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Elizabeth Dobler is 2023 Roe R. Cross Distinguished Professor at Emporia State University
A professor of elementary education with a focus on reading and literacy is the 2023 Roe R. Cross Distinguished Professor at Emporia State University. Dr. Elizabeth Dobler received the award during a surprise presentation at the conclusion of her Dr. J...
Apr 27, 2023, 7:04pm EDT
Emporia State University Announces New Schools
Emporia State University is boldly restructuring in order to create exciting new collaboration and innovation opportunities and to advance and evolve its academic programs. These changes help us to best serve future generations of students and the need...
Apr 26, 2023, 4:53pm EDT

International Food Festivals Shares Cultures Through Flavors and Entertainment
International students at Emporia State University are excited to share their native cultures with fellow students and the Emporia community. At the same time, they will raise money for scholarships. Emporia State has approximately 200 international s...
Apr 18, 2023, 6:59pm EDT

Psychology Degrees Open Multiple Career Paths
Emporia State University's Department of Psychology continues to invest in high-impact practices to ensure that graduates succeed in good career paths while making positive changes in the world. Students who graduate with a bachelor's degree in psycho...
Apr 18, 2023, 3:06pm EDT

National Teachers Hall of Fame Names New Executive Director
The Board of Trustees of the National Teachers Hall of Fame has hired Dr. Ralph H. Draper as the new executive director. Dr. Draper has more than 30 years of experience in administrative functions that have required organizational, communicative, and i...
Apr 13, 2023, 3:43pm EDT

Health and Human Performance Grads Find Success in Traditional, Clinical Settings
Investments in the Human Performance Lab in ESU's Health and Human Performance program will benefit graduates who want to pursue careers in both traditional and clinical settings. When Emporia State University created the Health and Human Performance ...
Apr 12, 2023, 5:36pm EDT

Renowned Paraguayan Pianist to present free concert in Emporia
Pianist and composer Daniel Ayala is visiting Emporia State University this month to work with the music students and perform. Ayala is faculty at the Universidad Nacional de Asuncion and the Instituto Superior de Bellas Artes, teaching contemporary pi...
Apr 10, 2023, 5:47pm EDT

Presentation Explores Emancipated African Americans' 'Free State' Experiences
ESU Special Collections and Archives will host "Free Did Not Mean Welcome," a presentation and discussion by Carmaletta Williams at 7 p.m. Wednesday, April 12, in the Learning Commons of William Allen White Library. Members of the community are invited...
Apr 10, 2023, 5:39pm EDT

ESU's New Esports Program Benefits Students
A new Esports program at Emporia State University gives students vital skills they can use during their college career and after graduation. "Esports, short for electronic sports, is a form of competitive video gaming where players and teams compete a...
Apr 6, 2023, 5:20pm EDT

Changes in ESU's Business Administration Program Designed for Students' Career Success
Restructuring the business administration program in Emporia State's School of Business is designed to help graduates be even more successful in their careers. "Conversations with employers indicate they are looking for three main strengths from our s...
Apr 5, 2023, 3:37pm EDT