Tony Banchs is changing East Tennessee State University's culture, starting with their veterans

College of Nursing professor and DAISY Award recipient talks about decades in health care

Dr. Wendy Nehring, dean of the ETSU College of Nursing, nominated Drummond for ETSU’s inaugural DAISY award and said she exemplifies an “exemplary educator and an outstanding role model.”

ETSU pianist earns honors in American Prize competition, performs with UK symphony

Yi-Yang Chen of East Tennessee State University recently received national honors in The American Prize competition.

AACP Walmart Scholars Program awards two research fellows at ETSU pharmacy school

Two research fellows at East Tennessee State University Bill Gatton College of Pharmacy received the prestigious American Association of Colleges of Pharmacy (AACP) Walmart Scholars Program award, putting the college in the top 20% of schools across the country who had multiple recipients.

Three ETSU students earn spots on regional ‘Twenty Under 20’ list

Three students at East Tennessee State University are experiencing several “firsts.”

Johnson City officer gives active shooter training to local business owners, educators and managers

In an era of frequent mass shootings that take can place anywhere, it’s more important than ever for police departments to teach civilians how to respond during a mass shooting. That’s exactly what the Johnson City Police Department did Wednesday afternoon.

ETSU Board of Trustees seeking comments on proposed tuition and fees

East Tennessee State University's Board of Trustees will hold a special called meeting of the Finance and Administration Committee on Wednesday at 9:30 a.m. to discuss proposed tuition and mandatory fees and budget for 2019-20, according to a Tuesday press release.

ETSU Culp renovations on track

Renovations to the East Tennessee State University D.P. Culp Center are continuing according to plan, ETSU officials said recently.

College of Nursing presents ETSU’s inaugural DAISY Award

The East Tennessee State University College of Nursing presented a DAISY Award for Extraordinary Nursing Faculty to Ellen W. Drummond, an associate professor and director of Undergraduate Programs who retired this month after 25 years of service at ETSU.

ETSU hosts discussion on infants born with NAS

Babies with NAS can experience withdrawal symptoms, including seizures, irritability and difficulty eating.

ETSU’s Pack appointed to new Substance Abuse Advisory Council

The Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) announced that East Tennessee State University’s Dr. Robert Pack is one of 24 individuals who will serve on a newly formed Substance Abuse Advisory Council (SAAC).

A surprising new species of rhino found at Gray Fossil Site

The Gray Fossil Site in East Tennessee, which preserves the remains of a diverse ecosystem dating to the late Miocene to early Pliocene Epoch, is home to tapirs, alligators, mastodons, red pandas and more. Now, a study published in the Bulletin of the Florida Museum of Natural History unveils the latest new species from the site, a rhinoceros named Teleoceras aepysoma. At an estimated 4.5-4.9 million years old, these were among the very last rhinos in North America.

ETSU presents 2019 Distinguished Staff Awards

Seven individuals were honored by the East Tennessee State University Staff Senate in the presentation of the 2019 Distinguished Staff Awards.

Reece Museum hosts discussion on opioid addiction

Tackling the region’s opioid addiction epidemic requires dialogue, and sometimes that means confronting the stigmas associated with addiction and methods of treatment, according to Dr. Jack Woodside, a local family medicine physician.

ETSU College of Nursing reports 100 percent DNP pass rate for 2018

East Tennessee State University College of Nursing reported that 100% of its Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) graduates in the Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP) and the Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) concentrations passed their certification examination in 2018.