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ESU Library escape room returns with Minotaurthemed challenge
The popular escape room series from ESU University Libraries and Archives returns from an adventure in space to drop participants into a recently unearthed ancient chamber. The new challenge pits adventurers against the mysteries of the labyrinth as th...
Apr 10, 2026, 10:59am EDT
Emporia Writers Group reading hosted at ESU library
Emporia State University Special Collections and Archives presents a reading by members of the Emporia Writers Group with the theme of "work in progress" at 7 p.m. Wednesday, April 15. The event will be held in the William Allen White Library Learning ...
Apr 10, 2026, 10:57am EDT
ESU Theatre Presents 'The Glass Menagerie' by Tennessee Williams
Emporia State University Theatre presents "The Glass Menagerie," an American classic by Tennessee Williams on April 30 through May 3. A faded remnant of Southern gentility, Amanda Wingfield lives in poverty in a dingy St. Louis apartment with her son ...
Apr 9, 2026, 4:40pm EDT
Emporia State makes once-in-a-lifetime contact with International Space Station
Wednesday, April 8, 2026, marked a historic moment for Emporia State University as area students spoke directly with an astronaut aboard the International Space Station using amateur radio. The event took place at Emporia State's Prophet Aquatic Resear...
Apr 8, 2026, 4:17pm EDT
Explore ESU's Newest Building at Saturday Open House
Anyone wondering what all the excitement is about Emporia State's new Nursing and Student Wellness Center will have their questions answered on Saturday. From 1 to 4 p.m. on Saturday, April 11, the building will be open to the public and filled with a...
Apr 7, 2026, 5:50pm EDT
National Teachers Hall of Fame Names Class of 2026
The National Teachers Hall of Fame has announced its Class of 2026 - five exceptional educators teaching in classrooms across the United States and in Japan. The newest inductees were surprised with their nominations over the past several weeks during ...
Apr 7, 2026, 10:12am EDT
Making waves: Watch Emporia State's radio contact with the International Space Station
The countdown to an out-of-this-world moment is days away as Emporia State University becomes the host of an historic contact between students and astronauts on the International Space Station. ESU is one of only four schools in the nation selected for...
Apr 1, 2026, 2:00pm EDT
April's First Friday Art Walk kicks off a weekend celebrating art, glass blowing and space at ESU
Emporia State is at the center of a vibrant lineup of art and creative experiences showcasing student work, musical performances, glass blowing and a space-themed exhibit. The celebration begins with the Emporia First Friday Art Walk on April 3. Art F...
Mar 30, 2026, 3:45pm EDT
Women's History Month Reception and Awards Ceremony
Come celebrate Women's History Month at Emporia State University on Friday, March 27 from 2 to 3:30 p.m. in the PKP Room of the Memorial Union. The Social Change Program is sponsoring the reception. Join the Emporia community in celebration of the 202...
Mar 25, 2026, 2:35pm EDT
Sociology, Criminology Professor Receives Highest ESU Faculty Award
Those who nominated Emporia State's 2026 Roe R. Cross Distinguished Professor consistently mentioned "field trips" as a way to relate classroom teaching to the real world. So it was fitting that the announcement delegation crashed a field trip rather t...
Mar 25, 2026, 12:33pm EDT