Emporia State University

Emporia State University Theatre presents "The Rocky Horror Show" by Richard O'Brien as the 2025 Homecoming musical. Performances are scheduled for Oct. 23, 24, 25, 30 and Nov. 1 at 7:30 p.m. There will be a special midnight show on Oct. 31. All performances will be held in the Karl C. Bruder Theatre in King Hall.

Emporia State University Theatre presents "The Mistress of the Inn," an Italian comedy by Carlo Goldoni. Performances are scheduled for April 24, 25 and 26 at 7:30 p.m. and April 27 at 2 p.m. in the Karl C. Bruder Theatre, in King Hall.

Emporia State University's Summer Theatre presented William Shakespeare's "Two Gentlemen of Verona" for its 70th anniversary season. The company performed the four shows June 27 through 30.

Emporia State University Theatre presents "Androcles and the Lion," book by Aurand Harris and music by Glenn Mack. Performances are scheduled for April 19 through 21 in the Ronald Q. Frederickson Black Box Theatre, in Roosevelt Hall.

Over 500 Emporia State University students graduated during ceremonies in May 2025. Graduate students were recognized May 9; undergraduate students on May 10.

Over 550 Emporia State University students graduated during ceremonies in May 2024. Graduate students were recognized May 10; undergraduate students on May 11.

Nearly 500 Emporia State University students graduated during ceremonies in December 2023. Graduate students were recognized Dec. 15; undergraduate students on Dec. 16.

Nearly 400 Emporia State University students graduated during ceremonies in December 2024. Graduate students were recognized Dec. 13; undergraduate students on Dec. 14.

Emporia State University congratulates the more than 650 undergraduates named to the university honor roll for spring 2025.

Emporia State University congratulates the more than 650 undergraduates named to the university honor roll.

Emporia State University congratulates nearly 700 undergraduates named to the university honor roll.

Emporia State University congratulates over 700 undergraduates named to the university honor roll.

Congratulations to the 25 nominees at this year's Dwight and Ida C. Newberg Outstanding Senior Awards.

For three decades, Hershel and Augusta Shepherd's magnanimity and commitment to academic excellence have allowed Emporia State University to recognize and aid more than 300 outstanding upperclassmen through the Shepherd University Scholars program.

A talented cohort of 27 Emporia State University students are the latest undergraduates to benefit from ESU's longstanding partnership with the Capitol Federal Foundation.

The 2024-25 Bobbi Sauder Student-Athlete Nursing Scholarship was given to five at Emporia State University. They were honored during a luncheon recently.

Because of the generosity of Earl W. Sauder, a devoted fan and supporter of Emporia State University, 35 Hornet student-athletes from each of ESU's intercollegiate sports were honored at a luncheon on Nov. 4 as Earl W. Sauder Athletic Scholars for 2024-25.

Four Emporia State undergraduate students participated in the Kansas Undergraduate Research Day at the Capitol poster symposium on March 1.

Congratulations to the more than 100 Emporia State University students who received special recognition by The Teachers College at the end of the 2022-23 academic year.