Service & Impact

Prospective first-year and transfer students living in states outside of Tennessee can apply to ETSU for free during the month of October.

The ETSU Alumni Association hosted the annual Alumni Golf Classic, a tradition celebrating Buccaneer pride, community, and connection.

The 2026-27 FAFSA is now open to current and potential students, and ETSU students are encouraged to apply for scholarships.

East Tennessee State University’s Exercise is Medicine-On Campus chapter is celebrating Exercise is Medicine month in October.

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.

ETSU students showcase innovative, community-focused projects at the ETSU Elevates Pitch Competition, part of Founders Week 2025.

ETSU Health welcomes surgical oncologist Dr. Jennifer Whittington, bringing advanced cancer care and expertise home to Appalachia.

ETSU’s latest fall foliage report shows peak colors arriving above 5,000 feet in Appalachia, with excellent viewing through early October.

Nearly a year after Hurricane Helene caused historic flooding, ETSU remains engaged in long-term recovery efforts and strengthening regional resilience.

An ETSU ROTC instructor and Purple Heart recipient reflects the university’s commitment to supporting military service members.

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.

Expect vibrant fall foliage in the Appalachian Mountains, according to ETSU.

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

East Tennessee State University’s Dr. Tom Kwasigroch has been named to the Tennessee Health Care Hall of Fame's 2025 inductee class.

ETSU experts predict remarkable fall colors across Appalachia, with cool weather potentially triggering earlier displays.

ETSU Health is pleased to welcome Dan Bragg as Chief Executive Officer.

The ETSU Health Johnson City Community Health Center’s annual Community Health Fair returns on Saturday, Sept. 13.

Dr. Jeff Gray, ETSU pharmacy professor, wins Distinguished Faculty Service Award for drug take-back programs and community work.

ETSU’s Dr. Jodi Southerland, an assistant professor in the College of Public Health, has been selected to serve on the Lifelong Tennessee Steering Committee.

The 58th annual ETSU Alumni Golf Classic will be held at Cattails at MeadowView in Kingsport on Friday, Sept. 19.

ETSU’s weekly reports for fall foliage in the Appalachian Mountains.

East Tennessee State University Bill Gatton College of Pharmacy is celebrating 20 years since its establishment in 2005.

ETSU selected as one of just 60 institutions nationwide to join prestigious FirstGen Forward Network for 2025-26.

Prospective first-year and transfer students from Tennessee interested in ETSU will have the opportunity to apply for free during TN Free Application Month.

U.S. Veterans Magazine names ETSU a 2025 Yellow Ribbon School, adding to growing streak of military-friendly honors.

ETSU’s residency program at ETSU Health Family Medicine Bristol has won major honors.

The Tri-Cities College Fair will give attendees the opportunity to learn more about college admissions, scholarships, campus life and more.

More than 100 ETSU faculty and staff rolled up their sleeves this summer to serve during ETSU's Hurricane Helene Recovery Workdays.

ETSU’s free Hurricane Helene recovery forum brings together financial experts and community leaders on Sept. 19 at the Martin Center.

Two grants totaling $3.7 million will help ETSU faculty focus on growing the behavioral health workforce in Northeast Tennessee.