Established in March 1863 as the Kansas State Normal School , Emporia State is the third - oldest public university in the state of Kansas .
Emporia State University , often referred to as Emporia State or ESU , is a public university in Emporia , Kansas .
Established in March 1863 as the Kansas State Normal School , ESU   is the third - oldest public university in the state of Kansas .
Emporia State University , often referred to as Emporia State or ESU , is a public university in Emporia , Kansas .