‘Three Emerging Poets’ write about their parents in published works
Students, community members and faculty filled seats at the Reece Museum to listen to three poets participate in readings of their work as part of …
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Watson’s recent publication addresses America’s political radicalization
Dr. Elwood Watson, a professor of history, African American studies and gender studies at ETSU, has authored a new book, “Keepin’ It Real: Essays on …
Coming up at Mary B. Martin School of Arts
For the 10th year of ETSU’s Mary B. Martin School of the Arts productions, artists and audiences this fall will explore troubled youth, embattled and …
ETSU SASCOL returns to celebrate student essays
This past Saturday was not only beautiful weather wise, but was beautifully filled with literature, reading and discussions for one event at East Tennessee State …
Dr. Jesse Graves compiles unpublished work of literary hero, James Agee
Dr. Jesse Graves, associate professor of East Tennessee State University’s Department of Literature and Language and poet-in-residence, is working to compile and edit the …
Poets bring ‘Mayhem’ to ETSU
In high school English classes you probably had to read some poetry. You might have enjoyed it, or maybe you thought it was indecipherable and …
‘Mockingbird’ student art and lit pamphlet extends submissions deadline to Nov. 6
Submit now, it’s not too late! “The Mockingbird,” ETSU’s student arts and literary magazine, is currently accepting submissions for its 45th issue. Published yearly, “The …
Renowned Appalachian poet returns home to Tri-Cities, performs public poetry readings
Renowned Appalachian poet Charles Wright was greeted at ETSU with open arms as a welcome back to his home in the Tri-Cities. On Oct. 25, …
ETSU professor pens book on Shakespeare and Marlowe
Shakespeare is ubiquitous. You grew up reading his plays in grade school, watching movies based on his works, maybe even quoting him without knowing it. …
Step into a story with ‘Reading Appalachia’
ETSU has paired with East Tennessee’s Historical Society and a public library in Knoxville to bring “Reading Appalachia: Voices from Children’s Literature, an Interactive Exhibit” …