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KBOR approves committee members for ESU presidential search

KBOR approves committee members for ESU presidential search

Maddie Carr September 3, 2025

The Kansas Board of Regents has approved members of the Emporia State Presidential Search Committee following a Wednesday board meeting over Zoom, a press release from the Regents announced Wednesday. The...

WAW Library to hold $1 book sale with archives exhibit reception

WAW Library to hold $1 book sale with archives exhibit reception

Isabel Ayala September 3, 2025

William Allen White Library will host a book sale Friday, Sept. 5, from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. and Saturday, Sept. 6, from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. The sale will be held on the first floor of the library and books...

The Emporia Granada Theatre, located at 807 Commercial St.

Emporia to host Spanish Film Festival Sept. 3 to Oct. 3

Allie Breneman September 2, 2025

Emporia will host its first-ever Spanish Film Festival this fall, running from Sept. 3 to Oct. 3, with screenings held at the Granada Theatre and Emporia State’s Visser Hall. The event is free and open...

A sign reads “Center for Student Involvement” by the door to the Student Life Office located on the first floor of the Memorial Union.

This campus involvement hub is operating under a new name starting this academic year

Maddie Carr August 29, 2025

The former Center for Student Involvement will operate under a new name this academic year following a merger with multiple offices to become a central hub for students. Now operating as Student Life,...

Two Emporia Police Department vehicles outside the visitor entrance at Newman Regional Health after police responded to an false active shooter alarm.

Newman Regional Health active shooter alarm identified as switch error

Maddie Carr August 28, 2025

An active shooter alarm that triggered a large police presence at Newman Regional Health Thursday was caused by a "pull switch error," according to Steve Bazan, a public information officer for the hospital. At...

The entrance to the Roger D. and Carla B. Smith Intercultural Center on Aug. 26. The center, which opened in November 2024, has not opened its doors to students this academic year.

ESU quietly dissolves DEI division, no clear answer on Intercultural Center

Isabel Ayala and Maddie Carr August 28, 2025

Emporia State quietly dissolved its Division of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion over the summer in what the university says was to comply with state and federal regulations.  Higher education institutions...

Former junior quarterback Gunnar Gundy hands the ball off to graduate student running back Billy Ross Jr. at the 2024 season opener on Aug. 29 against the Washburn Ichabods.

ESU prepares to face North Dakota foe for first time at 2025 season opener

Isabella Tyson August 28, 2025

Emporia State Football will host their first game of the 2025-26 season on Aug. 28 at Welch Stadium. With a 7 p.m. kickoff, this will be Hornet Football’s first meeting with the Minot State Beavers....

Hush to step down as ESU president in December

Hush to step down as ESU president in December

Isabel Ayala August 26, 2025

Emporia State President Ken Hush will retire at the end of the fall semester, marking the end of what will be a 4 year tenure as the university's top executive. Hush, who announced his plans to retire...

MASTER-IT! summer camp encourages the next generation of STEM professionals

MASTER-IT! summer camp encourages the next generation of STEM professionals

Asher Lefto May 12, 2025

On June 2, Emporia State will host the first day of the week-long MASTER-IT! STEM education program. This will be the 24th year that the camp is hosted on campus.  The program will engage 16 young...

Faculty retirement incentive aims for “cost savings,” not position cuts

Maddie Carr May 12, 2025

The Faculty Voluntary Early Retirement Incentive, announced late last month, will provide “cost savings” for the University while encouraging eligible faculty to retire early, according to...

New campus master plan proposals highlight major remodels, building removals

Isabel Ayala May 5, 2025

Architecture firm clark | huesemann has proposed three options for Emporia State’s new campus master plan. The Kansas Board of Regents requires that all regent institutions submit a campus master...

Spafford announces retirement as ESU athletic director

Maddie Carr April 30, 2025

Director of Athletics David Spafford announced his retirement from Emporia State Tuesday. Spafford has worked at ESU since July 2022. Following Spafford’s exit, Senior Associate Athletic Director Colleen...

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