Recent News
Four Recognized with University Service Citation Awards from ESU
The ESU Alumni Association's University Service Citation Award recognizes alumni and friends of the University who have made unique and significant contributions to the University, its students and staff members. The 2022 recipients of the ESU Alumni ...
Sep 27, 2022, 12:16pm EDT
ESU Homecoming T-shirts Honor Dia de los Muertos
Timing is everything when it comes to ESU's 2022 Homecoming shirt design. "When we realized that our Homecoming fell on the same day that Emporia would celebrate Dia de los Muertos, we knew we wanted to collaborate with Hispanics of Today and Tomorrow...
Sep 23, 2022, 4:00pm EDT
ESU President Ken Hush Expresses Gratitude for Regents' Approval of Workforce Management Proposal
Emporia State University President Hush has issued the following statement on the Kansas Board of Regents' consideration of the university Workforce Management Proposal. "We appreciate the Kansas Board of Regents' approval of the Emporia State Univer...
Sep 14, 2022, 5:03pm EDT
Mayes Family Will Be Honored Saturday as Hornet Heritage Family
One of Emporia State's largest and most loyal family of alums will be honored on Saturday, Sept. 17 during halftime of the Hornets' game against Missouri Western in Welch Stadium. Descendants of the late Keith and Lillian Mayes will receive the 2022 H...
Sep 13, 2022, 11:54am EDT
'Impactful' and 'Dedicated' Educator Named Endowed Professor
Dr. Beth Dobler was named the 2022-23 King Endowed Professor recently by The Teachers College at Emporia State University. She is a professor in the Department of Elementary Education, Early Childhood, and Special Education at Emporia State. "It's suc...
Sep 13, 2022, 10:15am EDT
Emporia State University Answers Pressures of Changing Higher Education Landscape with Action
By presenting a policy framework to the Kansas Board of Regents, Emporia State University is taking the next step to become a Forward Focused, Future Ready institution with singular focus - students, students, students. The ESU Framework for Workforce...
Sep 7, 2022, 5:01pm EDT
Second Group of Students Sought in Vocational Rehabilitation Services Program
People can have federal funding pay for their education if they are looking to train as vocational rehabilitation professionals who help individuals with disabilities prepare for and find meaningful work. In 2020, Emporia State University received a g...
Sep 7, 2022, 2:33pm EDT
Live at the Hive: An all-new Hornet Football game day experience
Emporia State University is proud to introduce Live at the Hive, presented by Busch Light, an all-new game day experience for Hornet fans with live music, food trucks, tailgate games and more! "We talked with students, employees and community members ...
Aug 25, 2022, 6:07pm EDT
Friday Nights series includes concert by Jesse McCartney
Excitement is building for the 2022 season of Friday Nights, a six-week series of free events created for Emporia State University students that showcase Emporia as an exciting home during their college careers. Added to the traditional tailgate event...
Aug 24, 2022, 3:01pm EDT
ESU Theatre presents 'The Underpants'
Emporia State University Theatre opens the 2022-23 academic year with "The Underpants" by Carl Sternheim and adapted by actor/comedian Steve Martin with performances today through Saturday. Performances will in the Ronald Q. Frederickson Theatre at 7:...
Aug 24, 2022, 8:57am EDT