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Emporia State University Theatre presents “The Glass Menagerie,” an American classic by Tennessee Williams on April 30 through May 3.

Wednesday, April 8, 2026, marked a historic moment for Emporia State University as area students spoke directly with an astronaut aboard the International Space Station using amateur radio. The event took place at Emporia State’s Prophet Aquatic Research and Outreach Center and was viewed by audiences both in person and via livestream.

Anyone wondering what all the excitement is about Emporia State’s new Nursing and Student Wellness Center will have their questions answered on Saturday.

The countdown to an out-of-this-world moment is days away as Emporia State University becomes the host of an historic contact between students and astronauts on the International Space Station. ESU is one of only four schools in the nation selected for this honor.

Emporia State is at the center of a vibrant lineup of art and creative experiences showcasing student work, musical performances, glass blowing and a space-themed exhibit. The celebration begins with the Emporia First Friday Art Walk on April 3.

Those who nominated Emporia State’s 2026 Roe R. Cross Distinguished Professor consistently mentioned “field trips” as a way to relate classroom teaching to the real world. So it was fitting that the announcement delegation crashed a field trip rather than a classroom session to present the award to Dr. Rebecca Rodriguez Carey.

Come celebrate Women's History Month at Emporia State University on Friday, March 27 from 2 to 3:30 p.m. in the PKP Room of the Memorial Union. The Social Change Program is sponsoring the reception.

As spring approaches and the landscape begins to wake up, plants will soon fill our yards, gardens and surrounding areas. But how much do you really know about plants? Join Emporia State University and the Prophet Aquatic Research and Outreach Center team from 10 a.m. to noon Saturday, March 28 at ESU’s Science Hall for a fun hands-on learning experience dedicated to all things plants.

Learn about searching for and detection of explosive evidence from a certified K-9 officer and her special agent during the next presentation of the MSFS seminar series at Emporia State University.

Returning Monday, March 23 through Thursday, March 26, from 5 to 9 p.m., William Allen White Library will host an interactive challenge called Escape Room: Escape from Space Station 51.