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Students in kindergarten through high school and their families will find plenty to do while learning about cybersecurity during a free event on April 22 sponsored by the Cybersecurity Research and Outreach Center and The Teachers College at Emporia State.
The weather in Kansas is as dynamic as it is unpredictable, and as snow and ice give way to scorching heat and thunderstorms, ESU’s Peterson Planetarium invites viewers on a wild weather ride with the showing of “Weather: Wonders & Mysteries Revealed” throughout April.
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.
Cheer on the Hornets and turn out to watch athletics competitions!
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.
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.