Ramona Williams named vice president of enrollment management and financial aid at Tusculum

Dr. Ramona Williams, a 35-year higher education professional who has held multiple leadership posts, has been named the vice president of enrollment management and financial aid at Tusculum University.

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.

Milligan recognizes 2019 Jeanes Scholarship recipients

Milligan College awarded its most prestigious academic scholarship, the Jeanes Honors Scholarship, to incoming freshmen Olivia Brokaw, of Lexington, South Carolina, and Travis Kyker, of Travelers Rest, South Carolina.

Tennessee pupils among most likely in nation to use drugs and alcohol

Tennessee students are among the most likely in the nation to take drugs in high school, according to a recent report from Project Know analyzing Youth Risk Behavior Surveillance data.

New assistant principals take roles at Science Hill, Liberty Bell

Johnson City Schools’ Superintendent Dr. Steve Barnett announced the appointments of two new assistant principals for the 2019-2020 school year.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Science Hill students earn credit from home over summer

School may be out for the summer, but 621 Science Hill High School students took the opportunity to earn some high school credits toward graduation during the month of June.

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New law requires suicide prevention programs at higher ed institutions

According to statistics from the Tennessee Department of Health and Tennessee Suicide Prevention Network, suicide is the ninth-leading cause of death in Tennessee and the second leading cause of death among college students.

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.

Governor’s Scholars get hands-on Pioneer Experience

Creating a shelter, digging latrines and fence-building are not the typical summer vacation experiences for high school students.

ETSU pharmacy students earn research awards

Two students at East Tennessee State University Bill Gatton College of Pharmacy recently earned national research awards.