Recent News
Kansas Board of Regents Names Dr. Matt Baker as 19th ESU President
The Kansas Board of Regents appointed Dr. Matt Baker as Emporia State University's 19th president Thursday. With more than 30 years of experience in higher education leadership, Dr. Baker comes to ESU after previously serving as the vice president of ...
Dec 11, 2025, 1:36pm EST
Emporia State University President Ken Hush, Giving It All Back
In an unprecedented move, Ken Hush is donating a gift equivalent to the compensation he has earned over the past four years as president back to Emporia State to continue building on the university's momentum. This gift marks one of the largest one-tim...
Dec 10, 2025, 10:00am EST
ESU Awards Prestigious Scholarships to High School Seniors
Four high schools were filled with festive atmospheres as five seniors from three Kansas counties learned on Dec. 8 and 9 that they have full-ride scholarships to Emporia State University to pursue their career goals. A sixth student was awarded a uniq...
Dec 9, 2025, 8:30pm EST
Emporia State Commencement Ceremonies Set for Dec. 12 and 13
More than 550 Emporia State University students are candidates for degrees during fall commencement ceremonies at White Auditorium on Dec. 12 and 13. Graduate ceremonies begin at 6 p.m. Friday, Dec. 12. Undergraduates will receive their degrees at 9:...
Dec 8, 2025, 9:00am EST
ESU Faculty Develops One-Of-A-Kind Science Lab Manual for Visually Impaired Students
Emporia State University associate professor Erika Martin, in collaboration with Whitney Davidson, has released "The Adapted Biology Lab Manual," an innovative and affordable digital resource designed to make science accessible, and enjoyable, for high...
Dec 4, 2025, 9:34am EST
'All You Can See Buffet' features student work at ESU art galleries
This December, the Eppink and Gilson Galleries, located in Emporia State's King Hall, will feature an art exhibition called "All You Can See Buffet" created and organized by ESU Art Program students. Each work is chosen by the students to highlight the...
Dec 1, 2025, 10:00am EST
Emporia State's King Lake To Be Restocked with Rainbow Trout
King Lake on the Emporia State University campus will receive its first stock of rainbow trout for the 2025-26 season after Thanksgiving. The first of three stockings will happen around Dec. 1. This is thanks to an ongoing partnership between the Kansa...
Nov 24, 2025, 4:30pm EST
Students benefit from new articulation agreement between ESU, Kansas Association of Community Colleges
Emporia State University and the Kansas Association of Community Colleges made history today (Thursday, Nov. 20) with a new partnership to benefit higher education students in Kansas. The partnership is an articulation agreement between ESU and all 19 ...
Nov 20, 2025, 3:35pm EST
Relief for Students: Emporia State University Freezes Room & Board Rates for 2026-27
Emporia State has chosen to be the only Kansas Regent university that will not raise rates for both residence halls and meal plans for the 2026-27 academic year. The Kansas Board of Regents got its first look at proposed residence hall and contract bo...
Nov 19, 2025, 5:09pm EST
Digital Evidence Focus of Upcoming Forensic Science Seminar at ESU
An Emporia State alum returns to campus on Monday for the second session of the Forensic Science Seminar Series. Olivia Kuckelman, forensic scientist I in the digital evidence division of the Kansas Bureau of Investigation will present "Digital Eviden...
Nov 14, 2025, 4:22pm EST