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More than 700 Emporia State University students are candidates for degrees during winter commencement ceremonies at White Auditorium on Dec. 16 and 17.

The final of four finalists for Emporia State’s next provost and vice president for academic affairs will be on campus Thursday (Nov. 17) to interview and meet various stakeholders as well as tour the Emporia community.

The third of four finalists for Emporia State’s next provost and vice president for academic affairs will be on campus Monday (Nov. 14) to interview and meet various stakeholders as well as tour the Emporia community.

The second of four finalists for Emporia State’s next provost and vice president for academic affairs will be on campus Thursday (Nov. 10) to interview and meet various stakeholders as well as tour the Emporia community.

The first of four finalists for Emporia State’s next provost and vice president for academic affairs will be on campus Wednesday (Nov. 9) to interview and meet various stakeholders as well as tour the Emporia community.

Emporia State is investing in new and continued educational opportunities, programming, curriculum changes, career pathways and systematic reviews of policies and practices designed to increase retention and graduation rates among historically marginalized populations.

Emporia State University’s class of new incoming students show double-digit increase in the 20th day of enrollment figures for fall 2022. New freshmen students saw a 12% increase over 2021, new transfer students 15% and new graduate students 7% for an overall increase of 10% for new students compared to fall 2021.

By presenting a policy framework to the Kansas Board of Regents, Emporia State University is taking the next step to become a Forward Focused, Future Ready institution with singular focus — students, students, students.

Two federal grants totaling nearly $3 million for Emporia State University programs were celebrated today during a visit by U.S. Sen. Jerry Moran. The first grant allows the university to create a program in cybersecurity. It came from U.S. Commerce Department funds designated for sciences.

David Spafford, an experienced professional with a proven track record for fundraising, has been named the new Director of Athletics for Emporia State University. Spafford, a Kansas native, brings a successful 27-year career in athletics to Hornet Nation. Spafford will officially begin his duties on July 17, 2022.