The President George H. Emert papers document his time as Utah State University's 13th president from 1992 through 2000. Known for overseeing significant financial and campus development, this collection includes a variety of reports and office files. A majority of this collection is presidential correspondence with internal and external entities, international relations, and state and federal agencies and personnel.

Taking place during the widespread adoption of the internet, this collection highlights aspects of USU’s technological adaptation and development, including the beginning of increased online degree programs. Additionally, this collection includes materials related to the completion of Old Main’s renovation project, which started in 1983 after a fire destroyed parts of the building. Other notable aspects of this collection include the expansion of the USU athletic program and facilities, and a variety of campus building projects.