Emporia State University Alumni Association

07/01/2025

Today, the Alumni and Foundation team pulled out the honey-do list and is giving the Sauder Alumni Center a little extra spit and polish.

We'll see what this bright-eyed crew looks like at the end of the day.🥵

06/29/2025

How do you sum up Alumni Board weekend into one short post? You let the photos do the talking….this is the second year that the ESU Alumni Board of Directors have held a full weekend for our June meeting, and it was a hit!! We welcomed some amazing new members, said “see you later”to some whose terms have ended, and shared immense gratitude as we transitioned from one exceptional board president to another.
We had in-depth conversations about how we can engage more, give more, and thank better, heard from students and the amazing work they are doing, and had a little fun along the way. It was a weekend of connection, and networking, creating new memories and remembering why we do what we do. This group of volunteers are fired up, inspired, engaged and ready to take on Hornet Nation. Go Hornets!

06/19/2025

Just two intellectuals enjoying a little light reading.

The latest issue of Spotlight is out now, and it’s hogging all our attention. 🐽

emporia.edu/spotlight

06/13/2025

🚨 Tuition freeze approved! 🚨
Emporia State is the only KBOR university in Kansas holding tuition steady next year — no increase for our students!
Share the good news and tag a future Hornet 🖤💛

Tuition rates are going up for all Kansas Board of Regents universities -- except one. Emporia State is keepin...

06/12/2025

Don’t miss out on this great show! Get your tickets today!

06/04/2025

Sharing some Hornet Pride love with our friendly rival up the road, learning and connecting during the MIAA conference.

06/02/2025

Join us in giving a warm Hornet welcome to Martin “Marty” Smith, our new Senior Vice President of Development at the ESU Foundation!

Marty brings unmatched experience in higher education advancement and has led record-breaking fundraising campaigns.
He’s passionate about student success — and he’s back home in Kansas!

Welcome to Hornet Nation, Marty! 💛🖤

Learn more about Marty, visit https://www.emporia.edu/news/april-2025-new-foundation-vp/

05/20/2025

📣 Arizona Hornets – Let’s Reconnect! 🐝🌵
Arizona alumni and friends – join us for two exciting gatherings at your favorite local spots!

🍷 Phoenix – Thursday, June 5
📍 Postino B-Side
3939 E Campbell Ave Ste 110
Phoenix, AZ 85018

🥃 Tucson – Friday, June 6
📍 Brother John's Beer, Bourbon & BBQ
1801 N Stone Ave
Tucson, AZ 85705

Reconnect with fellow ESU alumni, enjoy great food and drinks, and meet the new ESU Foundation President, Dr. Jason Drummond.

🎉 Food & drinks provided!
📲 RSVP & learn more: https://hornetnation.emporia.edu/e/arizona

05/19/2025

Congratulations to the 2025 National Teachers Hall of Fame Inductees!

Five very special educators, this year’s inductees in the National Teachers Hall of Fame, join us on set at “CBS Mornings” in New York City for a special sur...

05/16/2025

Guess which university is the only one not asking to raise tuition…Here’s your hint: 🐝💛🖤

Emporia State continues making higher education affordable for students!

Most universities under the Kansas Board of Regents are proposing tuition increases for next school year. Here's how much more students would pay.

05/10/2025

The future is bright, dazzling. 🎓🌟

Congratulations to the spring 2025 PhD, EdS, master's and bachelor's graduates! 🐝