Today’s Headlines

OIE emergency meeting addresses ‘record termination,’ claims two students have been affected

The Office of International Education held an emergency meeting with international students at Emporia State Tuesday over student record termination from SEVIS, a web-based system used by the Department of Homeland Security to manage the records of international students nationwide.

Sources indicate that two students at ESU have already been affected, though The Bulletin has not been able to independently verify that information with the OIE.

Read the full story here.

ASG hosts “Day of Service” to promote community engagement

Associated Student Government held their second annual “Day of Service” on April 3 for RSOs to complete service hours and engage with Emporia’s community. Read the full story here.

Fiscal Affairs Committee considering financial reporting reform

Associated Student Government’s Fiscal Affairs Committee is considering new strategies to streamline financial reporting for line item organizations. Read the full story here.  

Home Highlights

Both Hornet tennis teams lose to Nebraska-Kearney

The Hornet women fell 5-2 to the Lopers on Friday, April 3 with the Hornet men defeated within just 4-3. Read the full story here.

Hornet baseball falls against UCM, softball against UCO in weekend play

Hornet baseball dropped a three-game series against Central Missouri over the weekend and into Monday on the road. At home, Hornet softball fell 7-1 and 11-6 in two Sunday games against No. 6-ranked UCO. Read the full story Friday.

Be On the Lookout

New RSO to help “fill gaps” in international student experience

Emporia International Students Association gained official recognition as a Recognized Student Organization in March. The new RSO is dedicated to being a “welcoming space” to all international students. Read the full story Friday.

Incase You Missed It…

ESU accreditation reaffirmed by Higher Learning Commission, next reaccreditation in 10 years

The Higher Learning Commission reaffirmed Emporia State’s accreditation earlier this year. The University will undergo its next accreditation evaluation during the 2034-35 academic year. Read the full story here.

Student Success Team spearheads new school orientation process

Emporia State’s Student Success Team is launching a new system of enrollment and orientation for incoming students. The Bulletin briefly reported on the plans in Fall 2024 following the retirement of Hornet Connection, which was previously used to enroll and welcome new students to ESU. Read the full story here.

“Feeding Forward”: a small group communication service project to help fight food insecurity in teens

Students in Adam Hughes’ small group communication class organized a food drive to provide food items to Emporia High School’s Spartan Stop. Read the full story here.

Nicole Webb hired as dean of Applied Health Sciences

A.T. Still University’s Nicole Webb has been hired on as the first dean of the School of Applied Health Sciences. Read the full story here.