Epsilon Sigma at-Large Chapter

Advancing nursing leadership, scholarship, research, and service across East Tennessee and Southwest Virginia.

Welcome to Epsilon Sigma at-Large, a chartered local chapter of Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society of Nursing (Sigma). Our chapter brings together nursing students, practicing nurses, educators, researchers, and nurse leaders committed to advancing excellence in nursing.

Our at-large chapter includes five participating institutions: Lincoln Memorial University, East Tennessee State University, King University, Milligan University, and Emory & Henry University.

Through scholarships, research, professional development, leadership opportunities, and community service, Epsilon Sigma supports nurses and nursing students while strengthening the communities we serve.

Together, Sigma Nurses Make a Difference

2026 Run for the Scrubs 5K

Saturday, September 19, 2026
Victor Ashe Park • Knoxville, Tennessee

Run, walk, volunteer, or participate virtually as we raise scholarship funds for future nurses. Our inaugural 2025 race raised enough to provide more than $10,000 in nursing scholarships!

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Thank You to Our 2026 Sponsors!

We are grateful to the organizations investing in future nurses and nursing education throughout our region.

Nightingale Premier Sponsor

Lincoln Memorial University
Caylor School of Nursing

Presenting Sponsor of the Run for the Scrubs 5K

Chief Nursing Officer Sponsors

Charge Nurse Sponsors

JA Street General Contractors Southwest Virginia Higher Education Center
Watauga Orthopaedics Emory and Henry University

 

Nurse Advocate Sponsor

Nursing Supporter

Gifts from Above

Thank you to all our sponsors for helping us back future nurses!

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Epsilon Sigma at-Large Research Grant Applications

Our Impact

Epsilon Sigma at-Large Chapter supports nursing students, scholars, and leaders throughout East Tennessee and Southwest Virginia.

  • 10 nursing scholarships awarded in 2026
  • More than $10,000 provided in scholarship support
  • 125 attendees at our 2026 Research Day
  • Research and scholarship grants awarded to nurses and nursing students

Chapter News

  • 2026 Research Day

    By: Karen Carver Karen Carver , 2 months ago
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    We had a wonderful Research Day this past April. The event was attended by 125 individuals. We were inspired by all the presenters. Our chapter members are doing such meaningful work. We enjoyed a full day of scholarship and fellowship. 
    In addition, we were honored to be able to award 10 scholarships courtesy of our Fall Run For the Scrubs 5k. Scholarships were awarded to students from each of our chapter institutions. Award winners were: 
    ETSU: 
    Nguwasen Tor 
    Hannah Shipp
    LMU: 
    Rylie Hurst
    Daphne Cheek
    Milligan:
    Kaley Ford
    Semaj Clark
    Emory & Henry: 
    Joy Lynn Back
    Lisa R. Boye
    King: 
    Elizabeth Moore
    Abigail Hill 
    Each year, we also award grants for research and scholarship. This year our grant recipients were: 
    LMU: Christy Mapes DNP (c), MSN, FNP-BC,  LMU faculty & Sarah Bertini, DNP (c),  MSN, FNP-BC  
    ETSU: Christina Dzioba, PhD, FNP-BC ETSU faculty
    Karen Carver, PhD, FNP-C ETSU faculty
    Lydia Hoskins, DrPH(c), MS, ETSU student
    We look forward to hearing about their work at the 2027 Research Day. 

  • Milligan Induction

    By: Karen Carver Karen Carver , 2 months ago
    Inductees
    Milligan Nursing held a Spring Induction. We are so proud of our new inductees. 
     Emily Grace Cheesman
     Semaj Clark
     Makayla MacPherson
     Samantha MacPherson
     Riley Renaud

  • Emory and Henry Induction 2026

    By: Karen Carver Karen Carver , 4 months ago
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    Epsilon Sigma–At‑Large proudly recognizes the Emory & Henry School of Health Sciences Sigma Induction Ceremony, held on March 4, 2026.

    During the ceremony, eight undergraduate nursing students and one nurse leader were inducted into Sigma, honoring their academic excellence, leadership, and commitment to advancing the nursing profession.

    We congratulate these new inductees and welcome them into the Sigma community. We look forward to supporting their continued growth and hope to see them engaged in chapter activities. 

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