Arts & Culture

ETSU will celebrate first-generation students, faculty, staff and alumni Nov. 9.

Explore ETSU’s November events, including Holiday Lights, concerts, theater, public lectures, art exhibits, Veterans Day activities and more.

The ETSU Jazz Ensemble will reimagine familiar pop hits with big-band arrangements during its fall concert Nov. 6 at the Martin Center.

The ETSU Martin Center for the Arts is pleased to announce a new partnership with Brightspeed, introducing an interactive photo booth experience.

ETSU senior Thomas Bales reflects on his first-generation journey, the mentors who shaped him and his goal of expanding educational access in Appalachia.

ETSU’s synthetic ice rink opens Nov. 17 at University Commons, offering free skating for ETSU ID holders and $5 admission for community members.

Individual tickets for the ETSU Martin Center for the Arts’ 2026–2027 Broadway Season, presented by Bank of Tennessee, will go on sale to the public on Oct. 22.

ETSU’s annual Holiday Lights Celebration returns Nov. 17 with a free community lighting ceremony welcoming the holiday season to campus.

ETSU’s Counseling Center earns international accreditation recognizing its commitment to professional counseling services and student well-being.

Simple nutrition tips can help college students build healthy eating habits, maintain energy and support focus throughout the day.

A new Reece Museum exhibition features 45 narrative art quilts by Kristy Moeller Ottinger exploring storytelling, spirituality and memory.

Explore ETSU’s October events, including Founders Week, Homecoming, concerts, theater, lectures, exhibits, athletics and other community activities.

Two ETSU exhibitions highlight the range of visual arts, from a multimedia faculty showcase to an interactive portrait project by Katie Ries.

The holiday season is coming to the ETSU Martin Center for the Arts with the announcement of “Dolly Parton’s Smoky Mountain Christmas Carol.”

ETSU students share what surprised them, what challenged them and how they found community during their first month on campus.

ETSU Theatre presents “Decision Height,” a WWII drama inspired by the women who served as Women Airforce Service Pilots.

'Bucs Under the Stars' drone show is set for Friday, September 25, during ETSU's family weekend.

A new Archives of Appalachia exhibit explores canning and food preservation — and the communities that have kept these traditions alive.

ETSU’s 2026 Homecoming, “Red, White, Blue, and Gold,” takes place Oct. 26-Nov. 1 with campus traditions, athletics and entertainment.

ETSU opens its 2026-27 choral season Oct. 2 with Choral Collage, featuring four student ensembles at the Martin Center for the Arts.

ETSU launches the Tamara Sessions in Appalachian Writing Sept. 28 with West Virginia Poet Laureate Marc Harshman and novelist Erin Miller Reid.

ETSU Campus Recreation unveils a new outdoor Fitness Court® to promote health, wellness and accessible opportunities for physical activity.

ETSU will light up the sky with a free drone show on Friday, Sept. 25, as part of ETSU’s America 250 celebration.

A Boogie Wit da Hoodie and Shelailai headline ETSU’s SGA Fall Concert Oct. 7 at Freedom Hall.

Meet Captain Millie, ETSU’s explosives detection dog, who helps the ETSU Police Department provide an additional layer of safety and protection on campus.

ETSU's 2026-27 Faculty and Friends Chamber Series will feature four performances celebrating chamber music, Appalachian heritage and faculty artistry.

ETSU’s BucID is now available on your mobile device. Use your phone or Apple Watch for campus access, dining, purchases, and more.

The Reece Museum's newest exhibitions explore Appalachian art, music, history and culture through six displays now open on the ETSU campus.

The ETSU Martin Center's Fifth Broadway season presented by Bank of Tennessee features four national touring productions and special 2026 encore, CLUE.

ETSU announced a new ticketing, marketing and fundraising technology partnership with Paciolan.