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Art Professor John Decker Awarded ESU's Highest Faculty Honor

A professor who willingly shares his talents when students, faculty and staff need him is the 2025 Roe R. Cross Distinguished Professor at Emporia State University. John Decker, associate professor of graphic design and assistant art program director,...
May 8, 2025, 12:02pm EDT

Commencement Ceremonies Set for May 9 and 10 at Emporia State

Nearly 800 Emporia State University students are candidates for degrees during spring commencement ceremonies at White Auditorium on May 9 and 10. Graduate ceremonies begin at 6 p.m. Friday, May 9. Undergraduates will receive their degrees at 9:30 a....
Apr 30, 2025, 12:26pm EDT

Explore the Cosmos at ESU's Peterson Planetarium This May

Emporia State University's Peterson Planetarium invites the public to explore the beauty and mystery of the night sky with its showing of "From Earth to the Universe" this May. The 30-minute presentation will take viewers on a voyage through space and ...
Apr 28, 2025, 2:06pm EDT

Emporia State Opens Campus to Second-Grade Students

The cheers of hundreds of second-grade students filled the gymnasium at the Emporia State University Student Recreation Center during the start of a lively half-day visit to campus packed full of activities. About 300 second-grade students from Empori...
Apr 23, 2025, 10:17pm EDT

Area High School Juniors Learn About Eligibility for Jones Success Scholarships

Emporia State University hosted a first-ever event on April 15 specially designed for students from high schools in Lyon, Coffey and Osage counties, the area served by the Jones Foundation. These students are eligible for the Jones Success Scholarship ...
Apr 22, 2025, 5:07pm EDT

Marci Penner and the late Emerson Carey Sr., Inducted into the Kansas Business Hall of Fame

Marci Penner and the late Emerson Carey Sr., have been announced as the 2025 Kansas Business Hall of Fame Contemporary and Historical inductees, respectively. These two individuals will be officially inducted at the Kansas Business Hall of Fame Inducti...
Apr 18, 2025, 12:57pm EDT

New Dean Brings Academic Leadership Experience to ESU's School of Humanities and Social Sciences

The first permanent dean of Emporia State University's School of Humanities and Social Sciences, Dr. Mark Meister, brings an academic background in communication and communication studies and administration experience as a department chair and associat...
Apr 17, 2025, 2:25pm EDT

Italian Comedy is Next ESU Theatre Production

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. A delightful c...
Apr 15, 2025, 5:59pm EDT

Emporia State Honors Academic Excellence with 2025 Shepherd Scholars Awards

On Thursday, April 4, 12 outstanding students were honored with the prestigious Shepherd Scholarship during the Shepherd Scholars Recognition Ceremony and Reception, held in Butcher-Boertman Hall at the Sauder Alumni Center on the Emporia State Univers...
Apr 10, 2025, 2:24pm EDT

ESU to Dedicate Turnbull Field at 'Pack the Park' Celebration on April 12

Emporia State University will celebrate its rich baseball tradition and generous supporters at "Pack the Park" on Saturday, April 12, featuring a special field dedication, ceremonial first pitch and free admission for all fans. The highlight of the da...
Apr 9, 2025, 3:24pm EDT
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About Emporia State University

Emporia State University offers a range of academic programs through its institute and seven schools: Applied Health Sciences, Business & Technology, Humanities & Social Sciences, Interdisciplinary Studies, Library and Information Management & Library and Archives, Science & Mathematics and Visual and Performing Arts, along with The Teachers College.

 

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