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Together, Forward

A campaign for Emporia State University's future

Together, Forward! It's our rallying cry.

Since 2017, your support of the Together, Forward fundraising campaign has empowered Emporia State University’s efforts to transform the lives and learning experiences of our students. Our fundamental mission remains as critical as ever: to offer students invaluable and authentic college experiences. By giving to ESU, you become a conduit for the phenomenal success stories of today’s Hornets — and tomorrow’s, as well.

We are grateful for the overwhelming support of those who believe in ESU’s mission and our students’ success and who have demonstrated this support through the Together, Forward campaign:

  • The campaign’s original fundraising goal was $50 million.
  • The campaign, which has now raised more than $75 million, is the most successful in the university’s history.
  • The campaign does not end until Dec. 31, 2023. There’s still time to support ESU’s students through your contribution.

When you support ESU, you are creating a legacy that is dynamic. Because you have invested in people who can adapt and innovate – Hornets who are ready to meet the emerging challenges of an ever-changing world – your philanthropy lives on into the future. It’s a ripple effect that keeps evolving into more and more opportunities and bigger and better outcomes.

When we work together, the power of what is possible is undeniable.

Nothing can stop the progress when we go Together, Forward!

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There is no better time than now to make a difference. Every one of us is ready for a brighter future. Let’s go. Together, Forward.

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Pillars of the Campaign

Together, we can accelerate learning

Provide real-world experiences that prepare students for a complex world. The greatest teacher of all is experience.

Together, we can shine brighter

Attract the best and brightest in the Arts and Athletics to ESU. Success builds upon itself.

Together, we can transcend limitations

Seize every opportunity. When you invest in agility, possibilities become limitless.

How our students benefit

Student Led Research

Publishing research is an important part of building a scientific career. Publishing as an undergraduate student puts you miles ahead of the competition. For students in Dr. Erika Martin's General Biology 141, conducting research with the goal of publishing findings is just a regular day in class.

Creating Bright Futures

"I just like the feeling of running and jumping. You have that moment when you leave the ground, and you're hanging there, just floating. Nothing goes through my head when I long jump. I'm just out there and probably the most relaxed that I ever am." That's how Jazmin Williams describes her 'baby', the long jump.

Invaluable Experiences

Having your research poster selected for Posters on the Hill, a D.C.-based research competition sponsored by the Council on Undergraduate Research, is an honor. It’s also an incredible opportunity. You get the chance to present your research in a very competitive program.