ETSU Bill Gatton College of Pharmacy

06/01/2026

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📣 Happy Statehood Day, Tennessee! 🎉
On June 1, 1796, Tennessee became the 16th state of the Union — and we’re proud to call it home! From the Great Smoky Mountains to the mighty Mississippi, we celebrate the Volunteer State’s rich history, strong communities, and vibrant spirit.
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06/01/2026

Congrats to Dr. Christina Tarasidis Pitchford (’26)!
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ETSU Bill Gatton College of Pharmacy graduate Christina Tarasidis Pitchford was one of just 85 nationwide to receive a prestigious national award.

05/22/2026

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05/22/2026

ETSU Bill Gatton College of Pharmacy faculty and staff gathered for a retreat after graduation to celebrate Gatton's 20th Anniversary and cast a vision for the future. We were joined by special guests President Noland, Dean Emeritus Larry Calhoun, and alumnus Dr. Robbie Monahan ('10). 🥳
Cherokee Creek Farm TN

05/21/2026

Major news! The ETSU Board of Trustees approved an additional reduction in tuition at ETSU Bill Gatton College of Pharmacy. Backed by a recent $3.2 million recurring state appropriation, in-state pharmacy tuition will decrease approximately 10% beginning this year. Combined with prior reductions made possible through state funding since 2023, in-state PharmD tuition will have decreased by 35.9% overall to $24,785, saving students approximately $55,556 over the course of the four-year program.

"We are deeply grateful to the members of the Tennessee General Assembly for their continued investment in Bill Gatton College of Pharmacy," said Dr. Debbie Byrd, Gatton's Dean. "This support translates directly into meaningful savings for our students, allowing them to pursue their PharmD with significantly less financial burden. Reducing the cost of pharmacy education is essential to building Tennessee's healthcare workforce, particularly in the rural and underserved communities where our graduates so often choose to serve."

https://news.etsu.edu/articles/etsu-board-reviews-research-plan-approves-tuition-faculty-tenure-and-promotion

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The East Tennessee State University Board of Trustees held its quarterly meeting on Thursday, May 21.

05/20/2026

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☀️ Join us at the 2026 Summer Meeting! ☀️

Don’t miss the opportunity to hear from Kaitlyn North as she presents:

“Less is More: Lipid Management in 2026”

Dr. North is from Erwin and is an alumna of East Tennessee State University Bill Gatton College of Pharmacy. She completed postgraduate training through the University of South Carolina — Tandem Health PGY1 Ambulatory Care Residency Program and the University of Tennessee Medical Center PGY2 Ambulatory Care Residency Program.

Today, she serves as an Assistant Professor in the Department of Pharmacy Practice at ETSU Bill Gatton College of Pharmacy and in the Department of Family Medicine at James H. Quillen College of Medicine. Dr. North also practices as a clinical pharmacist faculty member with the ETSU Health Family Medicine Kingsport residency program.

A Board-Certified Pharmacotherapy Specialist and Board-Certified Ambulatory Care Pharmacist, Dr. North’s clinical interests include diabetes management, continuous glucose monitoring, osteoporosis, and hyperlipidemia.

📍 Sign up today for the Summer Meeting and secure your spot:
Register here: https://bit.ly/4dFuCmk .

🤝 Bring a colleague and be part of the conversation shaping the future of pharmacy practice!

05/18/2026

Gatton expertise on the national stage.

Dr. Sarah Thomason, Chair and Professor of Pharmacy Practice at ETSU Bill Gatton College of Pharmacy, recently spoke at the nationally recognized Rx and Illicit Drug Summit in Nashville—one of the country’s leading conferences focused on substance use disorder, drug misuse prevention, treatment, and recovery.

The summit brings together national leaders in health care, policy, law enforcement, and public health, including figures such as Sanjay Gupta, members of Congress, and other national officials.

We’re proud to see Gatton faculty helping lead important conversations on issues impacting communities across the nation.

Learn more: https://hubs.la/Q04h1pXg0

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05/18/2026

Congratulations to Noah Wren, one of our incoming Class of 2030 student pharmacists, on being named a recipient of the 2026 Harold Love Outstanding Community Service Award!

Presented by the Tennessee Higher Education Commission, the Harold Love Awards recognize exceptional leadership, volunteerism, and service across Tennessee higher education.

Noah recently completed his Master of Public Health degree in biostatistics through ETSU’s accelerated bachelor’s-to-master’s program. His service work has included participation in Remote Area Medical (RAM) clinics; Drug Take-Back events; Appalachian Miles for Smiles clinics; study abroad community health initiatives in Quito, Ecuador; environmental sustainability efforts; and projects honoring local veterans.

"This award has reinforced the importance of service no matter where I'm at in my career," said Wren. "Even as students, we can make meaningful impacts on the communities around us. I'm excited to continue working in these settings and building on these experiences by applying the clinical skills and knowledge I'll acquire while being a student at Gatton. I look forward to using that training to better serve others, improve access to care, and promote positive health outcomes in our region."

We’re proud to see Noah recognized for his compassion, leadership, and dedication to improving health outcomes in underserved communities across Appalachia and beyond.

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https://news.etsu.edu/articles/etsu-trio-honored-with-2026-harold-love-awards

05/18/2026