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East Tennessee State University was founded in 1911 with a singular mission: to improve the quality of life for people in the region and beyond. The university boasts nationally ranked programs in health sciences, the arts, technology, computing, and media studies. ETSU serves approximately 14,000 students each year and is ranked among the top 10 percent of colleges in the nation for students graduating with the least amount of debt.

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East Tennessee State University was founded in 1911 with a singular mission: to improve the quality of life for people in the region and beyond. The university boasts nationally ranked programs in health sciences, the arts, technology, computing, and media studies. ETSU serves approximately 14,000 students each year and is ranked among the top 10 percent of colleges in the nation for students graduating with the least amount of debt.

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ETSU Elevates 2025 Pitch Competition

From creating community gardens to supporting veterans with attainable housing, East Tennessee State University students are developing innovative ways to strengthen the region. This fall, student-led teams partnered with regional organizations to transform their ideas into actionable plans to elevate the region through the ETSU Elevates program. On Oct. 6, five finalists presented their plans at the annual ETSU Elevates Pitch Competition. A panel of judges selected three prize winners, and the crowd voted for its favorite. In total, the ETSU Elevates Pitch Competition invested $20,000 into the region.
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Student Competition - 2025 Oct 22
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