Student Spotlight

ETSU student Emma Hurley studied interior architecture in one of the world's most architecturally significant cities during ETSU’s Studio Rome summer program.

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

ETSU student Ali Johnson spends Semester at Sea, visiting 10 countries while studying global education.

Emerson Foriest is a Fulbright semifinalist. If she wins, she’ll research the English Romantic movement in the same region where it happened.

Nancy Lazo knew she was excited to go to college – but didn’t realize the impact community and connection would have on her journey.

ETSU alum Olivia Ellis, a successful art director in New York City, has designed band t-shirts for the Jonas Brothers.

The 2025 SoCon Runner of the Year discusses championships, comebacks, teamwork, and resilience.

Alex Montgomery didn’t always know what he wanted or the impact he could make – but it’s now clear thanks to the ability to step outside the classroom at ETSU.

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

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