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William Allen White Children's Book Winners Announced
Two books with vastly different themes have captured the 2024 William Allen White Children's Book Awards. One centers on a dog who learns to use her special training for a new purpose. The second looks at two different occurrences of September 11, 18 y...
May 7, 2024, 3:33pm EDT
Emporia State, Washburn University School of Law Launch New Academic Partnership
A new academic partnership between Emporia State University and Washburn University School of Law will benefit ESU students who want to become attorneys and help address the problem of legal representation across much of the state. The partnership allo...
May 1, 2024, 10:00am EDT
Biology Professor Earns ESU's Highest Professional Honor
A professor who delights in sharing his knowledge and mentoring the next generation of biologists is the 2024 Roe R. Cross Distinguished Professor at Emporia State University. Dr. William Jensen, professor of wildlife ecology, director of ESU Natural A...
Apr 30, 2024, 6:14pm EDT
ESU Commencement Ceremonies Set for May 10 and 11
Nearly 600 Emporia State University students are candidates for degrees during spring commencement ceremonies at White Auditorium on May 10 and 11. Graduate ceremonies begin at 6 p.m. Friday, May 10. Undergraduates will receive their degrees at 9:30 ...
Apr 30, 2024, 10:11am EDT
Emporia State Names David Sharlow New Dean for Visual, Performing Arts
The first dean of Emporia State University's School for Visual + Performing Arts brings decades of experience teaching from sixth grade to graduate level, plus 14 years as a college administrator. Dr. David Sharlow, currently professor of music and de...
Apr 25, 2024, 11:07am EDT
ESU Screening of 'Hot Times in the Heartland' Postponed
Because of forecasted bad weather, the on-campus showing of "Hot Times in the Heartland" originally scheduled for Thursday, April 25, is postponed. The rescheduled date is Monday, April 29, at 6 p.m. in Science Hall 72. A question-and-answer session wi...
Apr 24, 2024, 5:21pm EDT
ESU Library Celebrates Literacy with Bilingual Event
Emporia State University Libraries and Archives will host a bilingual literacy event to celebrate and promote literacy in children on Saturday, April 27, from 10 a.m. to noon. The event will take place in the grassy area in Kellogg Circle near William ...
Apr 24, 2024, 5:17pm EDT
Emporia State Now Offering $63 College Courses to Area High School Students
High school junior and seniors who want a Jump Start on their college careers now have an option to take college classes on the Emporia State University campus for just $21 per credit hour. This scholarship offering to our regional high school students...
Apr 19, 2024, 10:02am EDT
Emporia State to Break Ground on New Nursing + Student Wellness Building
The public is invited to join the Emporia State University campus community, donors and state leaders at the groundbreaking for the new 32,000-square-foot Nursing + Student Wellness building. This landmark event begins at 11 a.m. Wednesday, April 24. ...
Apr 19, 2024, 7:00am EDT
ESU Esports Invites Student Gamers to Level Up at 3E Day, Summer Camp
Student gamers have the opportunity to get hands-on experience, access to coaches and players and discover how their enthusiasm for gaming can lead to building a career by taking part in upcoming events hosted by Emporia State University Esports. High...
Apr 16, 2024, 10:09am EDT