East Tennessee State University

09/08/2026

Congratulations to Dr. Laura Robertson, who received ETSU’s 2026 Distinguished Faculty Award in Teaching – the university’s highest honor for faculty in teaching.

Robertson’s students describe her courses as “highly engaging, meaningful and transformative,” and they appreciate her enthusiasm and ability to make complex scientific concepts easy to understand. One of her favorite things is learning that a student who previously disliked the STEM fields discovered a love of science and developed enthusiasm and confidence in teaching it. bit.ly/46R284Q

09/08/2026

A fossil discovered more than 30 years ago is helping scientists rewrite the history of one of the Pacific Ocean's most unusual extinct mammals.

Researchers led by ETSU's Dr. Kumiko Matsui uncovered new clues about Desmostylus after combining fossil evidence with decades-old archival records in Japan.

Read more about the discovery:

An ETSU-led study shows how a fossil discovered decades ago helped rewrite the history of an extinct mammal that once inhabited coastlines across the Pacific.

09/08/2026

🎤 A Boogie Wit da Hoodie is coming to ETSU!

A Boogie Wit da Hoodie and special guest Shelailai will headline the 2026 SGA Fall Concert on Wednesday, Oct. 7, at 7 p.m. at Freedom Hall Civic Center.

🎟️ Student tickets are FREE with a valid ETSU ID, with additional tickets available for $15. Faculty/staff and public ticket information is also available.

Get tickets and learn more: https://news.etsu.edu/articles/a-boogie-wit-da-hoodie-shelailai-to-headline-etsu-sga-fall-concert

09/07/2026

Happy Labor Day! 💛💙

Today, we honor the faculty and staff who make ETSU what it is. Your contributions make a lasting difference across our campus and region.

Wishing you a safe and restful holiday!

The university is closed today in observance.

09/07/2026

Meet Captain Millie! 🐾

Captain Millie is ETSU’s new explosives detection dog and a member of the ETSU Police Department. Her job is prevention and protection, helping provide an additional layer of safety for the Buccaneer community.

If you see Captain Millie around campus, remember that she’s a working dog.

Learn more about Captain Millie and her role in keeping ETSU safe: https://news.etsu.edu/articles/meet-captain-millie-etsus-explosives-detection-dog

09/06/2026

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09/05/2026

Congratulations to Dr. Lori Meier, recipient of ETSU's 2026 Distinguished Faculty Award in Service, the university's highest honor for faculty service.

A professor in the Clemmer College of Education and Human Development at ETSU, Dr. Meier has impacted hundreds of graduate students through advising and mentorship, supported faculty development through the Center for Teaching Excellence, and inspired learners throughout the region through her work as a NASA Solar System Ambassador.

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

09/04/2026

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

The free event will feature health screenings, flu shots, personal care items, community resources and activities for the whole family. Licensed hairdressers will also provide free haircuts throughout the event.

Learn more:

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

09/04/2026

Football season is here!
The ETSU College of Nursing is teaming up with our fellow ETSU Health colleges to host pre-game tailgates before every ETSU home football game. Join students, faculty, staff, alumni, and friends from across ETSU Health for free food, drinks, fellowship, and door prizes.
View the full tailgate schedule:
https://www.etsualumni.org/s/974/bp18/interior.aspx...

09/04/2026

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

For an ETSU alum and current student, their work is all about helping the entrepreneurs here succeed.

Read the full story here: https://news.etsu.edu/articles/a-full-circle-of-entrepreneurship-support-through-etsu