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ETSU’s Quillen College of Medicine celebrated Match Day on Friday as 100% of the Class of 2026 matched into residency programs across the country.

The 2025 SoCon Runner of the Year discusses championships, comebacks, teamwork, and resilience.

ETSU has named a new director of commercialization to expand research translation into startups, technologies and industry partnerships.

ETSU Drs. Debbie Byrd and Florence Weierbach were honored with top fellowships by the National Academies of Practice in March.

The ETSU Appalachian Highlands Economic Forum will cover topics including macroeconomics and the economy of the region.

ETSU's Board of Trustees will hold a special called meeting of the Finance and Administration Committee on Tuesday, March 31.

ETSU Chorale will perform at the Tennessee Music Educators Association All-State Conference and host a free send-off concert March 29.

New exhibits at ETSU’s Archives of Appalachia feature powerful photography documenting the human and environmental costs of coal mining.

ABC News journalist and “What Would You Do?” host John Quiñones will headline ETSU’s Civility Week, March 23-28. 

ETSU’s Mary B. Martin School of the Arts Showcase highlighted student performances, film, storytelling and visual art.

Three students in ETSU’s Master of Health Administration program earned competitive administrative fellowships with major health systems across the U.S.

ETSU researchers are tracking an unusually warm weather pattern across Appalachia as drought conditions persist in parts of Tennessee.

The following is a statement from ETSU President Dr. Brian Noland on the passing of President Emeritus Dr. Paul E. Stanton, Jr.

Alex Montgomery didn’t always know what he wanted or the impact he could make – but it’s now clear thanks to the ability to step outside the classroom at ETSU.

Bringing heart, head and hands together: ETSU’s role in the VITA program.

ETSU pre-service teachers gained hands-on STEM experience at West View Elementary, strengthening confidence and classroom readiness.

ETSU’s 2025-26 Great Lecture Series concludes on March 6 with lectures by Drs. Brandi Eveland-Sayers and Scott Honeycutt.

Discover March events at ETSU, including esports, ETSU-Con, jazz, Oscar-nominated films, a theatrical production, a planetarium show and family fun.

ETSU alumnus Franklin Acosta is a Fulbright semifinalist seeking to preserve klezmer music through a new teaching document for clarinetists.

ETSU’s 2026 Basler Chair Steve Maurice Jones directs “Passage,” a powerful exploration of power and perception, March 5-8 at the Martin Center.

Debbie Donaldson has spent most of her life on ETSU’s campus, earning her bachelor’s and serving the cadets with the ROTC program.

The ETSU College of Nursing is empowering the next generation of nurses to achieve academic excellence.

ETSU Esports announces Brightspeed as presenting partner of the Tri-Cities Slam, a national collegiate Rocket League and Smash tournament.

The ETSU Board of Trustees received updates on growing spring enrollment, fall-to-spring retention rates, and economic impact.

Bucky competes for the title of Best Mascot in the Southern Conference ahead of the 2026 Ingles Southern Conference Basketball Championships.

University School earned Gold Distinction on the AP School Honor Roll, reflecting strong student performance and expanded access to college-level coursework.

ETSU revives its Appalachian Folk Festival April 7 with Grammy-nominated alumna Amythyst Kiah, live bluegrass, storytelling and traditional crafts.

The Princeton Review has listed ETSU as one of the top online nursing master's programs for 2026.

Seven of eight ETSU Fulbright applicants advanced to semifinalist status, marking first-ever institutional milestones across disciplines and destinations.

Southwest Virginia Community College and ETSU create 11 new transfer pathways to streamline bachelor's paths in arts, business and tech.

ETSU Bill Gatton College of Pharmacy is accepting registrations for a Pharmacy Career Showcase and its annual GattonRx Summer Camp.

East Tennessee State University will welcome alumna Becky Buller, a renowned bluegrass musician, to campus on Feb. 19.

ETSU launched Boost and Togetherall, two free digital platforms offering students 24/7 mental health tools and anonymous peer support.

ETSU’s 2026 “At-a-Glance” highlights academics, research, campus life, student success and regional impact – plus facts to share with future Buccaneers.

ETSU ranked in the top 100 among Forbes’ America’s Best-in-State Employers, reflecting strong workplace culture and employee satisfaction.

Finance, accounting, economics and Spanish ETSU student Timothy Preshong is learning everything he can now with the goal of giving back in his career.

ETSU Bill Gatton College of Pharmacy has announced the names of more than 100 students who qualified for the college's dean's list for fall 2025.

Student pharmacists at ETSU Bill Gatton College of Pharmacy ranked among the top five accredited pharmacy schools in the nation for NAPLEX and MPJE pass rates.

When entomology supplies became scarce, ETSU students and faculty designed and built custom tools, turning a classroom challenge into hands-on learning. 

ETSU announces the names of the more than 4,700 students named to the fall 2025 dean's list.

East Tennessee State University’s Board of Trustees will hold its quarterly meeting and several committee meetings on Friday, Feb. 20.

Governor Bill Lee's proposed 2027 budget includes significant investments in East Tennessee State University's infrastructure and campus modernization.

New ETSU research shows how preschool STEM education builds transferable skills, social-emotional learning and a sense of belonging. 

From “Riverdance” and Broadway to Festival of Ideas speakers, ETSU’s February calendar features world-class arts, music, film and lectures.

Flatland Cavalry comes to Freedom Hall on April 15 as ETSU’s SGA concert headliner, with Gretchen Wilson opening. Student tickets available Feb. 3.

Emmanuel Agbagba already had the unique experience of being an international student, but got to take it a step further in an unexpected way.

ETSU is preparing for possible severe weather in the days ahead.

ETSU student Gracee DeJarnette combines global study, faith, dance and advocacy to combat human trafficking through campus and community engagement.

ETSU’s Great Lecture Series continues Feb. 6, featuring faculty experts Drs. Caroline Abercrombie, David Cluck, and Jeff Gray.

ETSU historians are reshaping how Appalachia is understood, from the Civil War to industrialization, through award-winning, nationally recognized scholarship.

ETSU anthropologist Dr. Lindsey Cochran earned a national award for community-engaged archaeology, using modeling to protect coastal heritage at risk.

ETSU is hosting an award-winning professor to help students, staff and the community honor the life and legacy of Martin Luther King, Jr.

ETSU earned the Carnegie Community Engagement Classification by embedding hands-on, community-focused learning.

ETSU’s Mary B. Martin School of the Arts Showcase returns Jan. 31, featuring student performances, film and visual art at the Martin Center.

Premiere of ‘Nurse: Empathy Heals’ honors nurses and highlights the power of empathy

More than half of Tennessee is now in a drought, according to ETSU’s Climate Office.

Broadway actor and educator Steve Maurice Jones joins ETSU as the 2026 Basler Chair, bringing performance, Shakespeare and interdisciplinary learning to campus.

Ross Earl joins the inaugural class of ETSU's new Master of Music Program, gaining leadership in choral conducting and music education.

Hannah Burkhart has been going full speed ahead since she first arrived at ETSU – with no plans of slowing down even after she graduates.

Sidney Booher’s undergraduate research project started as a summer internship – but it wasn’t long until it became a central part of her ETSU journey.

ETSU senior Kyah Powers led more than 400 students as TISL governor, gaining real-world leadership experience in Tennessee’s Capitol.

ETSU’s annual holiday video is back, following Bucky’s festive misadventures as he tries to stay on Santa’s Nice List across campus.

For the first time, the Appalachian Highlands Nurses Honor Guard joined the ETSU College of Nursing to celebrate its newest graduates. 

Leadership Tennessee names ETSU’s Dr. Heather Levesque to its NEXT Class XII.

ETSU celebrates the 2025 Alumni Award recipients in categories such as arts, leadership, and service.

First-year pharmacy student Maddie Stacey found confidence — and a community — through ETSU Gatton College of Pharmacy’s Early Admission Pathway.

ETSU honored 1,313 members of the Class of 2025 with two Commencement ceremonies featuring speakers Fred Sauceman and Tara Scarlett.

Tickets to Vijay Gupta and John Green’s Festival of Ideas appearances will be available to the ETSU community on Jan. 28 and to the general public on Jan. 29.

ETSU’s 3MT competition spotlighted research from a rare young rhino fossil at the Gray Fossil Site to national health disparities, showcasing graduate scholars.

ETSU will commission Army ROTC cadets as second lieutenants on Dec. 12, continuing the university’s long-standing commitment to military-affiliated students.

Discover how ETSU integrates narrative medicine to enhance communication, boost trust and support both patients and future health professionals.

ETSU hosted its third naturalization ceremony on campus Tuesday, further solidifying its spot as a civic engagement partner.

ETSU’s WETS-FM joins nine Tennessee stations debuting BBC’s “Introducing in America,” a new show spotlighting emerging artists from Tennessee and the UK.

ETSU’s first-ever iGEM team presented innovative research in Paris, tackling global hidden hunger and establishing ETSU as a rising leader in synthetic biology.

ETSU will honor 1,313 graduates on Dec. 13 with ceremonies featuring keynote speakers Fred Sauceman and Tara Scarlett.

Hands-on leadership training at ETSU Gatton College of Pharmacy helps student pharmacists strengthen communication, delegation and teamwork skills.

First-generation student Hannah Askew graduates Dec. 13 after internships, campus leadership and a journey that began in her high school library.

ETSU welcomes violinist Vijay Gupta to the Festival of Ideas, highlighting his innovative advocacy that bridges art, justice and healing.

Seven ETSU students participated in Core4ce’s 2025 Innovation Challenge Pitch Event.

ETSU’s Counseling Center offers practical guidance for managing holiday stress, with expert advice on boundaries, breaks and when to seek support.

ETSU has named Dr. Christine Lewis and Professor Cara Harker as 2025 Notable Women of ETSU for excellence in teaching, research and service.

Discover ETSU’s December 2025 events: Music, art exhibits, ice skating, Commencement and more.

The ETSU Center for Rural Health and Research is collaborating with the State to launch a new website that maps factors shaping quality of life in Tennessee.

Your ETSU Class of 2025 commencement guide — arrival tips, ceremony info, and how to get your exclusive Buc Badge pin.

ETSU has been named an Age-Friendly University, joining a global network committed to lifelong learning, intergenerational engagement, and healthy aging.

ETSU’s Accelerated Bachelor’s to Master’s Program lets high-achieving students earn both degrees in as little as five years, saving time and money.

NOAA’s winter outlook calls for warmer, drier conditions across Southern Appalachia.

During its quarterly meeting, the ETSU Board reviewed progress and approved measures that support ETSU’s ongoing efforts to strengthen the region’s workforce.

ETSU celebrates music pioneer Hobe Stanton with a Nov. 16 tribute concert at The Down Home, marking the release of “Appalachia on Record, 1946-1954.”

ETSU’s Theatre and Dance Department presents “The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee” Nov. 19-23, a hilarious musical where audience members join the fun.

The ETSU Reece Museum invites the community to bring artifacts & stories related to religious & spiritual life in Appalachia to a History Harvest event Nov. 15.

ETSU senior Kyah Powers has been named a Rhodes Scholarship finalist, marking the university’s third consecutive year with a Rhodes finalist. 

ETSU earned six CASE Best of District III 2025 awards, including recognition for the “Bucs on Parade” campaign, Hurricane Helene response initiatives and more.

Celebrate ETSU Pride with ETSU’s Alumni Arctic Adventures — family-friendly winter events uniting Buccaneers through fun, community, and campus spirit.

For students aiming for a career in the health professions, ETSU offers numerous chances to learn through education abroad.

ETSU holiday ornament honors Roy S. Nicks Hall, celebrating the building’s transformation from a library to a hub for nursing and Appalachian studies.

ETSU invites the campus and community to fight food insecurity this holiday season through donations, meal swipes, volunteering and support initiatives.

ETSU’s Board of Trustees will hold its quarterly meeting and several committee meetings on Friday, November 14

TSU’s Holiday Concert, “Glory Shone Around,” brings more than 250 musicians together for three performances of beloved seasonal classics and new works.

ETSU’s Great Lecture Series continues Nov. 7, featuring faculty experts Drs. Gordon, Hale, and Killmeyer. Free and open to the public.