Forever ETSU Week of Giving April 20-26 2026

2,541
Donors
127% of 2,000 Donor goal
$1,302,982
Donated
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DesignationDonorsRaised ($)
Music Student Travel Assistance0$0
Center of Excellence in Paleontology0$0
Eagle Cam 4$135
Other - Sherrod Library0$0
Appalachian Book Initiative1$25
ETSU Police Department2$50
Sociology & Anthropology0$0
Dr. Patricia E. Robertson Center2$35
Presidential Initiatives3$220
CAS - Academic Building0$0
Esports3$100,325
ETSU Chorale0$0
Pediatrics General Fund4$520
Allied Health Sciences Nave Center3$138
Graduate School Faculty Mentor Award1$15
College of Public Health (Top Priorities)7$575
ETSU Health Family Medicine Community Support Fund10$1,530
ETSU Scholarships (general)31$3,234
Appalachian Treasure Fund1$25
Center for Academic Achievement1$50
Golf - Men's17$40,000
Partners in Medicine Scholarship Endowment7$5,133
Community Engagement Learning Fund2$75
Center for Excellence in Sport Science and Coach Education0$0
Disability Services1$25
Dental Hygiene Program3$150
Interior Architecture3$75
College of Nursing Simulation Support Fund8$540
Quillen College of Medicine Fund35$12,505
Trent White SGA Leadership Award1$25
Philosophy & Religious Studies6$167
Brown Hall Renovation5$245
Office of Military & Veteran Services8$5,190
Lucy Kennerly Gump Roan Reads Fund7$606
History3$1,050
Geosciences3$1,075
Prestigious Awards & Special Programs1$15,000
Halie-Ann Rex Award181$1,040
Student Life and Enrollment General Fund4$415
Ticket Subsidy Program77$38,141
Basketball - Women's20$10,203
Priyam's Promise fund11$7,675
Dr. Brian Odle Scholarship Endowment141$6,326
Pharmacy Plus Community Pharmacy Scholarship and Travel Fund (Endowment)7$187
Campus Visits Fund42$409
WETS-FM 64$3,583
International Student Leadership and Opportunity Scholarship31$1,715
Tennis - Men's21$5,131
Other - College of Business and Technology11$2,840
Buc$ for Books11$834
Other - Clemmer College of Education & Human Development33$66,089
College of Health Sciences Book Scholarship6$365
Literature & Language8$1,770
University School 10$448
Quillen's Veteran's Scholarship Endowment31$33,029
Other23$2,391
Other - College of Nursing30$10,466
CAS Blue and Gold Award (Emergency Fund)11$6,992
Gatton Student Emergency Fund48$1,101
CBAT Learning Outside the Classroom7$11,255
Golf - Women's7$10,900
Center for Rural Education and Development19$1,970
Buccaneer Student Crisis Fund37$4,921
Great Buc Educator Testing Fund7$1,324
Other - Martin Center for the Arts13$12,092
Champions Fund (Football)33$117,668
Study Abroad8$410
Sue Smith Memorial Scholarship19$1,705
Political Science3$1,450
Cheerleaders3$90
First District Pharmacists Association White Coat Fund20$548
Student Foundation Ambassadors Fund11$1,223
Business Faculty Development0$0
Alumni Legacy Scholarship (endowment)12$972
Army ROTC (Military Science)14$3,150
Dr. Brenda White Wright Emerging Leaders Academy3$375
Women's Triathlon28$5,001
Physics & Astronomy2$30
International Enrollment and Services3$150
Quillen Center for Surgical Innovation and Training1$25
Art & Design5$130
Senior Dinner Sponsorship1$30
Peppers Fund14$353
ETSU Honors College Alumni Fund0$0
ETSU at Kingsport3$70
Athletics Top Priorities - The Excellence Fund40$6,247
Marching Bucs29$3,592
CAS Dean's Discretionary Fund (Annual Fund)0$0
Chemistry7$785
Graduate School Student Award6$750
ETSU Strings Scholarship Endowment0$0
Appalachian Studies4$200
Laura Casey Terry Finish Line Scholarship1$500
ETSU Employee Emergency Assistance Fund2$65
William & Sandra Scarborough CCEHD Student Emergency Fund7$850
Track & Field / Cross Country28$8,606
Other - Intercollegiate Athletics6$11,729
Behavioral Health and Wellness Clinic0$0
Class of 2009 Medical Student Emergency Fund8$1,325
Center for Academic Achievement1$50
Sherrod Library Student Employee Scholarship8$1,205
Center for Teaching Excellence9$400
Band3$325
Student-Athlete Support Fund5$40,438
Other - Graduate School2$95
Friends of Music0$0
Guy and Debra Wilson Family Scholarship Endowment51$51,819
Bluegrass Summer Camp Program Support1$10,000
Theatre & Dance4$1,460
Quillen White Coat Campaign13$2,455
Doug Taylor Scholarship34$7,367
Other - College of Public Health18$2,298
Bucky's Food Pantry63$3,664
Softball12$2,985
College of Health Sciences Top College Priorities13$780
Other - Student Life & Enrollment19$6,005
BlueSky Tennessee Institute Fund0$0
Martha B. Mosley Student Crisis Fund8$526
Soccer - Men's17$2,929
Noland Family 1st Generation Scholarship28$1,307
Tennis - Women's21$5,145
Access ETSU46$1,126
Library Development Fund to support wide array of needs (Sherrod Library Restricted Fund)11$875
Other - College of Arts & Sciences33$29,441
Roan Alumni Impact Fund15$3,405
Cortese-Loury Faculty Memorial Scholarship70$6,589
Honors College Fund (general)22$6,105
Baseball44$20,523
The Quillen Honors Scholars Fund48$12,870
College of Health Sciences Student Emergency Fund15$2,400
College of Business & Technology49$8,510
Criminal Justice9$450
Other - Gatton College of Pharmacy70$22,398
Gatton Student Travel Fund68$1,551
Dr. Randy Wykoff Legacy Endowment Fund23$2,761
PT Pros/ Hauser Physical Therapy Scholarship21$865
CBAT Blue and Gold Award11$6,700
Center for Excellence in STEM Education1$50
Aaron Frosty Foster Memorial Scholarship0$0
Dr. Sally Lee Scholarship Term Endowment12$928
Biological Sciences8$825
Soccer - Women's59$50,170
Greek Life Education Fund14$741
Basketball - Men's22$15,285
Other - College of Health Sciences20$17,498
Psychology8$255
Global Sport Leadership3$125
Peppers Fund14$353
Other - Honors College3$55
BE GREAT12$1,021
College of Nursing Student Success Initiative11$426
Other - Quillen College of Medicine39$57,673
Global Health Initiatives Support Fund4$290
Other - University Programs8$10,315
TRIO4$110
Library Collection Funds: Books, Journals, Maps, Videos, Music (The Baskette Endowment)4$275
Mock Trial Team6$550
Don Sundquist Center of Excellence in Paleontology (Gray Fossil Site)0$0
Computing0$0
Student Media Center6$105
Archives of Appalachia2$75
Dance Team84$1,183
ETSU Jazz1$13
Communications Studies & Storytelling4$185
Graduate School Studies Research Award0$0
Music5$200
B. Carroll Reece Museum2$50
ETSU Counseling Center2$60
College of Public Health Student Emergency Fund1$25
Mechatronics0$0
Engineering Technology Special Projects0$0
Rural Primary Care Track Endowment3$325
ETSU at Sevierville1$10
Driver Chambers Research Fund4$450
College of Public Health Student Experience Fund0$0
BucHouse Student Advertising Agency4$200
POLO Scholarship138$5,643
Residence Life and Leadership1$5
Other - Roan Scholars Leadership Program2$65
Career Services2$500
Sport Management Program2$150
Construction Technology1$25
Bluegrass, Old Time, and Roots Music Studies4$102,050
Mathematics & Statistics5$210
Engineering, Engineering Technology, and Surveying2$50
Rebecca Isbell Early Childhood Memorial Fund5$430
Marilyn L. Mayhew Veterans Dependent Scholarship2$200
ETSU Strings (Orchestra Activities)0$0
The Roan Fund105$42,227
Volleyball91$18,152
James Michael Mitchell Student Emergency Fund7$606
ETSU Annual Fund35$7,865
Mary B. Martin School of the Arts Endowment7$240
Campus Recreation8$50,171
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Book icon32%Students
Parent icon8%Parents
Friends icon19%Friends
Suitcase icon23%Faculty/Staff
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About

Forever ETSU Week of Giving, a week-long celebration of generosity, community, and impact! In year 2 join us all week with our 90s rock theme and help support ETSU!

πŸ“… Monday, April 20 – Faculty & Staff Day: Rock the Mic The week begins with ETSU faculty and staff leading the way in generosity.

πŸ“… Tuesday, April 21 – Make A Gift Day: Our Next Big Hit Alumni, faculty, staff, students, parents, friends, and all supporters come together to support ETSU students, scholarships, and programs that transform lives.

πŸ“… Wednesday, April 22 – Student Day: Jam Session & 2026 Sendoff Students have the chance to give back in meaningful ways. Plus, we’ll celebrate our graduating seniors in partnership with the Alumni Association. Support the next generation of Bucs by making a gift today!

πŸ“… Thursday, April 23 – 423 Day: Bucs Say Thanks! A day dedicated to celebrating our generous supporters, including local businesses that uplift ETSU. Giving remains open—help us reach our goals!

πŸ“… Friday, April 24 – Forever Fest: West Walnut Block Party We wrap up the week with a festival at the Model Mill. All donors, faculty, staff, and students are invited because generosity deserves to be celebrated!

πŸ“… Final Giving Weekend (April 25-26) Still want to make an impact? Giving remains open through Sunday at midnight—one last chance to support Forever ETSU!

πŸ’™ Get Involved! Share your giving story, post a video testimonial, and encourage others to join the movement by sharing on social media. Let’s make this the most impactful Week of Giving yet!

** ETSU Faculty & Staff may make payroll deductions at https://webapps.etsu.edu/PayrollDeduction/Login

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