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Emporia State Honors Academic Excellence with 2025 Shepherd Scholars Awards
On Thursday, April 4, 12 outstanding students were honored with the prestigious Shepherd Scholarship during the Shepherd Scholars Recognition Ceremony and Reception, held in Butcher-Boertman Hall at the Sauder Alumni Center on the Emporia State Univers...
Apr 10, 2025, 2:24pm EDT
ESU to Dedicate Turnbull Field at 'Pack the Park' Celebration on April 12
Emporia State University will celebrate its rich baseball tradition and generous supporters at "Pack the Park" on Saturday, April 12, featuring a special field dedication, ceremonial first pitch and free admission for all fans. The highlight of the da...
Apr 9, 2025, 3:24pm EDT
Glass Blowing on Public Display at Annual ESU Event
Those who are curious about the art of glassblowing and glass forming will enjoy a peek behind the curtain this weekend during the annual Glass Blowout at Emporia State University. On Saturday, April 5, ESU's Art Annex at 1702 Highland St., will be op...
Mar 31, 2025, 6:08pm EDT
Earth is the focus of April STEM programs at Emporia State University
Many exciting events in April focus on Planet Earth at Emporia State University. Events at the Prophet Aquatic Research and Outreach Center use outdoor education for the celebration of Earth Day. For science enthusiasts who prefer to explore Earth indo...
Mar 31, 2025, 3:00pm EDT
Women's History Month Reception and Awards Ceremony
Join the Emporia community in celebration of the 2025 Women's History Month Reception and Awards Ceremony on Friday, March 28. The recipients of this year's Ruth Schillinger Award, Dr. Mary F. Headrick Award, and Susan B. Anthony Scholarship also will ...
Mar 27, 2025, 3:29pm EDT
New Dean Brings Both Clinical and Academic Experience to ESU's School of Applied Health Sciences
The first permanent dean of Emporia State University's School of Applied Health Sciences brings decades of experience as a nurse in both clinical and academic settings. Nicole Webb holds a terminal degree - Doctor of Nursing practice, and is board cert...
Mar 25, 2025, 11:19am EDT
Total Lunar Eclipse to be Seen Locally
Mark Brown, physics instructor and director of Emporia State's Peterson Planetarium, shares information about the total lunar eclipse this week that is viewable in Emporia. A total lunar eclipse will occur overnight March 13 to 14. Emporia and the con...
Mar 10, 2025, 10:51am EDT
'She Sings: Women in Music' festival features workshops, evening concert
Female musicians are both the focus of a daylong festival at Emporia State University and also the spotlighted performers at a concert at Emporia's Granada Theatre. Both events happen Wednesday, March 12. SheSings, the inaugural Women in Music festiva...
Mar 10, 2025, 9:05am EDT
Emporia State's Planetarium Explores Asteroid Threat, previews March show
Emporia State University's Peterson Planetarium is all about asteroids in March, with a focus on one asteroid in particular. A large asteroid is hurtling through space with the planet Earth in its crosshairs for a potential impact in 2032. No, it's no...
Mar 7, 2025, 4:54pm EST
New Hornets Receive Prestigious Scholarships
Five Kansas high school seniors planning to attend Emporia State University in fall 2025 were recognized Wednesday, Feb. 26, with prestigious scholarships from the public regional institution. The presentations came during halftime of the ESU Hornets b...
Feb 26, 2025, 11:45pm EST