ETSU Today

Forever ETSU: A Legacy That Lives On

Honoring the lifelong bond that sustains our mission and shapes our past, present, and future 

Since our founding, East Tennessee State University has been deeply connected to the communities we serve, rooted in service, guided by shared values, and committed to improving the quality of life for the people of this region and beyond.  

More than a century later, this mission not only endures but thrives, thanks to your unwavering support. The strength of our university community continues to propel ETSU forward. We are growing enrollment, expanding academic offerings, and earning national recognition for teaching, research, and service. Across all measurable fronts, ETSU is advancing in ways that position us for long-term sustainability and success. 

This momentum is making a real-world difference not only today but also for tomorrow. Our collective impact will echo across generations. It can be felt in the nurse caring for a patient, the teacher connecting with a child, the researcher developing lifesaving solutions, and the veteran finding new leadership opportunities through education. This momentum is making a real-world difference not only today but also for tomorrow. Our collective impact will echo across generations. It can be felt in the nurse caring for a patient, the teacher connecting with a child, the researcher developing lifesaving solutions, and the veteran finding new leadership opportunities through education. 

These stories — your stories — are the true legacy of ETSU. 

The kinship we share as members of the ETSU family is lifelong. It transcends time and geography, linking us to a shared purpose and a university that continues to go
beyond expectations. 

To all who walk with us — thank you. Your commitment ensures that ETSU remains a place of opportunity, discovery, and hope. 

Brian Noland
President