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$750K FORGE Grant Powers Emporia’s Economic Growth

Jan. 23, 2025 Administration

A transformative $750,000 investment from a FORGE grant is set to boost the economies of Emporia, Lyon County, and the surrounding region. This collaboration between Emporia State University and Emporia Main Street, supported by the Kansas Department of Commerce, will drive new business opportunities and innovation.


ESU STEM event celebrates Kansas Day

Jan. 22, 2025 Administration

Celebrate the 164th birthday of the state of Kansas with an exciting, informative Science Saturday event at Emporia State University’s Prophet Aquatic Research and Outreach Center on Saturday, Jan. 25. The event is from noon to 1:30 p.m., and each attendee is asked to register at esuparoc.com.


ESU student films selected for festival showing

Jan. 15, 2025 Administration

Emporia State students’ work will make it to the big screen when two student films premiere at the Old Times Not Forgotten Film Festival in Derby, Kansas, on Jan. 18 and 19.


ESU planetarium features ‘Voyager’ presentation

Jan. 3, 2025 Administration

The most remarkable space mission in human history is the subject of the latest experience at Emporia State University’s Peterson Planetarium with the premiere of “Voyager: The Never-Ending Journey.”


ESU Will Be Closed on Jan. 9

Jan. 2, 2025 Administration

Emporia State University will be closed Thursday, Jan. 9, 2025, in observance of the National Day of Mourning for former President Jimmy Carter.


ESU Foundation Holiday Hours & Year-End Gifts

Dec. 16, 2024 Administration

The Emporia State University campus, including the ESU Foundation at the Sauder Alumni Center, will close at 5 p.m. on Tuesday, Dec. 24, and reopen at 8 a.m. on Tuesday, Jan. 2, 2024.


Commencement ceremonies set for Dec. 13 and 14

Dec. 3, 2024 Administration

Over 400 Emporia State University students are candidates for degrees during winter commencement ceremonies at White Auditorium on Friday, Dec. 13 and Saturday, Dec. 14.