Recent News
ESU Announces Upcoming Retirements, Promotions in Key Roles
Two longtime Emporia State University leaders are planning their retirements with succession plans now in place. When Kevin Johnson, ESU general counsel since 2012, begins phased retirement on July 1, Steven Lovett, associate general counsel for acade...
Jun 28, 2023, 9:26am EDT
Viewing of Fireworks Ideal on Emporia State Campus
Emporia State University invites the public to campus on Tuesday, July 4, to watch the community fireworks display. Public viewing is available on the ESU practice fields on the north end of campus and inside Welch Stadium. (The nearby soccer pitch wi...
Jun 20, 2023, 4:24pm EDT
National Teachers Hall of Fame Induction Week Begins Monday
The five career teachers in the National Teachers Hall of Fame Class of 2023 arrive in Emporia on Monday, June 12, for a week of activities that culminate in their induction into the hall. Several events later in the week are open to the public. This i...
Jun 8, 2023, 5:30pm EDT
ESU Theatre Presents new hit musical 'Ride the Cyclone'
Emporia State University Theatre presents "Ride the Cyclone" by Jacob Richmond and Brooke Maxwell. Performances are scheduled for June 21, 22, 23 and 24 at 7:30 p.m. and June 25 at 2 p.m. in the Ronald Q. Frederickson Black Box Theatre, in Roosevelt Ha...
Jun 8, 2023, 5:28pm EDT
NTHF Washington, D.C., and Emporia Induction Activities
The five career teachers in the National Teachers Hall of Fame Class of 2023 traveled recently to Washington D.C., to participate in the first part of induction ceremonies. The Emporia induction activities will begin June 12. The five inductees are: ...
May 24, 2023, 5:01pm EDT
Clay Center Community HS Student Receives Huntley Scholarship
Jordyn Schnell of Clay Center Community High School in Clay Center, Kansas, has received one of three Emporia State University Huntley Scholarships for the 2023-24 academic year. The scholarship totals $10,000 over four years. Schnell has declared her ...
May 22, 2023, 1:11pm EDT
Aren Trost wins 2023 Emporia Entrepreneur Challenge
Aren Trost of McPherson won the Emporia Entrepreneur Challenge (EEC) on May 3. He received a prize of $1,500 for his idea, Balance Craft Furniture and Design LLC. The Emporia Entrepreneur Challenge is a venture idea competition that is open to student...
May 22, 2023, 9:00am EDT
2023 Bill Martin, Jr. Picture Book Award Winner Announced
What happens when two old rivals meet on the beach? Readers of the 2023 Bill Martin, Jr. Picture Book Award winner were delighted to find out in the book "Beach Toys vs. School Supplies" written and illustrated by Mike Ciccotello. "Bill Martin Jr. sai...
May 22, 2023, 8:00am EDT
Emporia State University to Close Thursday and Friday
The Emporia State University campus in Emporia will be closed on Thursday and Friday, May 25 and 26. The closure will allow Evergy to shut off power to the campus for maintenance work. ESU's Information Technology department will use the opportunity t...
May 22, 2023, 7:00am EDT
New Emporia State University Nursing + Student Wellness Building Receives Historic Gift
Emporia State University has received the single largest gift in the history of the university. The Walter S. & Evan C. Testamentary Trust, Bank of America, N.A., Trustee has generously awarded ESU a grant of $5 million for the construction of the Empo...
May 15, 2023, 5:11pm EDT