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Prime time for peak fall color in Appalachian Mountains

Prime time for peak fall color in Appalachian Mountains

ETSU experts report excellent fall colors developing at 4,500-5,500 feet this weekend in the Appalachian Mountains, ideal conditions for peak viewing. 
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ETSU Elevates pitch competition to invest in community partnerships

ETSU Elevates pitch competition to invest in community partnerships

ETSU students showcase innovative, community-focused projects at the ETSU Elevates Pitch Competition, part of Founders Week 2025.
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ETSU Health Surgical Oncologist to keep advanced cancer care close to home

ETSU Health Surgical Oncologist to keep advanced cancer care close to home

ETSU Health welcomes surgical oncologist Dr. Jennifer Whittington, bringing advanced cancer care and expertise home to Appalachia.
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Fall color arriving in Appalachia’s highest elevations

Fall color arriving in Appalachia’s highest elevations

ETSU’s latest fall foliage report shows peak colors arriving above 5,000 feet in Appalachia, with excellent viewing through early October.
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Bucs Rebuild Together: Appalachian communities rise After Hurricane Helene

Bucs Rebuild Together: Appalachian communities rise After Hurricane Helene

Nearly a year after Hurricane Helene caused historic flooding, ETSU remains engaged in long-term recovery efforts and strengthening regional resilience.
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Grammy-nominated professor helps restore Appalachian recordings

Grammy-nominated professor helps restore Appalachian recordings

ETSU’s Grammy-nominated Dr. Ted Olson helps restore 1925 Asheville recording sessions.
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ETSU Army ROTC instructor earns Purple Heart

ETSU Army ROTC instructor earns Purple Heart

An ETSU ROTC instructor and Purple Heart recipient reflects the university’s commitment to supporting military service members.
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Kenny Chesney launches book tour at ETSU

Kenny Chesney launches book tour at ETSU

Country star Kenny Chesney kicks off his Heart Life Music book tour Nov. 1 at ETSU’s Martin Center.
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ETSU launches Project Welcome Home to support families in need

ETSU launches Project Welcome Home to support families in need

ETSU’s Project Welcome Home helps families in Appalachia recover from disaster and hardship through donations to an online housewarming registry.
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ETSU researcher wins national food and agriculture award

ETSU researcher wins national food and agriculture award

ETSU’s Dr. Tianhu Sun received the prestigious FFAR New Innovator Award for research boosting vitamin content in seeds naturally.