tennessee State University’s Travis Watson.

Fall color at ETSU




“For the most part, the Appalachian Highlands region has seen ample rainfall this summer, which means the trees have kept a lot of leaves,” said Watson, the university’s campus arborist who holds a master’s degree in biology. “The cooler temperatures over the last two weeks combined with the sunny weather should make for a spectacular showing of fall color across our region.” 



Already, the tallest peaks in the Great Smoky …


2022-September-01-New York Times Writer Coming To Etsu, University Marketing And Communication, East Tennessee State University Sep 2022

2022-September-01-New York Times Writer Coming To Etsu, University Marketing And Communication, East Tennessee State University

ETSU News


JOHNSON CITY – New York Times writer and well-known author Margaret Renkl is coming to East Tennessee State University. 



Two free public events happen on Tuesday, Oct. 4.  



The first is an “in conversation” session with Renkl at 3 p.m. in room 118 of Rogers-Stout Hall on ETSU’s main campus. The second is a public reading and book signing at 7 p.m. in the Powell Recital Hall at the ETSU Martin Center for the Arts.  



“I believe Margaret Renkl is one of the most important voices in America right now. She is a rigorous thinker and a fearless truth-teller, examining …


2022-September-01-Sunny Days, Cool Nights Make For Vibrant Fall, University Marketing And Communication, East Tennessee State University Sep 2022

2022-September-01-Sunny Days, Cool Nights Make For Vibrant Fall, University Marketing And Communication, East Tennessee State University

ETSU News

JOHNSON CITY – Hillsides throughout the Appalachian Highlands are starting to show brushes of yellow and orange, a sure signal that autumn has arrived. 



East Tennessee State University’s Travis Watson, the campus arborist, said sunny days and cool nights have generated near perfect conditions for speculator fall foliage.   



As far as leaf peepers are concerned, the area dodged disaster with recent storms.

ETSU offers a weekly fall color prediction

"The heavy wind and rain for parts of the region last weekend certainly brought down some leaves, but it looks like we still have a fairly full canopy,” he said.  



Fall …


2022-September-01-Walking In Two Worlds Focus Of Etsu Talk, University Marketing And Communication, East Tennessee State University Sep 2022

2022-September-01-Walking In Two Worlds Focus Of Etsu Talk, University Marketing And Communication, East Tennessee State University

ETSU News

“Walking in two worlds: Indigenous women’s culture and history” is the topic of a talk hosted by East Tennessee State University next week. 

 

Dr. Debi Thibeault, a member of the Department of Social Work, will share teachings from her Elders about cultural practices for Indigenous women, as well as the challenges of navigating western and Indigenous cultures and practices.  

 

The event is part of the “Women on Wednesdays” lecture series sponsored by the ETSU Women’s, Gender and Sexuality Studies Program. It is free and open to the public. It takes place on Zoom (Zoom Meeting ID: 817 3675 …


2022-September-01-Bucsgobeyond Grab Your Slice Of Adventure - Bucwire, University Marketing And Communication, East Tennessee State University Sep 2022

2022-September-01-Bucsgobeyond Grab Your Slice Of Adventure - Bucwire, University Marketing And Communication, East Tennessee State University

ETSU News

Prospective freshmen and transfer students interested in East Tennessee State University will have the opportunity to apply for free during “TN Free Application Month” from Sept. 1-30. This opportunity is for residents of Tennessee and select border counties in North Carolina and Virginia who are eligible for in-state tuition and scholarships at ETSU.

Prospective students in the Nashville area may soon see blue and gold pride showcased when their pizza delivery from select restaurants encourages them to “go beyond the ordinary” and seize the opportunity to learn more about ETSU and receive a free application.

The pizza box design …


2022-September-01-Etsu Will Offer Weekly Fall Color Predictions - Bucwire, University Marketing And Communication, East Tennessee State University Sep 2022

2022-September-01-Etsu Will Offer Weekly Fall Color Predictions - Bucwire, University Marketing And Communication, East Tennessee State University

ETSU News

JOHNSON CITY – Orange and yellow hues hugging the meandering roads through Roan Mountain. Spots of red lining the Tweetsie Trail. Bright orange and yellow lighting up the maple trees nestled throughout Johnson City.  

In the weeks ahead, the vibrant shades of autumn will dot the regional landscape.  

Scores of Americans, many here in the Appalachian Highlands, will take part in the annual tradition of “leaf peeping,” a major tourism boom that sees folks go for long drives and hit the trails in hopes of spotting breath-taking autumn leaves.   

This year, East Tennessee State University aims to make the process …


2022-September-01-Meet The New Etsu Faculty Part 4 - Bucwire, University Marketing And Communication, East Tennessee State University Sep 2022

2022-September-01-Meet The New Etsu Faculty Part 4 - Bucwire, University Marketing And Communication, East Tennessee State University

ETSU News

Paiton Chambers

Instructor

University School

What are you looking forward to the most about being an ETSU faculty member?

I am looking forward to learning from other teachers at University School and all the unique opportunities/events that come from being on ETSU’s campus. I look forward to forming relationships with my fellow teachers and using their expertise to help me grow as an educator. 

Where were you working most recently?

Before finishing my degree, I was working as a caregiver. I have been at University School for the past two years as a full-time student teacher and a graduate assistant. …


2022-September-01-Meet The New Etsu Faculty Part 5 - Bucwire, University Marketing And Communication, East Tennessee State University Sep 2022

2022-September-01-Meet The New Etsu Faculty Part 5 - Bucwire, University Marketing And Communication, East Tennessee State University

ETSU News

Danny Crawley

Assistant Clinical Professor

Department of Health Services and Policy
College of Public and Allied Health

What are you looking forward to the most about being an ETSU faculty member?

I am excited about working with students and sharing my knowledge and experiences with them and then having meaningful dialogue with them as well. I like to feel challenged by my students and I enjoy seeing "aha" moments in their eyes. 

Where were you working most recently?

I have been managing physician practice plans for the last 20 years at several academic medical centers/schools of medicine – most recently …


2022-September-01-Looking For A Primary Care Provider? - Bucwire, University Marketing And Communication, East Tennessee State University Sep 2022

2022-September-01-Looking For A Primary Care Provider? - Bucwire, University Marketing And Communication, East Tennessee State University

ETSU News

Choosing a primary care provider is one of the most important decisions you will ever make for your health. This health care professional will coordinate your routine care and also oversee any tests or referrals that need to be made.

It all begins with primary care.

ETSU Health has built a legacy on preparing primary care providers, including family physicians, pediatricians, sports medicine physicians, internists, obstetricians/gynecologists, and nurse practitioners. We have a host of expert primary care providers available to meet the health care needs of you and your loved ones. They have offices located throughout the region, including Johnson …


2022-September-01-Reece Museum To Host Actor And Performer Eugene Wolf.Pdf, University Marketing And Communication, East Tennessee State University Sep 2022

2022-September-01-Reece Museum To Host Actor And Performer Eugene Wolf.Pdf, University Marketing And Communication, East Tennessee State University

ETSU News

JOHNSON CITY (June 30, 2022) – Nurse Practitioner Online ranked East Tennessee State University’s online nurse practitioner program second in the state of Tennessee.

Nurse practitioners (NPs) blend clinical expertise in diagnosing and treating health conditions with an added emphasis on disease prevention and health management, according to the American Association of Nurse Practitioners (AANP). They assess patients, order and interpret diagnostic tests, make diagnoses and initiate and manage treatment plans, including prescribing medications.

“As the demand for nurse practitioners continues to grow in Tennessee and across the country, ETSU College of Nursing is committed to providing programs that help …


2022-September-01-Graduate Program In Geosciences Earns National Recognition, University Marketing And Communication, East Tennessee State University Sep 2022

2022-September-01-Graduate Program In Geosciences Earns National Recognition, University Marketing And Communication, East Tennessee State University

ETSU News

East Tennessee State University’s Geosciences Department, known for offering students valuable field experience and professors excelling in both research and teaching, has added a national recognition. 



The master’s degree in geosciences, geospatial analysis concentration, received an honorable mention for the 2022 American Association of Geographers Award for Master's Program Excellence. 



“This is a wonderful honor for ETSU,” said Dr. Ingrid Luffman, an associate professor who helped prepare the award application. “This concentration was established in 2011 and is already helping fill a rapidly growing industry.”  



Geosciences offers potential graduate students an option to concentrate in either geospatial analysis …


2022-September-01-Etsu Rotc Commissioning Graduates As Second Lieutenants, University Marketing And Communication, East Tennessee State University Sep 2022

2022-September-01-Etsu Rotc Commissioning Graduates As Second Lieutenants, University Marketing And Communication, East Tennessee State University

ETSU News

JOHNSON CITY – Cadets in the Army ROTC Program at East Tennessee State University will be commissioned as second lieutenants this week. 



The 11 a.m. ceremony is at the ETSU Millennium Center auditorium, room 137b, on Friday, Sept. 9. 



Speaking at Friday’s event is retired U.S. Army Col. Brunilda E. Garcia, a decorated veteran with a range of commendations. She holds degrees from the University of Puerto Rico, Webster University and Air University, and she served in Jordan during Operation Iraqi Freedom.    



The ETSU cadets who will be commissioned are:  



Noah Bailey Honeycutt, who held the rank of cadet …


2022-September-01-Meet Leo Williams, University Marketing And Communication, East Tennessee State University Sep 2022

2022-September-01-Meet Leo Williams, University Marketing And Communication, East Tennessee State University

ETSU News

First-generation college student Leo Williams was a junior at another school when he decided to transfer to ETSU. At his previous institution, he played football, but soon after arriving at ETSU, he learned about the opportunities with Greek life, particularly with ETSU’s National Pan-Hellenic Council (NPHC).

“I was at a cultural mix event and visited a table and talked with a guy about the Phi Beta Sigma fraternity,” Leo said. “I was really interested in the organization, especially all of the service work the organization does. I have always loved helping people and giving back to the community.”

The guy …


2022-September-01-Equity And Inclusion Conference, University Marketing And Communication, East Tennessee State University Sep 2022

2022-September-01-Equity And Inclusion Conference, University Marketing And Communication, East Tennessee State University

ETSU News

JOHNSON CITY (Sept. 1, 2022) – Registration for East Tennessee State University’s fourth annual Equity and Inclusion Conference is now open. The conference will be held Sept. 26-28, with a student track on Sept. 29.


This year’s conference is a hybrid event; some sessions are concurrent, with select presentations scheduled to be held in person, and others virtually. Total price for registration varies. Registration is free for full-time ETSU students; $60 for ETSU faculty and staff; $65 for community members; and $25 for non-ETSU students. To register, visit www.etsutickets.com.


“ETSU is arguably more diverse today than at any other point …


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

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

ETSU News

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 Sep 2022

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

ETSU News

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 Sep 2022

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

ETSU News

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 Sep 2022

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

ETSU News

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 Sep 2022

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

ETSU News

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 Sep 2022

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

ETSU News

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 Sep 2022

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

ETSU News

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 Aug 2022

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

ETSU News

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 Aug 2022

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

ETSU News

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. …