After construction for the past six years, the newly renovated Lamb Hall has officially reopened. Students and faculty are enthusiastic to begin the school year in the new space.  

The grand re-opening of Lamb Hall was held on Sept. 14. The event began with opening statements from prominent figures like ETSU’s Chief Operating Officer, Jeremy Ross, President Noland, Dr. Lamb’s great grandniece, Beatrice Wynn and Representative Rebecca Alexander. After the ribbon cutting ceremony, tours were offered by students in various medical majors.

Photo of individuals gathered for the Lamb Hall re-opening. (ShelC’ Black/East Tennessean)

Ross said, “There was no thought of tearing the building down or changing the architecture.” Walking through the building it was apparent an effort was made to keep the renovations authentic to the rest of the building, like keeping original archways.  

New additions of Lamb Hall include new labs, collaborative spaces, dental hygiene clinic and a concussion management clinic.  

All of the speakers explained how the renovations were ultimately made to positively impact the lives and education of students.  Students attending the event were inspired by the new changes and ready to further their education in the space.  

Jesssica Gallimore, a student majoring in rehabilitative health sciences, said she was excited for the “hands on learning in active clinics for concussions plus audiology and having everything all in one place again.”  

Alexandra Pachciarz, a graduate student new to ETSU, said “my favorite thing about the building right now is the open windows and the spaces to study.”  

Gallimore and Pachciarz expressed fondness for the ample natural lighting. They shared that most labs they have studied in are dark or mainly lit by artificial lighting, Lamb Hall’s large windows are a breath of fresh air.  

Faculty and Staff are delighted with the changes in Lamb Hall as well. Assistant Professor/ Director of Audiology, Marcy Hite said, “I am really excited for the new teaching space and research. I really love the community areas. . . I see my students out there all the time studying and utilizing them.”  

Lamb Hall’s renovations open the door for positive impacts for generations to come at ETSU.

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