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Packing essentials for on-campus living

Packing essentials for on-campus living

Two ETSU resident advisors share their lists of handy items to pack to bring to residence halls this fall.
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Going to ETSU this fall? Here’s your quick-start guide.

Going to ETSU this fall? Here’s your quick-start guide.

From parking permits to textbooks and ID cards, here are a few simple tips to help you start the new semester strong at ETSU.
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Got your Financial Aid? Here’s what to do next.

Got your Financial Aid? Here’s what to do next.

Learn the final steps to take before the payment deadline to secure your ETSU class schedule.
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ETSU Quillen College of Medicine welcomes Class of 2029

ETSU Quillen College of Medicine welcomes Class of 2029

The ETSU Quillen College of Medicine officially welcomed 78 members of the Class of 2029 on Friday, July 25.
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Skylar Mittelsteadt: Elevating Her Community

Skylar Mittelsteadt: Elevating Her Community

Skylar has embraced leadership and service opportunities. After she graduates, she hopes to go to law school and pursue family and juvenile law.
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TRIO McNair Program changes mother’s life

TRIO McNair Program changes mother’s life

The TRIO Ronald E. McNair Program at ETSU changed Shanna Holt's life. Learn how the program made an impact on her future career.
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Matthew Kinsler: Purpose + Passion

Matthew Kinsler: Purpose + Passion

When Matthew came to ETSU, he knew what he wanted to study: math. A mentor, however, helped him realize another important part of the equation: his "why."
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ETSU announces spring 2025 dean’s list

ETSU announces spring 2025 dean’s list

ETSU has released the Spring 2025 Dean’s List, recognizing undergraduate students who earned a GPA of 3.5 or higher.
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Thomas's Story of Resilience

Thomas's Story of Resilience

Thomas Bales found a support system at ETSU to help him reach for big dreams in politics.
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Gage Latham Dives In

Gage Latham Dives In

When Gage Latham was growing up in Maryville, he dove head-first into anything he endeavored – a trait that followed him to college at ETSU.
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An ETSU professor is reframing Gandhi

An ETSU professor is reframing Gandhi

Dr. Michael Allen's new book explores Gandhi's political philosophy, offering timely insights into nationalism, democracy, and the voice of ordinary people.
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ETSU fossil discovery reveals giant ancient salamander

ETSU fossil discovery reveals giant ancient salamander

ETSU scientists uncovered Dynamognathus robertsoni, a massive fossil salamander that sheds new light on the evolution of Appalachian amphibians.
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Jahlil's Leadership Story

Jahlil's Leadership Story

ETSU grad Jahlil White embraced every opportunity to grow, lead and inspire during his time on campus.
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ETSU opens STRIVE applications for 2025 cohort

ETSU opens STRIVE applications for 2025 cohort

ETSU is accepting applications for the 2025 STRIVE program a no-cost, eight-week entrepreneurship course for veterans and military families.
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Celebrating National Higher Education Day

Celebrating National Higher Education Day

As we observe National Higher Education Day at ETSU, here are a few tips to help you break down one of the greatest barriers to college finances.
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Trent's Leadership Journey

Trent's Leadership Journey

As a political science major, former SGA president, and Roan Scholar, Trent's story is one of leadership, resilience, and service.
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Aaron's Story of Service

Aaron's Story of Service

Aaron’s ETSU journey is shaped by a deep commitment to helping others and a relentless drive to serve his community.
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ETSU offers new pathways with Chattanooga State Community College

ETSU offers new pathways with Chattanooga State Community College

ETSU and Chattanooga State Community College expand opportunities for students to seamlessly transition from associate to bachelors degree programs.
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ETSU student awarded Fulbright

ETSU student awarded Fulbright

ETSU senior Kyla Jernigan is a 2025-26 Fulbright U.S. Student Researcher studying mythology and leading arts-based workshops for youth in Hungary.
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Creating connection in virtual classrooms

Creating connection in virtual classrooms

ETSU's Whitney Oliver is making an impact on students through her commitment to excellence in online teaching.
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Celebrating the Class of 2025

Celebrating the Class of 2025

More than 2,000 received their degrees at ETSUs spring commencement ceremonies on May 10.
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A new generation of physicians

A new generation of physicians

ETSU's Quillen College of Medicine celebrated commencement on Friday, with 72 graduates crossing the stage at the Martin Center for the Arts.
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Celebrating Gatton's Class of 2025

Celebrating Gatton's Class of 2025

East Tennessee State University Bill Gatton College of Pharmacy honored its Class of 2025 at commencement on May 9.
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Local training, global impact

Local training, global impact

ETSU student pharmacists recently tackled real-world health care challenges at ETSU/Eastman Valleybrook, home to Project EARTH and the Niswonger Village.
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Making the most of every opportunity

Making the most of every opportunity

Morgan Blazer, ETSU student and a Roan Scholar, wants to improve the quality of life in the region through medicine.
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ETSU's inaugural OTD cohort set to cross the stage

ETSU's inaugural OTD cohort set to cross the stage

ETSU's Doctor of Occupational Therapy program, housed in the College of Health Sciences, is set to graduate its inaugural class in May.
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ETSU to celebrate Commencement May 9-10

ETSU to celebrate Commencement May 9-10

ETSU will honor more than 2,000 graduates during its May Commencement ceremonies featuring distinguished alumni speakers and milestone celebrations.
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ETSU launches the Mary V. Jordan Center to promote student success

ETSU launches the Mary V. Jordan Center to promote student success

ETSU is launching the Mary V. Jordan Center to support first-generation and low-income students from application to career placement.
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ETSU offers pathways with Southwestern Community College

ETSU offers pathways with Southwestern Community College

ETSU and Southwestern Community College are making it easier to turn associate degrees into a bachelors degrees in nursing, allied health and business.
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From student to teacher, ETSU grad uplifting Appalachia

From student to teacher, ETSU grad uplifting Appalachia

Gracie Freeman, an ETSU senior, is already teaching full time in the rural Appalachian community that raised her.