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Local FHSU student accepts NASPA Fellowship
Gustavo Reyes, Garden City sophomore, was recently accepted into the 2011-2012 class of the National Association of Student Personnel Administrators......
College of Business donates more than 4,000 pounds of food in 'Thought for Food' campaign
Students from the College of Business and Leadership at Fort Hays State University and other departments around campus donated more than 4,000 pounds of canned......
Rachel Brinley, Cheryl Helget recognized with FHSU's Distinguished Service Awards
Rachel Brinley, an administrative specialist in the Office of Student Affairs, and Cheryl Helget, server coordinator in the Computing and Telecommunications......
Prairie Nutcracker comes to FHSU
Dancers from ages 7 to 19 years old will perform at the "Prairie Nutcracker" at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 17, and at 2 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 18, both in the......
Tiger Talkback to start Twitter feed
The Tiger Talkback white board in the Memorial Union sponsored by the American Democracy Project and the eCitizenship initiative has grown so much in......
Employees honored for accomplishments, service at annual party and awards ceremony
Fifty-four employees with a combined 905 years of service to Fort Hays State University and the state of Kansas will be recognized at the university's 24th......
Independent group ranks online programs; shows FHSU as national leader in affordability
A consumer group that compiles rankings for the affordability of online college courses has recognized a Fort Hays State University program as among the best......
Tech Studies project makes toys for tots
Students and faculty from Fort Hays State University's Department of Technology studies teamed up with 50 volunteers to make 249 wooden firetrucks in a......
Second military education magazine names FHSU as a top military-friendly university
Military Advanced Education's 2012 Guide to Military-Friendly Colleges and Universities will include Fort Hays State University. It is FHSU's fourth......
Annual FHSU Art Faculty Exhibition to open with Winter Gallery Walk
The annual Fort Hays State University Art Faculty Exhibition will be on display from Dec. 9, 2011, to Jan. 27, 2012. The exhibition reception, in conjunction......
Tech Studies project makes toys for tots
Christmas is closely approaching and Santa's elves are busy this time of the year, but they will get some help from members of the community and Fort Hays......
CORRECTION: Insight Kansas members to hold panel discussion on Brownback administration
A news release dated November 18, 2011, named Dr. Gwyn Mellinger as a professor of journalism at University of Kansas. This is incorrect, she is a professor of......
FHSU introduces two graduate psychology degrees into the Virtual College
Two more graduate degree programs will soon join 11 others available online from Fort Hays State University....
FHSU students compete in livestock fitting and showing contest
Three weeks of training their livestock and a lifetime of experience with the animals led to much success for Fort Hays State University students in the Block......
TECA students win honors at Four State Regional Technology Conference
Technology Education Collegiate Association at Fort Hays State University won honors first-place in manufacturing at the annual Four State Regional Technology......
Insight Kansas members to hold panel discussion on Brownback administration
Members of Insight Kansas Consortium, a group of Kansas political science and journalism professors who double as political columnists, will meet for a......
Dickens Carolers form for fifth year
Just in time for the holiday season the Dickens Carolers, Fort Hays State University choirs and any students, faculty or staff who enjoy caroling, are taking......
FHSU students place in regional singing competition
Eight Fort Hays State University students of Dr. Joseph Perniciaro, assistant professor of music, recently placed in the National Association of Teachers of......
FHSU selects five students, 10 faculty and staff as outstanding 'Men of Merit'
They strive to serve as representatives and role models of real men -- not what society has defined men to be. The "Men of Merit" at Fort Hays State University......
Gifts from Fort Hays State help push United Way toward 2011 goal
Fort Hays State University once again exceeded its fund-drive goal for the United Way of Ellis County....
Grant provides aid to FHSU Transition to Teaching Program
The Transition to Teaching Program at Fort Hays State University was recently awarded a five-year sub-award totaling more than $400,000. The sub-award is a......
AAUW opens opportunities for women at FHSU
Students at Fort Hays State University may be looking at new benefits, such as short-term life insurance, 15% off of all classroom and LiveOnline courses for......
FHSU Theatre to present 4 performances of Tony Award-Winning 'Guys and Dolls'
Fort Hays State University Theatre will present "Guys and Dolls," Frank Loesser's musical about a 14-year engagement and a smooth-talking gambler who meets a......
E3 = Efficiency x Excellence x Economic Impact
Citing separate studies commissioned by the Kansas Board of Regents and Fort Hays State University, Dr. Edward H. Hammond said access to quality higher......
FHSU to host annual art sale Saturday to benefit scholarships
Buy Christmas gifts for the whole family at the Fort Hays State University Department of Art and Design Annual Art Sale on Saturday, Nov. 12, from 9 a.m. to......
Student video from FHSU Residential Life wins regional student affairs award
"What Would You Do?," a three-minute anti-bullying video made by and starring residence hall assistants at Fort Hays State University, has won a regional......
Grandson of peacemaker Gandhi to share his grandfather's lessons
Arun Gandhi, grandson of the great Indian civil rights leader Mohandas K. "Mahatma" Gandhi, has continued the legacy of his late grandfather through peace......
The FHSU Panhellenic Council to host two empowering events
Women in leadership and building confidence will be the subjects of the panel discussion and a workshop, respectively, sponsored by Fort Hays State University......
2 ceramics workshops at KWEC to help close 'Art from Reclaimed Objects' exhibit
Art and science don't mix. Or, do they?...
President Hammond will travel across Kansas to emphasize the value of higher education
Dr. Edward H. Hammond, president of Fort Hays State University, will tour the length and breadth of Kansas next week, Nov. 7 through 11, to emphasize that......
Battle of the bands to benefit Options
The Fort Hays State University Meetings, Conventions and Events Management class will sponsor a battle of the bands at Singers, 114 E. 12th, Hays, on Sunday,......
Three-time Grammy winner Bill 'Birdsong' Miller to celebrate Native American Heritage
Three-time Grammy winner, acclaimed songwriter, speaker and painter Bill "Birdsong"' Miller will perform at Fort Hays State University in celebration of Native......
FHSU's Rumford to be timed-event boss at the 'Superbowl of rodeo'
Rumford is a familiar name in the sport of rodeo and to cowboys from all over the world. The son of a stock contractor and now one himself, Bronc Rumford, head......
FHSU to host Math Relays
High school students from across Kansas will compete in Fort Hays State University's Math Relays on Thursday, Nov. 10....
Undergraduate Research Experience Fair to be held in Memorial Union
Undergraduate students at Fort Hays State University have the chance to learn about opportunities to become involved with research at the Undergraduate......
Howell to present at Rural Law Enforcement Technology Institute
Ed Howell, director of University Police at Fort Hays State University, has been selected by the National Law Enforcement and Corrections Technology Center to......
Number of elementary education student teachers highest in last 16 years
The number of elementary education student teachers from Fort Hays State University is currently the highest it has been in the last 16 years, according to......
Student affairs professional organization gives Presidential Excellence Award to Hammond
Region IV West of NASPA, the international professional organization for student affairs administrators in higher education, presented its Presidential......
FHSU showcases new classrooms designed to encourage 'Red Balloon' learning innovation
Fort Hays State University has a history of integrating new technology into the classroom, and university officials demonstrated that spirit of innovation......
High school seniors to visit Department of Technology at FHSU
Senior Technology Day, an annual event hosted by the Department of Technology Studies at Fort Hays State University, will take place on Tuesday, Nov. 1,......
Graduate assistant recognized for his outstanding achievements
Charles Keefer, an Augusta graduate student at Fort Hays State University, has received national recognition as an outstanding graduate assistant....
Science cafe to discuss science-fiction
Those who enjoy science-fiction should attend the next Science Cafe at 7 p.m. on Nov. 3 at Cafe Semolino, 111 W. 10th St....
FHSU Alumni Association hires student interns for communication, legislative posts
The Fort Hays State University Alumni Association has welcomed aboard two new student workers for the 2011-2012 academic year....
Kansas Speaks finds some ambivalence
Kansans in 2011 generally prefer keeping income, sales and property taxes at current levels, and by percentages about the same as in 2010, but the percentage......
Black-footed ferret to be celebrated at Sternberg Museum of Natural History
Thirty years ago, the black-footed ferret was brought back from the dead. Fort Hays State University's Sternberg Museum of Natural History will celebrate the......
Fort Hays State prepares to lead the way in educating new dental health professionals
The Kansas Legislature is considering an important proposal that would help solve the state's dental care shortages by creating a new kind of midlevel......
Cloud County Community College awarded 2nd EnergyNET grant
Cloud County Community College, Concordia, has become the second recipient of a grant from EnergyNET Kansas. The grant will fund online course development for......
King selected to attend ITC Leadership Council
Dennis King, director of the Virtual College and learning technologies at Fort Hays State University, was selected to attend the Leadership Academy of the......
Crawford elected to NCCI Board of Directors
Dr. Chris Crawford, professor of leadership studies and assistant provost for quality management at Fort Hays State University, was elected to the board of......
Fort Hays State University Modern Language Department to host free dance sessions
Free dance sessions hosted by the Fort Hays State University Modern Language Department and the Spanish Club provide an opportunity to learn the basic steps to......
After School Science Program provides field experience for FHSU teacher candidates
The origin, growth and decay of living things is the theme for this semester's After School Science Program, created to provide science field experience for......
Salkowitz visits FHSU as part of Red Balloon Project speaker series
As a part of the Red Balloon Project speaker series, the Provost's Office and Graduate School at Fort Hays State University announced the visit of author and......
White, FHSU KAMS student, co-leads American Democracy Project
Shaley White, Leoti, is not the typical college sophomore. Only 17 years old, White is in her second year of college and is a high school senior at the Kansas......
Wind ensembles, choirs concert set for Friday at FHSU
A concert featuring six soloists and the Fort Hays State University wind ensembles and choirs will be at 7:30 p.m. Friday, Oct. 21, in the Beach/Schmidt......
Space week rocket launch rescheduled for Oct. 23
The space week rocket launch has been rescheduled for 2 to 3 p.m. on Sunday, Oct. 23, and will take place at the Ellis County Fairgrounds. The launch is......
Little ghosts and goblins welcome to trick-or-treat at FHSU residence halls
Students and staff in Residential Life at Fort Hays State University are offering area children a fun and safe way to celebrate Halloween....
Mutts and Monsters to raise funds for animal refuge center
Monsters will raise funds for mutts at a 5K run/walk event on Sunday, Oct. 30, at Frontier Park, in Hays. The event is being sponsored by the Western Plains......
Kansas Wetlands Education Center to host two upcoming events
Making money from trash and stargazing will each be the focus of a program at Fort Hays State University's Kansas Wetlands Education Center, trash on Oct. 25......
Global leadership as the topic of Times Talk
A presentation called "Why do we need Global Leadership" will be presented at Fort Hays State University's Times Talk from 12:30 to 1:30 p.m. on Wednesday,......
Haggard's case published in journal
Fort Hays State University's Dr. Carrol Haggard, associate professor of communication studies, co-wrote a case which was published in the September issue of......
Sessions planned to get input on FHSU mission from university community and general public
With the results in-hand from a survey that gathered perceptions about the current Fort Hays State University mission statement, a task force is planning two......
Mission meetings
With the results in-hand from a survey that gathered perceptions about the current Fort Hays State University mission statement, a task force is planning two......
FHSU freshman to be on History Channel's "Harvest: Two Steps Back" television series
From Canada to the southernmost tip of Texas, a Fort Hays State University freshman and his harvest crew were followed and documented by a History Channel film......
Teacher hopefuls to share books at Fall Story Festival
Students from the Department of Teacher Education at Fort Hays State University will be awaiting the arrival of about 220 children from surrounding elementary......
FYI for local media: 2nd international fair set at FHSU
Students, faculty and staff at Fort Hays University can see possibilities for studying abroad at an international fair at Fort Hays State University from 11......
Bands will play on the FHSU Quad for Tigers in Service Band Festival
Five bands, alternative, hard rock and Indie, from as far away as Kansas City and Wichita, will play for free on the Fort Hays State University Quad on Friday,......
FHSU deemed military friendly for fourth year
For the fourth consecutive year, Fort Hays State University has been recognized by G.I. Jobs Magazine as a military-friendly school....
Fort Hays State University launches free Blackboard Mobile Learn app
Fort Hays State University has launched Blackboard Mobile Learn, a mobile application that provides students with full access to their course information......
New FHSU Alumni Association 'spirit' T-shirts to help fund legacy scholarships
New T-shirts with "The Spirit Lives" written across the front were unveiled Thursday night by the Fort Hays State University Alumni Association. The Tiger......
Global Leadership Project at FHSU to help with initiative combatting world hunger
World hunger is a dire situation facing our world today. The numbers are staggering. Nearly 1 billion people go to bed hungry every night, and nearly 25,000......
MEDIA ADVISORY: Three speakers to highlight annual Business & Leadership Symposium
Hotel entrepreneur Jack P. DeBoer, Bradley A. Feuling, chair of The Asia Institute, and Fort Hays State University Provost Dr. Larry Gould will be the featured......
FHSU's Mark Eberle collaborates with alumnus on fish reference book
Mark Eberle, lab coordinator for the department of biological sciences at Fort Hays State University and collection manager for the Sternberg Museum of Natural......
FHSU choirs, boasting record numbers, to host fall concert
The choral program at Fort Hays State University boasts more members this year than it has in a long time, reflecting the growth of the Department of Music and......
FHSU breaks ground for Tiger Place: Public welcome at ceremony during Homecoming on construction site at old Agnew Hall location
With enrollment continuing to soar, officials at Fort Hays State University foresaw the need to create more on-campus housing for students. Construction is......
FHSU to host Gospel Extravaganza
The third annual Gospel Extravaganza, hosted by Fort Hays State University's offices of Diversity Affairs and Student Affairs, will be on Saturday, Oct. 8,......
Seven to be honored at Alumni Awards banquet during FHSU homecoming
Six alumni and one friend of Fort Hays State University will be honored by the FHSU Alumni Association at the Alumni Awards and Recognition Banquet on Friday,......
Former FHSU Coach Bob Cortese, back for reunion, will have book signing at Homecoming
A reunion for Tiger football players and coaches at Fort Hays State University's 2011 Homecoming will feature a book signing by former Coach Bob Cortese....
Lavielle Exhibit to be donated to FHSU art collection
A collection of art that includes works by noted American artists Thomas Hart Benson and Grant Wood will open in Fort Hays State University's Moss-Thorns......
FHSU Homecoming celebrations include athletic, educational, cultural events
This year's Fort Hays State University Homecoming celebration will include a variety of ways for Tiger supporters to reacquaint with their old stomping grounds......
FHSU to host International Space Week
What better way to get into space than by using a rocket? A community rocket launch, as part of the Space Week festivities, will be from 9 to 11 a.m. Saturday,......
FHSU fall enrollment reaches 12,802: Numbers up on campus, including biggest freshman class in recent memory
Fort Hays State University, which has more than doubled its enrollment over the past decade, announced yet another all-time headcount record for the official......
Three faculty members named as first group of FHSU's service learning fellows
Faculty members from Fort Hays State University's departments of Agriculture, Health and Human Performance, and Modern Languages have been named by Provost......
Elisa Waldman recognized as state Star for work with KSBDC
Elisa Waldman, consultant for the Johnson County Community College Kansas Small Business Development Center (http://www.kansas.gov/ksbdc) has been selected as......
Ganstrom ceramic sculptures to open in exhibit at Manhattan's Strecker-Nelson Gallery
Linda Ganstrom, professor of art and design at Fort Hays State University, will unveil a new series of ceramic sculptures as part of the "Look and See" exhibit......
FHSU class opportunity to backpack from France to Spain
Among the opportunities available to Fort Hays State University students Spring Break 2012 is a backpacking trip across Spain....
FHSU Tigers in Service Kansas Corps offer volunteer opportunities
Fort Hays State University's Tigers in Service and Kansas Corps are offering a number of volunteer opportunities and free events for students, faculty and the......
FHSU students are national champions of Financial Planning Challenge
Fort Hays State University's financial planning team won first place at the Financial Planning Challenge national competition in San Diego....
FHSU Diversity Affairs to host first week of diversity events
Poets, guest speakers, theatre productions and comedians will come to campus for Fort Hays State University's Office of Diversity Affairs "Super Sweet......
FHSU NSCS chapter receives honor
The National Society of Collegiate Scholars chapter at Fort Hays State University was awarded Bronze STAR status at NSCS's 2010 Leadership Summit....
Chicago's famed Second City comes to Hays
Chicago's legendary comedy theater, "The Second City," will appear at 7:30 p.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 5, at the Beach/Schmidt Performing Arts Center. The......
Christian Challenge at FHSU introduces two new service times
Christian Challenge at Fort Hays State University introduced two new service times this fall -- 7 and 9 p.m. -- to accommodate for its growing membership....
FHSU to feature ceramic artist Jeanne Quinn as workshop leader
Jeanne Quinn, a highly acclaimed international installation artist working with ceramics, will host an installation workshop at Fort Hays State University on......
Moss-Thorns Gallery of Art hosts exhibitions throughout the season
A new season has begun at the Department of Art and Design's Moss-Thorns Gallery of Art in Fort Hays State University's Rarick Hall, room 102....
Students advance to round two of Financial Planning Challenge
Three Fort Hays State University financial planning students were selected to be among nine teams from across the country to participate in the Financial......
Career Services to provide job opportunities for students
Career Services at Fort Hays State University will provide an opportunity for students to meet potential employers at the Fall Career Fair from 10 a.m. to 2......
Continuing growth sparks new capital projects boosts FHSU impact on state local economies
Continuing enrollment growth at Fort Hays State University has created the need for four new capital projects....
FHSU's Kansas Wetlands Education Center to host Mad about Monarchs
At Mad about Monarchs from 9 a.m. to noon on Saturday, Sept. 24, visitors can capture monarchs at the Fort Hays State University's Kansas Wetlands Education......
FHSU's honors 10th anniversary of Sept. 11 with Struggle to Strength
For the 10th anniversary of Sept.11, Fort Hays State University's Tigers in Service will host "Struggle to Strength," an overnight campus camp-out and......
2nd annual Tiger Auction & Dinner brings in estimated $200K-plus for FHSU athletics
Building on 2010's inaugural event, the 2011 Tiger Auction and Dinner made a huge impact on the future of FHSU athletics. Final numbers are not yet in, but......
Independent group ranks online programs shows FHSU as national leader in affordability
A consumer group that compiles rankings for the affordability of online college courses has recognized nine Fort Hays State University programs as among the......
Department of Music and Theatre announces upcoming events
Music, drama and comedy abound in the 2011-2012 season for Fort Hays State University's Department of Music and Theatre....
Independent group ranks online programs shows FHSU as national leader in affordability
A consumer group that compiles rankings for the affordability of online college courses has recognized nine Fort Hays State University programs as among the......
Hispanic Heritage speaker rescheduled
Fort Hays State University's Office of Diversity Affairs has announced that Dr. Juan Andrade, who was scheduled to speak as part of Hispanic Heritage month,......
Public welcome at soccer stadium dedication and inaugural FHSU mens and womens games
The combined efforts of involved citizens, city and county governments, and Fort Hays State University will become reality with the official opening on......
COET dean
An interim position as dean of Fort Hays State University's College of Education and Technology (COET) has become more permanent for Dr. Rob Scott, professor......
FHSU's Diversity Affairs to host Jazz on the Quad
The public is welcome to enjoy Jazz on the Quad, sponsored by Fort Hays State University's Office of Diversity Affairs, from 7 to 9 p.m. on Wednesday, Aug. 31,......
FHSU Rodeo gets a double serving of Hamm
Fort Hays State University's rodeo team is seeing double with identical twin brothers on board this year. Cody and Ty Hamm, Minneapolis freshmen, will compete......
FHSU joins Nex-Tech and Nex-Tech Wireless to create customized smartphone applications
As of the first of July, anyone with access to cellular, Wi-Fi or Internet service could download free smartphone applications -- called "apps" -- that allow......
Encore Series premiers in October
Musical ensembles, dance talents and theatrical musicians will all light up the stage in Fort Hays State University's 2011-2012 Encore Series....
Upcoming KWEC events announced
Two upcoming birding events have been announced at the Kansas Wetlands Education Center, a branch of Fort Hays State University's Sternberg Museum of Natural......
Rethinking FHSU's mission
At the direction of President Edward H. Hammond, a group has been hard at work over the summer organizing a review of the Fort Hays State University mission......
Hope: The Silver Lining
Dr. Edward H. Hammond, president of Fort Hays State University, unveiled "Hope: The Silver Lining" as the theme for the 2011-2012 academic year during his......
Rethinking FHSU's Mission
At the direction of President Edward H. Hammond, a group has been hard at work over the summer organizing a review of the Fort Hays State University mission......
New academic year begins at FHSU with Fall Convocation
Returning faculty and staff will be welcomed back and new faculty and staff will be welcomed aboard at Fort Hays State University's annual Fall Convocation,......
Sternberg Museum to dedicate nature trails
Two miles of nature trails located just west of Fort Hays State University's Sternberg Museum of Natural History will be dedicated and named for Dr. Howard......
Fort Hays State University partners with Motel 6 to provide overflow housing for students
Fort Hays State University has seen a significant increase in overall enrollment for the new academic year, with a resulting increase in demand for student......
FHSU art student has three works accepted into Wichita National All Media Craft Exhibition
Three works by Michaela Groeblacher, McPherson graduate art student at Fort Hays State University, were accepted into the Wichita National All Media Craft......
Four new members join FHSU Alumni Association Board of Directors
Fort Hays State University's Alumni Association Board of Directors recently announced the addition of four new board members. They were introduced June 10 at......
Wilson appointed to governor's committee
Dr. Raymond Wilson, professor emeritus of history and former chair of the Department of History at Fort Hays State University, was appointed to the Governor's......
Haggard Lapoint case published in new book
Dr. Carrol Haggard, associate professor of communication studies at Fort Hays State University, in partnership with Dr. Patricia Lapoint, professor of......
Students attend High Plains Band and Orchestra Camp at FHSU
More than 300 middle school and high school band students from Kansas, Nebraska and Tennessee are in Hays for the 64th annual High Plains Band and Orchestra......
Dutch oven cooking taught here: Wetlands Education Center
Dutch oven cooking is on the educational menu at the Kansas Wetlands Education Center near Great Bend at 1 p.m. Sunday, July 31....
Dutch oven
Dutch oven cooking is on the educational menu at the Kansas Wetlands Education Center near Great Bend at 1 p.m. Sunday, July 31. Eric Giesing, KWEC educator......
Center for Civic Leadership wins FHSU a 2nd Outstanding Leadership Program Award
Leadership programs at Fort Hays State University have joined a rare group with the announcement that the Association of Leadership Educators has given the......
FHSU honor students take part in summer scholarship program
Members of Fort Hays State University's chapter of the National Society of Collegiate Scholars have the opportunity to take part in NSCS's Summer Success S2......
FHSU graduate student's ceramics work selected for national exhibition in Virginia
A ceramic piece by Katrina Florell, Hays graduate student at Fort Hays State University, was recently selected for display in the Workhouse Arts Center First......
FHSU Post Rock alumni chapter to host 1st event in Trego County
The Fort Hays State University Post Rock Alumni and Friends Chapter will host its first event in Trego County at the Trego County Fair and Parade, Aug. 3......
FHSU student introduces The New York Times editorial page editor at ADP national meeting
Carolyn Campbell, Wheat Ridge, Colo., sophomore at Fort Hays State University, recently had the honor of introducing Andrew Rosenthal, editorial page editor......
FHSU College of Business and Leadership distributes scholarships
More than 70 students were awarded nearly $80,000 at Fort Hays State University's College of Business and Leadership (COBL) Scholarship Awards Ceremony for the......
Band camp
More than 300 middle school and high school band students from Kansas, Nebraska and Tennessee are in Hays for the 64th annual High Plains Band and Orchestra......
FHSU Virtual College and CTELT win award for excellence in video production
Fort Hays State University's Virtual College and the Center for Teaching Excellence and Learning Technologies recently won an Award of Distinction for a video......
Regents OK FHSU tuition recommendation: FHSU remains most affordable Kansas university
Fort Hays State University's recommendation for a tuition increase for the 2011-2012 year has been approved by the Kansas Board of Regents....
MEDIA ADVISORY: June features full month of camps at FHSU's Science and Math Institute
Summer for grade-school students at the Science and Mathematics Education Institute of Fort Hays State University begins Monday, June 6, with the Fast Track......
Flint Hills Technical College awarded 1st EnergyNET grant:College to develop animated, interactive, 36-hour training program in power plant operations
Flint Hills Technical College, Emporia, has become the first recipient of a grant from EnergyNET Kansas, which will fund online course development for a......
Kansas Jubilee, eBay to eCommerce Conference
Fort Hays State University's School of Business, with the support of the FHSU Small Business Development Center, will host the Kansas Jubilee Conference Sept.......
FHSU Panhellenic Council donates 36 boxes of books to Better World Book
The Fort Hays State University Panhellenic Council conducted a campus-wide book drive during the last two weeks of the Spring 2011 semester....
CORRECTION: FHSU professor gets national recognition for academic advising
Dr. Jeffery Burnett, associate professor of health and human performance at Fort Hays State University, received the Outstanding Advising Award in the Faculty......
26 students accepted into 3rd class of Kansas Academy of Mathematics & Science
Twenty-six students from around Kansas have been accepted for the third class of the Kansas Academy of Mathematics and Science on the Fort Hays State......
As next year's state budget nears completion, President Hammond discusses impact on FHSU
The Kansas Legislature may have broken the budget logjam for fiscal year 2012, which begins July 1, and Dr. Edward H. Hammond talked today about what the......
FHSU faculty presentations: collaborative efforts creating quality E-learning
A group of faculty members from Fort Hays State University made two presentations at this year's Society for Information Technology and Teacher Education......
FHSU student beats out graduate students at Kansas Entomological Society meeting
Ryan Shofner, a Littleton, Colo., senior at Fort Hays State University, won first place at the annual Kansas Entomological Society meeting at the University of......
FHSU professors deliver social science presentations
Dr. Carrol Haggard, associate professor of communication studies at Fort Hays State University, and Margaret Miller Butcher, Online Education Consultants,......
FHSU professor gets national recognition for academic advising
Dr. Jeffery Burnett, associate professor of health and human performance at Fort Hays State University received the Outstanding New Advisor Award from the......
FHSU Offers New Global Leadership Certificate
A new leadership certificate is now offered by the Fort Hays State University's Department of Leadership Studies....
New scholarship to be offered by College of Business and Leadership at FHSU
The Bank of Hays has created a new $1,000 scholarship at Fort Hays State University in honor of the Reverend William Miller, who worked at the Bank of Hays in......
Commencement 2011
After experimenting last year with a special hooding ceremony for graduate students, Fort Hays State University will have a completely separate Commencement......
FHSU College of Business and Leadership to host annual Scholarship Awards Ceremony
More than 100 scholarships will be awarded at Fort Hays State University's College of Business and Leadership annual Scholarship Awards Ceremony at 3 p.m. on......
Fort Hays State University Intramurals to offer swimming lessons
Fort Hays State University Intramurals will offer swimming lessons to children 6 months and older this summer for $35. The lessons will be in Cunningham Hall......
Kansas Academy of Mathematics and Science prepares to honor its first graduating class
Soon after arriving at Fort Hays State University in August 2009, members of the inaugural class of the Kansas Academy of Mathematics and Science gave......
Brungardts receive special award
Two members of Fort Hays State University's faculty received a special award Thursday, April 28, at the Governor's and Attorney General's Victim Rights......
Registration open for FHSU's Science & Math Institute Fast Track Summer Science Program
Students can boost their brainpower using remote-control race cars in this summer's Fast Track Science Experience, a four-day camp, at Fort Hays State......
RACAW poster contest winners announced
Winners of the poster contest have been announced for the recent Research and Creative Activities Week (RACAW) at Fort Hays State University....
Registration open for FHSU's Science & Math Institute Fast Track Summer Science Program
Students can boost their brainpower using remote-control race cars in this summer's Fast Track Science Experience, a four-day camp, at Fort Hays State......
Regents OK engineering degree in information systems for Fort Hays State
Moving ever forward in its leadership in information science education, Fort Hays State University has gained approval from the Kansas Board of Regents for a......
Staff of Fort Hays State University's University Leader receive awards
Fort Hays State University Leader staff took home 18 awards from the annual Kansas Associated Collegiate Press convention in Hutchinson. In the overall......
FHSU faculty receive tenure, promotion
Fort Hays State University will promote and give tenure to 23 faculty members, who will be honored at a reception at 3 p.m. Thursday, May 5, in the Memorial......
FHSU professor of art and design exhibits art sculptures throughout the nation
Linda Ganstrom, professor of art and design at Fort Hays State University, has been busy exhibiting ceramic sculptures and hosting workshops throughout Kansas......
FHSU's 2011 Orientation Assistants
Sixty-four students have been selected through an interview process to be orientation assistants for freshman orientation for the 2011 fall semester at Fort......
Moss-Thorns to host Christensen Exhibition
Exploring social, political, visual and moral events, the Todd Christensen Exhibition sponsored by Creative Arts Society at Fort Hays State University will......
Students show art skills at High School Art Exhibition
More than 1,500 students from about 55 schools are expected to attend Fort Hays State University's 37th annual High School Art Exhibition from 10 a.m. to 12......
6 philosophy majors at FHSU to present theses at Hays Public Library
Six seniors seeking degrees in philosophy at Fort Hays State University will present their senior theses in the Hays Public Library Gallery, two on April 20,......
FHSU Shooting Team finishes season as runner-up in national competition
Nine shooters from Fort Hays State University finished with an accumulation of first-place finishes in four of six events at the recent Association of College......
Welch Fund finances service-learning initiative at Fort Hays State
Faculty members at Fort Hays State University now have extra incentive to employ service learning, a strategy in which students learn through a unique......
Future of Kansas rests on economic impact of FHSU and other Regents institutions
As the Kansas Legislature struggles to write a fiscal year 2012 budget with $500 million less in resources than were available in the current year,......
SPURS announces new members
Service, Patriotism, Understanding, Respect and Sacrifice, Fort Hays State University SPURS has announced it's new members for the 2011-2012 academic year....
Howell appointed to cattlemen's beef board
Dr. Brittany Howell, associate professor of agriculture at Fort Hays State University, was recently appointed by U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Tom Vilsack to a......
Professions rooted in biology to be focus of Biology Career day at FHSU
Local professionals representing various careers in the field of biology will be available to inform, answer questions and demonstrate some of what they do in......
FHSU professor's article published in The Chronicle of Higher Education
An article by Dr. Theresa Billiot, assistant professor of management and marketing at Fort Hays State University, was recently published in The Chronicle of......
Leadership students to host First Ellis Community Clean-up
Students from the Leadership 310 class at Fort Hays State University will host an Ellis Community Clean-up from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday, April 16. The......
Annual beef promotion event to take place at FHSU
Fort Hays State University, Kansas Farm Bureau, Kansas Beef Council, AGRI 610 Beef Production students, Collegiate Farm Bureau and Block and Bridle are......
FHSU musicians to perform All-American Song Recital on World Voice Day
Dr. Joseph Perniciaro, assistant professor of music and theatre at Fort Hays State University, will present an "All-American Song Recital" at 2:30 p.m. on......
FHSU Theatre to present 4 performances of Pulitzer winner 'Rabbit Hole' this weekend
Fort Hays State University Theatre will present "Rabbit Hole," David Lindsay-Abaire's emotionally wrought play about the emotional wreckage left by the loss of......
Kansas City Chiefs announcer to speak at FHSU
Mitch Holthus, the "Voice of the Kansas City Chiefs" and a Smith Center native, is well-known for being the longest-tenured play-by-play announcer in Chiefs'......
New diversity program, mixing dinner with issues, to start at FHSU
Dinner @ Six, a new program sponsored by Fort Hays State University's Office of Diversity Affairs, will have its first session from 6:30 to 8 p.m. on Tuesday,......
Fort Hays State enters training stage in expanded Emergency Management Plan
With another academic year drawing to a close next month, Fort Hays State University is making major progress toward fully implementing a new Emergency......
FHSU to host annual LEGO Robotics Competition
Line Follower, Maze Madness, Speed Limit and Planting Time on Mars are just a few of the events scheduled for the sixth annual Western Kansas Lego Robotics......
Fort Hays State University to hold Greek Week in April
Fort Hays State University's Greek community will host its annual Greek Week from April 11 to 15. The week will be full of fun activities for the Greek and......
Open House for Custer Hall's New Offices
Custer Hall's new offices--The Center for Civic Leadership, English as a Second Language, Kansas Small Business Development Center and the Docking......
FHSU alumni Post Rock Chapter plans Pack the Park party for April 15
The Fort Hays State University Post Rock Alumni and Friends Chapter will host the FHSU Baseball "Pack the Park Night with Alumni" at 7 p.m. Friday, April 15,......
Program on surviving an emergency in the outdoors coming to Wetlands Center
Getting lost in the wilderness, suffering a serious injury, or being caught in bad weather. All can be an outdoorsman's worst nightmare. Would you know what to......
FHSU Anderson VIP Student Ambassadors named for 2011-2012 year
Twenty-five students have been selected through an intensive interview process to serve as official Fort Hays State University representatives -- the Anderson......
FHSU to host 45th annual rodeo
Nearly 600 cowboys and cowgirls from colleges and universities across Kansas, Oklahoma and Missouri will pull into the city of Hays for the Fort Hays State......
Caulfield book wins Harvey Johnson Award
Dr. Norman Caulfield, professor of history at Fort Hays State University, received the Harvey Johnson Best Book Award from the Southwest Council on Latin......
FHSU professor, others find Chinese media softening attitude toward religion
An assistant professor or communication studies at Fort Hays State University, Dr. Qingjiang Yao, and two colleagues at other universities have collaborated on......
Castro's daughter to share Cuban insight during talk at FHSU
An appearance at Fort Hays State University by Alina Fernandez, daughter of Cuban dictator Fidel Castro, has been scheduled for 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, April 5, in......
Student art work goes on display at FHSU's Moss-Thorns Gallery on April 1
Works of art from all areas of undergraduate endeavor in the Department of Art and Design at Fort Hays State University will be on exhibit at the department's......
Peanuts… Naturally showing at Sternberg Museum April 21-Sept. 5
Charlie Brown is in trouble with the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Lucy knows the Earth has 48 suns, and Snoopy and Linus are planting french fries in......
2nd Kansas Academy of Math & Science class, 'Trailblazers,' tour state government
At 5 a.m., already dressed appropriately formal for a day at the Kansas Legislature, the Board of Regents and the Kansas Supreme Court, the 24 high school......
FHSU to hold teacher career fair
The place to be at 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. Monday, April 11, is Fort Hays State University's Memorial Union Ballroom for the annual Teacher Career Fair!...
FHSU educates students on acquaintance rape
The Alpha Chi Omega Foundation and Fort Hays State University's Greek Life are sponsoring the presentation "Kristin's Story: A Story of Acquaintance Rape and......
Camp Invention participants to survive an alien planet and 'green up' a polluted city
The nationally acclaimed Camp Invention program is coming to Fort Hays State University this summer through the camping program of the university's Science and......
KAMS in Topeka
At 5 a.m., already dressed appropriately formal for a day at the Kansas Legislature, the Board of Regents and the Kansas Supreme Court, the 24 high school......
FHSU junior to intern in New York City
A top New York arts and entertainment industry advertising agency, Spotco, reached out to a place "four hours from the middle of nowhere" to get a design......
More than $290,000 in tuition rebates go to FHSU students for fall '10
Credit for good grades in the fall 2010 semester resulted in 2,768 Fort Hays State University students saving a total of $293,220 for tuition in the spring......
FHSU's Pelgy Vaz selected for month-long Fulbright seminar in Brazil
Multiculturalism and internationalization at Fort Hays State University got a big boost last week when the U.S. Department of Education notified Dr. Pelgy Vaz......
Fulbright Vaz
Multiculturalism and internationalization at Fort Hays State University got a big boost last week when the U.S. Department of Education notified Dr. Pelgy Vaz......
Two FHSU students to be chosen to spend their summers in China
After Commencement, school may be out for the summer, but for two students it could start up again a few thousand miles away. Through Fort Hays State......
FHSU beats Emporia in competition blood drive
The Blood Drive trophy stays at Fort Hays State University! For the eighth consecutive time, the Tigers have won the blood drive competition held every year......
FHSU students participate in Model United Nations Conference in St. Louis
Nuclear power programs, eliminating racism and protecting children's rights in post-conflict territories are just a few topics discussed by 26 Fort Hays State......
FHSU to host fifth annual Kansas Women's Leadership Conference
Women from all walks of life will have the opportunity to join together for an entire day focused on them at the Kansas Women's Leadership Conference from 8......
KAMS student Amanda Berckefeldt a national winner of computer science award
Amanda Berckefeldt, a high school senior at the Kansas Academy of Mathematics and Science at Fort Hays State University, has received a 2011 Award for......
Sternberg Museum to host A Cretaceous Carnival
"A Cretaceous Carnival" at Fort Hays State University's Sternberg Museum of Natural History on Sunday, April 3, will raise funds for the museum's Discovery......
New dig pit at Sternberg Museum attracts crowds
"I love being a Paleontologist!" said Cole Morton, grandson of Elton and Wendy Beougher, Hays. The Beougher family was visiting the new Fossil Dig Pit......
FHSU Opera to perform Orfeo
Love will be in the air during Fort Hays State University's opera's production of "Orfeo" at 7:30 p.m. on Saturday, March 5, and at 2:30 p.m. on Sunday, March......
Christian Challenge at FHSU announces upcoming events
Loving God, loving others and serving the world, Fort Hays State University's Christian Challenge has announced two upcoming events that the public is invited......
Kansas Wetlands Education Center to offer free turkey hunting seminar
Turkey hunting enthusiasts of all ages will have the chance to learn more about the sport in a free turkey hunting seminar from 1 to 5 p.m. on Sunday, March......
Astronomy Club to host viewing night
Jupiter and the Orion Nebula are on the agenda for Fort Hays State University's Astronomy Club on Saturday, Feb. 26....
FHSU enrollment nears 10,000
Fort Hays State University has been setting records for enrollment since the turn of the century, and the official 20th-day headcount for the spring 2011......
FHSU student ideas adopted by Kansas CASA
Works by 11 Fort Hays State University students were recently recognized and adopted by the Kansas Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) Association, an......
Statewide energy education effort led by FHSU adds two key members to the staff
Mike Michaelis, director of the Energy Network of Education and Training at Fort Hays State University, known conversationally as EnergyNET, has announced the......
Majors-grads fair
Students at Fort Hays State University, prospective students and community members who want to learn more about the academic options available at FHSU will......
Two FHSU professors' articles to be featured in "The Forties in America"
Dr. Raymond Wilson, professor of history, and Sharon Wilson, instructor of English, wrote political and cultural articles on "The Howdy Doody Show," "Cisco......
Wang selected to serve as contributing editor for "Insight"
Dr. Hong Wang, assistant professor of instructional technologies at Fort Hays State University, was invited to serve as a contributing editor for "Insight: A......
FHSU student accepts job with Google
A passion for technology that has developed since childhood in Goodland will lead a Fort Hays State University senior to Mountain View, Calif., and around the......
FHSU welcomes new faculty for spring
Fort Hays State University has added several new faculty beginning the Spring 2011 semester....
FHSU graduate recognized for wildlife management excellence
Alexander Galt, a fall 2010 graduate of Fort Hays State University, has had a passion for the outdoors and nature since he was a young boy in Carrington, N.D.......
Anonymous donor's surprise gift funds new COBL scholarship
Twenty thousand anonymous scholarship dollars were dropped into Dr. Mark Bannister's lap over the Christmas break for Fort Hays State University's College of......
Commencements
In a break with tradition, Fort Hays State University will conduct two separate graduation ceremonies at the end of the current school year. University......
Schmierbach's installations featured at Aqua and Red Dot Art Fairs
Amy Schmierbach, associate professor of art and design at Fort Hays State University, exhibited two art installations at the Aqua and Red Dot art fairs, both......
FHSU to observe National Wear Red Day
Red will be worn every Friday in Fort Hays State University's Department of Nursing during the month of February as a part of the Go Red For Women Movement by......
Career Services to provide job opportunities for students
Career Services at Fort Hays State University will provide an opportunity for students to meet potential employers at the Spring Career Fair, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.......
New insect species discovered in Kansas through undergraduate class work at FHSU
In the world of insects, the Kansas version of the jumping bristletail is a little thing, about an inch long, a third of that being body and the rest tail......
FHSU College of Education and Technology receives national re-accreditation
Studies show that teacher quality is the most important factor in K-12 student achievement. But how do we know that our children's teachers enter the classroom......
FHSU Panhellenic Council donates more than 234 books to Better World Books
Students in Fort Hays State University's Panhellenic Council collected 234 books to donate to Better World Books, Atlanta, Ga., and South Bend, Ind....
Fort Hays State University Theatre to present 'The Belle of Amherst'
Emily Dickinson and her story of self-exile in Amherst, Mass., is coming to Fort Hays State University Theatre in its presentation of "The Belle of Amherst" by......
Black Student Union brings talent to campus
This week the Black Student Union brings another Music Art and Dance Talent show at 7 p.m. Feb. 4, in the Beach/Schmidt Performing Arts Center in Sheridan Hall......
FHSU alumnus receives PRCA award for media excellence
From development of his blog to covering and promoting rodeos, Ted Harbin, a Fort Hays State University alumnus, has been busy chasing his dreams....
Open house at FHSU's Forsyth Library will celebrate Kansas' 150th birthday
Members of the Fort Hays State University family and folks from the surrounding communities can enjoy an open house at Forsyth Library to honor the 150th......
Sternberg to offer winter kids' programs
Registration is still open for four of the five programs in the Fort Hays State University Sternberg Museum of Natural History's winter educational series for......
Event gives students free assistance with financial aid forms
Taking the first step in post-secondary education is often the most difficult one. College Goal Sunday, hosted by Fort Hays State University, is an event......
Nex-Tech and Rural Telephone donate new telecommunications lines to FHSU
The high-tech, high-touch learning environment at Fort Hays State University will soon become even more technologically advanced thanks to a major contribution......
Three FHSU students selected to attend conference hosted by former President Clinton
Three Fort Hays State University students with a plan to help first-generation college students stay in school will join approximately 1,000 other students......
FHSU to celebrate Family Weekend
Fort Hays State University students will have the opportunity to share campus with their families during the university's Family Weekend, Feb. 4 to Feb. 6.,......
Panichello takes helm at KSBDC
It should be business as usual, in the very best sense of that expression....
Hammond assesses impact on FHSU in wake of governor's budget recommendation
With the state of Kansas facing a budget shortfall of $550 million for fiscal year 2012, which begins July 1, Kansas Gov. Sam Brownback released a recommended......
KSBDC, Manhattan entrepreneur to recognize 15 small Kansas businesses
The Kansas Small Business Development Center (KSBDC) announced the 2010 Emerging and Existing Businesses of the Year this week. Each of the eight KSBDC......
Majors and Graduate Programs Fair to showcase academic prowess at FHSU
When asked what they want to do for a career, many new, and some seasoned, college students simply reply with a blank stare. To help these undecided students......
FHSU to hold Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. candlelight celebration
To commemorate the life of Nobel Peace Prize recipient Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., Fort Hays State University will hold the third annual Candlelight......
KAMS to host information sessions across state
Fort Hays State University's Kansas Academy of Mathematics and Science, which offers high school juniors and seniors the opportunity to get a head start on......
FHSU to host financial assistance help session
Fort Hays State University will be one of 23 locations to host College Goal Sunday, a session in which people meet with financial aid professionals and get......
Annual FHSU Student Recognition Programs begin Jan. 16
This year's edition of Fort Hays State University's annual 13-city Student Recognition Program will begin in Denver on Jan. 16 and end in Dodge City on Feb. 2.......
FHSU professor dubbed Teagle scholar, charged with helping education evolve
Technology plays an important role in higher education, and with the evolution of technology, education must adapt to fully utilize the advances. At Fort Hays......
Sternberg Museum to close only for 4 days over Christmas-New Year's holidays
The Sternberg Museum of Natural History of Fort Hays State University will be closed Friday, Christmas Eve, and Saturday, Christmas Day, but will open at the......
FHSU students use creativity to tell their stories
Fort Hays State University's Tell Your Story Student Contest gave students the opportunity to express their creativity through video/animation, digital......
FHSU ceramics to offer two-day workshop
Fort Hays State University ceramics will host a two-day workshop featuring Arthur Gonzalez on Saturday, Feb. 5, and Sunday, Feb. 6, 2011....
Annual FHSU Art Faculty Exhibition to finish out fall art exhibitions
The 56th annual Fort Hays State University Art Faculty Exhibition will be on display from Dec. 3, 2010, to Jan. 21, 2011. The exhibition reception, in......
College of Business donates over 3,000 pounds of food
Students from the College of Business and Leadership at Fort Hays State University donated more than 3,000 pounds of canned goods through "Thought for Food," a......
Plainville family wins Jaguar XJS
One in 1,277 are pretty long odds, but Suzie Lidstrom's luck was in on Dec. 3 when her ticket was drawn and she won the 1986 Jaguar XJS at the......
FHSU faculty attend national communication convention
Four current and one retired Fort Hays State University faculty members from the Department of Communication Studies recently attended the National......
FHSU student named Coeur d'Alene Symphony finalist
Emily Ptacek, Lyons special student, was named a finalist for the Coeur d'Alene Symphony Young Artist Competition to be held in January in Idaho. Ptacek is one......
FHSU professor receives $10,000 research award
Dr. Michael Madden, professor of allied health and director of medical diagnostic imaging and radiologic technology programs at Fort Hays State University,......
Michaelis to direct statewide network for energy education, based at FHSU
Mike Michaelis, the former assistant to the dean of the Virtual College at Fort Hays State University and most recently executive director of the Ellis County......
Hammond clarifies new standards from the Kansas Board of Regents
The Kansas Board of Regents, at their regular monthly meeting on Wednesday and Thursday in Topeka, made changes to the standards high school graduates must......
FHSU '10 graduates find 94-percent rate of placement in jobs
Contacts with 1,103 Fort Hays State University graduates from the 2009-2010 academic year found a "success rate" -- placement in a job or enrolled in advanced......