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ETSU first-gen student finds purpose in service
October 28, 2026
JOHNSON CITY, Tennessee, Oct. 28 -- East Tennessee State University posted the following news:

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ETSU first-gen student finds purpose in service

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For East Tennessee State University senior Thomas Bales, a college education has been about much more than earning a degree. It has been an opportunity to discover his purpose, develop as a leader and build a foundation for serving others.

A native of Greeneville, Tennessee, Bales is . . .

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