East Tennessee State University has earned four Best of CASE District III awards for work spanning communications, storytelling, fundraising and video.

The Council for Advancement and Support of Education recognized ETSU for:

  • Communications Storytelling: “The Marching Bucs: A Comeback Story”
  • Fundraising, Annual/Regular Giving Campaign, (More than 25 staff): “Forever ETSU”

The honors add to ETSU’s recent global recognition through CASE’s Circle of Excellence Awards.

Earlier this year, “Hurricane Helene: One Year Later” earned Gold in the Circle of Excellence Video: Promotional (Long) category. The video documented the region’s recovery following Hurricane Helene while highlighting the role of ETSU expertise, research and partnerships.

“Forever ETSU,” a weeklong giving campaign led by University Advancement, also earned Bronze in the Circle of Excellence Fundraising category for Annual/Regular Giving Campaigns for more than 25 staff. The 2025 campaign raised $826,335 and significantly increased participation among faculty, staff and students.

CASE District III represents advancement professionals and institutions across the Southeast. Best of District awards recognize outstanding work from institutions within the district and are considered separately from the global Circle of Excellence awards.