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Table of Contents

  • 2: President's Perspective
  • 3: Service Plunge
  • 4: ETSU By the Numbers
  • 6: Bucs Go Beyond: Autumn Lockwood and Shivam Patel
  • 9: Traditions: ETSU Gospel Choir
  • 10: Board of Trustees Spotlight
  • 11: Why I Teach
  • 12: Go Beyond the Classroom
  • 15: Bucs on Parade
  • 15: #AtTheMartin Crossword
  • 16: ETSU Elevates
  • 22: The Headlines
  • 24: What's in Your Blood?
  • 27: Leaders in a Booming Field
  • 28: Semester Snapshots
  • 30: Community Music School
  • 31: Saving Lives Through Collaboration
  • 32: A Soccer Star
  • 33: In Their Own Words
  • 34: Interprofessional Education
  • 36: Meeting Health Needs
  • 38: I Give a Buc
  • 39: Five Questions
  • 40: In the Stars
  • 42: 2023 Alumni Awards
  • 43: Class Notes
  • 47: ETSU Obituaries
  • 49: Then and Now

ETSU President

Brian Noland

Executive Editor

Fred Sauceman; Jess Vodden

Creative Director

Jess Vodden

Managing Editors

Melissa Nipper

Art Director

Jeanette Jewell

Advancement/Alumni Editors

Whitney Goetz; John King

Contributing Writers

Sammy Asbury; Hannah Askew; Kevin Brown; Ember Brummitt; Karen Crigger; Lee Ann Davis; O.J. Early; Yasmeen Elayan; Mike Ezekiel; Jennifer Hill; Rachel Howard; Mackenzie Lewis; Melissa Nipper; Jonathan Roberts; Fred Sauceman; Joe Smith; Stephen Woodward

Cover/Graphic Design

Jeanette Jewell; Ren Walker

Photography/Art

Samuel Adenekan; Scott Bowers; Ron Campbell; Dakota Hamilton; Mackenzie Lewis; Fred Sauceman; Jim Sledge; Larry Smith; Steven May; Charles Warden

Publication Date

Winter 2025

President's Message

It is no exaggeration to say that Appalachia is one of the most vibrant and complex regions in America. Often overlooked, underestimated, and misunderstood, Appalachian communities are both incredibly resilient and uniquely vulnerable. The rugged and ancient mountain range for which the region is named inspires a deep connection to the land that is increasingly uncommon in modern society. A place of breathtaking, rough-hewn beauty, Appalachia has long inspired poets and artists who have cultivated a profoundly soulful artistic legacy. Far from the homogeneous stereotype often portrayed in the media, Appalachia is home to a vibrant culture, history, and experience that should be celebrated and studied. For centuries, the difficulties of traversing the region’s challenging topography encouraged a culture of self-reliance, creating and preserving unique cultural enclaves and folk traditions that both evoke our nation’s heritage and serve as a guide to a brighter future — one that might be built on kinship and deeply felt community connections. East Tennessee State University has stood at the center of this rich tapestry for more than a century. Since its founding in 1911, the university has remained focused on a singular mission, to improve the quality of life for people in the region. Throughout the pages of this magazine, you will find evidence of that work in action. In fact, I believe, no other university has done more to enhance life and promote prosperity in the Appalachian region than ETSU. From transforming the educational landscape of the region at the turn of the last century to driving economic growth in emerging and cutting- edge fields today; from caring for the physical well-being of the region’s citizens to nourishing their intellects and shared humanity, ETSU makes a tangible, meaningful difference in our communities. This mission and region-focused purpose are at the heart of everything we do and every decision we make. Our goal is not simply to be a university of global distinction situated in Appalachia, but to be a distinctly Appalachian university whose excellence commands the attention and admiration of the world. We often talk about state flagship institutions. But at ETSU, our impact and reach go beyond state lines. We are the flagship of Appalachia — and we fly that flag proudly. Godspeed, and go Bucs! - Brian Noland, President

ETSU Today - Winter 2025

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