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The ETSU Board of Trustees received updates on growing spring enrollment, fall-to-spring retention rates, and economic impact.

Bucky competes for the title of Best Mascot in the Southern Conference ahead of the 2026 Ingles Southern Conference Basketball Championships.

University School earned Gold Distinction on the AP School Honor Roll, reflecting strong student performance and expanded access to college-level coursework.

ETSU revives its Appalachian Folk Festival April 7 with Grammy-nominated alumna Amythyst Kiah, live bluegrass, storytelling and traditional crafts.

The Princeton Review has listed ETSU as one of the top online nursing master's programs for 2026.

Seven of eight ETSU Fulbright applicants advanced to semifinalist status, marking first-ever institutional milestones across disciplines and destinations.

Southwest Virginia Community College and ETSU create 11 new transfer pathways to streamline bachelor's paths in arts, business and tech.

ETSU Bill Gatton College of Pharmacy is accepting registrations for a Pharmacy Career Showcase and its annual GattonRx Summer Camp.

East Tennessee State University will welcome alumna Becky Buller, a renowned bluegrass musician, to campus on Feb. 19.

ETSU launched Boost and Togetherall, two free digital platforms offering students 24/7 mental health tools and anonymous peer support.

ETSU’s 2026 “At-a-Glance” highlights academics, research, campus life, student success and regional impact – plus facts to share with future Buccaneers.

ETSU ranked in the top 100 among Forbes’ America’s Best-in-State Employers, reflecting strong workplace culture and employee satisfaction.

Finance, accounting, economics and Spanish ETSU student Timothy Preshong is learning everything he can now with the goal of giving back in his career.

ETSU Bill Gatton College of Pharmacy has announced the names of more than 100 students who qualified for the college's dean's list for fall 2025.

Student pharmacists at ETSU Bill Gatton College of Pharmacy ranked among the top five accredited pharmacy schools in the nation for NAPLEX and MPJE pass rates.

When entomology supplies became scarce, ETSU students and faculty designed and built custom tools, turning a classroom challenge into hands-on learning. 

ETSU announces the names of the more than 4,700 students named to the fall 2025 dean's list.

East Tennessee State University’s Board of Trustees will hold its quarterly meeting and several committee meetings on Friday, Feb. 20.

Governor Bill Lee's proposed 2027 budget includes significant investments in East Tennessee State University's infrastructure and campus modernization.

New ETSU research shows how preschool STEM education builds transferable skills, social-emotional learning and a sense of belonging. 

From “Riverdance” and Broadway to Festival of Ideas speakers, ETSU’s February calendar features world-class arts, music, film and lectures.

Flatland Cavalry comes to Freedom Hall on April 15 as ETSU’s SGA concert headliner, with Gretchen Wilson opening. Student tickets available Feb. 3.

Emmanuel Agbagba already had the unique experience of being an international student, but got to take it a step further in an unexpected way.

ETSU is preparing for possible severe weather in the days ahead.

ETSU student Gracee DeJarnette combines global study, faith, dance and advocacy to combat human trafficking through campus and community engagement.

ETSU’s Great Lecture Series continues Feb. 6, featuring faculty experts Drs. Caroline Abercrombie, David Cluck, and Jeff Gray.

ETSU historians are reshaping how Appalachia is understood, from the Civil War to industrialization, through award-winning, nationally recognized scholarship.

ETSU anthropologist Dr. Lindsey Cochran earned a national award for community-engaged archaeology, using modeling to protect coastal heritage at risk.

ETSU is hosting an award-winning professor to help students, staff and the community honor the life and legacy of Martin Luther King, Jr.

ETSU earned the Carnegie Community Engagement Classification by embedding hands-on, community-focused learning.

ETSU’s Mary B. Martin School of the Arts Showcase returns Jan. 31, featuring student performances, film and visual art at the Martin Center.

Premiere of ‘Nurse: Empathy Heals’ honors nurses and highlights the power of empathy

More than half of Tennessee is now in a drought, according to ETSU’s Climate Office.

Broadway actor and educator Steve Maurice Jones joins ETSU as the 2026 Basler Chair, bringing performance, Shakespeare and interdisciplinary learning to campus.

Ross Earl joins the inaugural class of ETSU's new Master of Music Program, gaining leadership in choral conducting and music education.

Hannah Burkhart has been going full speed ahead since she first arrived at ETSU – with no plans of slowing down even after she graduates.

Sidney Booher’s undergraduate research project started as a summer internship – but it wasn’t long until it became a central part of her ETSU journey.

ETSU senior Kyah Powers led more than 400 students as TISL governor, gaining real-world leadership experience in Tennessee’s Capitol.

ETSU’s annual holiday video is back, following Bucky’s festive misadventures as he tries to stay on Santa’s Nice List across campus.

For the first time, the Appalachian Highlands Nurses Honor Guard joined the ETSU College of Nursing to celebrate its newest graduates. 

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.

First-year pharmacy student Maddie Stacey found confidence — and a community — through ETSU Gatton College of Pharmacy’s Early Admission Pathway.

ETSU honored 1,313 members of the Class of 2025 with two Commencement ceremonies featuring speakers Fred Sauceman and Tara Scarlett.

Tickets to Vijay Gupta and John Green’s Festival of Ideas appearances will be available to the ETSU community on Jan. 28 and to the general public on Jan. 29.

ETSU’s 3MT competition spotlighted research from a rare young rhino fossil at the Gray Fossil Site to national health disparities, showcasing graduate scholars.

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

Discover how ETSU integrates narrative medicine to enhance communication, boost trust and support both patients and future health professionals.

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.

ETSU’s first-ever iGEM team presented innovative research in Paris, tackling global hidden hunger and establishing ETSU as a rising leader in synthetic biology.

ETSU will honor 1,313 graduates on Dec. 13 with ceremonies featuring keynote speakers Fred Sauceman and Tara Scarlett.

Hands-on leadership training at ETSU Gatton College of Pharmacy helps student pharmacists strengthen communication, delegation and teamwork skills.

First-generation student Hannah Askew graduates Dec. 13 after internships, campus leadership and a journey that began in her high school library.

ETSU welcomes violinist Vijay Gupta to the Festival of Ideas, highlighting his innovative advocacy that bridges art, justice and healing.

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.

Discover ETSU’s December 2025 events: Music, art exhibits, ice skating, Commencement and more.

The ETSU Center for Rural Health and Research is collaborating with the State to launch a new website that maps factors shaping quality of life in Tennessee.

Your ETSU Class of 2025 commencement guide — arrival tips, ceremony info, and how to get your exclusive Buc Badge pin.

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

ETSU’s Accelerated Bachelor’s to Master’s Program lets high-achieving students earn both degrees in as little as five years, saving time and money.

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

During its quarterly meeting, the ETSU Board reviewed progress and approved measures that support ETSU’s ongoing efforts to strengthen the region’s workforce.

ETSU celebrates music pioneer Hobe Stanton with a Nov. 16 tribute concert at The Down Home, marking the release of “Appalachia on Record, 1946-1954.”

ETSU’s Theatre and Dance Department presents “The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee” Nov. 19-23, a hilarious musical where audience members join the fun.

The ETSU Reece Museum invites the community to bring artifacts & stories related to religious & spiritual life in Appalachia to a History Harvest event Nov. 15.

ETSU senior Kyah Powers has been named a Rhodes Scholarship finalist, marking the university’s third consecutive year with a Rhodes finalist. 

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.

For students aiming for a career in the health professions, ETSU offers numerous chances to learn through education abroad.

ETSU holiday ornament honors Roy S. Nicks Hall, celebrating the building’s transformation from a library to a hub for nursing and Appalachian studies.

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

ETSU’s Board of Trustees will hold its quarterly meeting and several committee meetings on Friday, November 14

TSU’s Holiday Concert, “Glory Shone Around,” brings more than 250 musicians together for three performances of beloved seasonal classics and new works.

ETSU’s Great Lecture Series continues Nov. 7, featuring faculty experts Drs. Gordon, Hale, and Killmeyer. Free and open to the public.

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.

Join ETSU’s Holiday Lights Celebration on Nov. 17 in Johnson City for free family fun, ice skating, live music, and a festive campus lighting ceremony.

Glide into the season! ETSU’s ice rink opens Nov. 17 with free skating, music, food and fun. Open weekends through Dec. 13.

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

From the Mothman to Smoke Wolves, ETSU explores Appalachian monster myths as Halloween approaches.

ETSU students are representing the university at the international iGEM competition in Paris with an innovative project.

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 dedicated a new art installation honoring the five students who integrated the university in the 1950s, celebrating their courage and lasting impact during

Discover ETSU’s November 2025 events: Music, Broadway, holiday festivities, art exhibits & more. Meet senior theater student Natalie Underwood.

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.

Researchers at East Tennessee State University’s Quillen College of Medicine have received more than $4.9 million in NIH funding in recent months.

ETSU’s Archives of Appalachia debuts “Appalachian Foodways: Apple Butter,” exploring how this cherished tradition connects food and culture.

ETSU will unveil a new bronze sculpture honoring the five African American students who integrated the university, debuting Oct. 25 during Homecoming.

ETSU will host the Bands of America Ballad Health East Tennessee Regional Championship.

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

Interested in medical school? The ETSU Quillen College of Medicine’s associate dean of admissions has some tips to make your application stand out.

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

ETSU student Olivia Rogers turns her small-town roots and global experiences into a mission to bring compassionate, culturally aware care to rural Appalachia.

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.

On October 10, East Tennessee State University President Dr. Brian Noland delivered the annual State of the University address.