ETSU Honors Retiring Professor with Lecture Series

Dr. Randy Wykoff to share his legacy before retirement

Apr. 15, 2026 at 7:44pm

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A brightly colored, high-contrast silkscreen print of a mortar and pestle, a symbolic icon of the public health field, repeated in a tight grid pattern, conceptually representing the celebration of a distinguished academic career.The vibrant lecture series celebrating Dr. Wykoff's legacy at ETSU will highlight his decades-long impact on public health education.Johnson City Today

East Tennessee State University is hosting a special lecture series to honor the legacy of Dr. Randy Wykoff, a longtime professor who is set to retire at the end of the academic year. Wykoff will deliver a lecture on April 24th titled "How I Got Here and What is Left Undone", reflecting on his distinguished career and the work that remains to be done.

Why it matters

Wykoff has been a fixture at ETSU for decades, helping to shape the university's public health programs and leaving a lasting impact on generations of students. This lecture series provides an opportunity for the community to celebrate his contributions and hear his perspective on the challenges and unfinished work in his field.

The details

Wykoff, who has served as the dean of ETSU's College of Public Health, will deliver the lecture as part of a special series honoring his legacy before he retires. The event is open to the public and will allow Wykoff to share insights from his long career in academia and public health.

  • Wykoff will deliver the lecture on April 24, 2026.
  • Wykoff is set to retire at the conclusion of the 2025-2026 academic year.

The players

Dr. Randy Wykoff

A longtime professor and dean at East Tennessee State University's College of Public Health, who is set to retire at the end of the 2025-2026 academic year.

East Tennessee State University

A public university located in Johnson City, Tennessee, where Wykoff has worked for decades.

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What they’re saying

“How I Got Here and What is Left Undone" will be a reflection on my career and the work that remains to be done in public health.”

— Dr. Randy Wykoff, Professor and Dean, ETSU College of Public Health

What’s next

The lecture is open to the public and will take place on ETSU's campus on April 24, 2026.

The takeaway

Wykoff's retirement marks the end of an era at ETSU, where he has been a respected leader and educator in the field of public health. This lecture series provides an opportunity for the community to honor his legacy and reflect on the ongoing challenges in his field.