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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
ESU Model Resonates with Kansas Lawmakers
Emporia State is building a new college experience from the ground up for its students - focusing on making strategic investments into the programs and courses that today's students and Kansas businesses need. The ESU Model, which is action-oriented an...
May 11, 2023, 12:00pm EDT
William Allen White Children's Book Winners Announced
The two books selected by Kansas schoolchildren for the 2023 William Allen White Children's Book Awards center around the journeys of children with eccentric fathers. While one journey is supernatural, and the other is of survival, in both "Scritch Scr...
May 9, 2023, 10:00am EDT
Commencement Ceremonies Set for May 12 and 13
More than 1,000 Emporia State University students are candidates for degrees during spring commencement ceremonies at White Auditorium on May 12 and 13. Graduate ceremonies begin at 6 p.m. Friday, May 12. Undergraduates will receive their degrees in ...
May 8, 2023, 4:57pm EDT
ESU Model Receives Unprecedented Investment of $3 Million in ESU Foundation Funds
Emporia State University is building a new path forward focused on investing in programs that best serve today's students and the Kansas workforce. The ESU Foundation has committed $3 million in support of the university's new direction. In January 20...
May 3, 2023, 3:22pm EDT
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