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Two Educators to be Honored when National Memorial to Fallen Educators is Rededicated June 21
Two Educators to be Honored when National Memorial to Fallen Educators is Rededicated June 21 Two educators who lost their lives in the line of duty during the past year will be honored during the annual rededication ceremony at the National Memorial ...
Jun 17, 2024, 2:00pm EDT
ESU Summer Theatre Presents 'The Two Gentlemen of Verona' by William Shakespeare
Emporia State University Theatre celebrates 70 years of Summer Theatre with the performance of "The Two Gentlemen of Verona" by William Shakespeare. This year marks the 70th anniversary of the Summer Theatre Program at ESU. Performances are scheduled f...
Jun 17, 2024, 11:00am EDT
Emporia State University Venues Part of Kansas Sunflower Summer Program
Emporia State University is proud to announce its participation in the 2024 Kansas Tourism Sunflower Summer program. Visitors to the campus can see a Cretaceous mosasaur and a mastodon tusk at the Johnston Geology Museum, while the Schmidt Museum of Na...
Jun 17, 2024, 8:00am EDT
Emporia State Moving to Free Campus Parking With Pilot Program
Emporia State University plans to introduce free parking beginning with the fall 2024 semester. "Free parking for students is another way Emporia State is attacking the high cost of education for students and their families," said ESU Chief Operating ...
Jun 11, 2024, 10:56am EDT
ESU Immersive Esports Opportunity Through Summer Camp
A fully immersive, multi-day gaming experience for middle and high school students will be at Emporia State University in late June. The ESU Esports Summer Camp starts at 9 a.m. on Friday, June 28, and ends at 4 p.m. on Sunday, June 30. The ESU Overwa...
Jun 3, 2024, 2:52pm EDT
ESU Summer Camps Offer Immersive STEM, Esports and Athletics Opportunities
Students of all ages looking for summer activities are invited to explore camps hosted by Emporia State University. The Inspired by Math camp is a math enrichment program for middle school students entering Grades 6 through 9 who are passionate about ...
Jun 3, 2024, 2:46pm EDT
ESU Introduces Executive Director for Engagement
An Emporia State alum and respected leader in the Emporia business community has been named executive director for engagement at the university. Kala Maxfield, currently regional director for Midwest markets for Clearwave Fiber, begins her new role on...
May 29, 2024, 11:03am EDT
An Open Letter on Progress at ESU from President Ken Hush
May 22, 2024 Dear Hornet Nation, For the past two and a half years, Emporia State University has made unique transformative changes to build a new future for Emporia State. Our model's guiding principles are to deliver an extraordinary experience to ...
May 22, 2024, 9:04am EDT
National Meet Brings $2 Million Economic Benefit to Emporia Area
Hosting the NCAA Division II Outdoor Track and Field Championships on the Zola Witten Track in Welch Stadium is not only a coup for Emporia State's athletic department. The Emporia and area community also benefits from athletes and fans staying and spe...
May 21, 2024, 4:03pm EDT
Taylor Kriley Returns to ESU as new VP
Emporia State's new vice president for student success and associate teaching professor returns to her alma mater with a passion for student success and experience to build a stronger department. Dr. Taylor Kriley begins her new role in early July. "...
May 17, 2024, 11:45am EDT