Service & Impact

Click to read
ETSU celebrates Exercise is Medicine month in October

ETSU celebrates Exercise is Medicine month in October

East Tennessee State University’s Exercise is Medicine-On Campus chapter is celebrating Exercise is Medicine month in October.
Click to read
Service and celebration: ETSU to observe Founders Week, Oct. 6-11

Service and celebration: ETSU to observe Founders Week, Oct. 6-11

ETSU’s Founders Week will highlight the community spirit that has made the university a hub of learning, service, research and regional impact since 1911.
Click to read
ETSU Elevates pitch competition to invest in community partnerships

ETSU Elevates pitch competition to invest in community partnerships

ETSU students showcase innovative, community-focused projects at the ETSU Elevates Pitch Competition, part of Founders Week 2025.
Click to read
ETSU Health Surgical Oncologist to keep advanced cancer care close to home

ETSU Health Surgical Oncologist to keep advanced cancer care close to home

ETSU Health welcomes surgical oncologist Dr. Jennifer Whittington, bringing advanced cancer care and expertise home to Appalachia.
Click to read
Fall color arriving in Appalachia’s highest elevations

Fall color arriving in Appalachia’s highest elevations

ETSU’s latest fall foliage report shows peak colors arriving above 5,000 feet in Appalachia, with excellent viewing through early October.
Click to read
Bucs Rebuild Together: Appalachian communities rise After Hurricane Helene

Bucs Rebuild Together: Appalachian communities rise After Hurricane Helene

Nearly a year after Hurricane Helene caused historic flooding, ETSU remains engaged in long-term recovery efforts and strengthening regional resilience.
Click to read
ETSU Army ROTC instructor earns Purple Heart

ETSU Army ROTC instructor earns Purple Heart

An ETSU ROTC instructor and Purple Heart recipient reflects the university’s commitment to supporting military service members.
Click to read
Grant helps ETSU grow volunteer partnerships

Grant helps ETSU grow volunteer partnerships

ETSU was awarded a grant by the Volunteer Tennessee Commission, which will be used to support the its community service partnership with United Way partners.
Click to read
Ideal weather on tap for fall color in Appalachian Mountains

Ideal weather on tap for fall color in Appalachian Mountains

Expect vibrant fall foliage in the Appalachian Mountains, according to ETSU.
Click to read
ETSU launches Project Welcome Home to support families in need

ETSU launches Project Welcome Home to support families in need

ETSU’s Project Welcome Home helps families in Appalachia recover from disaster and hardship through donations to an online housewarming registry.