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2022-June-01-Navigating The Next For Transgender Students, University Marketing And Communication, East Tennessee State University
2022-June-01-Navigating The Next For Transgender Students, University Marketing And Communication, East Tennessee State University
ETSU News
A school counselor is an important resource for any student, especially in getting assistance when dealing with mental health issues. Already, mental health is a rising concern for college students and also for high school students – a problem that only worsened during the pandemic. A recent CDC survey found that 37% of high school students reported experiencing mental health challenges during the COVID-19 outbreak.
High school students who are gay, lesbian or bisexual were especially likely to have mental health struggles.
Dr. Jon Borland spent several years working as a school counselor before entering a Ph.D. program at the …
2022-June-01-New Book Explores Appalachian Health Issues, University Marketing And Communication, East Tennessee State University
2022-June-01-New Book Explores Appalachian Health Issues, University Marketing And Communication, East Tennessee State University
ETSU News
JOHNSON CITY – East Tennessee State University experts have contributed to a new award-winning book that explores the myriad health issues and challenges facing the people of Appalachia.
“Appalachian Health: Culture, Challenges, and Capacity” is co-edited by Dr. Randy Wykoff, dean of the East Tennessee State University College of Public Health, and the late Dr. F. Douglas Scutchfield of the University of Kentucky. The book was published by the University Press of Kentucky.
Using a balance of comprehensive data and storytelling, the contributors examine issues such as affordable and accessible medical care, the opioid crisis and other social, political, …
2022-June-01-Riding Tall: The Bold Works Of Rosa Bonheur, University Marketing And Communication, East Tennessee State University
2022-June-01-Riding Tall: The Bold Works Of Rosa Bonheur, University Marketing And Communication, East Tennessee State University
ETSU News
This Pride Month, University Marketing and Communications is highlighting some of the work faculty is doing in the LGBTQ+ space.
Dr. Michael Fowler, Assistant Professor of Art History, recently returned from teaching an ETSU study abroad course in Greece. While in Athens, he took a moment to revisit the Parthenon sculptures and especially the west frieze representing a procession of men on horseback. These sculptures figure prominently into his current research on the acclaimed 19th-century French artist, cross-dressing lesbian, and proto-feminist Rosa Bonheur.
As a fellow queer person, Dr. Fowler has long admired Bonheur for achieving international success in the …
2022-June-01-Sadie King First Generation College Student, University Marketing And Communication, East Tennessee State University
2022-June-01-Sadie King First Generation College Student, University Marketing And Communication, East Tennessee State University
ETSU News
To make up for its absence in the prior two years, the planners of the 2021 Homecoming celebration at East Tennessee State University wanted to make it the biggest and best iteration of that event in the university’s history. That was the inspiration for the Ferris wheel, which was an idea of one Sadie King, who was last year’s Student Government Association (SGA) Secretary of State.
The Secretary of State of the ETSU SGA is responsible for planning and organizing homecoming. Sadie attained the position in her second year serving with SGA.
In her time at ETSU, Sadie has also …
2022-June-01-Sherrod Library Pride Month, University Marketing And Communication, East Tennessee State University
2022-June-01-Sherrod Library Pride Month, University Marketing And Communication, East Tennessee State University
ETSU News
In celebration of Pride Month, the Sherrod Library at East Tennessee State University has hand-selected a collection of LGBTQ+ fiction and non-fiction books. The following assortment has a variety of narratives, including topics from heartwarming fictional romances to thought-provoking memoirs.
Non-Fiction
“Another Appalachia: Coming Up Queer and Indian in a Mountain Place” by Neema Avashia (2022)
“’Another Appalachia’ examines both the roots and the resonance of Neema Avashia's identity as a queer Desi Appalachian woman. With narrative explorations of foodways, religion, sports, standards of beauty, social media, gun culture and more, "Another Appalachia" mixes nostalgia and humor, sadness and sweetness, …
2022-June-01-Spring 2022 Deans List, University Marketing And Communication, East Tennessee State University
2022-June-01-Spring 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 spring 2022.
To receive this honor, undergraduate 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. 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 no grade …
2022-June-01-Surge Coming In Hope Scholarship Funding, University Marketing And Communication, East Tennessee State University
2022-June-01-Surge Coming In Hope Scholarship Funding, University Marketing And Communication, East Tennessee State University
ETSU News
JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. – As families grapple with the cost of college, East Tennessee State University students will see a surge in their Tennessee HOPE (Lottery) Scholarship funding for the fall 2022 semester. In late April, the Tennessee State Legislature approved an $85 million increase in funding for the scholarship. Gov. Bill Lee recently signed the bill.
“This is wonderful news for our students,” said Dr. Sam Mayhew, associate vice president for Student Life and Enrollment at ETSU. “Students who receive the HOPE Scholarship have already put in tremendous work, and we are thrilled to see them receive additional funding.” …
2022-June-01-The Big Dig Returns To East Tennessee, University Marketing And Communication, East Tennessee State University
2022-June-01-The Big Dig Returns To East Tennessee, University Marketing And Communication, East Tennessee State University
ETSU News
JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. – Hands On! Discovery Center and the East Tennessee State University Museum of Natural History are bringing back The Big Dig, an immersive paleontological experience for older teens and adults.
Big Dig is returning
“The Big Dig” is a one-of-a-kind, roll up your sleeves and get your hands dirty, paleontology experience that provides participants the opportunity to work alongside paleontologists and follow the process from beginning to end, from searching for fossils in the field to curating them in the museum collection.
“This program allows visitors to get up close and personal with the Gray Fossil Site …
2022-June-01-University School Ranking, University Marketing And Communication, East Tennessee State University
2022-June-01-University School Ranking, University Marketing And Communication, East Tennessee State University
ETSU News
JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. – University School, an innovative preparatory school located on East Tennessee State University’s main campus, has ranked among the top performing schools in the state of Tennessee, according to U.S. News and World Report's 2022 Best High Schools.
In coordination with North Carolina-based RTI International, a global nonprofit social science research firm, U.S. News reviewed nearly 24,000 schools at the national, state and local levels. Approximately 17,843 of those were evaluated and ranked based on multiple factors, including but not limited to performance on state-required tests, graduation rates and college preparation.
“The Best High Schools …
2022-June-01-Brooke Hornberger, University Marketing And Communication, East Tennessee State University
2022-June-01-Brooke Hornberger, University Marketing And Communication, East Tennessee State University
ETSU News
JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. – As a junior at Jefferson County High School, Brooke Hornberger traveled to Johnson City for a speech and debate tournament at East Tennessee State University.
Hornberger fell in love with the beauty of the campus and felt a special connection to the Department of Communication and Performance.
Now an award-winning member of the university’s speech and debate team, Hornberger’s high school trip to ETSU proved fateful.
“I did not know it at the time, but the speech and debate team was a gateway to my love for communication research,” she said. “I was so overwhelmed …
2022-June-01-Meet The Newest 1911 Society Members, University Marketing And Communication, East Tennessee State University
2022-June-01-Meet The Newest 1911 Society Members, University Marketing And Communication, East Tennessee State University
ETSU News
Named in commemoration of the year when ETSU was founded, the 1911 Society recognizes the university’s most notable graduates from undergraduate, graduate and professional programs. The selection committee evaluates applicants on academic achievement; sustained service; honors, awards, recognitions, publications and presentations; demonstrated leadership; work experience, such as study abroad, internships, externships and clinicals; and personal narratives.
The 1911 Society was established in 2020. Honorees receive special recognition and tartan stoles to wear during Commencement. Their contributions and accomplishments will be showcased on the 1911 Society wall located on the third floor of the D.P. Culp Student Center.
Pamela Avendaño-Rubi
Pamela …2022-June-01-Enrolling For Fall 2024, University Marketing And Communication, East Tennessee State University
2022-June-01-Enrolling For Fall 2024, University Marketing And Communication, East Tennessee State University
ETSU News
To be successfully enrolled for fall 2024, all ETSU students must take certain steps, including registering for courses and confirming your registration. Failing to take these steps could slow your path to graduation, or you could be dropped from your courses.
ETSU staff are here to help. Remember:
All students must register for classes, and the ETSU Registrar’s Office has guidance to help you stay on track for graduation. Registration for fall opens Monday, April. 1. Here are some tips:
Before registering for classes, utilize Degree Works in GoldLink. This program helps you track your degree progress …
2022-May-31-Welcome To Etsu, University Marketing And Communication, East Tennessee State University
2022-May-31-Welcome To Etsu, University Marketing And Communication, East Tennessee State University
ETSU News
East Tennessee State University welcomes the following faculty and staff members who recently joined the university:
Sara Allen is a marketing and communications manager with the Martin Center for the Arts. She was previously a digital marketing manager with Pharmacy Network Services. She holds a B.S. degree in mass communications from the University of Montevallo.
Sarah Bennett is an employment coordinator for Access ETSU, Clemmer College. Before coming to ETSU, she was a coordinator of High School Programs and Perkins V at Northeast State Community College. She holds a B.A. degree in collaborative health and human services from California State …
2022-May-31-Enjoy Retirement, University Marketing And Communication, East Tennessee State University
2022-May-31-Enjoy Retirement, University Marketing And Communication, East Tennessee State University
ETSU News
Congratulations to the following members of the East Tennessee State University family who retired in May. Thank you for your service!
Robert Plummer – Executive Director, University Advancement, 37 years of service
Leisa Wiseman – Director of Foundation Accounting, Business and Finance, 38 years of service
Published May 31, 2022, as part of the Accent email newsletter for faculty and staff.
2022-May-26-Etsu Launching Graduate Program In Applied Data Science, University Marketing And Communication, East Tennessee State University
2022-May-26-Etsu Launching Graduate Program In Applied Data Science, University Marketing And Communication, East Tennessee State University
ETSU News
JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (May 26, 2022) – In answer to a growing demand in the Appalachian Highlands and throughout the world, East Tennessee State University will offer a master’s degree in applied data science this fall.
“It is difficult to imagine a field that is booming more than data science right now,” said Dr. Robert M. Price, professor and chair of the Department of Mathematics and Statistics at ETSU.
A two-year program that offers both online and in-person courses, the applied data science program provides students with hands-on learning experiences with a variety of companies, including Ballad Health and Eastman …
2022-May-26-Etsu Selects Dean For College Of Arts And Sciences, University Marketing And Communication, East Tennessee State University
2022-May-26-Etsu Selects Dean For College Of Arts And Sciences, University Marketing And Communication, East Tennessee State University
ETSU News
JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (May 26, 2022) – Dr. Joe Bidwell, an internationally respected scientist who has published well received work on topics ranging from climate to reptiles, will lead East Tennessee State University’s College of Arts and Sciences as dean.
Dr. Kimberly D. McCorkle, provost and senior vice president for Academics at ETSU, announced the appointment following a months-long search.
Dr. Joe Bidwell
“Dr. Bidwell emerged from a field of outstanding candidates,” McCorkle said. “Dr. Bidwell’s successes at ETSU, including faculty recruitment and strategic planning, made him an ideal choice. We look forward to all that Dr. Bidwell and his …
2022-May-23-Center For Pharmacy Education, Advocacy And Outreach, Bill Gatton College Of Pharmacy, East Tennessee State University, University Marketing And Communication, East Tennessee State University
2022-May-23-Center For Pharmacy Education, Advocacy And Outreach, Bill Gatton College Of Pharmacy, East Tennessee State University, University Marketing And Communication, East Tennessee State University
ETSU News
JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (May 23, 2022) – East Tennessee State University Bill Gatton College of Pharmacy and Ballad Health are establishing a new center to improve the lives and health outcomes of people in the Appalachian Highlands.
Ballad Health has committed a $470,000 annual gift to the college to create the Center for Pharmacy Education, Advocacy and Outreach, which will broaden efforts to help better equip pharmacists to transform practice and to work with patient care team members across inpatient and outpatient settings to improve transitions of care on hospital admission, discharge and overall health outcomes.
“ETSU and Ballad Health …
2022-May-23-Center For Pharmacy Education Advocacy And Outreach, University Marketing And Communication, East Tennessee State University
2022-May-23-Center For Pharmacy Education Advocacy And Outreach, University Marketing And Communication, East Tennessee State University
ETSU News
JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (May 23, 2022) – East Tennessee State University Bill Gatton College of Pharmacy and Ballad Health are establishing a new center to improve the lives and health outcomes of people in the Appalachian Highlands.
Ballad Health has committed a $470,000 annual gift to the college to create the Center for Pharmacy Education, Advocacy and Outreach, which will broaden efforts to help better equip pharmacists to transform practice and to work with patient care team members across inpatient and outpatient settings to improve transitions of care on hospital admission, discharge and overall health outcomes.
“ETSU and Ballad Health …
2022-May-20-Rural Health Conference, University Marketing And Communication, East Tennessee State University
2022-May-20-Rural Health Conference, University Marketing And Communication, East Tennessee State University
ETSU News
JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (May 20, 2022) – East Tennessee State University Health Sciences faculty, staff and students were well represented at the nation’s largest gathering of rural health professionals in Albuquerque, New Mexico, last week.
The 45th annual Rural Health Conference sponsored by the National Rural Health Association (NRHA) took place May 10-13 both in person in Albuquerque and virtually, with over 80 sessions designed to help raise the standard of rural health.
“The National Rural Health Association is the premier organization that brings together leading researchers, practitioners and other experts in rural health,” said Dr. Randy Wykoff, dean …
2022-May-18-Seventh Annual Big Train Show Coming To Etsu, University Marketing And Communication, East Tennessee State University
2022-May-18-Seventh Annual Big Train Show Coming To Etsu, University Marketing And Communication, East Tennessee State University
ETSU News
JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (May 18, 2022) – After a two-year hiatus, the annual Big Train Show is coming back to East Tennessee State University.
The event happens June 3-4 in the Ballad Health Athletic Center, formerly known as the Mini Dome.
“We have not been able to host the Big Train Show for the past 2 years,” said Geoff Stunkard, one of the event organizers. “This show brings in people and model displays from all over, and we will fill that 64,000-squarefoot field with railroad models and history. We are really excited to finally say, ‘All Aboard!’ for it again …
2022-May-18-Strengthening The Nursing Pipeline, University Marketing And Communication, East Tennessee State University
2022-May-18-Strengthening The Nursing Pipeline, University Marketing And Communication, East Tennessee State University
ETSU News
JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (May 18, 2022) – East Tennessee State University brought together leaders from Ballad Health and from colleges and universities from Northeast Tennessee and Southwest Virginia for a strategic planning meeting to brainstorm ways to increase the pipeline of students into the field of nursing.
This was the first regional gathering of the Appalachian Highlands Center for Nursing Advancement, which was created in October 2021 thanks to a $10 million investment from Ballad Health to create a center dedicated to bringing the region’s academic nursing, clinical nursing and school systems together to increase the pipeline of opportunity and …
2022-May-18-Research Spotlight- Dr. Yaa Yamoah Anane ('20), Bill Gatton College Of Pharmacy, East Tennessee State University, University Marketing And Communication, East Tennessee State University
2022-May-18-Research Spotlight- Dr. Yaa Yamoah Anane ('20), Bill Gatton College Of Pharmacy, East Tennessee State University, University Marketing And Communication, East Tennessee State University
ETSU News
Pursuing research at ETSU Bill Gatton College of Pharmacy has paid off for alumna Yaa Yamoah Anane ('20), PharmD, MBA, MSc, who currently serves as the Oncology Brand Marketing Manager with Astrazeneca as part of their Commercial Leadership Development Program. Learn more about her story and research pursuits: What did you research at Gatton? •Examination of Asymmetric Dimethylarginine Levels in the Presence and Absence of Type 2 Diabetes with Exploratory Genetic Association Analysis •Type 2 Diabetes: An Exploratory Genetic Association Analysis and Effects on Cardiovascular and Renal Biomarkers •Evaluation of Orally Administered Poly(lactic-coglycolic) Acid Nanoparticles on Rat Brain Why was …
2022-May-16-Join The Etsu Family, University Marketing And Communication, East Tennessee State University
2022-May-16-Join The Etsu Family, University Marketing And Communication, East Tennessee State University
ETSU News
JOHNSON CITY – (May 16, 2022) East Tennessee State University will host a Facilities Career Fair on Wednesday, May 18, from 2-7 p.m. The event will be held in Ramsey Tower at William B. Greene Jr. Stadium.
ETSU human resources staff will be recruiting for temporary custodial positions and temporary grounds crew. These jobs offer potential for full-time employment with benefits. Applicants must be 18 years or older in order to be considered.
Qualified applicants will receive an on-site interview. Applicants accepted for a position will be eligible for a sign-on bonus.
“This is a wonderful opportunity to join the …
2022-May-13-Etsu Enters Partnership With Bridgeathletic, University Marketing And Communication, East Tennessee State University
2022-May-13-Etsu Enters Partnership With Bridgeathletic, University Marketing And Communication, East Tennessee State University
ETSU News
JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (May 13, 2022) – East Tennessee State University’s Center of Excellence for Sports Science and Coach Education (CESSCE) has announced a new partnership with BridgeAthletic, a company renowned for supplying world-class software that not only tracks athletic performance but delivers custom training programs to the individuals who use it.
As a part of the partnership, ETSU will gain access to BridgeTracker, a cutting-edge athletic management data tracking system. The cloud-based software prioritizes sport efficiency. It allows athletes, coaches and researchers to develop customized workout plans based not only on an athlete’s current ability and goals, but also …
2022-May-12-Etsu Opens Newly Renovated Space In Charles Ed Allen Hall, University Marketing And Communication, East Tennessee State University
2022-May-12-Etsu Opens Newly Renovated Space In Charles Ed Allen Hall, University Marketing And Communication, East Tennessee State University
ETSU News
JOHNSON CITY (May 4, 2022) – East Tennessee State University celebrated the grand opening of newly renovated space on the first floor of Charles Ed Allen Hall (Building 2) on the VA campus that will house the university’s first cohort of occupational therapy (OT) students who begin the program later this month.
The $4 million renovation began in summer 2021 and transformed 14,000 square feet of space into a state-of-the-art physical rehabilitative sciences hub that will house ETSU’s new Doctor of Occupational Therapy program, as well as a new Master of Science in Orthotics and Prosthetics (O&P) that is currently …
2022-May-10-Etsu Reece Museum Hosting Award-Winning Local Art, University Marketing And Communication, East Tennessee State University
2022-May-10-Etsu Reece Museum Hosting Award-Winning Local Art, University Marketing And Communication, East Tennessee State University
ETSU News
JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (May 10, 2022) – The Reece Museum at East Tennessee State University presents “Local Art in the Age of the 2020 Global Pandemic,” an exhibition featuring the work of 40 artists living or working in Tennessee’s First Congressional District during the early days of the pandemic.
The exhibition is on display now through Sept. 30. A public reception will be held on Thursday, Aug. 25, from 5-7 p.m.
Work by Marie Porterfield
“Local Art in the Age of the 2020 Global Pandemic” is an exhibition of artwork made in 2019-2020. This special collection provides an “emotive snapshot …
2022-May-10-Honoring Faculty, Etsu Begins New Tradition, University Marketing And Communication, East Tennessee State University
2022-May-10-Honoring Faculty, Etsu Begins New Tradition, University Marketing And Communication, East Tennessee State University
ETSU News
JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (May 10, 2022) – Aiming to recognize the achievement of faculty members recently tenured and promoted, East Tennessee State University began a new tradition last week at the ETSU Martin Center for the Arts.
University leadership distributed two specially designed coins each to faculty: one to keep in recognition of professional achievement and another to give to a student who has been an important part of the professor’s professional life.
Dr. Kimberly D. McCorkle
Faculty members handed out coins to students at Saturday’s graduation ceremonies.
“This small symbol marks the important relationship between faculty and students at …
2022-March-09-Etsu Earns Top Pharmacy Award For Service, Bill Gatton College Of Pharmacy, East Tennessee State University, University Marketing And Communication, East Tennessee State University
2022-March-09-Etsu Earns Top Pharmacy Award For Service, Bill Gatton College Of Pharmacy, East Tennessee State University, University Marketing And Communication, East Tennessee State University
ETSU News
JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (March 9, 2022) – East Tennessee State University Bill Gatton College of Pharmacy earned a top national award for service to the community, part of its continuing mission to serve the rural and underserved in the Appalachian Highlands.
The American Association of Colleges of Pharmacy (AACP) awarded ETSU the Lawrence C. Weaver Transformative Community Service Award, which is presented annually to one college or school of pharmacy across the United States demonstrating a major institutional commitment to addressing unmet community needs through education, practice and research. AACP is the national organization representing the interests of pharmacy education. …
2022-May-09-Resilient Schools Project, University Marketing And Communication, East Tennessee State University
2022-May-09-Resilient Schools Project, University Marketing And Communication, East Tennessee State University
ETSU News
JOHNSON CITY – (May 9, 2022) An innovative partnership between East Tennessee State University and the Unicoi County School System will provide a framework to support students who have experienced trauma and other adverse childhood experiences (ACEs).
The goal of the five-year initiative, called the Resilient Schools Project, is to guide administrators in identifying what tools, resources and practices the Unicoi County School System can provide to help these students overcome barriers to being successful in school, according to ETSU faculty member Dr. Ginger Christian.
“Children face challenging life events, and this can affect their ability to learn and thrive,” …
2022-May-07-Pomp And Circumstance, University Marketing And Communication, East Tennessee State University
2022-May-07-Pomp And Circumstance, University Marketing And Communication, East Tennessee State University
ETSU News
JOHNSON CITY – (May 7, 2022) East Tennessee State University conferred degrees to more than 2,000 graduates today during Commencement Exercises at 10 a.m. and 2 p.m.
Michael Ainslie, venture investor and philanthropist and an East Tennessee native, delivered the keynote address during the 10 a.m. event.
“I want to challenge you to think differently about adversity,” Ainslie said to the graduates. “You will face it. Your first job may suck. You may run out of money and feel broke. You may already be there. You will have personal relationships that hit the skids. You may face a medical crisis. …