A five-day intensive music camp at ETSU in Johnson City (July 6-10) for ages 12-19. Instrumental and vocal lessons, band coaching, and recording-studio time with industry leaders. $750 residential, $550 commuter, with 50% off per additional family member.
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University President Gives Thoughts on Potential Outcomes-Based Funding Changes
The OBF allocates funding to public colleges and universities based on student success metrics instead of student enrollment.

Higher Education Commission requests $150 million to cover growing costs at universities across Tennessee
The Tennessee Higher Education Commission is requesting new funding in the state’s higher-ed budget to capitalize on the progress made through other state investments geared toward boosting postsecondary enrollment and expanding workforce training.

East Tennessee State University poll finds economic concerns and divided opinions on book bans
A new survey study from the Applied Social Research Lab at East Tennessee State University indicates that 56 percent of Tennesseans believe the state is “headed in the wrong direction.” Respondents cited concerns over the economy, as well as a divide over Tennessee school districts’ efforts to ban i

BlueSky Tennessee Institute prepares students for IT careers amid growing demand for tech professionals
BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee teamed up with East Tennessee State University in 2021 to create an accelerated learning program for students to earn a bachelor’s degree in computing and job offer at BlueCross in just two years.
