Eleven members of the Class of 2021 who have distinguished themselves for academic excellence, service and leadership at East Tennessee State University have been inducted into the 1911 Society.
Named in commemoration of the year when ETSU was founded, the 1911 Society recognizes the universityâs most notable graduates from undergraduate, graduate and professional programs. The selection committee evaluates applicants on academic achievement; sustained service; honors, awards, recognitions, publications and presentations; demonstrated leadership; work experience, such as study abroad, internships, externships and clinicals; and personal narratives.
ETSU President Brian Noland said, âFor more than a century, ETSU has carried forth a mission to improve the quality of life for the people of this region. The 1911 Society recognizes an elite group of graduates who have embodied that very mission. We are delighted to honor these distinct members of the Class of 2021 throughout
The 2021 classes of East Tennessee State Universityâs Gatton College of Pharmacy and Quillen College of Medicine celebrated their graduation on Thursday as part of the universityâs first in-person commencement ceremonies since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic.
In total, 72 students from the College of Pharmacy and 73 students from the College of Medicine walked across the stage Thursday, the first of four days of commencement ceremonies this weekend to allow in-person ceremonies with health and safety protocols in place. These measures include required face coverings, limited attendance, physically distanced seating, enhanced cleaning protocols and more.
The commencement ceremonies were live-streamed for those unable to attend.