A strong alumni base is essential to the strength of a university, and that theme resonated through the 2023 Homecoming activities held this past week at Emporia State University.
President Ken Hush noted increased alumni attendance for this year’s Homecoming activities versus past years. He says ESU added special recognitions to highlight the ongoing transformation on campus.
Director of Alumni Relations Tiffany Wilson says the importance of alums can’t be understated.
The Black & Gold Gala recognized Tyler Curtis, Erren Harter, Paula Sauder and Emporia Main Street with Outstanding Advocate awards. It also recognized alum, one-time Regent and former lieutenant governor Gary Sherrer with the Lifetime of Leadership award.
The gala also recognized Outstanding Recent Graduates Lizeth Magana, Han Yan and Kevin Yarnell, as well as Distinguished 2023 Alumni — Cynthia Eisenhauer, Carolyn Hernandez, Courtney Knaup, John Masterson, Alexandra Vuyk and Chris Waldeck.
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