Recent News
Women for ESU Inaugural Symposium Forges Connections and Provides Grants
A new volunteer-led giving circle, created less than a year ago to support Emporia State University and its students, is already making a big impact. Women for ESU was formed to increase philanthropic investment and to provide a pathway for women who ...
Apr 8, 2024, 2:45pm EDT
12 Outstanding ESU Students Receive Scholarship, Recognition at Shepherd Scholars Ceremony
For nearly three decades, Hershel and Augusta Shepherd's magnanimity and commitment to academic excellence have allowed Emporia State University to recognize and aid more than 300 outstanding upperclassmen through the Shepherd University Scholars progr...
Apr 4, 2024, 6:00pm EDT
Goppert Foundation Awards Grant for Emporia State's Pediatric Care Simulation Room
The Goppert Foundation recently awarded Emporia State University a generous $100,000 grant for the new Nursing + Student Wellness Center's Pediatric Care Simulation Room. This immersive, hands-on learning environment for ESU's nursing students will be ...
Apr 3, 2024, 5:40pm EDT
Emporia State University is Attacking the Cost of Higher Education Through New Scholarships
Emporia State is building a brighter future for students with the unveiling of unprecedented new scholarship offerings. This marks the second phase of our commitment to reduce costs for students and their families. At Emporia State, undergraduate stud...
Mar 29, 2024, 10:07am EDT
ESU hosts 'Hot Times in the Heartland' film, Q&A with Filmmakers
Emporia State University will host a showing of the documentary film "Hot Times in the Heartland" on Thursday, April 25 at 6 p.m. in Science Hall 72. The documentary explores how a changing climate is impacting Kansas and the approaches communities are...
Mar 28, 2024, 12:00pm EDT
ESU to Provide Live Stream of Total Eclipse
Emporia State University is offering the opportunity to view a total solar eclipse via live stream when the Earth's moon moves in front of the sun on Monday, April 8. Viewers can watch by visiting emporia.link/eclipse. The live stream begins at 12:40 p...
Mar 28, 2024, 8:42am EDT
Women's History Month Reception and Awards Ceremony
Come celebrate Women's History Month of Emporia State University on Friday, March 29, from 2 to 3:30 p.m. in the Sherrer Room of the Memorial Union. The Ethnic and Gender Studies Program is sponsoring the 2024 Women's History Month Reception and Awards...
Mar 26, 2024, 6:32pm EDT
Aubrey Wilson Announced as New ESU Director of Theatre
The new director of theatre at Emporia State University brings a diverse background of stage management and instructional experience. Aubrey Wilson is welcomed into the new role after teaching theatre appreciation and directing Sarah Ruhl's "Late, A Co...
Mar 26, 2024, 10:48am EDT
ESU to Host National Weather Service Storm Safety & Spotter Training
The annual storm safety and spotter training offered by the National Weather Service will be held at Emporia State for 2024. On Wednesday, March 27, a meteorologist from the National Weather Service in Topeka will present weather safety information. T...
Mar 20, 2024, 11:25am EDT
ESU March Science Outreach Events Open to All
Emporia State University invites the community to participate in multiple science-focused outreach events during March. From the wonders of physics and chemistry to a tour of the stars, there are options for everyone. The Peterson Planetarium will fea...
Mar 20, 2024, 10:08am EDT