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News in 2026




ESU hosts Special Athletics Track and Field Day on May 8

May 7, 2026 Administration

Emporia State will host the sixth annual Special Athletics Track and Field Day on Friday, May 8. The day begins at 9 a.m. with gates and registration opening at ESU’s Welch Stadium. ESU students, faculty, staff and the community are all welcomed to cheer on the athletes.


Robert King is final ESU business dean candidate

May 6, 2026 School of Business

The final of three candidates being considered as the next dean of Emporia State’s School of Business and Technology will meet the community at a forum on Thursday, May 7.



Derek Yonai is first ESU business dean candidate

April 29, 2026 School of Business

The first of three candidates being considered as the next dean of Emporia State’s School of Business and Technology will meet the community at a forum on Thursday, April 30.


William Allen White Book Award Celebration Focuses on Books, Children

April 29, 2026 University Libraries & Archives

Students and educators from across Kansas will celebrate children’s literature during the 74th annual William Allen White Children’s Book Awards on Saturday, Oct. 3, at Emporia State University. The events are free and open to the public.


ESU Business Dean Candidates to Have Public Forums

April 28, 2026 School of Business

Three candidates being considered as the next dean of Emporia State’s School of Business and Technology will be available to meet the Emporia community at forums over the next week.