Service & Impact

The ETSU National Alumni Association will host a special Evening of Distinction and ETSU PRIDE Awards Ceremony on Friday, Nov. 6.

Emily Jenkins and Sophie Greear won the 2026 ETSU Elevates Pitch Competition with “Play it Forward,” a project focused on music education for students in unders

Recent rain and cooler temperatures have improved the fall color outlook, with the Southern Appalachians’ highest elevations approaching peak.

Submit the 2027-28 FAFSA and ETSU General Scholarship Application to kick off your search for money to pay for college.

Prospective first-year and transfer students living in states outside of Tennessee interested in ETSU will have the opportunity to apply for free during October

ETSU to host third annual Upper East Tennessee Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault Summit on Oct. 7.

ETSU student pharmacists joined an interprofessional team in Malawi, providing care for more than 2,000 children while gaining invaluable global health experien

Recent rain and cooler nights are offering some relief for fall foliage, though ETSU experts say color may run slightly behind in parts of the region.

Get free FAFSA help on Oct. 5 from 5-8 p.m. at ETSU’s Tri-Cities Financial Aid Night. One-on-one assistance is available for students and families.

Seven ETSU Elevates teams will pitch community-focused projects Oct. 5 at the Martin Center for the Arts for a chance at additional funding.

ETSU is recognized as a Great College to Work For®, excelling in compensation and benefits, shared governance, and faculty experience.

Warm nights and dry conditions are slowing fall color development, ETSU experts say, while drought stress is causing early leaf drop in some trees.

ETSU celebrates its 1911 founding during Founders Week, Oct. 3-9, with special events honoring university history, community and tradition.

On Friday, Sept. 11, the ETSU Board of Trustees approved the naming of the Phil and Martha Bachman College of Arts and Sciences.

ETSU is proud to be recognized among Forbes’ America’s Best-in-State Employers 2026.

Middle school students from rural communities visited ETSU's Academic Health Sciences Center to explore healthcare careers through hands-on experiences.

ETSU experts say this year's Appalachian fall color season will be marked by variability, with weather creating different conditions across the region.

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

Across the Tri-Cities, entrepreneurs of all kinds are showing that innovation can thrive close to home.

The 59th annual ETSU Alumni Golf Classic will be held at Cattails at MeadowView in Kingsport, Tennessee on Friday, September 18.

ETSU's weekly Fall Color Reports return Sept. 11 with expert forecasts, science insights and tips for experiencing autumn across Appalachia.

The ETSU Health Johnson City Community Health Center’s (JCCHC) annual Community Health Fair returns Saturday, Sept. 12.

 ETSU’s Dr. Lori Meier receives the 2026 Distinguished Faculty in Service Award for her impact on graduate education, faculty mentorship and NASA outreach.

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

Students from across Tennessee can apply to East Tennessee State University for free until Sept. 30.

ETSU student-run marketing agency, BucHouse, has received the community-engaged learning designation to highlight the work being done with community partners.

After a childhood hospital stay introduced her to ETSU, first-year student Kamara Pennington is returning to begin her own journey as a Buc.

The Tri-Cities College Fair, hosted by ETSU Undergraduate Admissions, will give attendees the opportunity to learn more about college admissions, scholarships,

ETSU honored three faculty members with its 2026 Distinguished Faculty Awards, recognizing excellence in teaching, research and service.

A new ETSU initiative, supported by Truist Foundation, helps small businesses strengthen workplaces, improve retention and support families.