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From Nov. 8 through 15, ESU Special Collections and Archives hosts the All Veterans Tribute Week exhibit “The Children’s War: Images of World War II in Children’s Books.”

The ESU Alumni Association’s University Service Citation Award honors both alumni and friends who have made unique and significant contributions to Emporia State, its students and its staff members. This year’s recipients will be recognized during the ESU vs. Central Missouri football game on Saturday, Nov. 9.

On Oct. 30 from 2 to 4:PM, Emporia State University Special Collections and Archives will hold an opening reception for the exhibit “Objects of Interest: Archival Materials from Art to Textile.”

In response to the growing cyber threats in the United States, Emporia State University is taking significant steps to enhance cybersecurity both academically and within the community. ESU's comprehensive approach includes academic programs and community outreach initiatives aimed at fostering awareness and preparing future professionals for the rapidly expanding field of cybersecurity.

Emporia State’s Cybersecurity Research and Outreach Center donated two computers to the Emporia Senior Center today, Friday, Oct. 18.

A group of 13 alumni with a diverse array of professional experiences spanning higher education, business, medicine and the military has joined the Emporia State University Foundation Board of Trustees.

“Knight Owl,” Christopher Denise’s author-illustrator debut, has received the Bill Martin, Jr. Picture Book Award for 2024. The award aims to promote an appreciation of quality literature in young children across Kansas. “Knight Owl” is a New York Times Bestseller and a Caldecott Honor by the American Library Association.

It’s spooky season at Emporia State University’s Prophet Aquatic Research and Outreach Center with the theme of “Creepy Crawly” as part of each October event. Two Science Storytimes will take place: Monday, Oct. 21, from 11 to 11:45 a.m. and Thursday, Oct. 24, from 6:30 to 7:15 p.m. Designed for children 7 and under, but open to anyone, attendees are encouraged to come dressed in their Halloween costumes.

The Kansas Board of Regents released 20th-day enrollment numbers for fall 2024 today, and Emporia State reported a 16% increase in new student enrollment compared to fall 2023. These gains are in all categories — freshmen (6%), transfers (18%) and graduate (7%).

The Emporia State University Foundation has announced that it has launched a national executive search to find its next CEO of the ESU Foundation. As part of the ongoing commitment to supporting the mission of the university, the Foundation is now preparing for its next chapter under new leadership.