<body><div><figure><img src="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?type=thumbnail_580x000&amp;url=4N80Si_1FI0v5Gv00" alt="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?url=4N80Si_1FI0v5Gv00" width="900" height="506" ></figure>TRI-CITIES, Tenn./Va. (WJHL) — East Tennessee State University (ETSU) and Mountain Empire Community College (MECC) announced this week that they are partnering to bring students a new pathway from select MECC associate degree programs to ETSU's bachelor's programs.According to a news release from ETSU, the new articulation agreement between the institutions will help MECC Associate of Applied Sciences students transfer quickly and seamlessly to ETSU programs.Mountain Empire Community College is located in Wise, Virginia, near Big Stone Gap. ETSU is based in Johnson City, Tennessee.Commissioners discuss possible ban of Flock cameras in Sullivan Co. "The Bachelor of Applied Science in Industrial Leadership is designed for students who want to build on their applied and technical education while preparing for leadership and career advancement," Assistant Dean of Student Success and Access in ETSU's Clemmer College of Education and Human Development Jessie Wang stated in the release."For MECC graduates interested in supervisory, management or other leadership roles, the program provides a flexible pathway to a bachelor's degree at ETSU that recognizes the value of what they have already accomplished while preparing them to take the next step in their careers."The following MECC programs now have transfer pathways to either ETSU's Respiratory Therapy or Industrial Leadership programs:<ul><li>Energy Technology</li><li>Environmental Studies</li><li>Environmental Science with a Water/Wastewater Specialization</li><li>Forest Science</li><li>Mechatronics</li><li>Precision Machining</li><li>Respiratory Therapy</li><li>Welding</li></ul>"This articulation agreement is an excellent opportunity for licensed respiratory therapists to obtain an advanced degree while working. All courses are offered 100% online, allowing students to pursue their degree without the need to attend classes on campus. Advisers work directly with each student to develop a personalized program of study that prepares them for advancement in their field," Dr. Ester L. Verhovsek-Hughes, chair and professor in the Department of Allied Health Sciences at ETSU, stated in the release.ETSU also said the agreements provide opportunities for working professionals to pursue advanced degrees while continuing their careers. More information about specific articulation agreements between ETSU and other colleges can be found here.Copyright 2026 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.For the latest news, weather, sports, and streaming video, head to WJHL | Tri-Cities News &amp; Weather.</div></body>

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TRI-CITIES, Tenn./Va. (WJHL) — East Tennessee State University (ETSU) and Mountain Empire Community College (MECC) announced this week that they are partnering to bring students a new pathway from select MECC associate degree programs to ETSU's bachelor's programs. According to a news release from ETSU, the new articulation agreement...

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TRI-CITIES, Tenn./Va. (WJHL) — East Tennessee State University (ETSU) and Mountain Empire Community College (MECC) announced this week that they are partne

ETSU, Mountain Empire Community College announce new transfer pathway

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