Kansas Board of Regents Names Dr. Matt Baker as 19th ESU President
The Kansas Board of Regents appointed Dr. Matt Baker as Emporia State University’s 19th president Thursday.
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ESU Awards Prestigious Scholarships to High School Seniors
Four high schools were filled with festive atmospheres as five seniors from three Kansas counties learned on Dec. 8 and 9 that they have full-ride scholarships to Emporia State University to pursue their career goals. A sixth student was awarded a unique scholarship for science education. Each of the students learned the news during assemblies at their high schools.