Dr. Paul E. Stanton, Jr. President, 1997-present

East Tennessee State University, a Carnegie Foundation-designated doctoral/research-intensive institution, pursues its mission through a student-centered community of learning reflecting high standards and promoting a balance of liberal arts and professional preparation.

As one of six universities governed by the Tennessee Board of Regents and the sixth largest system of higher education in the nation, ETSU serves some 12,000 students and offers almost 200 programs of study in eight colleges and schools.