Tennessee Governor Bill Lee announced Tuesday the creation of a new Center for Rural Health Research that will be housed at the College of Public Health at East Tennessee State University. From left, Ballad CEO Alan Levine, Lee and ETSU President Brian Noland.

Governor announces state funding for new ETSU research center Tuesday

Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee visited East Tennessee State University’s Quillen College of Medicine Tuesday to announce the state’s support for a new Center for Rural Health Research at the ETSU College of Public Health.

Jul 16, 2019 at 6:41 PM

Tennessee Governor Bill Lee announced today the creation of a new Center for Rural Health Research that will be housed at the College of Public Health at East Tennessee State University.

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Governor Bill Lee establishes new ETSU research center

Tennessee Governor Bill Lee announced today the creation of a new Center for Rural Health Research that will be housed at the College of Public Health at East Tennessee State University. According to Gov. Lee, ETSU will receive a $1.5 million first-year grant for the implementation of the center, and then a recurring $750,000 annual investment to support the ongoing operations. These appropriations were recommended by Gov. Lee and approved by the Tennessee General Assembly during the 111th legislative session.

Updated Jul 16, 2019 at 3:48 PM

From left, Dr. Corey Guidry, of Raceland, Louisiana; Dr. Lindsey Foltanski, from Long Valley, New Jersey; and Gatton College of Pharmacy alum Dr. Tucker Ensley (’19), of Asheville, North Carolina.

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ETSU welcomes new pharmacy residents

East Tennessee State University Bill Gatton College of Pharmacy welcomes several new residents who will be furthering their postgraduate pharmacy training in various practice settings over the next year.

Jul 12, 2019 at 4:35 PM

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Album produced by ETSU faculty earns Independent Music Awards honors

“Big Bend Killing: The Appalachian Ballad Tradition,” the fourth album released by the Great Smoky Mountains Association (GSMA) in conjunction with East Tennessee State University faculty, was recently named Best Compilation Album in the 17th annual Independent Music Awards.

Jul 12, 2019 at 4:30 PM

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Storyteller Antonio Rocha to return for his third ETSU Storytelling Institute

Storyteller Antonio Rocha, who brings a unique fusion of mime and spoken word to his performances, will be featured in a public concert at East Tennessee State University on Monday, July 15, at 7:30 p.m. in the Ball Hall Auditorium.

Jul 12, 2019 at 4:26 PM

Dr. Michael Whitelaw spends a lot of his time outside the classroom “getting the word out” about science.

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Rocks, minerals and fossils: ‘Getting the word out’ about studying science

Dr. Michael Whitelaw spends a lot of his time outside the classroom “getting the word out” about science. Each year, he introduces thousands of children to rocks and minerals, and fossils found in Northeast Tennessee. Under his tutelage, scouts have earned new badges and teachers have received grant money for new science gear in their classrooms.

Jul 12, 2019 at 4:19 PM

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ETSU Chorale wins 2 competition at international festival in Wales

The East Tennessee State University Chorale won two competitions at the Llangollen International Musical Eisteddfod at Denbighshire, Wales, in the United Kingdom last week.

Jul 12, 2019 at 10:02 AM

Aaron Woodruff said he hopes others will be able to build off his recently-published research.

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ETSU research finds seasonal patterns in Ice Age species

Fossils from Bat Cave, Missouri have allowed ETSU paleontologists to interpret the seasonal habits in the flat-headed peccary, a pig-like species native to the Americas that lived tens of thousands of years ago.

Jul 7, 2019 at 7:34 PM

Fly fishing Abrams Creek in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park.

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ETSU fly fishing course returns for sixth year

Jack Sanders has been teaching East Tennessee State University’s fly fishing course for six years now, and even though he’s in his 70s, he’s enjoying every second of it.

Jul 7, 2019 at 12:00 AM

ETSU's Engineering Department chair, Keith Johnson, accepts his award.

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ETSU professor recognized for contributions to engineering technology education

Keith Johnson, chair of the Department of Engineering, Engineering Technology and Surveying at East Tennessee State University, added another award to a decorated teaching career last weekend.

Jul 5, 2019 at 8:33 PM

The East Tennessee State University Chorale won first place Friday in both the Youth and Adult Folk Song Choir categories in the Llangollen International Musical Eisteddfod in Wales, United Kingdom.

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ETSU Chorale wins two categories in international competition, qualifies to compete for Choir of the World honors

The East Tennessee State University Chorale won first place Friday in both the Youth and Adult Folk Song Choir categories in the Llangollen International Musical Eisteddfod in Wales, United Kingdom. These wins qualify the Chorale to compete for the Choir of the World title on July 6. The ensemble will also compete in the Mixed Choirs category prior to Choir of the World competition, which will be televised live throughout the U.K.

Jul 5, 2019 at 5:08 PM

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Storyteller Jules Corriere to give concert at ETSU as part of Storytelling Institutes

Storyteller Jules Corriere will be featured in a public concert at East Tennessee State University on Friday, July 12, at 7:30 p.m. in the Ball Hall auditorium.

Jul 5, 2019 at 4:57 PM

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Two ETSU faculty to present at College Music Society 2019 National Conference

Two East Tennessee State University faculty members have been selected to present their research at the 2019 National Conference of the College Music Society, which will be held Oct. 24-26 in Louisville, Kentucky.

Jul 5, 2019 at 4:53 PM