East Tennessee State University’s Board of Trustees approved renaming the College of Arts and Sciences as the Phil and Martha Bachman College of Arts and Sciences during its quarterly meeting. The change follows a recent $15 million gift from the Phil and Martha Bachman Foundation.
WHO:ETSU Board of Trustees; Phil and Martha Bachman Foundation; East Tennessee State University
WHAT:Approved naming of the Phil and Martha Bachman College of Arts and Sciences at ETSU following a $15 million gift.
WHEN:Reported Sep 13, 2026 at 7:27 AM ET
WHERE:East Tennessee State University (ETSU), Tennessee
WHY:Routine/scheduled item — no distinct cause reported beyond the event itself.
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