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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.

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.

Emporia State University will celebrate 162 years of educational excellence with the annual Founders’ Day Celebration and luncheon on Friday, Feb. 14. Located in Memorial Union’s Webb Hall, the doors will open at 11:30 a.m. with a program beginning at noon.

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.

The Emporia State University Foundation is pleased to announce that Jason Drummond has been appointed its next president and chief executive officer, effective Jan. 13.

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.”

Emporia State University will be closed Thursday, Jan. 9, 2025, in observance of the National Day of Mourning for former President Jimmy Carter.