Recent News
Tickets on sale now for 5 productions of 'Frozen: The Broadway Musical'
In a change from previous years, Emporia State University Theatre plans five full productions of the Homecoming musical, which, for 2026, is Disney's "Frozen: The Broadway Musical." The five shows are spread across four days and presented in Bruder Th...
Oct 8, 2026, 1:48pm EDT
Emporia State University Attracts 6% Enrollment Growth
For the second consecutive year, Emporia State University leads all state universities in percentage enrollment growth, as revealed in the Kansas Board of Regents' (KBOR) fall 2026 census. The report shows 5,110 students enrolled at ESU, a 6% year-over...
Sep 30, 2026, 10:10am EDT
Dr. Filiz Tabak Named Permanent Dean of ESU School of Business and Technology
The School of Business and Technology at Emporia State University has a new leader. Dr. Filiz Tabak, who joined the school as interim dean in July, is now dean of the school. "Dr. Tabak is an experienced, steady leader and a positive changemaker," sai...
Sep 29, 2026, 5:11pm EDT
PAROC welcomes October with fish stories, fly-fishing and Halloween fun
Spooky science takes center stage this Halloween at ESU's Prophet Aquatic Research and Outreach Center, where a special edition of Science Saturday will cap a month of fishing, reading and hands-on activities. Other October programs will teach attendee...
Sep 29, 2026, 9:15am EDT
Experience the power of the sun at ESU's Peterson Planetarium in October
In October, Emporia State's Peterson Planetarium invites you to immerse yourself in the glow of the sun with showings of "The Sun: Our Living Star." The fulldome planetarium show explores the majesty of the sun, which has shone on our world for 4.5 bi...
Sep 28, 2026, 6:08pm EDT
ESU Homecoming Week is Oct. 20-25
Emporia State University welcomes alumni, students, community members and friends to campus in October for events from Oct. 20 to 25. Visit emporia.edu/homecoming for the full schedule of planned festivities. Many events are free, but several charge ad...
Sep 23, 2026, 4:00pm EDT
Stormont and Cowan Families Honored as Emporia State's 2026 Hornet Heritage Family
Two families with their own deep connections to Emporia State University - brought together through marriage and united by generations of Hornet experiences - have been selected as the 2026 Hornet Heritage Family. The ESU Alumni Association recognized...
Sep 23, 2026, 12:04pm EDT
Community Invited to Tag Monarch Butterflies at ESU's PAROC
Join the Prophet Aquatic Research and Outreach Center at Emporia State University for an exciting, hands-on opportunity to learn how to tag monarch butterflies in Monarchs in Our Backyard. The first-ever monarch tagging event at PAROC will feature Prai...
Sep 22, 2026, 10:00am EDT
Try art workshops to support ESU programs, students
The Emporia State Art Program is hosting Art Unleashed, a fundraiser that will give attendees the opportunity to experience up to three art workshops presented by art faculty. The event is Friday, Sept. 18, from 5:30 to 9 p.m. and includes three blocks...
Sep 15, 2026, 2:07pm EDT
Enjoy Family & Friends Day at ESU Sept. 19
Emporia State University is prepared for campus visitors during Family and Friends Day on Saturday, Sept. 19. Planned activities cover more than 12 hours beginning with a fun run and ending with a moon observation night. Information about all events, ...
Sep 15, 2026, 8:00am EDT