Past News
Cambodia-Based Team Wins FHSU Entrepreneurial Challenge Competition
by University Communications | November 30, 2023
A team of three students from the American University of Phnom Penh (AUPP) won first place and a $2,500 top prize in the 10th annual FHSU Entrepreneurial Challenge event at Fort Hays State University. Their business plan, called "Watt Wise," offers an innovative solution to a pressing sustainability issue in Cambodia. It is a proposed energy auditing web app that tracks electrical energy consumption, helping identify areas where energy is wasted so consumers can realize significant cost savings and reduce their overall carbon footprint. The focus of the competition was on sustainability, and the "Watt Wise" plan focused on two of the 17 Sustainability Goals set forth by the United Nations. Read More
FHSU-AUPP Student Longwei Ngor and Team Pass the Final Country Round of ACIYLS
by American University of Phnom Penh | September 26, 2023
FHSU-AUPP student Longwei Ngor and his team, Erben, emerged as one of the top three winning teams of the Final Country Round of the ASEAN-China-India Youth Leadership Summit 2023 (ACIYLS). Their pitch involved turning plastic waste into hotel amenities instead of using single-use plastic. The team will represent Cambodia in the Grand Final in Singapore, competing against other top teams from across ASEAN, China, and India. Read More
Fort Hays State University Strengthens Ties with Chinese Universities
by Hannah Harris | June 1, 2023
Fort Hays State University (FHSU) delegation led by FHSU President Dr. Tisa Mason and Provost Dr. Jill Arensdorf visited China from May 23 to June 5 to visit several university partner schools. The delegation visited Sias University (SIAS), EPIE, Wuxi University (WUXI), and Shenyang Normal University (SNU). They attended conferences, toured classrooms, met with the university's administration, and participated in ceremonies and banquets. The trip was a success, and FHSU looks forward to continuing its partnerships with these institutions and exploring new opportunities for collaboration in the future. Read More
by Tiger Weekly l May 13, 2023
Stacey Lang, the Study Abroad Coordinator at Fort Hays State University, adopted the Via software system in 2021 to centralize their study abroad programs, streamlining administrative tasks and improving efficiency. The transition from a paper-based system was described as highly successful and efficient. Via's program-matching quiz and digitized forms have made advising students and managing faculty-led trips more effective. Read More
How Fort Hays State University Built a Student Ambassador Program From the Ground Up
by Unibuddy | 2023
Fort Hays State University created an ambassador program to connect prospective students with current students who are already studying at the university using Unibuddy Chat. Since launching, the program has flourished with over 90 new leads from over 30 countries. The student ambassador program has become an integral part of the institution’s international recruitment strategy and has also become a valuable asset to the student experience for the ambassadors. Read More
FHSU Signs Agreement with Sea Master Education Offering MBA to Students in China
Fort Hays State University (FHSU) has partnered with Sea Master Education to offer an online MBA degree program to students in China. FHSU will be responsible for developing and delivering the courses, while Sea Master will provide administrative and student support. Read More
FHSU Global Partnerships hosts International Virtual Camps
by Tiger Weekly | July 19, 2021
Fort Hays State University's Office of Global Partnerships organized international virtual summer camps to introduce prospective international students to the university and the community of Hays. The program attracted over 800 students from more than 20 countries. The virtual camps included virtual events and meet-ups where participants shared about their culture, life, and country, and allowed Fort Hays State to offer the experience, which was both educational and fun at no cost to participants. Work is already underway to plan the 2022 virtual summer camps experience, which will include new technologies to advance the successes of this year's virtual camps and meet-ups. Read More
FHSU Professors Host Virtual Workshop on Differentiation for Teachers in Saudi Arabia
by Tiger Weekly | July 26, 2021
Fort Hays State University held a virtual workshop on Differentiation in the K-12 Classroom on June 15th and 16th, which was attended by 35 K-12 teachers from over a dozen countries, all currently living and working in Saudi Arabia. This workshop marks a milestone for FHSU as it is the first time a workshop in education by FHSU has actually taken place in Saudi Arabia. The workshop was made possible with the help of Raynor Roberts, FHSU alum and member of the Association for Professional Educators Abroad, who worked for several years to bring programs like these to fellow teachers in Saudi Arabia. Read More
Online Cybersecurity Graduate Cross the Atlantic to attend FHSU Commencement in Person
by Tiger Weekly | May 19, 2021
Osama Tamimi, a cybersecurity graduate from Fort Hays State University, traveled over 6,000 miles from Palestine to attend his graduation ceremony in person. Tamimi chose FHSU because of its online program in cybersecurity, which is accredited through the National Center of Academic Excellence (NCAE) in information assurance and cyber defense education. He was impressed with the program's affordability and accreditation and was able to continue his studies without delay when the pandemic hit. Tamimi's experience at FHSU encouraged him to pursue a higher degree in the future. Read More
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