Recent News
ESU Commencement Ceremonies Set for Dec. 15 and 16
Nearly 700 Emporia State University students are candidates for degrees during winter commencement ceremonies at White Auditorium on Dec. 15 and 16. Graduate ceremonies begin at 6 p.m. Friday, Dec. 15. Undergraduates will receive their degrees at 9...
Dec 7, 2023, 9:30am EST
ESU to Celebrate New Esports Arena Opening
A ribbon-cutting ceremony on Wednesday, Nov. 29, will celebrate the opening of the new ESU esports arena. The event will be from 2 to 5 p.m. and include games, refreshments and a player meet-and-greet. The esports arena is located on the first floor o...
Nov 22, 2023, 10:00am EST
Sauder Family, Scholarship Recipients Celebrated at Annual Luncheon
Because of the generosity of Earl W. Sauder, a devoted fan and supporter of Emporia State University, 51 Hornet student-athletes from each of ESU's intercollegiate sports were honored at a luncheon on Nov. 16 as Earl W. Sauder Athletic Scholars for 202...
Nov 20, 2023, 3:14pm EST
ESU Alum Focuses on Community Engagement
An Emporia State student-athlete alum has returned to her alma mater to focus on community relations. Erica Self earned three degrees from ESU over six years before taking the role as director for student + community engagement. "As a former ESU stude...
Nov 9, 2023, 9:34am EST
Kansas Tourism Grant to Benefit National Memorial to Fallen Educators
Kansas Tourism has announced that The National Teachers Hall of Fame will receive one of their "big giant checks" as an Attraction Development Grant Award recipient for 2023. Carrie Doud, fiscal and grant manager of Kansas Tourism, will be in Emporia b...
Nov 8, 2023, 1:40pm EST
International Students to Share Cultures at Show
International students at Emporia State University have planned a series of activities to celebrate International Education Week. The week highlights the benefits of international education and showcases the diverse cultures, music and cuisine of inter...
Nov 6, 2023, 1:45pm EST
Feltner Student Union Square Official Opening Celebrated During ESU Homecoming
On Thursday, Oct. 26, Emporia State University held a celebration marking the official opening of the Feltner Student Union Square. The square, between the Memorial Union and Plumb Hall, has been completely renovated through a gift made by Dr. Ray Felt...
Nov 2, 2023, 10:38am EDT
50th Math Day a Success at Emporia State University
More than 400 high school students from across Kansas converged on the Emporia State University campus to compete in the Donald L. Bruyr Mathematics Day on Wednesday (Oct. 18). The 2023 competition was the 50th anniversary. Because Math Day is not com...
Oct 20, 2023, 3:36pm EDT
Six Named ESU Distinguished Alumni
Six Emporia State University graduates will receive Distinguished Alumni awards at the Black & Gold Gala on Oct. 27 as part of Homecoming 2023. The award is the highest honor bestowed to alumni and recognizes outstanding accomplishments in their career...
Oct 19, 2023, 8:00am EDT
ESU Alum Talks Leadership at the 2023 Hayes Lecture
An Emporia State alum with a lengthy career in telecommunication returns to her alma mater to present the Sam E. and Jeannene Hayes Lecture on Thursday, Oct. 26. Wendy Wheat graduated in 2000 with a bachelor of science degree in computer information s...
Oct 18, 2023, 9:02am EDT