Service & Impact

Leadership Tennessee names ETSU’s Dr. Heather Levesque to its NEXT Class XII.

ETSU celebrates the 2025 Alumni Award recipients in categories such as arts, leadership, and service.

ETSU will commission Army ROTC cadets as second lieutenants on Dec. 12, continuing the university’s long-standing commitment to military-affiliated students.

ETSU hosted its third naturalization ceremony on campus Tuesday, further solidifying its spot as a civic engagement partner.

ETSU’s WETS-FM joins nine Tennessee stations debuting BBC’s “Introducing in America,” a new show spotlighting emerging artists from Tennessee and the UK.

Seven ETSU students participated in Core4ce’s 2025 Innovation Challenge Pitch Event.

ETSU’s Counseling Center offers practical guidance for managing holiday stress, with expert advice on boundaries, breaks and when to seek support.

ETSU has named Dr. Christine Lewis and Professor Cara Harker as 2025 Notable Women of ETSU for excellence in teaching, research and service.

ETSU has been named an Age-Friendly University, joining a global network committed to lifelong learning, intergenerational engagement, and healthy aging.

NOAA’s winter outlook calls for warmer, drier conditions across Southern Appalachia.

ETSU earned six CASE Best of District III 2025 awards, including recognition for the “Bucs on Parade” campaign, Hurricane Helene response initiatives and more.

Celebrate ETSU Pride with ETSU’s Alumni Arctic Adventures — family-friendly winter events uniting Buccaneers through fun, community, and campus spirit.

ETSU invites the campus and community to fight food insecurity this holiday season through donations, meal swipes, volunteering and support initiatives.

ETSU’s WETS-FM is hosting its Fall Fundraiser Nov. 3-8, aiming to gain 200 new members to sustain thoughtful public radio in Tennessee and Appalachia.

ETSU celebrates military service this November with Veterans Day events, a Quilts of Valor ceremony, and Military Appreciation Day at the football game.

ETSU celebrates National First-Generation College Student Day on Nov. 6, highlighting programs that help first-gen students thrive on their academic journey.

ETSU Health is continuing a tradition of caring for our community and supporting cancer patients with a new fundraising event, Bikes for Breast Cancer.

ETSU experts say this week marks the peak of fall color across Appalachia, with vibrant reds, golds, and oranges now lighting up foothills and valleys.

ETSU held the official grand opening of the Mary V. Jordan Center, a student success hub already helping students connect with support and mentoring.

ETSU experts report peak fall color now lighting up mid-elevation ranges across Southern Appalachia, with vibrant reds and golds visible throughout the region.

Don’t let the busyness and stress of college get you down. ETSU provides resources to support students’ physical and mental well-being.

ETSU has been awarded a $29 million grant to launch the ETSU GEAR UP Partnership, an initiative to expand educational opportunities for rural students.

Forbes has recognized ETSU among America’s Best-in-State Employers for the second consecutive year.

ETSU Health’s new Division of Surgical Oncology seeks to honor all cancer patients and survivors with a free portrait session to celebrate their strength.

ETSU experts say bright days and cool nights are setting up ideal conditions for vibrant Appalachian fall foliage.

ETSU’s annual Dula Day honors Dr. Chris Dula through service, learning, and community volunteering on Oct. 18.

ETSU's College of Business and Technology inducted four people into its Hall of Fame.

ETSU students pitched projects to solve community issues, earning $20K in prizes during Founders Week’s ETSU Elevates Pitch Competition.

Get free FAFSA help on Oct. 14 from 5-8 p.m. at ETSU’s Tri-Cities Financial Aid Night. One-on-one assistance is available for students and families.

ETSU experts report excellent fall colors developing at 4,500-5,500 feet this weekend in the Appalachian Mountains, ideal conditions for peak viewing.