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New Survey Reveals Staggering Statistics About Local College Students During the Pandemic
New research shows the impact of COVID-19 on the experiences of Emporia State University students, including their access to basic needs like food and housing. ESU was one of more than 200 U.S. colleges and universities to participate in this year's #...
Apr 29, 2021, 1:14pm EDT
ESU String Academy Teaches Children
Emporia-area children who want to learn to play stringed instruments are doing so with a new string academy from the Department of Music at Emporia State University. Stringfully opened its doors in March, offering group lessons for violin, viola and ce...
Apr 29, 2021, 11:09am EDT
Dr. George Arasimowicz named new provost at Emporia State University
Dr. George Arasimowicz, dean of the College of Humanities, Arts, and Social Sciences at Central State University, an historically black university in Ohio, will assume his duties as provost and vice president for academic affairs this summer, according...
Apr 20, 2021, 9:34am EDT
Kansas Master Teachers Program Recognizes All Kansas Teachers
Due to the COVID-19 global pandemic, the Kansas Master Teacher program is recognizing all educators of Kansas this year. "This past year has been challenging for everyone, especially those on the frontline. This includes our K-12 teachers," said Dr. J...
Apr 19, 2021, 2:57pm EDT
ESU Archives Presents Literary Journal Discussion
Emporia State University Special Collections and Archives presents a discussion with Cheryl Unruh and Tracy Million Simmons, editors of 105: Meadowlark Reader, a new literary journal dedicated to creative nonfiction by Kansas authors. Join us as Unruh...
Apr 19, 2021, 10:57am EDT
Students Win Prizes in Fourth Annual KBHF Essay Contest
Seven high school students from across Kansas have received their awards from the fourth annual statewide Kansas Business Hall of Fame essay contest. The contest was open to students in Grades 9-12 in Kansas. Home school entries were accepted. Origina...
Apr 15, 2021, 5:36pm EDT
Kansas Math, Science Teachers Can Apply for New Research Institute at Emporia State
Kansas secondary science and math educators can develop project-based learning alongside Emporia State University professors at the ESU Research Institute this summer. Applications are being accepted for the institute until April 30. The application i...
Apr 15, 2021, 1:43pm EDT
ESU Theatre Presents Samuel Beckett's 'Endgame' for Spring Production
Emporia State University Theatre presents Samuel Beckett's Endgame, as their Final Spring. Three live-stream performances of Samuel Beckett's "Endgame" will conclude ESU Theatre's spring schedule. A tragic comedy, Beckett's absurdist masterpiece probe...
Apr 14, 2021, 7:17pm EDT
Emporia State Launches First Podcast: How We Teach This
The Teachers College at Emporia State is launching the university's first podcast this week. How We Teach This, produced by members of The Teacher College, will feature one-on-one interviews to provide insight into education. The podcast is available ...
Apr 14, 2021, 9:00am EDT
ESU Launches Ethnic, Gender, Identity Studies Major
A new major in Emporia State's Interdisciplinary Studies Program provides a working knowledge that will be valuable to hiring companies and to creating change within communities. The ethnic, gender and identity major is ideal for people who are interes...
Mar 25, 2021, 12:39pm EDT