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DNA and Genealogy Focus of Oct. 13 Forensic Science Seminar
How the science of DNA and research of genealogy can help investigators identify bodies and solve cold cases is the topic of the first seminar presentation in the 2025-26 Forensic Science Seminar Series at Emporia State University. Chelsea Hanrahan wi...
Oct 10, 2025, 11:06am EDT
ESU Theatre Presents 6 Performances of 'The Rocky Horror Show' by Richard O'Brien
Emporia State University Theatre presents "The Rocky Horror Show," a musical by Richard O'Brien. Performances are scheduled for Oct. 23, 24, 25, 30 and Nov. 1 at 7:30 p.m. There will be a special midnight show on Oct. 31. All performances will be held ...
Oct 8, 2025, 4:40pm EDT
Little Hornets Day Combines Fun and Football Game Experience at Emporia State
Young Hornets and their families are invited to enjoy a FREE day of special activities on the Emporia State campus followed by tailgating and attending the ESU football game in Welch Stadium on Saturday, Oct. 11. Little Hornets Day is designed for you...
Oct 7, 2025, 4:14pm EDT
Hornet Homecoming On Tap This Month
Hornets near and far can celebrate Emporia State University's Homecoming Oct. 22 through Nov. 2 on campus. Events during this Year of Celebration include the Homecoming musical, football game, parade, special group reunions and a Black & Gold Gala. Ad...
Oct 7, 2025, 8:00am EDT
ESU's October art exhibitions explore Flint Hills and found objects
Emporia State's School of Visual and Performing Arts is kicking off October with multiple events and exhibitions. On Friday, Oct. 3, from 4 to 5 p.m., speakers Lu Colby and Gregory Scott Cook will host Art Forum at the Lyon County History Center. Both...
Oct 3, 2025, 8:54am EDT
ESU planetarium to explore the hot and energetic universe in October
This October, Emporia State University and the Peterson Planetarium invite you on an adventure that will span the galaxy and take you to some of the hottest places in the universe in the latest full-dome presentation The Hot and Energetic Universe. At...
Oct 3, 2025, 8:50am EDT
Emporia State University's Transformation Plan Yields Substantial Enrollment Growth
ESU's Year of Celebration kicked off with sharp enrollment growth, as revealed in the Kansas Board of Regents' (KBOR) fall 2025 census, which reported 4,820 students enrolled, resulting in a 6% overall enrollment increase year-over-year for Emporia Sta...
Oct 1, 2025, 10:52am EDT
October brings creepy crawlies, spooky reads and moonlit adventures to ESU
Emporia State has a scary good lineup for learning and adventure this October! On Saturday, Oct. 25, from 2 to 4 p.m., students of all ages are invited to join the Prophet Aquatic Research and Outreach Center to explore the biology of creepy crawly cre...
Sep 30, 2025, 9:00am EDT
Local authors present reading at ESU's White Library
Members of the Emporia Writers Group will present a group reading with the theme of "works in progress." Join local authors including Lindsey Bartlett, Deb Irsik, Curtis Becker, Cheryl Unruh, Brenda White, Jerilynn Jones Henrikson, Lisa Moritz, Hazel H...
Sep 26, 2025, 9:00am EDT
ESU library blends science and magic in escape room adventure
Can you discover the secret of the Philosopher's Stone? Find out as William Allen White Library on the Emporia State campus invites the public to become alchemists-in-training and solve STEM-based puzzles in the new alchemy-themed escape room called T...
Sep 25, 2025, 4:03pm EDT