Service & Impact

ETSU’s Martin Center won Pinnacle Awards for its Broadway season and a promotional video inviting the community to experience the arts at the Martin Center.

An ETSU faculty member received a prestigious award recognizing decades of service, leadership and advocacy for Appalachia.

ETSU earned Best in Show at the 2026 TCPRA Awards for its Marching Bucs documentary campaign and won 12 additional honors.

ETSU Bill Gatton College of Pharmacy graduate Christina Tarasidis Pitchford was one of just 85 nationwide to receive a prestigious national award.

ETSU was selected for a national initiative focused on transfer students, adult learners and workforce development in rural regions.

ETSU honored outstanding staff members during its annual Staff Celebration, recognizing employees who strengthen campus every day.

WETS-FM 89.5 is heading into its Spring Fundraiser with a new twist: the more listeners give, the more the station gives back.

ETSU’s Quillen College of Medicine promoted six graduates into the military at a special ceremony on Friday, May 8.

More than 50 years after leaving ETSU to care for his family, a 73-year-old graduate crossed the Commencement stage at last.

Three ETSU community members earned 2026 Harold Love Awards for leadership, service and impact across Appalachia and beyond.

ETSU will commission 13 Army cadets as Second Lieutenants on May 8, reflecting the university’s long tradition of supporting military-affiliated students.

ETSU Golden 50s Reunion returns May 8–9 with events, induction of the class of 1976, and commencement recognition. Register now to attend.

The ETSU College of Health Sciences honored its Distinguished Alumna awardee and Hall of Fame inductees on Friday.

ETSU Gatton College of Pharmacy secures increased state support, building on its community-funded roots to expand access and impact in Appalachia.

ETSU Gatton College of Pharmacy earned national APhA honors, including a 3rd straight first-place OSUD award and recognition for students and faculty.

ETSU Health Family Medicine’s new street medicine program brings care directly to people experiencing homelessness while training resident physicians.

ETSU is hosting an online child safety event for the community to provide resources and answer important safety questions.

Student leader Daylin Karlon highlights campus community through leadership, service, and internships that prepare him for a career in recreation management.

Twelve outstanding high school seniors from across the region have been selected as the newest members of the Roan Scholars Leadership Program.

Two graduates of ETSU's College of Business and Technology share what it's like to be an entrepreneur in Johnson City.

ETSU hosts Forever ETSU Week of Giving April 20–26, culminating with Forever Fest, a free community block party with music and family fun.

Nancy Lazo knew she was excited to go to college – but didn’t realize the impact community and connection would have on her journey.

For the third consecutive year, ETSU’s Quillen College of Medicine ranked top five nationally for graduates practicing in medically underserved areas.

Forty ETSU students traveled to Panama earlier this year, delivering essential health services to communities with limited access to health care.

Dr. Katelyn Alexander, Director of Experiential Education at ETSU Gatton College of Pharmacy, has been named a Fellow of the American Pharmacist's Association.

Dr. Kelly Moore's new documentary explores substance use treatment in jails – and why the weeks after release are the most dangerous of all.

Hannah Starnes says the Fulbright fit perfectly with her unique journey and aspirations – but didn’t realize she was making ETSU history.

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.

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.