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Total Lunar Eclipse to be Seen Locally

March 10, 2025 Administration

A total lunar eclipse will occur overnight March 13 to 14. Emporia and the continental United States is well-placed to see the event. This will be the first total lunar eclipse for the Americas since 2022.



ESU Theatre Presents ‘Tough’ by Margot Connolly

March 3, 2025 Administration

Emporia State University Theatre presents “Tough” by Margot Connolly. Performances are scheduled for March 6, 7 and 8 at 7:30 p.m. and March 9 at 2 p.m. in the Ronald Q. Frederickson Black Box in Roosevelt Hall.


ESU Bonner and Bonner lecture to explore sustainable advocacy

Feb. 21, 2025 Administration

Emporia State University will host the annual Bonner and Bonner Diversity Lecture series on Thursday, Feb. 27 at 7 p.m. The presentation will be in the Preston Family Room on the second floor of the Memorial Union. A reception will follow in the Alumni Lounge.



$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.”