Recent News
Work Set to Begin on Second Phase of ESU Residence Hall Master Plan
When students move out of the Morse Complex this weekend, the second phase of Emporia State University's $31.5 million housing master plan will begin. This exciting campus construction project - a complete renovation of Abigail Morse Hall - will tra...
May 7, 2019, 11:45am EDT
ESU Students Win Cash for Business Ideas
Two Emporia State students each earned another $2,500 for their ideas for new businesses. Joshua Peck and Anni Paunisaari competed at the Kansas Entrepreneur Challenge at Kansas State University on Tuesday, April 30. Both earned honorable mentions. ...
May 1, 2019, 6:16pm EDT
ESU Commencement Ceremonies May 10 and 11
More than 1,100 graduate and undergraduate students are candidates for graduation at Emporia State University. They will be honored in three separate commencement ceremonies on May 10 and 11: All students earning graduate degrees will be honored ...
May 1, 2019, 4:12pm EDT
William Allen White Children's Book Winners Announced
Special relationships that help youth navigate difficult times are the common theme of the two winning titles in the 2019 William Allen White Children's Book Awards. Voters in Grades 3 through 5 selected "Pax" by Sara Pennypacker. Voters in Grades 6 th...
Apr 25, 2019, 5:45pm EDT
ESU Undergraduate Shares Research in Washington D.C.
An Emporia State student is one of only 60 undergraduates from across the country who will present her research at the U.S. Capitol next week. Song Yang of Dalian, Liaoning, China, was chosen from more than 350 applicants for Posters on the Hill, ...
Apr 25, 2019, 2:04pm EDT
ESU Students Prepare for Arbor Day Event, Celebrate Tree Campus Honor
When Emporia State students plant trees this week, they will celebrate both Arbor Day and the university's sixth annual Tree Campus USA® recognition. The annual Arbor Day event, which began on campus in 2012, is at the old Hornet Field north of the ...
Apr 23, 2019, 6:06pm EDT
Schneider Receives ESU's Highest Faculty Honor
Dr. Gregory Schneider is a professor with high standards who pushes his students to excel. He is nationally recognized for significant contributions to modern U.S. history. He is respected for giving his time and talents to Emporia State through servic...
Apr 23, 2019, 3:23pm EDT
Awards Announced for Research and Creativity
Dr. Jeffrey Muldoon, associate professor of business administration, will receive the 2019 President's Award for Research and Creativity. Muldoon is the 24th recipient of the award, established in 1996 to honor an ESU individual who has been active ...
Apr 22, 2019, 9:38am EDT
Research & Creativity Day Set for April 24
Approximately 200 students and faculty from Emporia State will participate in Research and Creativity Day on Wednesday, April 24. All events take place in the Memorial Union. Research and Creativity Day is sponsored by the Research and Grants Center, H...
Apr 18, 2019, 2:41pm EDT
Mitchell Retires After 20 Years with Emporia State University Theatre
Theresa Mitchell, professor of theatre at Emporia State University, retires this year after 20 years with the Department of Communication and Theatre. Mitchell is a native Kansan from Independence. She earned her Master of Arts in directing from the Un...
Apr 15, 2019, 1:11pm EDT
