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Emporia State University Invests in Computer Science Program, New Cybersecurity Center
Investments in the Computer Science program in Emporia State's School of Business will prepare students for the fastest-growing career fields in the nation and answer student and employer needs. Computer Science, Ph.D. - Tenure Track Faculty Cybers...
Oct 6, 2022, 3:45pm EDT
ESU Theatre Presents 'Curtains: A Musical Whodunit' for Homecoming Production
Emporia State University Theatre presents "Curtains," written by Rupert Holmes with lyrics by Fred Ebb, and music by John Kander, as the 2022 Homecoming musical. Director of Theatre Dr. Pete Rydberg teams up with longtime choreographer partner Cindy Se...
Oct 4, 2022, 7:24pm EDT
Forensic Science Open House Launches Fourth Annual Seminar Series at Emporia State
Two murder cases with ties to Emporia are the focus of the first two sessions of the fourth annual Master of Science in Forensic Science Seminar Series at Emporia State University. The five seminars throughout the 2022-23 academic year focus on "Kansas...
Oct 4, 2022, 2:36pm EDT
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