What's the best thing about working at East Tennessee State University?  Our people—students, faculty and staff!  Our quality reputation!  Our beautiful campus!  Our emphasis on caring for the needs of every member of the ETSU family!  ETSU is a student-centered community of learning that employs more than 2,000 faculty and staff.  Our personnel are a constant source of enthusiastic service that makes us a leader in regional universities. 

Featured Employee

Kim Blevins

Kim Blevins has worked for ETSU for over 25 years in the College of Medicine , College of Nursing and currently in Academic Affairs. She takes ETSU Pride in her work and is a very dedicated employee of the University.

She is one of the kindest, most generous and caring individuals you will ever meet. As a cancer survivor, she does a great deal to help find a cure. Kim works with the American Cancer Society Relay for Life and participates in the annual walk in the Dome as one of the “ETSU Survivors” team. She speaks to medical students about her battle and recovery from breast cancer and what they can do to assist patients with their fears and treatment after a devastating diagnosis.

Kim is also a member of the local American Heart Association Board and has for 13 years worked as a team member on the annual American Heart Gala fundraiser.

Kim is an active member of Fairview United Methodist Church in Jonesborough. She is also an active community member for the historic “Tree Streets” district. She is a member of the Southside Neighborhood Organization and currently is working with a zoning task force to advocate responsible development of Walnut Street that benefits business owners while at the same time preserving the value and quality of life in the historic neighborhood.

Kim works tirelessly for ETSU and many worthwhile causes, both civic and humanitarian.

Thank you, Kim, for being with us here at ETSU !

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