Strategic Initiatives

U.S. Veterans Magazine names ETSU a 2025 Yellow Ribbon School, adding to growing streak of military-friendly honors.

ETSU’s residency program at ETSU Health Family Medicine Bristol has won major honors.

ETSU and regional biotechnology industry in Appalachia leading the way for talent development and pathways to innovation in the national biotechnology sector.

East Tennessee State University’s Quillen College of Medicine will expand the size of its incoming classes in 2026, growing from 78 students to 100 students.

Dr. Ashana Puri of ETSU recently earned the 2025 Innovation and Teaching Excellence Award from AACP.

In this short video, ETSU President Dr. Brian Noland provides updates on the university's strategic efforts for summer 2025.

Tuition rates for undergraduate active-duty military students at ETSU using Department of Defense Tuition Assistance were cut nearly in half.

ETSU is launching the Mary V. Jordan Center to support first-generation and low-income students from application to career placement.

Dr. Keith Johnson has been named the vice president for Student Success at ETSU. He has more than 30 years of experience in higher education.

ETSU is investing over $2.1 million in targeted Spring 2025 salary adjustments to bring 388 faculty members in line with market rates.