https://esuhornets.com/rss.aspx?path=generalLatest news items for Emporia State University Athleticsen-us60https://esuhornets.com/news/2026/5/16/general-congratulations-to-2026-emporia-state-graduates.aspxhttps://esuhornets.com/news/2026/5/16/general-congratulations-to-2026-emporia-state-graduates.aspxGeneral

May 16, 2026-Congratulations to all of the 2026 Emporia State University graduates, but especially to our student-athletes graduating along with the 24 Hornets graduating either Cum Laude, Magna Cum Laude or Summa Cum Laude.]]>W.L. White Auditorium filled for spring commencementSat, 16 May 2026 12:20:00 CST311755https://esuhornets.com/news/2026/5/11/general-emporia-state-athletics-celebrates-student-athletes-at-corky-awards.aspxhttps://esuhornets.com/news/2026/5/11/general-emporia-state-athletics-celebrates-student-athletes-at-corky-awards.aspxGeneral, Student-Athlete Advisory Committee

May 11, 2026-Emporia State Athletics held their annual awards show The Corkys - A Student-Athlete Celebration on Monday night in Webb Hall inside the ESU Memorial Union.]]>Welcome to the Corky Awards May 11, 2026 GraphicMon, 11 May 2026 21:54:00 CST311742https://esuhornets.com/news/2026/4/23/general-emporia-state-athletics-partners-with-teamworks-influencer-to-launch-power-e-exchange.aspxhttps://esuhornets.com/news/2026/4/23/general-emporia-state-athletics-partners-with-teamworks-influencer-to-launch-power-e-exchange.aspxGeneral

April 23, 2026-April 23, 2026-Emporia State University Athletics, in partnership with Teamworks Influencer, has launched the Power E Exchange, expanding its Name, Image, and Likeness (NIL) program for ESU student-athletes and supporters]]>Emporia State Hornets x Influencer GraphicThu, 23 Apr 2026 10:56:00 CST311687https://esuhornets.com/news/2026/1/8/general-emporia-state-athletics-launches-redesigned-esuhornets-com-and-esu-hornets-app.aspxhttps://esuhornets.com/news/2026/1/8/general-emporia-state-athletics-launches-redesigned-esuhornets-com-and-esu-hornets-app.aspxGeneral

January 8, 2026-Emporia State Athletics has officially unveiled a completely redesigned esuhornets.com and an all-new ESU Hornets App, offering Hornet fans a fresh, modern way to stay connected to the teams they love.]]>2026 Emporia State New App GraphicThu, 8 Jan 2026 14:26:00 CST311406https://esuhornets.com/news/2025/12/19/softball-changes-in-emporia-state-athletic-department.aspxhttps://esuhornets.com/news/2025/12/19/softball-changes-in-emporia-state-athletic-department.aspxGeneral, Softball

December 19, 2025-Emporia State Director of Athletics Steve Rodecap has announced several changes to the Hornet Athletic Department. April Rosales will move from the head softball coach to Associate Athletic Director for Internal Operations and Senior Woman Administrator.  Assistant coach Megan Hill will take over the softball head coach position.]]>2025 Emporia State Assoc AD April Rosales and Softball Coach Megan HillFri, 19 Dec 2025 14:46:00 CST811387https://esuhornets.com/news/2025/9/8/general-five-individuals-and-a-team-added-to-esu-athletics-hall-of-honor.aspxhttps://esuhornets.com/news/2025/9/8/general-five-individuals-and-a-team-added-to-esu-athletics-hall-of-honor.aspxBaseball, General, Men's Basketball, Men's Track and Field, Women's Basketball, Women's Cross Country, Women's Track and Field

September 8, 2025-National Champions, All-Americans, school record holders and a Fab Four national semifinal team make up this year's induction class into the Emporia State Athletic Hall of Honor.  Five individuals and one team will join a group of 245 former student-athletes, coaches and administrators and 23 teams who have distinguished themselves, the University and their professions through their athletic achievement.]]>2025 Emporia State Athletics Hall of Honor GraphicMon, 8 Sep 2025 17:14:00 CST311192https://esuhornets.com/news/2025/8/18/general-the-miaa-network-subscriptions-go-on-sale-tuesday.aspxhttps://esuhornets.com/news/2025/8/18/general-the-miaa-network-subscriptions-go-on-sale-tuesday.aspxGeneral

August 18, 2025-Starting with football on August 28 and going through the MIAA softball and baseball championships in May, don't miss any of the action of Emporia State Athletics on the MIAA Network. Year-long all access passes, monthly subscriptions and individual broadcasts go on sale starting on Tuesday, August 19 at TheMIAANetwork.com under the purchase access link.]]>2025-26 MIAA Network Subscription GraphicMon, 18 Aug 2025 10:57:00 CST311166https://esuhornets.com/news/2025/8/14/general-emporia-state-has-116-earn-d2-ada-academic-awards.aspxhttps://esuhornets.com/news/2025/8/14/general-emporia-state-has-116-earn-d2-ada-academic-awards.aspxGeneral

August 14, 2025-The Division II Athletics Directors Association (DII ADA) recently announced a school record 116 Emporia State student-athletes have earned DII ADA Academic Achievement Awards.  The Academic Achievement Award recognizes the academic accomplishments of student-athletes at the Division II level that maintain a 3.50 cumulative GPA in at least four semesters of college level work.]]>2019 Corky Statue in front of Plumb HallThu, 14 Aug 2025 13:18:00 CST311157https://esuhornets.com/news/2025/8/5/general-steve-rodecap-brings-decades-of-experience-as-new-emporia-state-athletic-director.aspxhttps://esuhornets.com/news/2025/8/5/general-steve-rodecap-brings-decades-of-experience-as-new-emporia-state-athletic-director.aspxGeneral

August 5, 2025 - Steve Rodecap has been named the next Director of Athletics at Emporia State University.]]>Emporia State Athletic Director Steve RodecapTue, 5 Aug 2025 16:55:00 CST311144https://esuhornets.com/news/2025/7/7/general-94-hornet-newcomers-earn-miaa-academic-honors.aspxhttps://esuhornets.com/news/2025/7/7/general-94-hornet-newcomers-earn-miaa-academic-honors.aspxBaseball, Football, General, Men's Basketball, Men's Cross Country, Men's Tennis, Men's Track and Field, Softball, Women's Basketball, Women's Cross Country, Women's Soccer, Women's Tennis, Women's Track and Field, Women's Volleyball

July 7, 2025-The MIAA has announced its academic awards for transfers and newcomers during the 2024-25 school year. Emporia State had 94 new student-athletes recognized for their work in the classroom during the past academic year.]]>2024-25 MIAA Academic Newcomer Awards GraphicMon, 7 Jul 2025 15:11:00 CST311129