Military Friendly

ETSU will commemorate the 25th anniversary of 9/11 with a remembrance ceremony and memorial stair climb on Sept. 11, 2026.

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

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

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

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

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

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

In Nov, ETSU honored veterans through events such as Military Appreciation Day, featuring the U.S. Army Golden Knights parachute team.

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

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