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    Tenn. ranks No. 17 for med grads  Jul 20, 2008
    The state touts four major medical schools, including East Tennessee State University James H. Quillen College of Medicine in Johnson City, Meharry Medical College School of Medicine in Nashville, Vanderbilt University School of Medicine in Nashville, and the University of Tennessee Health Science Center based in Memphis. Arkansas schools produced 133 medical graduates last year and Mississippi graduated 98. (Memphis Business Journal, TN)

    Share America Foundation chooses banjo stylist for scholarship  Jul 19, 2008
    He said his plans are to transfer to East Tennessee State University where he will pursue a bachelor s degree in music. We are honored to present this special scholarship award this year remembering the gifts shared with our organization by Dottie Rambo, said Randall Franks, Share America Foundation president. (Catoosa County News, GA)

    World's fastest woman in Bonne Terre  Jul 19, 2008
    When Tennessee State University Track Coach Ed Temple saw her play, he recognized her potential as a runner and while she was still in high school, he told her she could one day make an Olympic team. I didn t even know what the Olympics were. (Park Hills Daily Journal, MO)

    Dr. Jamil Bennette Scott  Jul 13, 2008
    Dr. Scott received her B.S. summa cum laude in 2000 in biology with a cell and molecular concentration from Tennessee State University, where she was fully funded through the Presidential Foundation Honors and Out-of-State Tuition Waiver Scholarships. She was also a member of the University Honors Program, Phi Kappa Phi National Honor Society, and the TSU Dance Experience ensemble. (Petersburg Progress Index, VA)

    Copperheads still in striking distance despite losses  Jul 5, 2008
    Tonight, the Copperheads travel to Cardinal Park on the campus of East Tennessee State University in Johnson City, Tenn. That's where Lake Norman will take on the SCBL-leading Tennessee Tornado (15-5) in a double-header. (Huntersville Herald, NC)

    Samuels named chairman of Nashville Chamber of Commerce  Jul 3, 2008
    The chamber board's seven new members are Dennis Alpert, Wal-Mart Stores Inc.; David Fox, McNeely Pigott & Fox; Kate Herman, the Nashville Business Journal; Melvin Johnson, Tennessee State University; Larry Kloess, HCA Tri-Star Health Systems; Tom Oreck, Oreck Corporation; and Nick Zeppos, Vanderbilt University. Reader Comments. (Nashville Business Journal, TN)

    Airport Authority to host networking on upcoming rental car facility project  Jul 2, 2008
    The airport authority will hold the meeting from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. July 8 at the Tennessee State University Avon Williams Downtown Campus, 330 10th Ave. N.. The meeting is designed for potential joint-venture partners, subcontractors and suppliers to meet airport authority contacts and the project's general contractor, Austin Commercial, which is working with D.F. Chase Construction locally. (Nashville Business Journal, TN)

    Fisk names 2 acting provosts  Jun 30, 2008
    The move came after Tennessee State University President James Hefner submitted a letter to Tennessee Board of Regents Chancellor Charles Manning saying he expected to be appointed to the interim provost position. Hefner's letter asked that he be removed from the payroll list of presidents emeriti at the board's member schools, but retain his title. (WREG.com, TN)

    Hefner in line for post at Fisk University  Jun 28, 2008
    (AP) - James Hefner, former president of Tennessee State University, is in line to become provost at Fisk University. According to The Tennessean newspaper, Hefner has told state education officials he will temporarily fill the top academic post at Fisk. (WREG.com, TN)

    Meet Atlanta's Miss Black USA  Jun 27, 2008
    I left Tennessee State University to try out for and made it to the quarterfinals. After that, I pursued an acting and singing career. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)

    Exclusive Interview: NT Lamar Divens  Jun 21, 2008
    for the "Insiders only" portion of this interview, where Divens provides the details on his bizarre season-ending suspension, which stemmed from his transfer from Vanderbilt to Tennessee State University ... for the "Insiders only" portion of this interview, where Divens provides the details on his bizarre season-ending suspension, which stemmed from his transfer from Vanderbilt to Tennessee State University. (ChargersUpdate.com)

    Cotter, Traub power Tennessee spikers  Jun 19, 2008
    Cotter, who has signed with East Tennessee State University, collected 10 kills, 10 assists and 14 digs. Her seven aces also set a new All-Star Classic record. (WWalker County Messenger, GA)

    Radio repairman saved collection of rare '40s recordings  Jun 19, 2008
    Today, thanks to the combined efforts of Wyrick, Middle Tennessee State University and Tennessee State Parks, the entire collection has been digitized and transferred to compact discs ... Last summer, with funding from Tennessee State Parks, Fulcher arranged to have the acetates transferred to CDs at the Center for Popular Music, an archive and research center at Middle Tennessee State University. (Scripps Howard News Wire)

    Text of Oprah Winfrey's commencement speech  Jun 17, 2008
    I went to Tennessee State University ... So, in 1987, Tennessee State University invited me back to speak at their commencement. (Palo Alto Online, CA)

    MURDER/SUICIDE ON CARDINAL DRIVE (13)  Jun 15, 2008
    Olivia was in her fourth year of the registered nurse program at Tennessee State University; she was employed as a patient care tech for the University Medical Center and worked as a cashier at the Marathon. In October of 1998 Olivia was saved, she was a member of the Old Beech Bottom Missionary Baptist Church. (Lafayette Macon County Times, TN)

    Kenny Chesney: Im just a dreamer  Jun 14, 2008
    when he was getting a degree in advertising at East Tennessee State University. Hes put the degree to use promoting his own career, which he began after he graduated and moved to Nashville. (MSNBC -- Music)

    Aunt arrested in death of boy, 3  Jun 14, 2008
    In early May, an Allan Hancock College football player, set to transfer to Tennessee State University this fall, was shot in an alley on East Main Street. Ast said the high number of homicides thus far is an anomaly, adding that typically the city's police officers handle cases of just two or three people murdered annually. (Santa Maria Times)

    Hoopeston insurance agent has short story published  Jun 12, 2008
    He will also be a guest speaker, reading a selection from his works of fiction, at the 25th Annual Conference of the Sports Literature Association to be held at East Tennessee State University in June. Pemberton is a 1986 graduate of Illinois State University. (Hoopeston Chronicle, IL)

    ETSU says stolen computer could lead to identity theft  Jun 8, 2008
    (AP) - East Tennessee State University has sent a letter to 6,200 people whose identities could be compromised by the theft of a desktop computer. The letter, dated Monday and provided to the Johnson City Press by the father of a graduate who received one, says the computer is password protected and files cannot be easily accessed. (WREG.com, TN)

    It's down to Fla., Tenn. men for Snellville city manager  Jun 5, 2008
    He has a masters of science in public administration at Florida State University, while Treadway has a master's of city management two from East Tennessee State University and a doctorate in philosophy from the University of Tennessee. One of the three city manager finalists saidhe dropped out of the running, in part, because of the history of discord on the council. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Metro)

    Tenn. OL Is Going Camping This Summer  Jun 3, 2008
    reported, I have an offer from Tennessee State University. He added, I am receiving interest from State, , , and. (The Insiders -- Tennessee Prep)

    Suspect pleads not guilty in AHC athlete's death  May 31, 2008
    He attended South Shore High School in Brooklyn, N.Y. Sudlow had recently signed a letter of intent to go to Tennessee State University in Nashville, Tenn. on scholarship. (Santa Maria Times)

    Tenn. OL hoping to get some attention  May 29, 2008
    Another in state school after Lenhart is Middle Tennessee State University ... He said, Start with number one Tennessee, Mississippi State, Virginia, Middle Tennessee State University, and Louisiana State University. (The Insiders -- Tennessee Prep)

    Stanton to retire in 2009  May 15, 2008
    East Tennessee State University President Dr. Paul E. Stanton Jr. today announced his retirement effective March 1, 2009. He made the announcement during the ETSU Foundation Annual Meeting at The Millennium Centre. (East Tennessean, TN)

    Leland Chosen as Recipient of 27th NACDA/NIT Athletics Director Award  May 12, 2008
    His journey began as a football coach at his alma mater, Pacific, before coaching stints at East Tennessee State University and Stanford. In 1979, Leland entered the world of athletics administration as the assistant athletics director at the University of Houston. (Nacda.com)

    U.S. Generals (Retired) Garner & Hite Join Eurocontrol  May 12, 2008
    General Hite received his commission in 1964 as a Second Lieutenant in the Infantry following graduation as a Distinguished Military Graduate from East Tennessee State University, where he earned a Bachelor of Arts in Chemistry. In 1974, he earned a Master's Degree in Management Science from The Florida Institute of Technology. (CCNMatthews Press Releases)

    Marian Wright Edelman to speak at Meharry Medical College commencement  May 11, 2008
    The event will be held at the Howard Gentry Center on the campus of Tennessee State University, 3500 John A. Merritt Blvd.. It will be the school's 132th commencement ceremony. (Nashville Business Journal, TN)

    County Lines for May 8, 2008  May 8, 2008
    Sudlow was a captain for the Bulldogs football team, and had recently signed a letter of intent to attend Tennessee State University. Faculty and staff who knew Sudlow are invited to the service, which will take place at 4:15 p.m. in the school's Joe White Gym. (Santa Maria Times)

    Despite injury, Alvarez still a top choice  May 8, 2008
    -- John Merritt, a football coaching legend at Nashville's Tennessee State University during the 1960s and '70s, was fond of saying "the hay's in the barn" before sending his team onto the field on fall Saturdays. Across town 30 years later, Vanderbilt's Pedro Alvarez can relate. (MLB.com -- Tampa Bay Devil Rays)

    Murder victim was AHC athlete  May 6, 2008
    Advertisement A captain of Hancock College's football team who recently signed a letter of intent to attend Tennessee State University was the victim of a homicide Friday night in Santa Maria, police and sources at the college said Monday ... Sudlow attended South Shore High School in Brooklyn, N.Y. He had recently signed a letter of intent to go to Tennessee State University in Nashville, Tenn. (Santa Maria Times)

    Overcoming autism, Culleoka student achieves harmony through his music  May 5, 2008
    The author of this article, Kristine Meath, is a journalism student at Middle Tennessee State University. She resides in Columbia. (Columbia Daily Herald, TN)

    Pinnacle Construction snags $64M MTSU contract  May 2, 2008
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    Chamber recruiting teams for golf tourney  Apr 23, 2008
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    Rodgers-Cromartie's talent is on the level  Apr 21, 2008
    But after attending four high schools, Dominique Rodgers-Cromartie didn't simply slip through the cracks coming out of talent-laden Florida, he fell into a college recruiting chasm that left him playing for Division 1-AA (now known as the Football Championship Subdivision) Tennessee State University. Rodgers-Cromartie said at the NFL Scouting Combine that Tennessee State was the only school that recruited him coming out of Lakewood Ranch High School in Bradenton, Fla. (Boston Globe)

    Malenda Trick: an artist since age 3  Apr 19, 2008
    Her private and corporate patrons have included Katharine Hepburn, Martina McBride, Word Records, Cone Oil, Dollar General Stores, Kirklands, Stein Mart, Target, Costco, Wal-Mart, Tennessee State University and the Tennessee State Museum. Trick has been married to her husband, Clark, for six years. (Marco Island Sun-Times, FL)

    Flowering tree evaluation in May  Apr 18, 2008
    The East Tennessee State University Arboretum staff is looking for volunteers to assist with a Flowering Tree Evaluation. No special knowledge is required - just a love of trees and gardens. (East Tennessean, TN)

    Lady Bucs to host A-Sun Women's Golf Championship Tournament  Apr 15, 2008
    For the first time in the 19-year history of women's golf in the Atlantic Sun Conference, the championship will be contested in the state of Tennessee when East Tennessee State University hosts the women's championship at The Ridges Golf and Country Club, beginning with first round play Monday morning and concluding with third and final round action on Wednesday. In two years in the Atlantic Sun, ETSU has finished second to Campbell both years. (East Tennessean, TN)

    Downs to speak at Mended Hearts regional meeting  Apr 15, 2008
    Several dedicated retirees and others from East Tennessee State University work alongside a number of community volunteers in Mended Hearts, a national affiliate of the American Heart Association, whose mission is to offer hope, compassion and support to heart patients, their families and caregivers. Lynn Frierson is president of local Mended Hearts Chapter 259 which is hosting fellow representatives from Tennessee, Alabama and Florida for the inaugural Southern Regional Mended Hearts Cluster... (East Tennessean, TN)

    Earth Day activities planned for Fossil Site  Apr 15, 2008
    Tuesday, April 22, marks the 38th annual commemoration of Earth Day around the world - and the East Tennessee State University and General Shale Brick Natural History Museum at the Gray Fossil Site is hosting its very first observance this year. Activities at the celebration include cleaning the surrounding grounds, two public lectures given by respected university scientists and closing receptions for two unique art exhibits at the museum. (East Tennessean, TN)

    At tax time, many illegal immigrants are paying too  Apr 12, 2008
    Economist William Ford of Middle Tennessee State University says there are no firm figures on how many such taxpayers there are ... Ford, of Middle Tennessee State University, said a majority of economists agree that illegal immigrants are a net benefit for the U.S. economy. (San Diego Union-Tribune -- Business)

    UMES NAMES FRANKIE ALLEN NEW HEAD BASKETBALL COACH  Apr 11, 2008
    Allen enjoyed many of his accolades while at Tennessee State University. He won three Ohio Valley Conference (OVC) Championships with the Tigers, 1993, 1994 and 1995. (Umeshawks.com)

    Southeast Track and Field Travels to Tennessee  Apr 9, 2008
    The complete track and field team will take part in the Boston-Moon Track Classic on Saturday, hosted by Tennessee State University. Results from both meets will be available online at www. (Gosoutheast.com)

    Shining on the college scene: Catoosa student finds fun in forensics  Apr 8, 2008
    Her challenge in April is competing in the national tournament in April at Tennessee State University. The competition will be tough, but I would love to make it to a final round and make my team and my coaches proud, she said. (Catoosa County News, GA)

    Recital at ETSU to highlight works of Russian composers  Apr 8, 2008
    "From Russia with Love," a recital featuring Dr. Nathan Jasinski on cello and Dr. Chih-Long Hu on piano, will be held at East Tennessee State University Saturday, April 12, at 7:30 p.m. in Mathes Hall. This concert features works from the late 19 and 20 centuries by three major Russian composers, including "Adante Cantabile, Op. 11" by Tchaikovsky, "Sonata in C Major for Cello and Piano, Op. 119" by Prokofiev and "Sonata in G Minor for Cello and Piano, Op. 19" by Rachmaninov. (East Tennessean, TN)

    ETSU Chorale, Milligan Choir to perform the Durufle 'Reqiuem' together  Apr 8, 2008
    The Milligan College Concert Choir, Women's Chorale and Orchestra will combine their talents with those of the East Tennessee State University Chorale for a Spring Concert on Friday, April 18, at 7:30 p.m. in Seeger Memorial Chapel on the Milligan College campus. Under the direction of Dr. Thomas Jenrette, professor and director of choral activities in the ETSU Department of Music, the two choirs will present the masterwork "Requiem" by the 20 century French composer Maurice Durufl. (East Tennessean, TN)

    "Who\'s going to speak for us?" ... A tribute to POWs ... City plans transport overhaul ... State sends mega farm back to the drawing board ... OUR STREET: West Elm Street: An interesting combination ... State park ready to "reel in" new concessions operator ... Hampton to unveil new restaurant plans on April 17 ... ';var marqueewidth="350px";var marqueeheight="25px";var marqueebgcolor="#FFFFFF";////NO NEED TO EDIT BELOW THIS LINE////////////var pauseit=1;var marqueespeed=1 //slow speed down by 1 for NSvar copyspeed=marqueespeedvar pausespeed=(pauseit==0)? copyspeed: 0var iedom=document.all||document.getElementByIdif (iedom)document.write(''+marqueecontent+'')var actualwidth=''var cross_marquee, ns_marqueefunction populate(){if (iedom){cross_marquee=document.getElementById? document.getElementById("iemarquee") : document.all.iemarqueecross_marquee.style.left=parseInt(marqueewidth)+8+"px"cross_marquee.innerHTML=marqueecontentactualwidth=document.all? temp.offsetWidth : document.getElementById("temp").offsetWidth}else if (document.layers){ns_marquee=document.ns_marquee.document.ns_marquee2ns_marquee.left=parseInt(marqueewidth)+8ns_marquee.document.write(marqueecontent)ns_marquee.document.close()actualwidth=ns_marquee.document.width}lefttime=setInterval("scrollmarquee()",20)}window.onload=populate;function scrollmarquee(){if (iedom){if (parseInt(cross_marquee.style.left)>(actualwidth*(-1)+8))cross_marquee.style.left=parseInt(cross_marquee.style.left)-copyspeed+"px"elsecross_marquee.style.left=parseInt(marqueewidth)+8+"px"}else if (document.layers){if (ns_marquee.left>(actualwidth*(-1)+8))ns_marquee.left-=copyspeedelsens_marquee.left=parseInt(marqueewidth)+8}}if (iedom||document.layers){with (document){document.write('')if (iedom){write('')write('')write('')write('')}else if (document.layers){write('')write('')write('')}document.write('')}}Friday, April 04, 2008"Who's going to speak for us?"  Apr 4, 2008
    Norman, Freeport School District 145 human resources director, was a Tennessee State University sophomore in 1968. Norman studied on the historically black college s Nashville campus. (Freeport Journal-Standard, IL)

    Kangaroo hurler wants to travel, save the forest  Apr 1, 2008
    and played a year for Tennessee State University. Hurst said nothing of being homesick, but admits the Florida weather was hard to leave behind. (University News, MO)

    Baseball: Post 22 standout reaches big leagues as a coach  Mar 29, 2008
    He played baseball for Rapid City Post 22 and college ball at East Tennessee State University. Andrews was a freshman pitcher on ETSU s 1978. (Rapid City Journal, SD)

    ETSU students to hold 'Save Darfur Mountain Bike Race'  Mar 28, 2008
    Student members of the Initiative for Clean Energy (ICE), Students Taking Action in Darfur (STAND) and the East Tennessee State University bicycling team will hold a Save Darfur Mountain Bike Race on Saturday, April 5. All proceeds will go to the organization Save Darfur (on the Web site www. (East Tennessean, TN)

    MLB spotlights Civil Rights Movement  Mar 25, 2008
    As part of the pregame ceremonies, Grammy Award-winning gospel artist Bebe Winans will sing the national anthem and the Tennessee State University Marching Band will perform. Winans will also perform a tribute to Rev. King by singing "I Have a Dream" with LeMoyne-Owen College Choir accompanying him. (MLB.com -- Chi White Sox White Sox)

    Dominique one of best CBs in draft class  Mar 24, 2008
    No player has seemingly used the Senior Bowl and Indianapolis scouting combine platforms as draft-board springboards more effectively than Tennessee State University cornerback/returner Dominique Rodgers-Cromartie. The small-school standout with 11 career interceptions in the Football Championship Subdivision (formerly Division I-AA) Ohio Valley Conference has made a big jump up draft boards. (USA Today -- Sports)

    In a Nashville state of of mind  Mar 20, 2008
    You have Tennessee State University, Fisk University and MeHarry Medical College and School of Dentistry within walking distance of each other. The black community lives for TSU football. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)

    Patriot League Receives $40,000 in NCAA Division I Women's Basketball Grant Program  Mar 20, 2008
    Arizona State University University of Arkansas, Fayetteville Columbia University East Tennessee State University Florida State University University of Louisville University of Maryland, College Park University of Oklahoma San Diego State University Texas Tech University University of Washington Western Kentucky University. (Patriotleague.com)

    Border county waivers helping enrollment  Mar 15, 2008
    Until a few years ago, two students in the region, living near each other but on opposite sides of the state border, might face a dilemma: The one living in Tennessee could attend East Tennessee State University and pay in-state tuition, while a friend residing a short distance away on the other side of the state line would need to travel farther away to attend a school in that state or face higher out-of-state tuition at ETSU.In 2006, a border county waiver was approved by the Tennessee Board... (East Tennessean, TN)

    The Muses, Celtic Air to be featured in Celtic Concert at ETSU  Mar 15, 2008
    East Tennessee State University will kick off St. Patrick's Day weekend with a free public Celtic Concert next Friday (March 14) at 7 p.m. in Bud Frank Theatre, Gilbreath Hall. The Muses, a three-woman a cappella "powerhouse," sings a mix of Celtic, traditional Appalachian, Americana and world music. (East Tennessean, TN)

    City administrator to tackle finances  Mar 10, 2008
    He was born in Johnson City and earned both his bachelor s and master s of business administration degrees at East Tennessee State University. He was picked by city officials among 48 applicants for the position and agreed to an 80,000 annual salary plus benefits and access to a city vehicle. (Columbia Daily Herald, TN)

    Northwestern women's track ninth at NAIA Nationals  Mar 9, 2008
    The Red Raiders, who got three third-place finishes, ended up tied for ninth place with Great Plains Athletic Conference rival Doane and Fresno Pacific, teams that also scored 20 points when the three-day meet concluded Saturday at the Minidome on the campus of East Tennessee State University. Charity Miles, a Northwestern freshman from Thedford, Neb. (Sioux City Journal, IO)

    Help Available to Tennessee Small Businesses With SBA Disaster Business Loan Applications  Mar 8, 2008
    "Tennessee SBDC's certified business counselors are experienced in helping business owners with their business loan applications," said Tennessee SBDC State Director, Patrick Geho, "Our staff is always ready to help Tennessee business owners in getting the needed assistance." The Centers are open 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday; small business owners should make an appointment prior to visiting one of the Centers below: Jackson State Community College 197 Auditorium Street Jackson,... (PR Newswire)

    Southern Heritage gears up for another classic  Mar 6, 2008
    The Southern Heritage Classic kicks off its 15th year in Memphis with the annual battle of the Tigers -- Tennessee State University vs. Jackson State -- but the game is just a smaller part of a long weekend that features live music, national broadcasts, food and a legendary marching band display. And that's exactly what the founder had in mind. (Memphis Business Journal, TN)

    Redhawks Complete OVC Indoor Championships  Mar 4, 2008
    - The Southeast Missouri State men's and women's track teams completed the Ohio Valley Conference Indoor Championships at Tennessee State University. The men's team finished third with 117 points and the women's team tied for fifth with 68. (Gosoutheast.com)

    Cartwright to receive NFF’s Kramer Award  Mar 2, 2008
    u John Pointer, former Columbia Lions, Vanderbilt, Canadian Football League and NFL player and currently an assistant director for the Blue Raider Alumni Athletic Association at Middle Tennessee State University ... u Ed Zaunbrecher, former Columbia Lions, Middle Tennessee State University player and former collegiate head coach at Northeast Louisiana and a former assistant coach at LSU, Florida, Marshall, Wake Forest and Arizona. (Columbia Daily Herald, TN)

      MAIN STORY Men's Track & Field Team Leads After Day One of OVC Indoor Championships  Mar 1, 2008
    - (Friday, February 29, 2008) The Redhawks Track & Field teams had varying results after Day One of the Ohio Valley Conference Indoor Track and Field Championships being conducted at Tennessee State University's Gentry Center ... The OVC Indoor Championships continue on tomorrow Saturday, March 1, 2008 with field events beginning at 10:00 a.m. and running event finals beginning at 1:00 p.m. All events are being run on the Wilma Rudolph Indoor Track in the Gentry Center at Tennessee State... (Gosoutheast.com)

    Miles Smith and Brandon Colbert Earn OVC Post Season Accolades  Feb 29, 2008
    Smith will be looking to pick-up his final indoor title at the OVC Championships on Friday and Saturday at Tennessee State University. Sophomore Brandon Colbert was named the 2008 OVC Male Field Athlete of the Year (Patrick Clark). (Gosoutheast.com)

    Students receive ADDYs  Feb 29, 2008
    At the Tri-Cities Metro Advertising Federation's annual ADDY Awards banquet on Feb. 23, East Tennessee State University faculty and students earned an array of gold and silver ADDYs. Among the professional categories, a gold award in regional or national television single spots was presented for "I Know," the ETSU faculty and staff convocation video, with faculty member Martin Fitzgerald providing the creative and technical work and D.J. Jessee acting as producer. (East Tennessean, TN)

    Second annual brain injury conference to be held at ETSU  Feb 29, 2008
    The Second Annual Intermountain Brain Injury Conference, "Collaboration Among the Rehabilitation Disciplines," will be held Friday, March 7, in Brown Hall Auditorium on the campus of East Tennessee State University. A joint venture of the ETSU Office of Professional Development, ETSU Department of Communicative Disorders, and Roth Neuropsychology and Behavioral Health Associates, the day begins with registration at 7:30 a.m.The conference, which is timed to coincide with brain injury awareness... (East Tennessean, TN)

    Southeast Track and Field Gear Up For OVC Championships  Feb 27, 2008
    Southeast Missouri State University men's and women's track and field teams will contest this weekend in the 2008 O'Reilly Ohio Valley Conference Indoor Championship, hosted by Tennessee State University. The Redhawks men and women have been among the favorites in recent years and will attempt to win two championship titles. (Gosoutheast.com)

    Softball Prepares for Busy Week  Feb 27, 2008
    On Friday, FAU will play Tennessee State University and Bethune Cookman University. The Tigers (4-2) have will head to Boca Raton on a two-game losing streak after falling to the University of Dayton and Georgia State University. (Fausports.com)

    Heroes, in their words  Feb 26, 2008
    In 1957, Wilma enrolled at Tennessee State University and began getting ready for the Olympic games in Rome ... She won a speech contest in high school, and after doing so, she earned a college degree to Tennessee State University. (Auburn Citizen, NY)

    Presidential lecture: Storyteller Kathryn Windham  Feb 26, 2008
    The East Tennessee State University Presidential Distinguished Lecture Series presents "An Evening with Kathryn Windham" on Tuesday, March 18, at 7 p.m. at the Paramount Center for the Performing Arts on State Street in Bristol. One of America's most beloved storytellers, Windham is a native of Thomasville, Ala. (East Tennessean, TN)

    Skeleton of fossil red panda discovered at Gray Fossil site  Feb 26, 2008
    Additional funding provided for essential laboratory and field personnel at the new East Tennessee State University and General Shale Brick Natural History Museum and Visitor Center at the Gray Fossil Site has already paid off with a significant one-of-a-kind find - a nearly complete skeleton of the fossil red panda (Pristinailurus bristoli). "It's the find of a lifetime!" says Dr. Steven Wallace, director of the ETSU Don Sundquist Center of Excellence in Paleontology which has research labs and... (East Tennessean, TN)

    Black History in words  Feb 24, 2008
    Oprah later attended Tennessee State University, where she majored in speech communication and performing arts ... At the age of 17, she was hired by a radio station called WVOL in Nashville, then two years later she was hired as an anchor and reporter for WTVF TV. In 1971, she graduated from Tennessee State University. (Auburn Citizen, NY)

    Falcons Still In Search of Victory  Feb 24, 2008
    23) at Jim Frost Stadium, losing in extra innings to East Tennessee State University, 5-4 and to host Chattanooga, 4-1 ... Against East Tennessee State University ... The Falcons started off day two of the tournament against East Tennessee State University, with freshman making her starting debut on the mound in Orange and Brown. (Bgsufalcons.com)

    Falcons Open 2008 at Chattanooga Classic  Feb 22, 2008
    East Tennessee State University Bucs (2/23 at 12:00 p.m.) BGSU will match-up against the ETSU for the second time in Chattanooga, Tenn. the Bucs are currently 1-6 after going win-less in Gainesville, Fla. (Bgsufalcons.com)

    Together (2/18/08)  Feb 19, 2008
    Lakota is pursuing a doctorate in physical therapy at East Tennessee State University. Thaddeus is the son of Dennis and Julie Du Bois of North Webster. (Anchorage Daily News)

    Others who show excellence  Feb 14, 2008
    Tennessee: Taylor Barnes, Middle Tennessee State University. Washington, D.C.: Theodore Svoronos; Georgetown University. (USA Today)

    RedHawks Win Fourth Straight With 5-2 Win Against East Tennessee State  Feb 9, 2008
    --Miami University's women's tennis team won its fourth straight match to improve to 4-1 on the season with a 5-2 win against Eastern Tennessee State University (0-2) on Friday night in Richmond, Ky. Behind wins at No. 2 and No. 3 doubles, Miami got off to an early start picking up the doubles point. (Muredhawks.com)

    ETSU to engage youth in forum  Feb 8, 2008
    East Tennessee State University, as part of a campus strategic initiative on student civic engagement, will host a regional forum to discuss "Youth: The REAL Future of the South," sponsored by the Southern Growth Policies Board (SGPB), tonight from 6:30-9 p.m. in the Culp University Center Ballroom. The forum is co-sponsored by the ETSU Claudius G. Clemmer College of Education, and special invitations have been sent to college students at ETSU, King College, Milligan College, Tusculum College,... (East Tennessean, TN)

    Kevin Tiggs named A-Sun Player of the Week  Feb 8, 2008
    The A-Sun consists of some of the most dynamic private and public institutions in the region: Belmont University, Campbell University, East Tennessee State University, Florida Gulf Coast University, Gardner-Webb University, Jacksonville University, Kennesaw State University, Lipscomb University, Mercer University, University of North Florida, University of South Carolina Upstate and Stetson University. Tiggs and the rest of the Bucs will be back at home after a two game roadtrip on Feb. 14... (East Tennessean, TN)

    Super Tuesday Youth Voter Turnout Triples, Quadruples In Some States  Feb 7, 2008
    In Nashville, one of , Dustin Ogdin, visited the campus of Tennessee State University, where he met Gloria, a student who said she was planning to vote in a few hours but still couldn't decide between Clinton the eventual Democratic victor in that state and Obama. "It is a big issue with black women, whether we want to [vote for] a woman or an African-American," Gloria said. (VHI.com -- Music News)

    Decision nears on York's replacement  Feb 6, 2008
    Weaver was born in Johnson City, earned both his bachelor s and masters of business administration degrees at East Tennessee State University and has been managing cities around the country for nearly 30 years. Some of the cities he has managed include Greenville, Pa. (Columbia Daily Herald, TN)

    In Tennessee, Thompson Still Counts  Feb 4, 2008
    Clinton's appearances in Tennessee were tailored to African-American audiences; in Nashville she spoke at historically black Tennessee State University and in Memphis at an African American Church. Meanwhile, former President Bill Clinton spoke at Fisk University, a historically black private institution. (Time.com)

    MTSU senior seeks to help students achieve education  Jan 28, 2008
    Sondra Wilson, a senior at Middle Tennessee State University, plans to toss her hat in the ring and seek election as MTSU s Student Government Association president ... Sondra Wilson, a 21-year-old Middle Tennessee State University senior, received an appointment by Gov. Phil Bredesen to serve as student regent on the Tennessee Board of Regents (2005-2006). (Columbia Daily Herald, TN)

    Magic Pill or Miracle You Decide  Jan 27, 2008
    A study conducted about a decade ago at East Tennessee State University revealed some interesting facts about cardiovascular exercise and its lack to contribution to the development of muscle mass. Forty-three healthy subjects 55 and older were studied. (Suite101.com)

    • Obama easily wins heated S.C. primary  Jan 27, 2008
    "I want to tell you how excited I am that the eyes of the country turn to Tennessee and the other states that vote on Feb. 5," the New York senator told a crowd of several hundred at Tennessee State University. "Millions and millions of Americans will have the chance to have their voices heard and their votes counted.". (Q13.com, WA)

    Niswonger Up Next For UAB Track and Field   Jan 20, 2008
    this weekend to take part in the 30th Annual Niswonger Invitational, hosted by East Tennessee State University. The Blazers coming off of a third place finish at last weekend's Houston Opener, will compete in the two-day event that will feature nearly 1,100 athletes from 85 teams. (Uabsports.com)

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