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New Emporia State University President Matt Baker sets tone and vision for the future
As Dr. Matt Baker embarked Monday, March 2, on his role as the 19th president of Emporia State University, his message was clear; progress happens when people move forward together. "If you want to go fast, go alone," Baker said. "If you want to go fa...
Mar 3, 2026, 5:30pm EST
ESU invites campus, community to First Friday art and music events
Emporia State University will once again feature a variety of unique art showcases throughout the month of March, starting with the Emporia First Friday Art Walk event on March 6. Art Forum returns with speaker and local artist Deon Morrow. Morrow ser...
Mar 3, 2026, 10:48am EST
ESU's Peterson Planetarium spotlights Moon missions in March
It's a month of lunar excitement as the Moon becomes the focus of attention with a lunar eclipse, the first crewed mission to the Moon and the March featured Peterson Planetarium show, "Forward! To the Moon." As the world watches for the launch of Art...
Mar 2, 2026, 12:28pm EST
ESU skywatchers can view the Worm Moon's rare total eclipse March 3
Mark your calendars for Tuesday, March 3, when early-rising skywatchers in Emporia will be treated to a celestial spectacle as the Worm Moon turns red during a total lunar eclipse before dawn. The moonlit sky will gradually give way to an eerie copper...
Feb 26, 2026, 4:27pm EST
ESU Launches University Exclusive Water Ambassador Program to Protect Kansas Resources
Emporia State University's Prophet Aquatic Research and Outreach Center (PAROC) is partnering with the Kansas Water Office to launch a Water Ambassadors Program, enabling high school students to become leaders in water conservation and natural resource...
Feb 25, 2026, 9:59am EST
Hornet Nation breaks records on Emporia State Day of Giving, raising $315,384
Emporia State's Day of Giving delivered record-breaking results, raising $315,384 through 801 gifts from 661 donors. The total surpassed the event's $250,000 goal and exceeded the $300,000 stretch goal set during the campaign. The 2026 results represe...
Feb 12, 2026, 3:36pm EST
Countdown to the ISS: ESU kicks off space exploration activities
This spring, Emporia State University is launching a journey beyond our atmosphere-one filled with celestial events, hands-on activities, and a rare chance for students from local schools to speak directly with an astronaut aboard the International Spa...
Feb 12, 2026, 9:00am EST
Emporia State Names Class of 2026 Kansas Master Teachers
Seven members of the Class of 2026 Kansas Master Teachers were named today (Wednesday, Feb. 11, 2026). The teachers chosen for this annual award are: Emily Chandler, fifth grade teacher at Fort Riley Elementary, USD 475 Geary County Casey Ewy, eigh...
Feb 11, 2026, 1:00pm EST
ESU Theatre Presents 'Major Barbara' by George Bernard Shaw
Emporia State University Theatre presents "Major Barbara" by George Bernard Shaw. Performances are scheduled for March 5, 6 and 7 at 7:30 p.m. and March 8 at 2 p.m. All performances will be held in the Karl C. Bruder Theatre in King Hall. Tickets went ...
Feb 10, 2026, 4:32pm EST
CANCELED: Changes in Crime Scene Investigation Subject of Next Forensic Science Seminar
Changes in Crime Scene Investigation Subject of Next Forensic Science Seminar How crime scene investigation has evolved is the topic of the next installment of ESU's Master of Science in Forensic Science 2025-26 seminar series. Cody Goforth of the Ka...
Feb 9, 2026, 9:58am EST