ESU Presidential Inauguration Set for Oct. 22
Emporia, KS (10/16/2026) — Emporia State University invites the community to share in an honored tradition within academia when Dr. Matthew Baker is formally inaugurated as the institution's 19th president.
The ceremony begins at 3:30 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 22, in Albert Taylor Hall inside ESU's Plumb Hall. A reception will follow in Kellogg Circle in front of Plumb Hall. Both events are free and open to the public with doors opening at 2:30 p.m.
The Kansas Board of Regents announced Baker as ESU president in December. He assumed the role in March.
About Emporia State University
Emporia State University offers a range of academic programs through its seven schools: Applied Health Sciences, Business and Technology, Humanities and Social Sciences, Library and Information Management and Library and Archives, Science and Mathematics and Visual and Performing Arts, along with The Teachers College.
ESU stands out for its innovative education practices. It ensures accessible education by offering in-state tuition rates to full-time undergraduate students from all lower-48 United States. Additionally, full-time undergraduates benefit from flat-rate tuition - students enrolled in 12 or more credit hours with at least one credit hour on campus pay a flat rate.
For more information on how to build your future at Emporia State University, please visit www.emporia.edu.
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