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ESU Summer Camps Offer Immersive STEM, Esports and Athletics Opportunities
Students of all ages looking for summer activities are invited to explore camps hosted by Emporia State University. The Inspired by Math camp is a math enrichment program for middle school students entering Grades 6 through 9 who are passionate about ...
Jun 3, 2024, 2:46pm EDT
ESU Introduces Executive Director for Engagement
An Emporia State alum and respected leader in the Emporia business community has been named executive director for engagement at the university. Kala Maxfield, currently regional director for Midwest markets for Clearwave Fiber, begins her new role on...
May 29, 2024, 11:03am EDT
An Open Letter on Progress at ESU from President Ken Hush
May 22, 2024 Dear Hornet Nation, For the past two and a half years, Emporia State University has made unique transformative changes to build a new future for Emporia State. Our model's guiding principles are to deliver an extraordinary experience to ...
May 22, 2024, 9:04am EDT
National Meet Brings $2 Million Economic Benefit to Emporia Area
Hosting the NCAA Division II Outdoor Track and Field Championships on the Zola Witten Track in Welch Stadium is not only a coup for Emporia State's athletic department. The Emporia and area community also benefits from athletes and fans staying and spe...
May 21, 2024, 4:03pm EDT
Taylor Kriley Returns to ESU as new VP
Emporia State's new vice president for student success and associate teaching professor returns to her alma mater with a passion for student success and experience to build a stronger department. Dr. Taylor Kriley begins her new role in early July. "...
May 17, 2024, 11:45am EDT
Emporia State University Announces Plans for Net DECREASE to 2024-2025 Tuition and Fees
Emporia State University President Ken Hush announced the university's decision to amend the university's initial recommendation of a tuition + fees increase. ESU is now putting forth a 0% tuition and 0% fee increase which will result in hundreds of do...
May 16, 2024, 2:43pm EDT
Four Students Win Seventh Annual KBHF Essay Contest
Four high school students from across Kansas have won $500 each in the seventh annual Kansas Business Hall of Fame essay contest. The contest was open to students in Grades 9 through 12 in Kansas with entries from homeschooled students also accepted. ...
May 13, 2024, 1:59pm EDT
ESU STEM Summer Outreach includes Plant Sale, Bees, Space Journey
Engaging students with science and providing a fun, hands-on experience is the theme of Emporia State University's STEM Outreach initiatives kicking off the summer. The Prophet Aquatic Research and Outreach Center (PAROC) will host a Science Saturday ...
May 9, 2024, 5:36pm EDT
Emporia State University Welcomes Fresh Ideas to Lead Dining Services
The new food service vendor at Emporia State University was chosen for its expertise with smaller clients. "Fresh Ideas is known for fresh, made-from-scratch food and excellent customer service," Carmen Leeds, director of ESU's Memorial Union. "We are...
May 9, 2024, 9:08am EDT
William Allen White Children's Book Winners Announced
Two books with vastly different themes have captured the 2024 William Allen White Children's Book Awards. One centers on a dog who learns to use her special training for a new purpose. The second looks at two different occurrences of September 11, 18 y...
May 7, 2024, 3:33pm EDT