Emporia State University

09/29/2026

Emporia State University is proud to recognize the Stormont and Cowan families as the 2026 Hornet Heritage Family! Through education, service, athletics and careers, the Stormont and Cowan families have built enduring connections to Emporia State.

The annual award honors a multigenerational family of ESU alumni and former students whose connections demonstrate an enduring commitment to the university.

Read more about the Stormont and Cowan families and their ESU connection: emporia.link/2026-hornet-heritage-family

09/23/2026

Family and Friends Day was one for the books 🐝💛

09/15/2026

09/12/2026

Stingers up! 🐝🔥

September 12, 2026-In a battle of top 25 programs #24 Emporia State tossed a second half shut out on the way to a 34-20 win over #20 Michigan Tech on Saturday afternoon at Welch Stadium.

09/02/2026

September 2, 2026-The east side stands of Emporia State University's Francis G. Welch Stadium have been shut down to fans effective immediately.

08/21/2026

08/18/2026

Students are already calling home…so President Baker can say hi to a few parents on the first day of classes! 💛

07/20/2026

Welch Stadium turf to be named Blackcreek Diesel Field

July 20, 2026-Whether it was watching the Hornets or playing as a Spartan, Welch Stadium has a special place in Clint Drake's heart. Thanks to his contributions, the current generation of players will be able to make memories of their own at Welch Stadium with a new state of the art FieldTurf to be....

06/17/2026

Celebrating with a Special Edition of ! Stingers Up 🐝🗞️

06/11/2026

ESU Alert (Emporia) - All clear. The tornado warning issued by the National Weather Service has expired for our area. There are no active tornado warnings at this time. Please continue to monitor weather conditions and remain alert for any additional weather updates.