East Tennessee State University

09/16/2026

ETSU has been named to Forbes’ 2026 list of America’s Best-in-State Employers!

This recognition reflects employee evaluations and highlights ETSU’s commitment to supporting its approximately 2,400 employees through professional development, educational benefits, paid time off, and resources that promote work-life balance.

This marks the university’s third Best-in-State recognition, following honors in 2022 and 2024. bit.ly/4y5LJWA

09/15/2026

From Brazil to East Tennessee, Brunella Martinelli de Medeiros Fiuza's journey has been defined by resilience, compassion, and a passion for helping others.

Now, the ETSU Bill Gatton College of Pharmacy student has earned national recognition as one of just 29 students selected for the American Association of Colleges of Pharmacy's 2026-27 Aspiring Academics Program, preparing the next generation of pharmacy educators.

Congratulations, Brunella! 👏

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An ETSU student pharmacist has been selected for the AACP Aspiring Academics Program, a national initiative preparing future pharmacy faculty.

09/14/2026

Today's middle school students could become tomorrow's rural healthcare providers.

The ETSU Academic Health Sciences Center recently welcomed 170 seventh- and eighth-grade students from rural communities across the region to the Rural Youth Career Expo, where they explored healthcare careers through hands-on activities with ETSU faculty, staff and students.

By introducing young learners to healthcare careers early, ETSU is helping inspire the next generation of professionals who will care for communities across Appalachia.

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Middle school students from rural communities visited ETSU's Academic Health Sciences Center to explore healthcare careers through hands-on experiences.

09/14/2026

A new way to get moving is coming to ETSU! 💪

ETSU Campus Recreation will celebrate the opening of its new outdoor Fitness Court® with a ribbon-cutting event on Monday, Sept. 14, at 11:30 a.m.

The new space features seven workout stations and adaptable exercises designed for people of all fitness levels. Learn more about the Fitness Court® and wellness opportunities here: https://news.etsu.edu/articles/etsu-launches-new-fitness-court-r

09/14/2026

ETSU, in partnership with Kingsport City Schools, has been selected as one of nine recipients of the inaugural AI Innovation Fund from the State Collaborative on Reforming Education.

This project reflects the university’s commitment to advancing innovative teaching practices across Tennessee.

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ETSU and Kingsport City Schools have been selected as recipients of the State Collaborative on Reforming Education’s (SCORE) inaugural AI Innovation Fund.

09/12/2026

Join us on Monday, Sept. 14, at 4:30 p.m. as we launch ETSU's 2026-27 Common Read with Dr. David Harker's lecture, "Curious Conversations and the Goods They Might Deliver." Inspired by Mónica Guzmán's bestselling book I Never Thought of It That Way, this event will challenge us to listen and engage more thoughtfully with one another. More about the Common Read at https://www.etsu.edu/provost/common-read.php.

09/11/2026

It is a historic day for ETSU as our largest college has a new name!

The ETSU Board of Trustees has approved the naming of the Phil and Martha Bachman College of Arts and Sciences in recognition of a transformative $15 million gift from the Phil and Martha Bachman Foundation.

This extraordinary investment will support scholarships, provide capital support for the new Academic Building and the ongoing renovation of Brown Hall, and create additional opportunities for generations of students to come. 💙💛

Learn more: https://news.etsu.edu/articles/etsu-receives-15-million-gift-from-phil-and-martha-bachman-foundation

09/11/2026

2,288 new beginnings. Thousands of new stories, friendships, opportunities, and memories are getting their start at ETSU this fall.

Together, they make up our largest freshman class in university history. 💙🎉

ETSU has reached a new enrollment milestone this fall, welcoming the largest freshman class in its history.

09/11/2026

Today, 25 years later, the ETSU community gathered to honor those who lost and gave their lives on September 11, 2001.

During the ceremony, we remembered the victims, recognized the heroism that took place, and vowed never to forget the events of that tragic day.

We give special thanks to Kingsport Chamber CEO and retired U.S. Marine Corps Col. Miles Burdine for serving as the morning's guest speaker.

09/11/2026

What can you expect from this year's autumn display across Appalachia?

ETSU experts say a wet summer followed by a hot, dry September could make this a season of variability, with color developing differently depending on location, elevation and tree species.

Our weekly reports combine science, regional expertise and practical advice to help you experience fall at its best.

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ETSU experts say this year's Appalachian fall color season will be marked by variability, with weather creating different conditions across the region.