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Women's History Month Reception and Awards Ceremony
Come celebrate Women's History Month at Emporia State University on Friday, March 27 from 2 to 3:30 p.m. in the PKP Room of the Memorial Union. The Social Change Program is sponsoring the reception. Join the Emporia community in celebration of the 202...
Mar 25, 2026, 2:35pm EDT
Sociology, Criminology Professor Receives Highest ESU Faculty Award
Those who nominated Emporia State's 2026 Roe R. Cross Distinguished Professor consistently mentioned "field trips" as a way to relate classroom teaching to the real world. So it was fitting that the announcement delegation crashed a field trip rather t...
Mar 25, 2026, 12:33pm EDT
Science Saturday: Explore the world of plants at ESU
As spring approaches and the landscape begins to wake up, plants will soon fill our yards, gardens and surrounding areas. But how much do you really know about plants? Join Emporia State University and the Prophet Aquatic Research and Outreach Center t...
Mar 13, 2026, 10:10am EDT
Space Station 51 Escape Room lands at ESU's William Allen White Library
The lead-up to the groundbreaking Emporia State University event in which local students will speak to crew members aboard the International Space Station via amateur radio continues with activities that inspire all ages through fun, educational opport...
Mar 5, 2026, 5:32pm EST
Explosive Evidence Focus of Next Forensic Seminar
Learn about searching for and detection of explosive evidence from a certified K9 officer and her special agent during the next presentation of the MSFS seminar series at Emporia State University. Special Agent Canine Handler Tyree Koerner of the Bure...
Mar 5, 2026, 4:46pm EST
National Memorial Reaches Capacity: '$12 for 12' Campaign Launched to Honor Fallen Educators
The National Teachers Hall of Fame (NTHF) has announced that the National Memorial to Fallen Educators has officially reached full capacity. The three iconic black granite "books" currently on the Emporia State University campus bear the names of 189 e...
Mar 4, 2026, 3:50pm EST
New Emporia State University President Matt Baker sets tone and vision for the future
As Dr. Matt Baker embarked Monday, March 2, on his role as the 19th president of Emporia State University, his message was clear; progress happens when people move forward together. "If you want to go fast, go alone," Baker said. "If you want to go fa...
Mar 3, 2026, 5:30pm EST
ESU invites campus, community to First Friday art and music events
Emporia State University will once again feature a variety of unique art showcases throughout the month of March, starting with the Emporia First Friday Art Walk event on March 6. Art Forum returns with speaker and local artist Deon Morrow. Morrow ser...
Mar 3, 2026, 10:48am EST
ESU's Peterson Planetarium spotlights Moon missions in March
It's a month of lunar excitement as the Moon becomes the focus of attention with a lunar eclipse, the first crewed mission to the Moon and the March featured Peterson Planetarium show, "Forward! To the Moon." As the world watches for the launch of Art...
Mar 2, 2026, 12:28pm EST
ESU skywatchers can view the Worm Moon's rare total eclipse March 3
Mark your calendars for Tuesday, March 3, when early-rising skywatchers in Emporia will be treated to a celestial spectacle as the Worm Moon turns red during a total lunar eclipse before dawn. The moonlit sky will gradually give way to an eerie copper...
Feb 26, 2026, 4:27pm EST