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Area High School Juniors Learn About Eligibility for Jones Success Scholarships
Emporia State University hosted a first-ever event on April 15 specially designed for students from high schools in Lyon, Coffey and Osage counties, the area served by the Jones Foundation. These students are eligible for the Jones Success Scholarship ...
Apr 22, 2025, 5:07pm EDT
Marci Penner and the late Emerson Carey Sr., Inducted into the Kansas Business Hall of Fame
Marci Penner and the late Emerson Carey Sr., have been announced as the 2025 Kansas Business Hall of Fame Contemporary and Historical inductees, respectively. These two individuals will be officially inducted at the Kansas Business Hall of Fame Inducti...
Apr 18, 2025, 12:57pm EDT
New Dean Brings Academic Leadership Experience to ESU's School of Humanities and Social Sciences
The first permanent dean of Emporia State University's School of Humanities and Social Sciences, Dr. Mark Meister, brings an academic background in communication and communication studies and administration experience as a department chair and associat...
Apr 17, 2025, 2:25pm EDT
Italian Comedy is Next ESU Theatre Production
Emporia State University Theatre presents "The Mistress of the Inn," an Italian comedy by Carlo Goldoni. Performances are scheduled for April 24, 25 and 26 at 7:30 p.m. and April 27 at 2 p.m. in the Karl C. Bruder Theatre, in King Hall. A delightful c...
Apr 15, 2025, 5:59pm EDT
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