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Five outstanding Emporia State University graduates will be honored with the university’s highest alumni recognition — the Distinguished Alumni Award — during the Black & Gold Gala on Oct. 31, part of ESU’s Homecoming 2025 celebration. The award recognizes alumni who have demonstrated exceptional achievement in their careers and meaningful service to their professions, communities and alma mater.
Emporia State University Theatre presents “The Rocky Horror Show,” a musical by Richard O’Brien. Performances are scheduled for Oct. 23, 24, 25, 30 and Nov. 1 at 7:30 p.m. There will be a special midnight show on Oct. 31. All performances will be held in the Karl C. Bruder Theatre in King Hall.
Hornets near and far can celebrate Emporia State University’s Homecoming Oct. 22 through Nov. 2 on campus. Events during this Year of Celebration include the Homecoming musical, football game, parade, special group reunions and a Black & Gold Gala.
Not everyone in the Shafer family has an unbreakable personal connection to Emporia State University. But it does seem that way.
On Thursday, May 1, Emporia State University honored 25 seniors nominated for the Dwight and Ida C. Newberg Outstanding and Distinguished Senior awards, recognizing their excellence both inside and outside of the classroom.
Those who are curious about the art of glassblowing and glass forming will enjoy a peek behind the curtain this weekend during the annual Glass Blowout at Emporia State University.
With eyes on its past and its future, Emporia State University enjoyed an expansive Founders’ Day celebration on Friday, Feb. 14, that acknowledged the institution’s birthday, a campus anniversary, a ribbon-cutting and the awarding of scholarships to two students.
Emporia State University alumni Ross Bjork and Brian Pracht brought Hornet pride to the national stage at the College Football Playoff National Championship Game in Atlanta.
Emporia State University will celebrate 162 years of educational excellence with the annual Founders’ Day Celebration and luncheon on Friday, Feb. 14. Located in Memorial Union’s Webb Hall, the doors will open at 11:30 a.m. with a program beginning at noon.
The ESU Alumni Association’s University Service Citation Award honors both alumni and friends who have made unique and significant contributions to Emporia State, its students and its staff members. This year’s recipients will be recognized during the ESU vs. Central Missouri football game on Saturday, Nov. 9.