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ESU Alumni Association to Recognize University Service Citation Recipients
The ESU Alumni Association's University Service Citation Award honors both alumni and friends who have made unique and significant contributions to Emporia State, its students and its staff members. This year's recipients will be recognized during the...
Nov 4, 2024, 11:11am EST
White Library Hosts Archives Exhibit
On Oct. 30 from 2 to 4 p.m., Emporia State University Special Collections and Archives will hold an opening reception for the exhibit "Objects of Interest: Archival Materials from Art to Textile." Archival collections contain a wide variety of materia...
Oct 22, 2024, 11:53am EDT
Emporia State University Makes Significant Investment in Cybersecurity Education and Community Outreach
In response to the growing cyber threats in the United States, Emporia State University is taking significant steps to enhance cybersecurity both academically and within the community. ESU's comprehensive approach includes academic programs and communi...
Oct 21, 2024, 9:02am EDT
ESU's Cybersecurity Research and Outreach Center Dedicates New Computers to Emporia Senior Center
Emporia State's Cybersecurity Research and Outreach Center donated two computers to the Emporia Senior Center today, Friday, Oct. 18. The event at the senior center, 603 E. 12th Ave., included remarks by Dr. Ed Bashaw, dean of ESU's School of Business...
Oct 18, 2024, 1:21pm EDT
Thirteen New Trustees Join Emporia State University Foundation Board
A group of 13 alumni with a diverse array of professional experiences spanning higher education, business, medicine and the military has joined the Emporia State University Foundation Board of Trustees. Trustees volunteer their time, talents and profe...
Oct 17, 2024, 5:01pm EDT
Fall Outreach at ESU: Creepy Crawly fun and a free Telescope Clinic
It's spooky season at Emporia State University's Prophet Aquatic Research and Outreach Center with the theme of "Creepy Crawly" as part of each October event. Two Science Storytimes will take place: Monday, Oct. 21, from 11 to 11:45 a.m. and Thursday, ...
Oct 14, 2024, 9:00am EDT
Moving the Needle: ESU Sees New Student Enrollment Gains
The Kansas Board of Regents released 20th-day enrollment numbers for fall 2024 today, and Emporia State reported a 16% increase in new student enrollment compared to fall 2023. These gains are in all categories - freshmen (6%), transfers (18%) and grad...
Oct 2, 2024, 10:03am EDT
October Art Forum features local sign painters; ESU galleries announce new exhibits
Alex and Andrea Polzin will host the October Art Forum on Friday, Oct. 4, from 4 to 4:50 p.m. at the Granada Theatre. As painters of large signs and murals, the two local Emporians and owners of A&A Signs have worked all over the nation with the goal o...
Oct 1, 2024, 10:00am EDT
Emporia State University Foundation Announces CEO Transition and Launch of National Search
The Emporia State University Foundation has announced that it has launched a national executive search to find its next CEO of the ESU Foundation. As part of the ongoing commitment to supporting the mission of the university, the Foundation is now prep...
Oct 1, 2024, 8:55am EDT
ESU Honors Four Distinguished Alumni
Four Emporia State University graduates will receive Distinguished Alumni awards at the Black & Gold Gala on Oct. 4 as part of Homecoming 2024. The award is the highest honor bestowed to alumni and recognizes outstanding accomplishments in their career...
Sep 30, 2024, 8:47am EDT