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Emporia State Invests in Department of Music
Emporia State University continues to elevate and reimagine its future through the announcement of the following additions in the Department of Music. Music Education + Community Outreach, Assistant Professor - Tenure Track Director of Choral Activ...
Sep 30, 2022, 5:00pm EDT
Emporia State University draws more new students than in 2021
Emporia State University's class of new incoming students show double-digit increase in the 20th day of enrollment figures for fall 2022. New freshmen students saw a 12% increase over 2021, new transfer students 15% and new graduate students 7% for an ...
Sep 29, 2022, 11:05am EDT
Emporia State Invests in Department of Art
Emporia State University has a long history of excellence in the Department of Art. A tight-knit community of educators, artists and designers, Hornets work with internationally recognized faculty to get a degree in one of six studio concentrations, pu...
Sep 28, 2022, 5:15pm EDT
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