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ESU Offers New Master of Science in Nursing Program

Feb. 4, 2021 College of Liberal Arts & Sciences

A new Master of Science in Nursing program at Emporia State University will help nurses advance their careers while benefitting rural health care settings in need of educators and managers.


FHTC, ESU Collaborate for 2+2 Communication Degree Program

Feb. 1, 2021 College of Liberal Arts & Sciences

Students who earn an associate degree in multimedia design at Flint Hills Technical College can easily transfer to Emporia State University to complete a bachelor’s degree in communication under a new agreement between the two institutions.




Euripides’ ‘Medea’ is Fall Production for ESU Theatre

Oct. 19, 2020 College of Liberal Arts & Sciences

Emporia State University Theatre presents Euripides’ “Medea,” in a new version by Ben Power, as its fall 2020 show. Two free performances will be presented on the steps of ESU’s Memorial Union at 5 p.m. Oct. 30 and 31 with an alternate performance scheduled for Nov. 1, in case of inclement weather. The production runs 90 minutes.


ESU Theatre Live-streams ‘Monday Mini-Musicals’ for Homecoming Show

Oct. 1, 2020 College of Liberal Arts & Sciences

In a pandemic-era homage to ESU Theatre’s annual Homecoming musical, three 20-minute programs will live-stream Mondays at 7:30 p.m. on ESU Theatre’s Facebook page. The free performances will be broadcast live from the Karl C. Bruder Theatre, featuring different songs nightly.


Max McCoy Named Strader Award Recipient

Sept. 8, 2020 College of Liberal Arts & Sciences

Max McCoy, ESU English, Modern Languages, and Journalism professor and advisor to the ESU Bulletin student newspaper, was recognized by the College Media Association as the 2020 Noel Ross Strader Award winner.


Pete Rydberg New Director of Theatre

July 21, 2020 College of Liberal Arts & Sciences

The new director of theatre at Emporia State University brings to campus his expertise in theatre history, acting, directing, devised theatre, theatre for social justice, and public speaking. Dr. Pete Rydberg is also certified in fight directing with a specialty in unarmed, rapier and dagger, broadsword.


Graphic Design Seniors Present Virtual Show

May 6, 2020 College of Liberal Arts & Sciences

When the COVID-19 pandemic canceled the traditional ESU Graphic Design Senior Show in the Department of Art’s gallery space, students turned to technology and downtown Emporia businesses to showcase their art.


Three Honored with Awards for Women’s History Month

April 27, 2020 College of Liberal Arts & Sciences

Each spring, Emporia State University celebrates Women’s History Month by honoring three award winners with a reception sponsored by the Ethnic and Gender Studies program and the Department of Interdisciplinary Studies.