Recent News
Emporia State Winter Break Begins Thursday
Because of the impending dangerous weather forecast for Thursday and Friday, the Emporia State University campus will shut down early for winter break. The campus will close at 5 p.m. today (Wednesday, Dec. 21, 2022) and reopen after the holidays at 8...
Dec 21, 2022, 2:31pm EST
ESU Foundation Open to Accept Year-End Gifts
Given that many donors choose to make a gift during the month of December, ESU Foundation Staff will be available on call Dec. 27 through 31, and the Sauder Alumni Center, 1500 Highland St., will be open on Dec. 27 and 28 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Alumni ...
Dec 20, 2022, 10:35am EST
Fall News From the National Teachers Hall of Fame
Class of 2020 Inductee Dr. Melissa Collins is the 2022-2023 Tennessee Teacher of the Year. Collins is a second-grade teacher at John P. Freeman Optional School in Memphis-Shelby County Schools in Memphis where she has taught since 1995. Collins will re...
Dec 15, 2022, 2:34pm EST
Hall of Fame Representatives to Honor Newtown Memorial
Three representatives from The National Teachers Hall of Fame will travel to Newtown, Connecticut, on Wednesday to pay tribute to the Sandy Hook educators and lay a wreath at the new memorial dedicated in November in Newtown. For NTHF representatives ...
Dec 12, 2022, 5:39pm EST
Brent Thomas Named ESU's New Provost, Vice President
Emporia State University's next provost and vice president for academic affairs has long shown his leadership abilities throughout his career at ESU. Dr. Brent Thomas was announced as the new academic leader this afternoon. "Dr. Thomas was selected fo...
Dec 12, 2022, 3:04pm EST
Commencement Ceremonies Set for Dec. 16 and 17
More than 700 Emporia State University students are candidates for degrees during winter commencement ceremonies at White Auditorium on Dec. 16 and 17. Graduate ceremonies begin at 6 p.m. Friday, Dec. 16. Undergraduates will receive their degrees at 9...
Dec 12, 2022, 12:51pm EST
Communication Department Expansion Focuses on Digital Careers
Additions in Emporia State's Communication program expand on the department's communication, emerging technology and society concentration that was introduced in fall 2020. "The emerging technology and society concentration prepares students for caree...
Dec 8, 2022, 5:08pm EST
Emporia State, Local Chamber Collaborate on Student Internships
A relaunched program with increased support will benefit both Emporia State students and local businesses. The Community Internship Consortium pairs the Emporia Area Chamber of Commerce with Emporia State's School of Business. The Chamber solicits and...
Dec 7, 2022, 12:27pm EST
Emporia State Opens Four Venues for First Friday Art Walk
Emporia State University is excited to be the Presenting Venue for December's First Friday Art Walk in Emporia. A variety of art exhibits and experiences will be available on the ESU campus as well as a shuttle service to make getting around easier. T...
Nov 30, 2022, 5:11pm EST
New Degree Program Combines Two with Dropping Enrollments
A new undergraduate degree program at Emporia State was created by faculty in the Emporia State Department of Social Sciences, Sociology and Criminology who wanted to counter declining enrollments in two separate programs. The new bachelor of science d...
Nov 30, 2022, 3:21pm EST