Construction + Remodeling Projects

We are continually improving campus

Emporia State University is innovating its campus continually to ensure our students have access to cutting-edge residence halls, research facilities, labs and classrooms. Most of these projects are privately funded through donations to the university. Learn more by exploring current and most recent construction projects.

Current + Recent Construction Projects

Sand Volleyball Court
A new sand volleyball court was constructed on campus where students can play and compete. The courts are north (and down the hill from) One Room Schoolhouse. Sand volleyball courts were an item students asked for during a survey by Recreation Services.
Prophet Aquatic Research and Outreach Center
The Prophet Aquatic Research and Outreach Center, located on the north end of campus, is home to aquatic ecology research and training could have a worldwide impact on generations to come.
Prophet Aquatic Research and Outreach Center
The Prophet Aquatic Research and Outreach Center, located on the north end of campus, is home to aquatic ecology research and training could have a worldwide impact on generations to come.
Abigail Morse Hall
Abigail Morse Hall opened in 1924 and Hornets have been calling it home ever since. In August 2020, Abigail Morse Hall re-opened completely remodeled.
Abigail Morse Hall
When construction was complete, it marked the first time Abigail has been a free-standing building since the 1950s.
Kossover Family Tennis Complex
Kossover Family Tennis Complex is a first-ever concept of this size in the MIAA. It features six new championship-quality tennis courts — two indoor and four outdoor.
Kossover Family Tennis Complex
The new complex will houses tennis teams' locker rooms, coach's office, players' lounge, student-athlete study area, indoor court viewing deck and outdoor patio. Most importantly, it provides an on-campus, cold-weather tennis training center, a valuable resource that no other MIAA tennis program offers.
Kossover Family Tennis Complex
The new complex houses the tennis teams' locker rooms, coach's office, players' lounge, student-athlete study area, indoor court viewing deck and outdoor patio. Most importantly, it provides an on-campus, cold-weather tennis training center, a valuable resource that no other MIAA tennis program offers.
Preston Family Student Complex
The School of Business, located in Cremer Hall is undergoing a remodel with the Preston Family Student Complex.
Preston Family Student Complex
The new student complex located in Cremer Hall will provide a modern collaborative space for School of Business students.
Schallenkamp Hall
Schallenkamp Hall welcomed ESU students for the first time in August 2019.