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ETSU seeks $145.5 million in state funding for engineering and medical expansions

The Daily Johnson City teamFrom Saturday’s edition · 1 min read · 2 sources

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If you care where ETSU is headed, Friday's trustees meeting offered a map. Officials outlined plans to expand engineering and medical education, including new engineering degrees, additional medical faculty and a proposed $151 million engineering building.

The board also heard about the second-largest incoming freshman class this fall. President Brian Noland said ETSU is requesting $6.5 million from the governor for the , covering urology, neurology and anesthesiology, among other areas.

ETSU's plans come with millions in price tags

$145.5 million
in state funding sought
$151 million
for a proposed engineering building
$6.5 million
requested for Quillen College of Medicine

Sources: Johnson City Press, WJHL

  • Freshman class: second-largest incoming class this fall
  • Branch campuses: more activity planned in Sevierville and Kingsport
  • Lucille Clement Residence Hall: renovations and added capacity planned

“For those of you who have tried to find a neurologist, for those of you who have tried to find a urologist, there's a gap in the region.”

ETSU President Brian Noland

ETSU's plans reach the board in the months ahead

  1. Nov. 6Trustees hear plans for engineering, medical and campus growth
  2. FebruaryNoland will bring a proposal to turn an existing building into a residence hall
  3. 2027Engineering programs will come to the board for approval

Source: WJHL

Sources: Johnson City Press, WJHL

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