East Tennessee State University Employee Directory
Higher EducationTennessee, United States5001-10000 Employees
East Tennessee State University is a public university in the higher education sector, located in Johnson City in Northeast Tennessee. Founded in 1911, its mission centers on improving quality of life in the region and beyond. It offers more than 160 programs across undergraduate, graduate, and professional levels and serves roughly 14,000 students annually, with a focus on health sciences and interprofessional education. The university is associated with a thriving arts and cultural scene in the region and hosts nationally ranked programs in the arts, technology, computing, and media studies. In June 2026, ETSU Research Corporation was designated by the National Security Agency as a National Center for Academic Excellence in Cyber Defense (CAE-CD), reflecting its cybersecurity education capabilities.