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ESU Alum Focuses on Community Engagement
An Emporia State student-athlete alum has returned to her alma mater to focus on community relations. Erica Self earned three degrees from ESU over six years before taking the role as director for student + community engagement. "As a former ESU stude...
Nov 9, 2023, 9:34am EST
Kansas Tourism Grant to Benefit National Memorial to Fallen Educators
Kansas Tourism has announced that The National Teachers Hall of Fame will receive one of their "big giant checks" as an Attraction Development Grant Award recipient for 2023. Carrie Doud, fiscal and grant manager of Kansas Tourism, will be in Emporia b...
Nov 8, 2023, 1:40pm EST
International Students to Share Cultures at Show
International students at Emporia State University have planned a series of activities to celebrate International Education Week. The week highlights the benefits of international education and showcases the diverse cultures, music and cuisine of inter...
Nov 6, 2023, 1:45pm EST
Feltner Student Union Square Official Opening Celebrated During ESU Homecoming
On Thursday, Oct. 26, Emporia State University held a celebration marking the official opening of the Feltner Student Union Square. The square, between the Memorial Union and Plumb Hall, has been completely renovated through a gift made by Dr. Ray Felt...
Nov 2, 2023, 10:38am EDT
50th Math Day a Success at Emporia State University
More than 400 high school students from across Kansas converged on the Emporia State University campus to compete in the Donald L. Bruyr Mathematics Day on Wednesday (Oct. 18). The 2023 competition was the 50th anniversary. Because Math Day is not com...
Oct 20, 2023, 3:36pm EDT
Six Named ESU Distinguished Alumni
Six Emporia State University graduates will receive Distinguished Alumni awards at the Black & Gold Gala on Oct. 27 as part of Homecoming 2023. The award is the highest honor bestowed to alumni and recognizes outstanding accomplishments in their career...
Oct 19, 2023, 8:00am EDT
ESU Alum Talks Leadership at the 2023 Hayes Lecture
An Emporia State alum with a lengthy career in telecommunication returns to her alma mater to present the Sam E. and Jeannene Hayes Lecture on Thursday, Oct. 26. Wendy Wheat graduated in 2000 with a bachelor of science degree in computer information s...
Oct 18, 2023, 9:02am EDT
ESU Theatre Presents 'Little Shop of Horrors' for Homecoming Musical
Emporia State University Theatre presents "Little Shop of Horrors" by Howard Ashman and Alan Menken. Performances are scheduled for Oct. 26, 27, and 28 at 7:30 p.m. and Oct. 29 at 2:00 p.m. in the Karl C. Bruder Theatre, in King Hall. The story follow...
Oct 17, 2023, 6:20pm EDT
Outstanding Recent Grads to be Honored
Three ESU alumni have been chosen as the Outstanding Recent Graduates for 2023. To qualify, nominees must have earned a degree from Emporia State University within the past 10 years. Awards will be presented to these recipients on Friday, Oct. 27, at t...
Oct 17, 2023, 10:58am EDT
Alumni Association To Recognize University Service Citation Recipients
The ESU Alumni Association's University Service Citation Award honors both alumni and friends who have made unique and significant contributions to the University, its students and its staff members. This year's recipients will be recognized during the...
Oct 13, 2023, 10:30am EDT