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ETSU’s National Alumni Association launches its Summer Series with events designed to connect alumni across the region.

The East Tennessee State University Board of Trustees held its quarterly meeting on Thursday, May 21.

ETSU honored outstanding staff members during its annual Staff Celebration, recognizing employees who strengthen campus every day.

Tennessee often sits “between impacts” when it comes to summer El Niño patterns.

ETSU has launched a new graduate program focused on environment, health, and disaster sciences, and a new undergraduate program focused on hospitality.

WETS-FM 89.5 is heading into its Spring Fundraiser with a new twist: the more listeners give, the more the station gives back.

ETSU will host a workplace leadership conference focused on employee well-being, workplace culture and practical strategies for today’s workforce.

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

More than 50 years after leaving ETSU to care for his family, a 73-year-old graduate crossed the Commencement stage at last.

Bristol Sessions Nights: Road to 100 will guide audiences through the music, stories, and cultural legacy born from the 1927 Bristol Sessions.

Round Room Live is proud to announce the continuation of Elmo’s Got the Moves, an all-new Sesame Street Live production.

A lifelong connection to ETSU carried one student from campus toddler to mascot to graduate in the Class of 2026.

The ETSU College of Nursing honors spring graduates at their Hooding and Pinning Ceremony on Friday, May 8.

ETSU’s Quillen College of Medicine celebrated its largest-ever graduating class at commencement on Friday.

ETSU Bill Gatton College of Pharmacy honored its 17th graduating class at commencement on Friday, May 8.

In celebration of the anniversary of the nation’s founding, Irish and old-time musicians are joining scholars from East Tennessee State University and Ireland.

After seven years at East Tennessee State University, Makenzie Smith is looking forward to her next chapter after graduating on May 9.

In recognition of National Nurses Week, East Tennessee State University (ETSU) has released the official trailer for Nurse: Empathy Heals.

Three ETSU community members earned 2026 Harold Love Awards for leadership, service and impact across Appalachia and beyond.

ETSU’s Board of Trustees will hold its quarterly meeting and several committee meetings on Thursday, May 21.

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

OnlineMasters.com has ranked a pair of ETSU Online programs in human services and coaching among the nation’s best.

ETSU celebrates 2,061 graduates May 8–9, featuring keynote speakers Dr. Mike Stoots and Dr. Randy Wykoff at Spring 2026 Commencement ceremonies.

ETSU, Bristol (TN), and Tennessee Hills partner to launch Bristol Sessions Nights, a 12-event series celebrating country music’s roots.

ETSU Golden 50s Reunion returns May 8–9 with events, induction of the class of 1976, and commencement recognition. Register now to attend.

From sports to science – there's something for kids of all ages and interests on campus this summer.

Explore ETSU’s May events: concerts, films, Broadway shows, Commencement, exhibits and more.

The ETSU Martin Center for the Arts is proud to welcome two of the most iconic vocal groups, The Temptations and The Four Tops.

ETSU’s Spring Commencement is May 9. Here’s everything graduates and guests need to know for a smooth, memorable day.

ETSU student Nia Thompson is making history as the first Black Knoxville Youth Poet Laureate.