East Tennessee State University’s Women’s, Gender, and Sexuality Studies Program has announced Dr. Fereshteh Gerayli and Dr. Amber Kinser as the 2023 recipients of the Notable Women of ETSU Award.

The two award recipients will be honored at the annual Notable Women of ETSU Colloquium on Wednesday, Nov. 15, from 5:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. in the Reece Museum at ETSU. The awards and colloquium highlight the expertise and accomplishments of women academicians at ETSU; provide a forum for the exchange of ideas, research and projects generated by faculty; and identify faculty whose work advances understanding of lived experiences. The public is invited to this free event, and current and former students of the honorees are especially welcome. Light dinner and refreshments will be provided.