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News in 2022


KBHF Essay Contest Winners Announced

March 18, 2022 School of Business

Four Kansas high school students won $500 each for best writing an essay about an inductee in the Kansas Business Hall of Fame.


KVC Health Systems and Emporia State University launch data analytics research to benefit children in foster care

March 16, 2022 College of Liberal Arts & Sciences

Across every sector, the value of data analytics is skyrocketing. Data analytics can answer important, real-world questions by transforming raw data into insights that influence business decision-making, shape policy, and improve people’s lives. Now, child welfare leader KVC Health Systems and graduate students at Emporia State University are working together to unlock the power of data analytics for the state’s most vulnerable children — those served by the child welfare system.


Athletic Director Kent Weiser announces plan to retire

March 9, 2022 Athletics

A career that has covered five different decades, the last 23 years at Emporia State, will be coming to an end on July 1, 2022 when Kent Weiser retires as the Director of Athletics at Emporia State University.



Bonner & Bonner Diversity Lecture Coming March 3

Feb. 24, 2022 Administration

“Youth Advancing Social Justice: How to Be a Changemaker” is the theme of the 2022 Bonner and Bonner Diversity Lecture: Civic Leadership for the Common Good. The event on Thursday, March 3, features Autumn Rose Miskweminanocsqua (Raspberry Star Woman) Williams, who was raised on the Shinnecock Reservation in Southampton, New York.




AACSB Reaffirms Accreditation for School of Business

Feb. 14, 2022 School of Business

The School of Business at Emporia State University has received an extension of its business accreditation by AACSB International — The Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business.


Internet, Social Media Focus of Next ESU Forensic Science Seminar

Feb. 4, 2022 College of Liberal Arts & Sciences

Are you curious how law enforcement and others might use social media? Do you want to know how to be as safe as possible on the Internet? An online presentation sponsored by Emporia State University on Monday night can help.


Kansas Teachers Earn Accolade Despite Pandemic

Feb. 3, 2022 The Teachers College

Doing the work required to become board certified in any profession is difficult. When the board certification demands you demonstrate your skill – like teaching in an elementary, middle, or high school classroom – and schooling during a pandemic makes it more difficult. However, 27 Kansas determined educators persevered and earned their first-time certification or maintained their status as National Board Certified Teachers.