Service & Impact

Across the Tri-Cities, entrepreneurs of all kinds are showing that innovation can thrive close to home.

The 59th annual ETSU Alumni Golf Classic will be held at Cattails at MeadowView in Kingsport, Tennessee on Friday, September 18.

ETSU's weekly Fall Color Reports return Sept. 11 with expert forecasts, science insights and tips for experiencing autumn across Appalachia.

The ETSU Health Johnson City Community Health Center’s (JCCHC) annual Community Health Fair returns Saturday, Sept. 12.

 ETSU’s Dr. Lori Meier receives the 2026 Distinguished Faculty in Service Award for her impact on graduate education, faculty mentorship and NASA outreach.

U.S. Veterans Magazine names ETSU a 2026 Yellow Ribbon School, adding to the institution's growing streak of military-friendly honors.

Students from across Tennessee can apply to East Tennessee State University for free until Sept. 30.

ETSU student-run marketing agency, BucHouse, has received the community-engaged learning designation to highlight the work being done with community partners.

After a childhood hospital stay introduced her to ETSU, first-year student Kamara Pennington is returning to begin her own journey as a Buc.

The Tri-Cities College Fair, hosted by ETSU Undergraduate Admissions, will give attendees the opportunity to learn more about college admissions, scholarships,

ETSU honored three faculty members with its 2026 Distinguished Faculty Awards, recognizing excellence in teaching, research and service.

A new ETSU initiative, supported by Truist Foundation, helps small businesses strengthen workplaces, improve retention and support families.

ETSU will host a regional conference exploring healthy aging, bringing together experts and community partners to support older adults and caregivers.

ETSU announces its 2026-27 Student Foundation Ambassadors after a successful year of promoting philanthropy among peers, alumni and donors.

ETSU Bill Gatton College of Pharmacy honored members of the Tennessee General Assembly for their support of the college, including historic state funding.

ETSU is once again on Forbes’ list of America’s Best Employers for Women in its 2026 ranking.

ETSU celebrates 30 years of ETSU PRIDE with redesigned yard signs that welcome students and showcase community support across the region.

ETSU showcased national leadership in interprofessional education at the Tennessee Interprofessional Practice and Education Consortium.

ETSU’s Quillen College of Medicine welcomed its largest entering class ever as 100 students received their white coats and began their medical school journey.

Marine veteran and Quillen College of Medicine student Jake Berens is one of 48 people nationwide selected as a 2026 Tillman Scholar.

Leadership Tennessee names ETSU’s Timothy Lewis to its NEXT Class XIII, recognizing statewide leaders advancing collaboration, education and Tennessee’s future.

ETSU earned Gold status in the 2026-27 Military Friendly® School rankings, honoring its commitment to veterans, service members and military-affiliated students

ETSU ranked nationally as a top value university in 2026 by Money Magazine based on affordability, academic quality and student outcomes.

ETSU earned two national CASE Circle of Excellence Awards for its Hurricane Helene documentary and record-breaking Forever ETSU fundraising campaign.

Dr. Dawn Tuell, chair of Pediatrics at ETSU's Quillen College of Medicine and a pediatrician with ETSU Health, has been selected for Leadership Tennessee.

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.