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ESU Will Be Closed on Jan. 9

Emporia, KS (01/02/2025) — Emporia State University will be closed Thursday, Jan. 9, 2025, in observance of the National Day of Mourning for former President Jimmy Carter. Kansas Gov. Laura Kelly issued an executive order on Tuesday closing all State of Kansas offices to honor the former U.S. President and designated Jan. 9 as a paid legal holiday for state employees.

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.

As the sole public university in Kansas to be recognized as a College of Distinction for eight consecutive years, 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.

Emporia State University

Gwendolynne Larson, ESU director of media relations, (620) 341-5528, glarson1@emporia.edu

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