Emporia State University is about to get a fresh start as Matthew Baker, a Kansas native with decades of experience in higher education, steps in as president this March. After years of tough decisions and controversy under Ken Hush—including faculty cuts and program eliminations—Baker promises a new era focused on listening, collaboration, and student success. Hush, meanwhile, is leaving a major parting gift: $1.4 million to support scholarships and campus improvements. With enrollment challenges and community trust at stake, what do you hope Baker tackles first to turn things around at ESU? #Education #College #EmporiaState