ETSU Launches I Give a Buc Campaign

On Monday, we officially launched the “I Give a Buc” campaign in support of our “Be GREAT” initiative. The purpose of this campaign is to provide resources and create a world-class experience for every one of our student-athletes. To do this, we have to focus on new programs including mental health, nutrition, sports psychology, career development, and mentoring.


The Future of ETSU Athletics

Since taking over on August 1, 2022, my priority was to try to stabilize the athletic department in two areas. First, like every mid-major program in the country, we were faced with some challenging financial issues. While we certainly are not out of the woods, we have made significant progress. We were pretty much “playing defense” and trying to survive the 22-23 fiscal year. Through the help of many folks inside and outside the University, we were able to finish in a much better financial situation than I would ever have expected. Secondly, we experienced challenges with staffing and internal processes. I feel we have added some very talented and experienced staff that have already made a major difference and adding processes and controls that will set the stage for much more efficient operation.


SoCon unveils refreshed brand ahead of 2023-24 school year

SPARTANBURG, S.C. (Aug. 9, 2023) – The Southern Conference proudly launches its refreshed brand today prior to the beginning of athletic competition in the 2023-24 school year.


ETSU places 266 student-athletes on SoCon Honor Roll

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (July 12, 2023) - One day after placing 58 student-athletes on the Southern Conference Spring All-Academic Team, ETSU had even more to celebrate on Wednesday as 266 student-athletes were placed on the SoCon Honor Roll, announced by the league office.


ETSU lands 58 student-athletes on SoCon Spring All-Academic list

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (July 11, 2023) – The Southern Conference announced its 2023 Spring Academic All-Conference Team on Tuesday, and ETSU had 58 student-athletes placed on the list.


Five track & field student-athletes earn CSC Academic All-District honors

GREENWOOD, Ind. (June 2, 2023) -- Five ETSU track & field student-athletes received 2022-23 Academic All-District honors from College Sports Communicators (CSC), which was announced by the organization earlier this week.


Michael Cross named Southern Conference Commissioner

HILTON HEAD, S.C. -- The Southern Conference has named Michael “M.C.” Cross, Ph.D., its new commissioner, effective July 1.


ETSU Athletics celebrates academic success in Spring 2023

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (May 19, 2023) -- The Spring 2023 semester was another successful one for ETSU student-athletes both on the field of play and in the classroom.


Bucs complete competition at Lee Last Chance

CLEVELAND, Tenn. (May 13, 2023) -- A select group of ETSU men’s and women’s track and field athletes completed competition at the Lee University Last Chance on Saturday at the Ray Conn Sports Complex.