The ETSU Festival of Ideas began in 2019 as an initiative to bring thought leaders from the region and beyond to campus.
The event allows for the exchange of ideas, information and experiences for the university
community. The 2025 Festival of Ideas will feature John Green, best-selling author
of The Anthropocene Reviewed.
Keynote Speaker:
John Green
Thursday, February 26
7 P.M.
Martin Center for the Arts
ETSU Foundation Grand Hall
Tickets will be announced in Fall 2025. Check back soon for updates.
John Green is the No. 1 New York Times bestselling author of The Anthropocene Reviewed, Looking for Alaska, An Abundance of Katherines, Paper Towns, The Fault in Our Stars, Turtles All the Way Down, and Everything is Tuberculosis. His books have been published in over 55 languages, with more than 24 million copies in print. His latest release, Everything is Tuberculosis, was an instant No. 1 bestseller and a critically acclaimed call to action on global health inequities.
John and his brother, Hank, launched the educational YouTube Channel Crash Course in 2011. This popular educational channel offers engaging courses in subjects like history, literature, and science. With over 10 million subscribers and 1.2 billion views, Crash Course has become a leading platform for accessible, high-quality learning.