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Aliyanna Hill, an 18-year-old senior at Science Hill, said closures over the coronavirus have changed some of her plans.
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Pandemic complicates high school senior plans

Classes have been moved online, and all activities have been canceled until April 27.

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ETSU Health begins offering telemedicine appointments for patients

ETSU Health is bringing medical care closer to home for its patients by offering telemedicine appointments. Telemedicine is the use of electronic audio and video communication to provide remote health care services to patients.

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Amy Johnson, interim associate provost for faculty and director for the Center for Teaching Excellence, said the campus worked 'tirelessly' to move classes online at ETSU.
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ETSU faculty and staff worked 'tirelessly' to transition classes online

East Tennessee State University faculty and staff were hard at work last week transitioning all classes to an online format amid the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic.

Updated Mar 27, 2020 at 11:03 PM
Director of Jazz Studies and Recording Arts Martin Walters instructs students online.
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'We would rather be together': ETSU choir instructor talks about online course challenges

When it comes to choir classes, it’s often important for the instructor and students to be together in one room.

Mar 26, 2020 at 8:00 AM
Etta Bryant, a seventh-grader at Liberty Bell and daughter of Science Hill Assistant Principal Carmen Bryant, takes a look at her Chromebook. Many students grades 7-12 will use Chromebooks to continue classwork during closures.
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City district's teachers and students continue school year from home

Teachers and students in the Johnson City Schools district will continue the school year remotely until schools reopen their doors.

Updated Mar 25, 2020 at 10:39 AM
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City school district to start free child meal distribution Tuesday

Johnson City Schools will begin their child meal distribution on Tuesday, March 24, as JCS returns from spring break, according to a Friday press release.

Mar 21, 2020 at 12:02 AM
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Milligan to finish semester online

Milligan College's administration announced Friday that its transition to remote learning will be extended through the end of the spring semester. The decision was made in response to the global Coronavirus (COVID-19) epidemic and with a desire to act in the best interests of all members of the Milligan community.

Updated Mar 20, 2020 at 7:46 PM
FILE - In this Feb. 3, 2020 file photo, Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee delivers his State of the State Address in the House Chamber in Nashville, Tenn. Bill Lee declared a state of emergency Thursday, March 12, to help the state address the spread of the new coronavirus. The emergency declaration frees up additional funds and relaxes rules surrounding assistance from state agencies to affected communities. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey, File)
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education

Lawmakers move to cancel state testing amid pandemic with teachers union support

House Bill 2818, which passed the House Curriculum, Testing and Innovation Subcommittee Wednesday, would ensure teachers, students and schools aren’t penalized for not taking the test or scoring poorly should they choose to take the test.

Mar 19, 2020 at 7:21 PM
From left, Assistant Principal Jeremy Jenkins, Athletic Director Danny Good and Kitchen Manager Nila Babb pack free lunch for families during school closures.
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Schools provide free meals during COVID-19 closures

Beginning Wednesday, Washington County Schools’ Nutrition Department began providing free lunch available for pick-up at four county schools each weekday for any child under 18.

Mar 18, 2020 at 8:15 PM
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COVID-19

Organizations, schools prepare to feed children during shutdown

Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee’s sweeping recommendation Monday for schools statewide to close for at least the rest of the month left many asking how to best serve the students and families who rely on free or reduced-price meals.

Mar 16, 2020 at 9:11 PM
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School districts release tentative closure plans amid coronavirus pandemic

Johnson City Schools will be closed until April 6. The closure includes all extra-curricular activities, all theater and music performances and athletic activities, including practices.

Mar 16, 2020 at 8:14 PM
From left: Dr. Dana Harrison (faculty advisor), Jessica Owens, Dawson Maddox and Aaron Barlow.
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ETSU team earns 2nd place in National Analytics Case Competition

East Tennessee State University students representing three disciplines – business, computer science and mathematics – showcased their talent and teamwork during the first-ever National Analytics Case Competition held at Elon University last month. Their performance recently earned 2nd place out of 10 other participating schools.

Mar 15, 2020 at 1:03 AM
(Left to right) ETSU undergraduate students Megan Ellison and Brianna Biederman work with Dr. Aaron Polichnowski in his lab at ETSU’s Quillen College of Medicine.
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ETSU’s Polichnowski receives grant to study kidney disease

Dr. Aaron Polichnowski of East Tennessee State University’s Quillen College of Medicine recently received a grant from ETSU’s Research Development Committee to further his research on kidney disease and hypertension.

Mar 15, 2020 at 1:03 AM
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ETSU College of Nursing named among top 10 most affordable online DNP programs

East Tennessee State University’s College of Nursing was listed 10th among the most affordable online Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) programs in the country, according to a new ranking by BestHealthDegrees.com.

Mar 6, 2020 at 4:56 PM
From left, Quincy Avery, Austin Woodell and Gavin Bange.
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New mentor program helping Science Hill, Liberty Bell students

Science Hill High School students don’t have the chance to redo their middle school years, but they now have the opportunity to help current middle school students get through some of their struggles. A new program at Science Hill is part of Debbie Mottern’s Topper Summit class which partners Science Hill seniors with Liberty Bell students to provide an extra layer of support.

Mar 7, 2020 at 8:48 PM
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