Good morning, Johnson City.

ETSU Martin Center for the Arts will begin its Broadway season, presented by Bank of Tennessee, with four touring productions and an encore performance of Clue later this year.

The new Paciolan ticketing system will simplify ticket buying for community members.

Dolly Parton died Tuesday, Aug.

25 at Vanderbilt-Ingram Cancer Center after a brief battle with cancer—her music and public appearances helped shape ETSU’s traditions and will live on in future Commencement celebrations.

ETSU Dining will change meal plans this fall so that students can swap three weekly meal swipes for retail meals at spots including Chick-fil-A, Dunkin’, Taco Bell, Blended Pedaler, Mein Bowl and Jimmy John’s, following student feedback on limited options.

Dr. Michelle Chandley (ETSU) is studying how chronic stress changes brain and heart signals using animal models in collaboration with Dr. Matthew Zahner; the team secured an R16 grant to map neural pathways and guide future treatments for stress-related health issues.

Federal student loan changes under OB3 took effect on July 1 at ETSU, lowering borrowing limits, prorating loan amounts by credit hours, and adjusting repayment plans, which Catherine Morgan says may affect both part- and full-time students (and advises students to consult their personalized counselor for guidance).

ETSU launches two new academic programs for fall—the Master in Environmental Science, Health and Disasters and the Bachelor in Hospitality and Tourism Management, available at the main campus and Sevierville Center—designed in response to community, employer, and student input to meet local workforce needs.

On Wednesday, a check of ($92,845) was given to the Crumley House Brain Injury Rehabilitation Center by a Garland Farm Crawfish Boil representative to boost support for survivors of traumatic brain injuries.

ETSU freshman Frank Manrod scored his first collegiate goal to give his team a win over Queens University in Charlotte on Aug.

20. The Buccaneers will play a home game in Johnson City on Sept. 1 at 6 p.m.