Gwen Larson, Director of Media Relations
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A new academic partnership between Emporia State University and Washburn University School of Law will benefit ESU students who want to become attorneys and help address the problem of legal representation across much of the state. The partnership allows students to complete a bachelor’s degree as well as a law degree in six years.
A professor who delights in sharing his knowledge and mentoring the next generation of biologists is the 2024 Roe R. Cross Distinguished Professor at Emporia State University. Dr. William Jensen, professor of wildlife ecology, director of ESU Natural Areas and director of the Schmidt Museum of Natural History, learned of the award during his field ecology class on Tuesday, April 30.
Nearly 600 Emporia State University students are candidates for degrees during spring commencement ceremonies at White Auditorium on May 10 and 11.
The first dean of Emporia State University’s School for Visual + Performing Arts brings decades of experience teaching from sixth grade to graduate level, plus 14 years as a college administrator.
While hailing the groundbreaking of a new Nursing + Student Wellness building at Emporia State as a landmark moment in the university’s history, featured speakers continued to shine the focus on ESU students as both the future and why decisions are being made.
Because of forecasted bad weather, the on-campus showing of “Hot Times in the Heartland” originally scheduled for Thursday, April 25, is postponed. The rescheduled date is Monday, April 29, at 6 p.m. in Science Hall 72. A question-and-answer session with the filmmakers will follow the free screening.
Emporia State University Libraries and Archives will host a bilingual literacy event to celebrate and promote literacy in children on Saturday, April 27, from 10 a.m. to noon. The event will take place in the grassy area in Kellogg Circle near William Allen White Library. Rain moves activities inside the library.
The public is invited to join the Emporia State University campus community, donors and state leaders at the groundbreaking for the new 32,000-square-foot Nursing + Student Wellness building. This landmark event begins at 11 a.m. Wednesday, April 24.
April 19, 2024: High school junior and seniors who want a Jump Start on their college careers now have an option to take college classes on the Emporia State University campus for just $21 per credit hour. This scholarship offering to our regional high school students is another example of the university’s commitment to reduce costs for students and their families.
Student gamers have the opportunity to get hands-on experience, access to coaches and players and discover how their enthusiasm for gaming can lead to building a career by taking part in upcoming events hosted by Emporia State University Esports.