Flagship of Appalachia

Debbie Donaldson has spent most of her life on ETSU’s campus, earning her bachelor’s and serving the cadets with the ROTC program.

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

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.

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.

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 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.