Recent News
ESU commencement ceremonies set for Dec. 13 and 14
Over 400 Emporia State University students are candidates for degrees during winter commencement ceremonies at White Auditorium on Friday, Dec. 13 and Saturday, Dec. 14. Graduate ceremonies begin at 6 p.m. on Friday, while undergraduates will receive ...
Dec 3, 2024, 4:12pm EST
High School Students: Spring 2025 enrollment now available for ESU's Jump Start program
Emporia State University is expanding its Jump Start program, which offers high school juniors and seniors the chance to earn college credits at just $21 per credit hour. Students interested in enrolling for the spring 2025 semester can register at any...
Dec 2, 2024, 9:20am EST
20,000+ Expected in Emporia for Three State Football Championships
Emporia State University is excited to host three State championship games and more than 20,000 visitors at Welch Stadium on Nov. 29 and 30. The 4A, 5A and 6A title games held over Thanksgiving weekend are anticipated to generate more than $1.5 million...
Nov 25, 2024, 10:56am EST
Emporia Symphony Orchestra to Present 'Sounds of Christmas' on Dec. 2
The sounds of the holiday season will ring out in Albert Taylor Hall when the Emporia Symphony Orchestra presents "Sounds of Christmas" on Monday, Dec. 2 at 7:30 p.m. The ESO is an ensemble made up of ESU students and community members led by Joshua S...
Nov 25, 2024, 9:00am EST
ESU celebrates its 2024-25 class of Capitol Federal scholars
A talented cohort of 27 Emporia State University students are the latest undergraduates to benefit from ESU's longstanding partnership with the Capitol Federal Foundation. On Wednesday, Nov. 6, ESU celebrated its 2024-25 class of Capitol Federal schol...
Nov 18, 2024, 3:43pm EST
ESU student-athletes honored as 2024-25 Sauder Scholars
For decades, Earl W. Sauder's commitment to philanthropic giving has aided and encouraged the students of Emporia State University. The scholarship program he established in 2004 with a substantial gift of more than $1 million has supported hundreds of...
Nov 18, 2024, 1:28pm EST
Art and Science Collaboration at ESU Highlights 'Art of a Modern Age' Exhibit
A July 2024 visit to the Peterson Planetarium for Katherine Iselin, interim art director, and her family was the start of an unexpected series of events and discoveries that led to a collaboration to bring science-based art and photography to the Eppin...
Nov 18, 2024, 11:55am EST
Emporia State Announces Burnett as Inaugural Dean of the School of Science + Mathematics
The inaugural dean of Emporia State University's School of Science and Mathematics brings more than 30 years of experience as an educator including 22 years as a faculty member at ESU. Brent Thomas, provost and vice president for academic affairs, ann...
Nov 14, 2024, 3:00pm EST
Emporia State Names Schwerdtfeger Dean of The Teachers College
The new dean of The Teachers College is an Emporia State alum with 25 years of experience as an educator and one who has become familiar with the job over the past year. Brent Thomas, provost and vice president for academic affairs, announced Dr. Sara ...
Nov 13, 2024, 3:15pm EST
Seniors Can Apply for Education, Nursing Scholarships at ESU
Applications are now open for the Jones Premier Nursing and Education Scholarship at Emporia State. The scholarship is a competitive scholarship available to high-achieving graduating high school seniors in Lyon, Osage and Coffey counties who plan to m...
Nov 12, 2024, 3:33pm EST