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Short drive leads to long successful road for FHSU nursing graduate
Taylor Kisner's destination of choice where to attend college was just a few miles down the road from her hometown. In the blink of an eye, the Ellis County......
All the pretty birds: Community members participate in Christmas Bird Count
Nature enthusiasts recently turned their eyes to the sky as part of the National Audubon Society's annual Christmas Bird Count, a tradition in Hays for nearly......
FHSU receives military recognition from publication
"Military Advanced Education and Transition" has awarded Fort Hays State University the designation of a top school in its 2016 MAE&T Guide to Colleges and......
College Choice recognizes FHSU as 2016's most affordable option for an online degree
Figuring out which online university is legit and affordable is confusing when multiple websites claim that their programs offer the best bang for the buck,......
FHSU's MBA graduates are among best in the nation on national field test
Students of Fort Hays State University's College of Business and Entrepreneurship graduating with a Masters of Business Administration are ready for the......
Management center at FHSU to offer 'Generations in the Workplace' workshop
"Generations in the Workplace" will be the first workshop offered this spring by the Management Development Center at Fort Hays State University....
Faculty member at FHSU presented with award for marketing research
Dr. Emi Moriuchi, assistant professor of management, at Fort Hays State University recently presented her research at the Society of Marketing Advances......
FHSU names Virtual College Student Advisory Committee
Fort Hays State University's award-winning Virtual College is quickly increasing in enrollment, and the Virtual College Student Advisory Committee gives......
FHSU's Martin: My home is your home
For Dr. Mirta M. Martin, it's all about family. That's why Martin -- the ninth president of Fort Hays State University -- was pleased to welcome her Tiger......
6th annual 'I Fed the Tiger' campaign exceeds fundraising goal for FHSU
Thanks to the generosity and support of donors and matching gift sponsors, Fort Hays State University's sixth annual "I Fed the Tiger" campaign concluded on......
Master of public health, MBA rank No. 1
Affordability will always be a factor when deciding on a college, and Fort Hays State University excels in its ability to provide quality education at a price......
Local students among interns honored by FHSU's Management Development Center
The Management Development Center, a division of the College of Business and Entrepreneurship at Fort Hays State University, recently hosted a grant-funded......
FHSU's Honors College changes application deadline
Fort Hays State University's Honors College has moved its application deadline from Feb. 15, 2016, to March 5, 2016....
FHSU's Schmierbach receives award in international exhibition
"Centering 2," a work by Amy Schmierbach, professor of art and design at Fort Hays State University, was recently selected as a curator favorite in "We All......
Outstanding FHSU nursing graduates named for fall 2015
Outstanding fall 2015 graduates were announced in a ceremony Friday by the Department of Nursing at Fort Hays State University....
Tiger guard tough to beat; Bohuslavsky helps lead FHSU to top national ranking
The Fort Hays State University women's basketball team is ranked first in the nation in NCAA Division II -- for the first time ever. No one can probably tell......
10 area students awarded Fischli-Wills Scholarships at Fort Hays State University
Each of 10 students from Phillipsburg, Logan, Norton, Lenora, Glade and Goodland has been awarded $6,000 in Fischli-Wills Memorial Scholarships for the 2015-16......
FHSU's online master's program in nursing ranks second in the country for best value
A website dedicated to providing information about careers in medicine and guiding prospective students towards the top medical degree programs ranks Fort Hays......
FHSU's online criminal justice bachelor's program ranks among top values in the nation
Value Colleges' list of the Top 50 Best Value Online Criminal Justice Programs of 2016 ranks Fort Hays State University's program No. 30....
FHSU to participate in economic study of Encore Series events
Fort Hays State University recently announced it has partnered with Americans for the Arts to participate in the Arts & Economic Prosperity IV™ Economic......
Allison Kastens, Colby KSBDC office, earns CEPA designation
Allison Kastens, with the Colby Outreach Center of the Kansas Small Business Development Center, Fort Hays State University, recently earned the Certified Exit......
Faculty members present at conference
Three faculty members who have worked extensively with Fort Hays State University's large number of international students used that knowledge in their......
Faculty present, serve as panelists at National Communication Association convention
Four Fort Hays State University faculty members recently attended the 101st annual convention of the National Communication Association in Las Vegas....
'Salute!' an honor for FHSU music faculty, past and present
When Dr. Jeff Jordan, Fort Hays State University associate professor of music, wrote "Salute!" he merely wanted to honor the 90th birthday of former FHSU band......
FHSU alumni enjoy showing Tiger pride
Back in the day, the Tiger football team had some good years, too. That's why Fort Hays State University alumni were glad to see this year's team make the......
FHSU goes to bowl game with a Tiger fan already in Excelsior Springs
Although living in Missouri for two-thirds of her life, Shannon Hall said she still feels like a Kansan. So Friday night, the 78-year-old native of Colby......
Fall portion of 2015-2016 music season coming to exciting end
The fall portion of the Fort Hays State University 2015-2016 music season is coming to an end this weekend with two concerts....
Fans send Tiger football team off in style
Fans and supporters of all ages gathered outside Lewis Field Stadium Thursday morning to send the Fort Hays State University football team off to Excelsior......
Stripes for Hope to support St. Jude Hospital at Frost Fest
Families attending Frost Fest on Sunday, Dec. 6, will have the opportunity to support the families of children with cancer by buying gingerbread houses and......
Albert, Cooper an exciting 1-2 punch for FHSU football team
They both wanted the jersey bearing the number 1. The coach gave it to the senior, so the sophomore took No. 2....
Getty, Schmidtberger recognized with Distinguished Service Awards
Judy Getty, director of student fiscal services, and Jan Schmidtberger, bookkeeper for the Athletics Department, were named the winners of the 2015......
Tiger send-off set for Thursday morning
The Fort Hays State University Alumni Association is sponsoring a send-off for the FHSU football team Thursday, Dec. 3, when the Tigers leave town for the......
The season of giving is here and Teaming Up for Tots needs some elves
The holiday season is beginning, there is magic in the air, and the Department of Applied Technology at Fort Hays State University is in search of elves with a......
Delegation from Kansas City, Kan., considers FHSU a great fit for students from the metro area
A delegation from the Central Avenue Betterment Association visited Fort Hays State University today to explore an educational partnership for college-age......
Aubel family gives large gift to FHSU in memory of Hays businessman Bill Aubel
Although William "Bill" Aubel passed away in 2008, his legacy will continue with a large gift to Fort Hays State University. A check for $1,013,200 was......
Zollinger wins psychology award
Julie Zollinger, adjunct faculty member in the Department of Psychology at Fort Hays State University, recently won the Kansas School Psychologist of the Year......
FHSU's Rackaway, Campbell collaborate on book chapter
Dr. Chapman Rackaway, professor of political science, and Carolyn Campbell, admissions counselor at Fort Hays State University, have published a chapter on......
O'Brien getting a kick out of FHSU football turnaround
Drew O'Brien didn't plan on playing football in college, let alone wind up becoming the career scoring leader for Fort Hays State University...
FHSU attendees receive awards at NODA conference
Fort Hays State University was well represented at the recent annual conference of NODA: The Association for Orientation, Transition and Retention in Higher......
Grammy-winning violinist to play American Christmas music at Beach/Schmidt
Composer, pedagogue and master fiddler Marc O'Connor will bring a part of Appalachia to Hays when he performs at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 2, in the......
FHSU's Maxi making a maximum difference with Tiger team, Tiger Tots
A lot of folks look up to Isaiah Maxi, and it's not just because he stands 6 feet, 5 inches tall. An outgoing person who stands up for what he believes in,......
Bowl game T-shirts on sale at FHSU
Fort Hays State University is offering for sale T-shirts commemorating the Tiger football team playing in the Mineral Water Bowl Dec. 5 in Excelsior Springs,......
Plymouth Schoolhouse opens doors for Christmas season
The Science and Mathematics Education Institute at Fort Hays State University invites the Hays community to step back in time by attending the Plymouth......
Former Tiger QB has fond memories of his post-season opportunity
If Shawn Behr could give players on this year's Fort Hays State University football team a piece of advice, it would be to enjoy this time heading into their......
Tiger fans make plans for bowl game
It's been a long time since the Fort Hays State University football team has qualified for the post-season, and fans are making plans to follow the Tigers in......
Santa Claus is coming to the annual Christmas tree lighting ceremony at Fort Hays State University
Christmas is coming early to Fort Hays State University for the annual tree lighting ceremony at 6 p.m., Tuesday, Dec. 1, in front of Sheridan Hall. Santa......
Faculty, staff to be honored for service at annual FHSU holiday party
President Mirta M. Martin will honor the faculty and staff of Fort Hays State University at the 28th annual Holiday Party and All-University Awards Ceremony at......
Brown a perfect fit for FHSU football program
Chris Brown chuckles when he talks about his first face-to-face encounter with Curtis Hammeke back in 2011...
Monarch butterflies topic of Science Cafe
Angie Babbit, communications director for Monarch Watch, a cooperative network of students, teachers, volunteers and researchers dedicated to the study of the......
VALUE program welcomes nine mentors
The Voss Advanced Leadership Undergraduate Experience at Fort Hays State University added nine mentors for Fort Hays State University students to the program.......
Annual Men of Merit have been selected
The Men of Merit 2015-2016 for Fort Hays State University's have been named and were honored with a reception on Wednesday evening...
FHSU band excited to be a part of history
The players on the Tiger football team won't be the only Fort Hays State University students who will be extra busy the next couple of weeks before......
FHSU singers win awards at regional contest
Eight students from Fort Hays State University sang their way to awards from the National Association of Teachers of Singing West Central Region Student......
Dickens Carolers calling all singers
Fort Hays State University choirs are calling all faculty, staff and students to participate in the annual Dickens Carolers group this holiday season. The......
New college at Fort Hays State gets a name: Science, Technology & Math
A fifth academic college became a reality at Fort Hays State University Wednesday when the Kansas Board of Regents unanimously approved the College of Science,......
FHSU faculty presents at Allied Academies International Convention
Two Fort Hays State University professors did more than just attend the Allied Academies International Convention in Las Vegas. They presented research and......
Dean of FHSU's Forsyth Library collaborates with KU librarians for funding solutions
Deborah Ludwig, dean of Forsyth Library at Fort Hays State University, recently collaborated with librarians from the University of Kansas and KU Medical......
FHSU's Virtual College ranks as one of the best in the nation for 2016
Fort Hays State University is recognized as one of the best online universities in the nation for 2016 by College Choice, an independent college search and......
Tiger football team bowl bound
There will be a lot of memorable plays and dates and names from this year's record-setting season for the Fort Hays State University football team. But Tiger......
FHSU features small ensembles in concert
The Fort Hays State University Department of Music and Theatre will showcase its variety of performers and ensembles at the FHSU Small Ensemble Concert at 7:30......
Calling all art and ceramics fanatics to two different ceramics events to be hosted at FHSU
Celebrate Mexican Folk Art Ceramics and the biannual ceramics pottery sale at Fort Hays State University. Two different events involving ceramics will give......
Science Café goes to Mars
The Fort Hays State University Science and Mathematics Education Institute will transport science enthusiasts to Mars with its upcoming Science Café "The......
FHSU to celebrate International Education Week, Geography Awareness Week
Fort Hays State University will celebrate International Education Week and Geography Awareness Week starting Sunday, Nov. 15....
The holidays are right around the corner; Annual Art Scholarship Sale is here to help
The holidays are right around the corner, and the Fort Hays State University's Annual Art Scholarship Sale has stuff for everyone this holiday season. The......
Solko-Olliff, Olliff present at NAFSA conference
Carol Solko-Olliff, director of international student services, and Dr. Kenton Olliff, assistant vice-president for student affairs, recently presented at the......
Fort Hays State professor lives in China for a year to expand global growth
Before Dr. Daniel Kulmala left the country for the 2015-2016 academic year, leaving behind his three kids and a wife, he opened up in a personal interview......
Students give up Thanksgiving with their families for studying, service learning in Chile
Three students and one instructor from Fort Hays State University are flying to Chile over fall break to study sustainability, green energy, mythology,......
Sternberg trip to Denver a success
David Levering, the education director at Fort Hays State University's Sternberg Museum of Natural History, wanted to share his passion for science -- and......
High school students to compete during math relays at Fort Hays State University
More than 661 high school students from 50 schools will be on the Fort Hays State University campus on Thursday, Nov. 12, competing in the 37th annual Math......
Students considering college to spend Tiger Day learning about what Fort Hays offers
More than 300 high school students from Kansas and surrounding states will spend a day on campus learning about what Fort Hays State University has to offer......
The Hunt for Bigs is on for the Big Brothers Big Sisters program
The Big Brothers Big Sisters Leadership 310 Team in Fort Hays State University's Leadership Department will host an event to inform students on campus about......
TheBestSchools.org recognizes FHSU's virtual sociology program as one of the best
TheBestSchools.org recognizes Fort Hays State University's online Bachelor of Arts in Sociology degree program among the best online sociology programs in the......
New campus garden on Big Creek's flood plain yields 150 pounds of produce
The totals are in from the new Fort Hays State University campus garden; more than 150 pounds from 17 different crops. Victor E. Garden is located east of the......
Kansas ACLU visiting Fort Hays State University
Fort Hays State University's Political Science Department and the American Democracy Project will host a presentation given by Dr. Micah Kubic, Executive......
Three FHSU staff members win Article of the Year at regional conference
Three Fort Hays State University staff members won Article of the Year at the annual Upper Midwest Region Association for College and University Housing......
FHSU named to Victory Media's 2016 Military Friendly Schools list
Fort Hays State University announced Thursday, Nov. 5, that it has been designated a 2016 Military Friendly School by Victory Media, the leader in successfully......
Kansas Startup 2015 quickly approaching
In an effort to promote entrepreneurship in western Kansas, Fort Hays State University's College of Business and Entrepreneurship is hosting its fourth Kansas......
FHSU professor presents posters at conference
Dr. Jean Gleichsner, associate professor of agriculture at Fort Hays State University, presented two posters about service learning projects at Campus Compact......
FHSU theatre shows disillusioned America in "Fifth of July"
Just six weeks after its sell-out musical "Footloose," Fort Hays State University's music and theatre department will premiere its second theatre production,......
Rackaway featured speaker for 2015 Honors Convocation
Chapman Rackaway, professor of political science at Fort Hays State University, will be the featured speaker at the 27th annual Honors Convocation as the 2015......
Annual FHSU Art Faculty exhibit opens Friday
Fort Hays State University's 2015 Art and Design Faculty exhibition opening is scheduled from 7 to 9 p.m., Friday, Nov. 6, at the Moss-Thorns Gallery in Rarick......
FHSU art students exhibit works
Linda Ganstrom and several of her students are exhibiting at numerous venues this semester. Ganstrom, professor of art and design at Fort Hays State......
Fantasy, frenzy, memory and joy come out to play in Hays Symphony's 2nd concert
After a highly successful first concert, the Hays Symphony Orchestra will perform its second concert at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 7, in the Beach/Schmidt......
FHSU alum talks history with students
Kim Grant told a group of Fort Hays State University history majors the path to success included having a Plan B. Grant knows all about change; he enrolled at......
Times Talk on social networks set for Nov. 4
Next week's Times Talk in Fort Hays State University's Forsyth Library will feature a presentation by Dr. Hsin-Yen Yang, assistant professor of communication......
Designs that speak out on controversies go viral
"As a graphic designer, you have incredible power to influence others." If Karrie Simpson Voth's students didn't believe her before, they do now....
FHSU Agronomy Club selling 'Eat Beef' shirts
Fort Hays State University's Agronomy Club is taking T-shirt and sweatshirt orders as a fundraiser that will promote agriculture and the beef industry.......
FHSU to be site of military academy interviews
The First District 2015 Selection Committee will gather on the Fort Hays State University campus Saturday, Oct. 31, to interview candidates from Kansas' first......
Istation announces research partnership with FHSU on effectiveness of its reading program
The Kansas Department of Education has announced that Istation has been awarded a contract to participate in the Kansas Reading Success Program, which gives......
Professors to present at mathematics research conference
A professor of teacher education and an instructor of mathematics from Fort Hays State University were selected to present at the 43rd annual conference of the......
SGA conducts annual safety walk on FHSU campus
The Student Government Association of Fort Hays State University conducted its annual safety walk on campus after its meeting on Oct. 15. Members of the SGA,......
A chance to honor real-life heroes this week in Forsyth Library
At a must-see exhibit this week in Fort Hays State University's Forsyth Library, students, staff, faculty and the general public can get a glimpse of some......
2015 Kansas Speaks finds low opinion of tax policy effects on economy
Sixty-one percent of respondents to the 2015 Kansas Speaks survey of public opinion in Kansas think that Gov. Sam Brownback's tax policy has been a "failure"......
Local bands marching in Fort Hays State festival
Fourteen Kansas marching bands will take the field for the High Plains Marching Festival on Oct. 26, at Fort Hays State University's Lewis Field Stadium....
FHSU student from Atchison, spouse running for a cause
Rather than running away from the challenge of raising a child with a disability, a Fort Hays State University student and his wife are running toward the goal......
Benefit basketball tournament planned for Friends of the Hays Dog Park
A 3-on-3 basketball tournament to benefit Friends of the Hays Dog Park's effort to raise awareness and funds will be at 11 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 7, in Fort Hays......
Stilwell student meets Harry Truman -- again -- in an FHSU Virtual College class
Fort Hays State University student Alyson Burnett-Rawitch, Stilwell, really wanted to take a class about President Harry Truman. After all, she met the man as......
McMindes Hall will host Halloween Safe Trick-or-Treat
Each fall Fort Hays State University's Residence Hall Association hosts a Halloween Safe Trick-or-Treat in McMindes Hall for local children and families. This......
Management Development Center at FHSU to offer Excel workshop
"Introduction to Excel," the final workshop offered this fall by the Management Development Center at Fort Hays State University, will be 8:30 a.m. Tuesday,......
Istation gives reading program to Tiger Tots; develops literacy skills in pre-school learners
Istation, a leader in educational technology, has donated Istation Reading to the Tiger Tots Nurtury Center at Fort Hays State University....
FHSU to host fifth annual SWIPE Out Hunger event
The Fort Hays State University Global Leadership Project will help feed people suffering from malnutrition by packaging meals in its fifth annual SWIPE Out......
FHSU makes top 10 in National Council on Teacher Quality assessment
The Fort Hays State University College of Education was graded against schools of all sizes and locations and was ranked No. 6 in the nation by the National......
Photo memorial of the Kansas Fallen travels to Hays for a week
"Remembering Our Fallen," a traveling photo memorial of each Kansas soldier fallen in the War on Terror, including Bryan Nichols from Hays, is traveling to......
Faculty member speaks at tourism, hospitality conference in India
A faculty member of the College of Business and Entrepreneurship at Fort Hays State University, Dr. Babu George, associate professor of management in the......
FHSU's president brings personal credibility to the case for diversity
Fort Hays State University's Cuban immigrant president took her personal message of diversity to the Michael Tilford Conference on Diversity and......
FHSU's president addresses need, benefits for wide variety of experience, history, culture in higher education
Fort Hays State University's Cuban immigrant president took her personal message of diversity to the Michael Tilford Conference on Diversity and......
FHSU class tours Truman museum
A group of Fort Hays State University students recently learned about the decision-making process President Harry Truman used when it came to dropping the......
President Martin tours Kansas, credits people of excellence and programs of distinction for Fort Hays State's success
Dr. Mirta M. Martin, president of Fort Hays State University, believes in a simple but powerful formula: People of Excellence + Programs of Distinction =......
Emerald Ball tickets on sale
An indoor training facility at Fort Hays State University will be transformed in November to provide the setting for a formal ball that will raise awareness......
FHSU wins numerous student affairs awards
The Fort Hays State University contingent attending the NASPA Region IV-West Conference next month in Colorado will have to make room to cart back all its......
Challenge of using wind for electricity topic of Science Cafe
Dr. Al Tamimi, vice-president of transmission planning and policy for Sunflower Electric Power Corporation, will give a presentation at a Fort Hays State......
Changes in scholarship programs make FHSU even more affordable
Incoming freshmen to Fort Hays State University will see a significant raise in ACT/SAT scholarships for the 2016-17 school year. In the past, the top award to......
Chinese musicians to perform eastern, western music
Music faculty from Shenyang Normal University, Shenyang, China, will bring traditional Chinese folk songs and European music to the Hays community in a free......
FHSU leads Kansas in two measures of alumni satisfaction
Fort Hays State has topped two scales of college education satisfaction, based on the database of PayScale Inc., the world's largest database of salary......
Red Flag Campaign comes to campus
October is National Domestic Violence Awareness Month, and the Women's Leadership Project plans to educate the Fort Hays State University campus about red......
FHSU staff member creates scholarship to honor her father
Nicole Frank's father was more than influential in her life. He was incredibly giving of himself throughout the course of his life, so it only seemed......
Benefit exhibition to help former art student, instructor afford brain surgery
Brian Hutchinson, a former Fort Hays State University student and instructor, is facing pricey medical bills after brain surgery, and to help lower the costs......
'Nobody Told Me' FHSU's Tobias Flores' closing art reception is this month
While on sabbatical, Toby Flores, Fort Hays State University associate professor of art and design and a sculpture artist, traveled to galleries and museums......
FHSU gets history lesson in the flesh
Arris Johnson from Hays, who will turn 94 next month, gave college students and a handful of adults attending a Thursday night presentation at Fort Hays State......
Students to explore academic opportunities at 7th annual Majors and Graduate Programs Fair
Those interested in applying to Fort Hays State University or taking the next step to graduate school can attend the seventh annual Majors and Graduate......
FHSU's online psychology degree program ranks No. 7 for its affordability
Great Value Colleges ranks Fort Hays State University's online Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Science in psychology the seventh most affordable program in......
FHSU Honors College to host event for high school students
Fort Hays State University's Honors College will host Honors for a Day, open to all high school students who want to learn more about the Honors College, from......
Conference for school children demonstrates FHSU's leadership in STEM education
The 2015 inaugural Young Makers' Conference for almost 200 area school children in grades 3 to 5 will be from 8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Friday, Oct. 9, at Fort......
Sternberg Museum offers free admission on Saturday to celebrate National Fossil Day
Discover fossils under the Dome with free admission to Fort Hays State University's Sternberg Museum of Natural History in celebration of National Fossil Day......
Poster competition at Memorial Union
Graphic design students of Karrie Simpson Voth, interim chair of the Department of Art and Design, will participate in the eighth annual Fort Hays State......
Thirst Project to bring its mission to FHSU
Fort Hays State University students and members of the regional community are invited to join in the quest to end the global water crisis by coming to the......
Music and Theatre Department offers broad range of events
In addition to the major productions from the theatre and Hays Symphony Orchestra, the Fort Hays State University Music and Theatre Department has a busy......
Graduate School contributes in a big way to FHSU's all-time enrollment record for fall 2015
More students than ever before are enrolled at Fort Hays State University for the fall 2015 semester, and the Graduate School played a significant role in that......
Dane G. Hansen Scholarship Hall groundbreaking set for Saturday at FHSU
Charles "Cy" Moyer admits he doesn't have much cause to use an umbrella very often, and he doesn't mind if he has to bring one along on his trip to Hays......
Homecoming 2015 begins Thursday at Fort Hays State
Homecoming weekend begins Thursday for Fort Hays State University, and a full slate of activities will be available as the FHSU Alumni Association welcomes......
Local students awarded degrees from Fort Hays State University
Local students are among the 400 who completed associate, bachelor's or graduate degrees at Fort Hays State University in the summer 2015 term....
Wilson Elementary School partners with Tigers in Fort Hays State University spirit program
An effort to get the entire community involved in Fort Hays State University activities made a huge in-roads last week at Wilson Elementary School in Hays....
FHSU president 're-energized' by Pope's message
She admits she is seldom at a loss for words. But Dr. Mirta M. Martin found it hard to find the right words to describe her recent "once-in-a-lifetime......
Seventh annual bonfire to kick off Homecoming 2015 festivities
Homecoming 2015 at Fort Hays State University will officially begin with a bonfire and pep rally on Thursday, Oct. 1, sponsored by the Alumni Association and......
Center for Civic Leadership schedules October events
The Center for Civic Leadership at Fort Hays State University will host several events in October to promote civic engagement in the FHSU community. The events......
Janette Meis joins FHSU Alumni Association as coordinator for alumni, chapter programs
Janette Meis, Hays, recently joined the Fort Hays State University Alumni Association as the program coordinator for alumni and chapter programs. Meis will......
New ESL, intercultural integration directors named
Mehran Shahidi was named director of intercultural integration at Fort Hays State University by Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs Graham Glynn....
Tiger wrestling team to take on alumni
The Fort Hays State University wrestling team will have its fourth annual Homecoming Takedown Tournament on Saturday, Oct 3. A luncheon will be provided by the......
Foundation hires development director
Tammy McClellan joined the Fort Hays State University Foundation -- the fundraising arm of the university -- on Sept. 1. McClellan was hired as director of......
WWII veteran will share his story at FHSU
World War II veteran and retired Fort Hays State University professor Dr. Arris Johnson will talk about the war in a presentation titled "The Price of Freedom:......
FHSU Theatre cast puts on dancing shoes for 'Footloose'
The first theatre performance of Fort Hays State University 2015-2016 season will be at 7:30 p.m. on Wednesday, Thursday and Friday, Sept. 30, Oct. 1 and Oct.......
Viewing for lunar eclipse Sunday
The Fort Hays State University Astronomy Club is hosting a viewing of the lunar eclipse of the Harvest Moon Sunday. The eclipse has a duration of about three......
Highest enrollment ever
More students than ever before have made Fort Hays State University their destination of choice for the fall 2015 semester....
Brungardts serve as editors of special issue of public affairs journal
Drs. Curt and Christie Brungardt, professors at Fort Hays State University and founders of Jana's Campaign Inc. have recently served as guest editors of a......
Alpha Kappa Psi will host fundraiser with Smokin' Co. BBQ
The Zeta Pi chapter of Alpha Kappa Psi, the business professional fraternity at Fort Hays State University, will host a fundraiser with Smokin' Company BBQ at......
Large gift will support Wallace County students
Jim and Glennis (Huffman) Nokes, Kingwood, Texas, have a history of supporting Fort Hays State University. Nokes, who graduated from FHSU in 1968, and his wife......
Sigma Chi Zeta Tau chapter receives award at leadership training workshop
Members of the Zeta Tau Chapter of Sigma Chi, at Fort Hays State University were presented with a 2015 Peterson Significant Chapter Award. Six active members......
Art at Thirsty's is a 'Visual Overload'
After shattering a mirror, one Fort Hays State University art student placed the pieces onto a sculpture of a crawling being that is reaching for a yellow......
Faculty members present at College Music Society International Conference
Four members of the Department of Music and Theatre were invited to present and perform current scholarship at the recent, College Music Society International......
5th-graders will take a field trip to Forsyth Library to see Ben Franklin documents
Authentic historical documents written by one of America's greatest founding fathers, Benjamin Franklin, will bring 300 Ellis County fifth-graders to Fort Hays......
Local Mortar Board recognized at national conference
The Mortar Board National College Senior Honor Society chapter at Fort Hays State University was recognized at the 2015 Mortar Board National Conference with a......
Suicide and weather to be topic of next Science Cafe
Dr. Grady Dixon, chair of the Department of Geosciences at Fort Hays State University, will give a presentation at a Science Cafe on the link between weather......
Policies and procedures help to ensure safety on the FHSU campus
Fort Hays State University administrators received notification on Tuesday of an alleged sexual assault that occurred on Sunday morning, Sept. 20, in a......
President Martin going to see the Pope
She hasn't taken many personal days since arriving on campus 14 months ago. But this week's quick trip to Washington, D.C., will be as personal as they get for......
FHSU's Science and Mathematics Education Institute to celebrate Space Week, STEM, with rockets
To kick-off World Space Week, Fort Hays State University's Science and Mathematics Education Institute is sponsoring Super STEM Saturday from 1 to 4 p.m. Sept.......
Former HHS Secretary Kathleen Sebelius launches 2015-2016 Sebelius Lecture Series
The lecture series named for one of Fort Hays State University's most notable alumni, former U.S. Rep. Keith Sebelius, will feature an October appearance by......
Sorority women of the FHSU Greek community welcome new members to campus
The women of the Delta Zeta, Alpha Gamma Delta and Sigma Sigma Sigma sororities of Fort Hays State University are celebrating a successful recruitment as they......
FHSU graduates speak at Entrepreneur Direct speaker series about successful startups
Three graduates from Fort Hays State University will speak about innovation and startup businesses at the Entrepreneur Direct speaker series from 10:30 to......
FHSU's online Bachelor of Arts in sociology receives online ranking recognition
"While our Bachelor of Arts in sociology is listed as No. 6 on the 2015 Best Value Schools list of most affordable online bachelor's of sociology degrees, it......
National association selects FHSU for 4th year
Fort Hays State University has been selected for the fourth year as a member of the leadership team of NASPA: Student Affairs Administrators in Higher......
AAUW programs empower all genders year round
Programs this year include a discussion with FHSU President Dr. Mirta M. Martin over balancing a career and a personal life; a women-in-STEM (science,......
Management Development Center at FHSU offers 'Supervising with Confidence' workshop
For the third time at Fort Hays State University, the "Supervising with Confidence" workshop will offer participants an opportunity to refine their supervisory......
Reminder of "active shooter" exercise on Tuesday at Forsyth Library
Reminder of "active shooter" exercise on Tuesday at Forsyth Library...
Nature enthusiast Duane Shook makes generous gift to FHSU's Kansas Wetlands Education Center
A recent gift from a longtime nature and animal enthusiast and friend of Fort Hays State University, Duane Shook, has brought new life to the university's......
Eigenmann collaborates on chapter in book
Dr. Connie Eigenmann, associate professor of communication studies at Fort Hays State University, and Dr. Trisha Capansky, assistant professor of technical......
Wasinger new general counsel at FHSU
She teases that her husband is lucky to have met a newcomer to town from another state 13 years ago, someone to share his life with, since he is related to......
The Office of Transition and Student Conduct is now open to new LLC proposals
The office of Transition and Student Conduct is currently accepting proposals for new living and learning communities for the 2016-2017 academic year....
Fourth-generation Tiger continues family legacy
Madeline Withington already had a supply of Fort Hays State University T-shirts when she came to campus this fall....
FHSU hires new director of financial services
Dennis King, assistant vice president for student affairs for Fort Hays State University, recently announced Wendy Rohleder-Sook as the new director of......
Koerner hosts halftime show at FHSU games
"Alumni Spotlight," an interview show with Fort Hays State University alumni, will air during halftime of FHSU football games on KJLS (103.3 FM). Each show......
Faculty, staff will present at the regional Professional Development Day
The Kansas Center for Innovative Education is collaborating with local school districts to offer the regional Make It Yours Professional Development Day on......
Eigenmann involved with African institute
Dr. Connie Eigenmann, associate professor of communication studies at Fort Hays State University, is a visiting professor, minister and missionary with Latter......
Hays Symphony Orchestra goes German on the way to Russian and American
Director Shah Sadikov, assistant professor of music at Fort Hays State University, plans to make the 2015-2016 Hays Symphony orchestra season a cultural......
Fort Hays State to conduct test of emergency system in 'active shooter' scenario
Fort Hays State University will conduct an "active shooter" exercise from about 10:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. on Tuesday, Sept. 22, at Forsyth Library....
Kansas Board of Regents showcases FHSU faculty art
Fort Hays State University art faculty will be featured for the 2015-2016 Kansas Board of Regents Artwork Loan Program, which features Regents university......
FHSU goes green with September events
From yoga to square dancing, Sustainability at Fort Hays State University's September events show there is more to going green than planting trees -- but they......
Sternberg Museum plans Denver trip
David Levering, the education director at Sternberg Museum of Natural History, wants to share his passion for science -- and throw in some craft and specialty......
TheBestSchools.org recognizes FHSU's virtual political science program as one of the best
TheBestSchools.org has recognized Fort Hays State University's online Bachelor of Arts in political science as one of the best online political science degree......
FHSU's student VIP Ambassadors take on special duties
t's not hard for Dr. Mirta M. Martin to tell her students about the benefits of being a member of a university Ambassador program. Martin, president of Fort......
New Shared Governance Committee announced
Faculty participation in governance decisions is a core value at Fort Hays State University. To strengthen this goal, Provost Graham Glynn has announced a new......
FHSU forms partnership with top IT company
Past efforts to partner with institutions of higher learning hadn't proven all that successful for Centriq Training, Kansas City's leader in information......
Alpha Kappa Psi to hold fundraiser
The Zeta Pi chapter of Alpha Kappa Psi, the professional business fraternity at Fort Hays State University, is sponsoring a fundraiser and asks patrons to dine......
Cheroret named study abroad coordinator
Christophe Cheroret was recently named study abroad coordinator. The coordinator position handles both international students and FHSU students who study......
Rackaway named liberal education director
Dr. Chapman Rackaway, professor of political science, was recently named director of liberal education. The director oversees university-wide educational......
Nursing students attend proclamation signing at city hall
Fort Hays State University nursing students attended the proclamation signing with Hays Mayor Eber Phelps proclaiming Hays a "Community Supporting......
Joint entrepreneurship learning program recognized by MidAmerican Deans
A program in the College of Business and Entrepreneurship has been awarded an honorable mention from the MidAmerican Business Deans Association. International......
Traveling disability exhibit comes to FHSU
Fort Hays State University will host the Ability Ally Initiative on campus Sept. 9-11. The traveling exhibit focuses on awareness and inclusion of people with......
Intramurals department offers swim lessons
Fort Hays State University's Swimming Tigers swim lessons will be offered during the semester this semester. Classes offered are: parent-child, Sept 8-17;......
Virtual management program ranks No. 18 for best business administration program
With all the institutions in the nation to select from, SuperScholar.org's list of the 50 Best Online Bachelor's in Business Administration Degree Programs......
Electric cars to test their endurance at High Plains ElectroRally
No gas, just battery and maybe a solar panel, high school students craft electric cars for the 16th annual High Plains ElectroRally at West Frontier Park in......
Student participates in summer internship
Adam Armijo, a Pueblo, Colo., graduate student in the College of Health and Behavioral Sciences at Fort Hays State University, was selected for a 10-week......
FHSU Management Development Center to offer HR certification preparation course
A partnership between Fort Hays State University's Management Development Center and the Society for Human Resource Management will offer a 10-week online......
Tiger Reach reaches out to students
Tiger Reach is looking to bring together students from across the globe. The project is hosted by the Global Leadership Project, an initiative of Fort Hays......
FHSU joins national initiative to promote student mental health
Almost a third of students in U.S. colleges and universities reported feeling "so depressed that it was difficult to function," and 8 percent reported......
Center for Civic Leadership schedules September events with more to follow
The Center for Civic Leadership at Fort Hays State University will host several events in September to promote civic engagement in the FHSU community....
Students come from near and far to participate in Core2Campus
Bjorn Kruse is disappointed his stay in America is going to be for just one college semester. It's easy to see why he likes America -- and specifically, Hays,......
2015-2016 FHSU theatre season tailored to audiences and actors
For 102 years, Fort Hays State University theatre productions have brought college artists and community audiences together, and director Tomme Williams,......
The Institute for New Media Studies hosts open house
On Wednesday, August 26, Fort Hays State University's Institute for New Media Studies kicked off the year with an open house in its new media lab. The......
Herrman receives honor from High Plains
Dr. Leo Herrman, associate professor and clinical psychology program director in the Department of Psychology at Fort Hays State University,...
New professor collaborates on webtext
She started work on it in 2012. Three years later, Dr. Amanda Fields admitted she was thrilled to see it published....
FHSU choir to perform again at state convention
A Fort Hays State University choir once again has been selected to perform at the Kansas Music Educators Association inservice workshop in Wichita in February....
Management Development Center to offer course in human resources
The Management Development Center in the College of Business and Entrepreneurship at Fort Hays State University is offering a Human Resource 10-week online......
Senators participate in faculty orientation
Twenty senators participated in an inaugural Faculty Senate orientation on Aug. 20. The event was organized to acquaint the senators with the function and......
Kansas Academy of Mathematics and Science to hold information sessions across state
Staff from Fort Hays State University's Kansas Academy of Mathematics and Science, which offers high school juniors and seniors the opportunity to get a head......
FHSU professor to exhibit sabbatical works
Allen Craven, associate professor of art at Fort Hays State University, will hold the opening reception for his sabbatical art exhibition, "Witness," from......
FHSU strives to increase college voters
On Women's Equality Day, marking the 95th anniversary for women's voting rights, students will pledge on the Fort Hays State University campus Wednesday, Aug.......
Dennis King moves into manage enrollment and retention position at FHSU
A national search to fill the enrollment management and retention officer/assistant vice president for Student Affairs position at Fort Hays State University......
Foundation celebrates 70 years of serving Fort Hays State University and its students
The FHSU Foundation was established in 1945, and since that time, it has worked determinedly to ensure students an excellent education at Fort Hays State......
'World Ready' study abroad fair set for Sept. 2
The sixth annual "World Ready" study abroad fair at Fort Hays State University is set for 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 2 in the Sunset Lounge of the......
Hays native takes over renowned high school band program
A student who frequented Fort Hays State University's High Plains Music Camp as a youngster and later as an instructor has been named director of bands at......
Great Bend mobile app features Wetlands Center
Cheyenne Bottoms Wildlife Area visitors can now guide their own tours of the state park using the Great Bend 2 Go mobile app, a free community app created by......
FHSU band begins marching
The sound of snare drums and brass instruments began ricocheting off the buildings on the Fort Hays State University campus as the Department of Music and......
'Tiger Gold on Friday' unveils new partnership opportunities
Fort Hays State University faculty, staff and students begin a new school year in style with the 2015 edition of Tiger Gold on Friday shirts....
FHSU students return to campus for 2015-16 school year
What's the best way to move your child to college when you have to cross two state lines? Rent a U-Haul trailer -- that way, you can move two students at once....
Staff grabs bragging rights in 'We Are Family' faculty-staff softball game
The faculty team had the big hit of the night. But it was too little, too late as the staff prevailed 11-6 in the inaugural Fort Hays State University......
Massage therapy program receives several accreditations
Though starting only its second semester, Fort Hays State University's massage therapy program is reaching major milestones....
FHSU events prepare new students for university life
From move-in day to going Greek, Fort Hays State University's back-to-school programs will help new students transition to life at FHSU....
President Martin opens new year with Convocation address
Dr. Mirta M. Martin, president of Fort Hays State University, called upon faculty and staff this morning to help not just with recruitment of students but also......
FHSU students complete study abroad program in China
When the opportunity of a life time presented itself, three Fort Hays State University students decided to go where none of them had ever gone before: China....
Faculty, staff face off in softball match
The inaugural Professional Development Day for faculty and staff at Fort Hays State University will end with a bang when able-bodied faculty and staff take to......
FHSU instructs Kansas teachers on Next Generation Science Standards
Teachers in southwest Kansas school districts usually have to travel a lot of miles for professional development opportunities....
Wetlands center now selling Duck Stamps
Hunters and nature enthusiasts can now purchase Federal Duck Stamps at the Kansas Wetlands Education Center gift shop....
Second 'Mommy and Me' room opens on FHSU campus
Mothers at Fort Hays State University now have another private and welcoming environment to breast-feed their babies....
FHSU Alumni Association announces 2015 Alumni Awards
FHSU Alumni Association announces 2015 Alumni Awards...
Australia trip 'experience of a lifetime' for Fort Hays State University student
Growing up in a small town in central Kansas, Anna Hand was heavily involved in high school activities in Ellsworth. She found similar opportunities at Fort......
High Plains Music Camp honors former director
Lyle Dilley, former High Plains Music Camp director, was honored at the camp's faculty orchestra concert July 16. High Plains and Fort Hays State University......
FHSU biology undergraduates research diabetes and obesity, with help from catfish
Two Fort Hays State University biology undergraduates are working throughout the summer researching the causes of diabetes and obesity in humans by examining......
Encore Series presents 35th season
One of the most popular Biblical stories turned into a musical, a reimagined classic and a legendary orchestra headline the 2015-2016 season of the Encore......
FHSU group chases storms
Students recently chased storms across eight states during an 18-day trip led by Fort Hays State University's Geosciences Department....
Faculty adjuncts receive pay raise
The administration at Fort Hays State University recently approved a wage increase for adjunct faculty teaching in the FHSU Virtual College, taking effect in......
Shriners Hospital patients show off strength of a different kind
The slogan for the annual Kansas Shrine Bowl All-Star Football Game is "Strong Legs Run That Weak Legs May Walk." But even at a strapping 230 pounds, Ethan......
Campus garden ripe for volunteers
Anyone on campus wanting fresh garden vegetables can get some free in exchange for help harvesting them from Fort Hays State University's Victor E. Garden....
'Taking Control of Conflict' kicks off Management Development Center workshops
The Management Development Center is offering a "Taking Control of Conflict" workshop to Fort Hays State University's faculty, staff, corporate and non-profit......
Paleontology field camp deemed a success
David Levering participated in paleontology field camps as a high school student in Oregon. So he was privy to the benefits of hands-on experience as a......
Two new members join FHSU Alumni Association Board of Directors
The Fort Hays State University Alumni Association Board of Directors recently announced the addition of two new board members, Dr. Roger Schieferecke, Hays,......
Alumnus and chapter of the year recognized for service
The Fort Hays State University Alumni Association has named Dr. Jennifer (Ratzlaff) Brantley, Halstead, a 1993 graduate, as the recipient of the 2015 Chapter......
Fort Hays State welcomes annual community event to new venue inside Gross Memorial Coliseum
The Ellis County Relay For Life is coming to the campus of Fort Hays State University, and Kim Peach, the organizer of the event, said the new partnership is a......
Instructor's second children's book now available for pre-sale
Seth Kastle's debut as a children's book author received widespread national attention after his book "Why Is Dad So Mad?" was featured on NBC Nightly News......
FHSU senior interning at Ellis County Extension Service
Fort Hays State University senior Trisha Penning is spending her final summer before graduation working as an intern at the Kansas State Research and Extension......
Shrine Bowl game, activities coming to Hays
Hundreds of Kansas high school students and graduated seniors from the class of 2015 will converge on the Fort Hays State University campus next week for the......
Virtual College's master's in nursing administration degree program ranked No. 17
TheBestSchools.org, an online academic ranking organization, ranked Fort Hays State University's online master in nursing administration degree No. 17 in its......
Management Development Center at FHSU to offer 'Taking Control of Conflict' workshop
"Taking Control of Conflict," the first workshop to be offered this fall by the Management Development Center at Fort Hays State University, will begin at......
Early Childhood Unified program ranked No. 2 nationally
SuperScholar.org, an online academic ranking organization, recently named Fort Hays State University's early childhood education unified program No. 2 in its......
FHSU names new registrar
Craig Karlin, who has been serving as Fort Hays State University's interim registrar, has been selected to fill the position permanently. He is the fifth......
Music campers arrive at FHSU
Campers lined up on Sunday to check into High Plains Music Camp at Fort Hays State University. About 275 students are attending this year's camp, many of whom......
World traveler glad to call Hays home
Christophe Cheroret has traveled to nearly 20 different countries and now enjoys living in rural Kansas even better than his native Paris. Really....
Academic advising workshops set for this month
A workshop for academic advisors provided by Fort Hays State University's Academic Advising and Career Exploration Center is set for two different days later......
Music on the High Plains begins Sunday
The Fort Hays State University campus will come alive with youthful enthusiasm early Sunday morning....
Administrator serves as faculty member for Regional Entry Level Institute
Becky Peterson, Fort Hays State University's director of residential life, served as a faculty member for the recent Regional Entry Level Institute for the......
Student articles published in ALJ in Student Research
Research by three Master of Liberal Studies students at Fort Hays State University was published in the spring 2015 edition of the Academic Leadership Journal......
Students attend Phi Beta Lambda National Leadership Conference
Six students from the Fort Hays State University Marketing and Management Association attended the 2015 Phi Beta Lambda (FBLA) National Leadership Conference......
Tiger Food Exchange invites students to use food pantry and campus garden
During the course of the 2014-2015 year, the Fort Hays State University Tiger Food Exchange grew with the help of generous donations by local businesses,......
FHSU sports media guides earn national honors from CoSIDA
Every sports season, they write thousands of words and calculate innumerable statistics about the student-athletes at their university....
Pioneer in innovative care for the elderly announces gifts to Fort Hays State
A pioneer in developing home-style living for the elderly has made three separate gifts to support Fort Hays State University. The gifts were announced in a......
Graduate student holds ceramics exhibition
Josh Novak will hold his thesis exhibition reception on Friday, July 10, from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. in the Moss-Thorns Gallery in Rarick Hall, Room 102, on......
Sternberg Museum summer camps inspire passion for science
Students of all ages are getting an education on paleontology, biology, geology and ecology in a fun and safe environment now that the 2015 Summer Science......
Agricultural research published in John Deere magazine
Research related to farm field data collected by undergraduate agricultural students at Fort Hays State University has been published in John Deere's The......
FHSU president asked to tell Congress about China programs
President Mirta M. Martin of Fort Hays State University was in Washington, D.C., on June 25 to testify about the university's experience with its China......
Chinese students get glimpse of daily life on 'mother' FHSU campus
What does Fort Hays State University have in common with Ivy League schools? For students at Shenyang Normal University in Shenyang, China, FHSU is on the same......
Professor presents at rural health journalism workshop
Dr. Gary Brinker, director of the Docking Institute of Public Affairs at Fort Hays State University, recently presented at the Rural Health Journalism Workshop......
Alpha Kappa Lambda Fraternity returns to Fort Hays State University
Alpha Kappa Lambda will recolonize its Alpha Delta fraternity chapter at Fort Hays State University in spring 2016....
FHSU designated a center of excellence in information assurance, cyber defense
The National Security Agency and the Department of Homeland Security recently designated Fort Hays State University as a Center for Academic Excellence in......
Seven FHSU students receive Hispanic Development Fund scholarships
Seven Fort Hays State University students from the greater Kansas City, Kan., metropolitan area have each been awarded a $500 scholarship from the Hispanic......
Kansas Health Foundation awards grant to Fort Hays State University
Fort Hays State University received a grant of $15,397 from the Kansas Health Foundation Board of Directors to fund a "Healthy Reading for Kids: Food &......
SHRM Student Chapter is awarded for offering excellent student opportunities
The Society for Human Resource Management student chapter at Fort Hays State University was awarded the 2014-2015 Superior Merit Award for providing......
Aikido instructor at FHSU attends national seminar
While most seminars involve hours of sitting and listening to speakers, Fort Hays State University adjunct instructor Brandon Nimz, Hays, spent his time at the......
Student bikes across America for cancer
Over a span of 70 days, Halle Stephens, Arapahoe, Neb., will bike from Baltimore, Md., to Portland, Ore., to raise funds and awareness for cancer....
Former FHSU President Hammond to serve as new president of Team Kansas
Team Kansas has announced that Dr. Edward H. Hammond will serve as the organization's next president. A former president of Fort Hays State University, Hammond......
FHSU students care for orphans in Haiti
Fifty-nine Fort Hays State University students recently traveled to Haiti to teach and care for orphans. The group, in coordination with Encounter, a local......
Residential Life garage sale set for June 19
Fort Hays State University Residential Life is cleaning out, and the public is invited to peruse and purchase excess items....
Graduate student to be featured in Summer Gallery Walk
Debi Cox, Fort Hays State University graduate student in Ceramics, opened her thesis exhibition last weekend in the Moss-Thorns Gallery in Rarick Hall. Cox's......
New director named for FHSU's Kelly Center
Gina Smith has accepted the position as director of the Kelly Center at Fort Hays State University. She will begin her role July 1....
University Support Staff Council elects officers
Marcia Tacha, administrative associate in the Office of University Relations and Marketing, was elected as University Support Staff Senate president for......
FHSU welcomes new orchestra director
Shokhrukh Sadikov thinks big. He is the new director of orchestras at Fort Hays State University, and he plans to help Hays reach its full potential to make it......
Instructor establishes scholarship in support of students
Educators often see firsthand the academic and financial struggles that many students face. Cole Engel, an instructor in the College of Business and......
FHSU's leader reacts to tax bill
A deep sense of relief has been a hallmark of virtually everyone's reaction to the much-delayed end of the 2015 Kansas legislative session, but for Fort Hays......
Professors present at international conference
Two Fort Hays State University professors presented papers at a recent international convention of communication scholars....
'Friday Night at the Museum' features super snake
The Fort Hays State University Sternberg Museum of Natural History will showcase "Titanoboa," its traveling summer exhibit, for its Friday Night at the Museum......
Faculty member receives SIDLIT Jonathan Bacon Leadership Award
Dr. Adam Holden, chair of the Department of Teacher Education at Fort Hays State University, was awarded the Jonathan Bacon Leadership Award for the 2015......
Sternberg Museum to host presentation on fossil fish's travel history
Fort Hays State University's Sternberg Museum of Natural History will host a presentation on a 12-foot fossil fish, discovered by George Sternberg in June 1925....
History Club's trip to the Big Easy
Eight members of the Fort Hays State University History Club explored the history, culture and cuisine of New Orleans for their summer historical trip from......
FHSU group returns from China
Two of her favorite times of the school year are the days leading up to the start of class in the fall and graduation time....
FHSU professor to help build national curriculum
Shala Mills, chair of Fort Hays State University Department of Political Science, will spend a year-long sabbatical working with the American Association of......
Victoria man proves you are never too old to join band
Sixty-nine-year-old Galen Schmidtberger, Victoria, graduated from Fort Hays State University for the third time at the 2015 commencement. In 1967,......
Family viola trio trains at FHSU music camp
The lucky number for the Coleman family, Salina, seems to be three. All three of the Coleman children play viola and will attend High Plains Music Camp for the......
'Thursdays in the Garden'
Fort Hays State University students, faculty and staff will have the opportunity this summer to work in a garden and harvest their own fresh vegetables to take......
FHSU earns higher education honor
Fort Hays State University has been selected for the U.S. President's 2015 Higher Education Community Service Honor Roll....
FHSU grad ordained a priest
A Fort Hays State University graduate was ordained into the Catholic priesthood in the Diocese of Salina last weekend....
FHSU campus to go tobacco free in 2016
After creating a Tobacco Task Force in September 2014, Fort Hays State University's President's Cabinet has approved the group's recommendation for the campus......
Tiger Deb hopes to dance her way into finals of Miss Kansas Pageant
Her favorite 4-H project was raising and showing swine. And she loves to dance. While those two activities aren't usually found in the same sentence, they both......
FHSU camp is a musical treasure on the High Plains
Every year High Plains Music Camp, hosted by Fort Hays State University, draws junior high and high school musicians from all over Kansas, and even a few from......
Recent Fort Hays State University graduate sets up scholarship in memory of grandfather
Born and raised in Liberal, Jessica Gokey graduated from Fort Hays State University in 2012. Gokey, raised by a single mother, recalls her grandparents being a......
Ellis County Historical Society prepares for sesquicentennial
The 150th anniversary of Fort Hays, Hays City, Rome and Ellis County is not until 2017, but it is never too early to begin planning for a sesquicentennial......
Hays City Band invites musicians to join them
The Hays City Band invites musicians of all levels to join them for its 2015 summer season. The first rehearsal on Monday, June 1 at 7 p.m. in Malloy Hall,......
FHSU students learn by doing, in own community and in another country
They wanted their students to experience hands-on learning in another country. But Jessica Heronemus and Angela Walters didn't expect such raving results....
President Martin attends FHSU commencement ceremonies in China
President Mirta M. Martin is in China attending commencement ceremonies for graduates from the Fort Hays State University programs at partner universities......
Beef - it's what's for Tiger 2015 service learning project
As a service learning project at Fort Hays State University, students in the Department of Agriculture's beef cattle production and management course,......
FHSU students build houses and experience culture in Puerto Rico
A group of 13 students and two sponsors from the Fort Hays State University GoGlobal Living and Learning Community are assisting construction of new houses in......
Rating groups continue to recognize FHSU's online programs
Online rating groups recognize Fort Hays State University on a regular basis for the university's outstanding programs and affordability. This time, online......
Grad student named to national council of student speech-language association
Garrett Nathan, an Omaha graduate student majoring in speech-language pathology at Fort Hays State University, has been named a councilor for Region 6 of the......
Fort Hays State gains approval to offer first doctoral degree
A doctoral program in nursing practice was approved May 20 for Fort Hays State University by the Kansas Board of Regents. It will be the university's first......
Virtual College grads come from near and far
Those attending last week's pre-graduation events for Fort Hays State University's Virtual College included a graduate who came all the way from Japan....
Track athletes head to championship meet
Seven Fort Hays State University Tiger athletes will participate in the NCAA Division II Track and Field Championships in Allendale, Mich., beginning today....
Virtual College gains expanded recognition
Kansas, Fort Hays State University and the FHSU Virtual College are now part of a national higher education network, which guarantees students that the......
Senior honor students select "Top Profs"
Fort Hays State University's Mortar Board Senior Honor Society has announced the winners of the "Top Profs" awards for 2014-2015. Professors are selected based......
Fort Hays State University student joins the Peace Corps
Tre L. Giles, Colorado Springs, Colo., graduate of the 2015 class at Fort Hays State University, has been accepted into the Peace Corps and will depart for......
FHSU student receives teaching award
Courtney C. Priest, graduating Topeka senior, received Fort Hays State University's Cecile LaSalle Beougher Potential for Excellence in Teaching Award from the......
Honoring a legend: John C. Thorns Jr. Memorial Exhibition opens at FHSU
The John C. Thorns Jr. Memorial Art Exhibition will open with a reception from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Friday, May 22, in the Moss-Thorns Gallery of Art, Rarick......
U.S. News releases 2015 Best Online Programs for Veterans listings
Today Fort Hays State University's online bachelor's, graduate education and M.B.A. programs are being recognized on U.S. News and World Report's website as......
Hammond Leadership Scholarships awarded by FHSU Alumni Half Century Club
Two Fort Hays State University students have been awarded the Dr. Edward H. Hammond Leadership Scholarship from the Half Century Club for the 2015-16 academic......
Taco Shop now serves scholarships
New to the Taco Shop menu are three $1,000 annual scholarships awarded to Fort Hays State University students starting in fall 2015....
FHSU students place 1st and 2nd in water quality poster contest
Two Fort Hays State University students placed first and second in the city of Hays and Kansas State University water quality poster contest....
Young daughter gets chance to participate in mom's graduation
All Misty Roper wanted was to have her young daughter watch her mom cross the stage to receive her diploma. She had no idea a simple email asking if someone......
FHSU nursing department names Stroup Award winners
Fort Hays State University's Department of Nursing announced on May 15 the 2015 winners of the Leora B. Stroup Awards for outstanding graduates....
For one grad, walking across the stage requires a bigger step
Walking across the stage to receive their diploma means different things to different graduates. Imagine what it could mean to someone who struggles walking at......
Victoria student wins Torch Award as outstanding senior
Cody Scheck, Victoria, was named today as the recipient of the Torch Award as the outstanding graduating senior from the class of 2015 at Fort Hays State......
MBA students bring in top scores on national MFT exam
Fort Hays State University students graduating with a Masters of Business Administration are ready for the challenges of an active business environment,......
Professional business society at Fort Hays State celebrates 50th anniversary with fundraiser
Alpha Kappa Psi celebrated 50 years at Fort Hays State University with a fundraiser bringing in $5,327 to help financially support students wanting to attend......
FHSU a rock solid choice for professor's son
His parents involved him in life choices from the time he was a little boy....
Weather research team in Hays this summer
Weather research team in Hays this summer...
Tourism and Hospitality Management program recognized by BestColleges.com
Tourism and Hospitality Management program recognized by BestColleges.com...
Walk-A-Mile in Her Shoes event raises more than $2,000
The recent seventh annual Walk-A-Mile in Her Shoes philanthropy event hosted by the Interfraternity Council at Fort Hays State University raised $2,250 for......
Media students achieve 100% pass-rate on Media Composer certification exam
Sixteen students in Fort Hays State University's Media Studies Program were recently recognized as media professionals by passing the industry-recognized Avid......
Poster winners announced from scholarly, creative activities day
Eighteen Fort Hays State University students and faculty members recently received awards for their research poster presentations at the John Heinrichs......
FHSU to offer swimming lessons this summer
Space is still available for Swimming Tiger swimming lessons offered by the Department of Health and Human Performance and Campus Intramural and Recreational......
Kansas SBDC announces new regional & service centers in southwest Kansas
Kansas SBDC announces new regional & service centers in southwest Kansas ...
Beloit graduate named Newman Civic Fellow
Beloit graduate named Newman Civic Fellow...
FHSU Professors publish on educating globally competent students
FHSU Professors publish on educating globally competent students...
Students of FHSU's collegiate DECA chapter received awards, scholarship
Students of FHSU's collegiate DECA chapter receive awards, scholarship...
Zhykin takes second at Kansas Entrepreneurial Challenge
For the first time, Fort Hays State University participated in the Kansas Entrepreneurial Challenge, a competition for planning and pitching business ideas on......
College of Business and Entrepreneurship to offer a certificate in entrepreneurship
The College of Business and Entrepreneurship at Fort Hays State University will now offer an undergraduate certificate in Entrepreneurship. The 12-credit-hour......
Members of Psychology Department participate in conference
Several Fort Hays State University faculty members in the Department of Psychology and graduate and undergraduate students presented their scholarly work to a......
Phi Kappa Phi inducts 35 new members
Phi Kappa Phi inducts 35 new members...
Retiring faculty honored at luncheon
Twelve FHSU faculty and unclassified professional staff members, who have retired since last July or will retire this spring, were honored May 7 with a......
Victor E. Garden Work Day
Victor E. Garden Work Day...
2015 John Heinrichs Scholarly and Creative Activities Day Winners
2015 John Heinrichs Scholarly and Creative Activities Day Winners...
Commencement: Fort Hays State will provide separate ceremonies on Friday night, Saturday morning
Fort Hays State University, which has seen the number of its graduates nearly triple over the past decade, will divide those graduates into two separate......
Students to present campaign for education project in Mexico
Students to present campaign for education project in Mexico...
Final FHSU Bands concert of the season
Final FHSU Bands concert of the season...
Volunteers needed for Finals Feeding Frenzy
Volunteers needed for Finals Feeding Frenzy...
Student affairs professionals present at regional conference in Baton Rouge
Four student affairs professionals from Fort Hays State University made a presentations at the recent Region 7 conference of the National Academic Advising......
Professor, colleague publish paper on human process of reasoning
Dr. Trey Hill, an assistant professor of psychology at Fort Hays State University, along with a colleague from Kansas State University, published a review of......
FHSU recognized for affordability, quality
Fort Hays State University has once again been recognized by various online rating groups for its quality education and affordability....
Agricultural students promote clean water at local elementary schools
Children in after school programs at Washington, Wilson, O'Loughlin and Lincoln Elementary Schools in Hays are getting informed this spring about clean water......
Carrol Haggard presents paper on case studies at national social sciences convention
Dr. Carrol R. Haggard, associate professor of communication studies at Fort Hays State University, presented "Using Case Studies to Teach Critical Thinking in......
Seven students, five faculty and staff selected as outstanding 'Men of Merit'
Twelve men on the Fort Hays State University campus were named as 2015's "Men of Merit." A reception in their honor was held on Tuesday, April 28....
2015 Faculty award winners for teaching, research, service announced by FHSU
Faculty awards for outstanding teaching, scholarly activity and service have been announced at Fort Hays State University for the spring semester....
Dr. Joey Linn, FHSU alum, named new vice president for student affairs
Dr. Joey Linn, FHSU alum, named new vice president for student affairs...
Three FHSU communication studies students win state communication awards
Three Fort Hays State University students were recognized at the Kansas Professional Communicators Conference and Awards Banquet on April 24 for their......
Agriculture Department plans 'Beef Day'
Beef-related information, food and fun will be offered to the campus community through the Department of Agriculture at Fort Hays State University from 11:30......
Griffin elected to board of national advising, career exploration association
Griffin elected to board of national advising, career exploration association...
Guyot, Meier publish internet addiction article
Guyot, Meier publish internet addiction article...
Park, Hill, and Bonds-Raacke publish online shopping research article
Park, Hill, and Bonds-Raacke publish online shopping research article...
Business college ceremony recognizes award winners
Business college ceremony recognizes award winners...
Space still available in 4 summer camps at Kansas Academy of Mathematics & Science
Space still available in 4 summer camps at Kansas Academy of Mathematics & Science ...
Kansas Academy of Mathematics and Science prepares to honor 5th graduating class
Kansas Academy of Mathematics and Science prepares to honor 5th graduating class...
Psychology faculty publish manuscripts
Psychology faculty publish manuscripts...
Ensemble performs at jazz festival
Ensemble performs at jazz festival...
Gleichsner takes students into the community
Gleichsner takes students into the community...
Tiger athletes some of the best in NCAA II
Tiger athletes some of the best in NCAA II...
Department of Music and Theatre to perform with Hays Symphony Orchestra
The Fort Hays State University Department of Music and Theatre will combine with the Hays Symphony Orchestra at 7:30 p.m. on Saturday, May 2, in the FHSU......
Dr. Paul Adams named as permanent dean for FHSU College of Education and Technology
Few have filled as many and varied roles at Fort Hays State University as Dr. Paul Adams, and his educational footprint just grew considerably larger....
Annual technology fair on tap at Fort Hays State University
Students from about 30 middle and high schools will converge on Fort Hays State University's Gross Memorial Coliseum Friday for the 56th annual Western Kansas......
Son continues legacy of Omer and Annabelle Voss with gift to Fort Hays State University
With a gift of $200,000, Omer "Hap" Voss Jr. has created the Voss Advanced Leadership Undergraduate Experience at Fort Hays State University, known as the......
Leadership students take second at Washburn Leadership Challenge
Five students from the Department of Leadership Studies participated in the recent Washburn Leadership Challenge Event hosted by the Washburn University......
English honors organization at FHSU receives awards and distinctions at international convention
FHSU's Rho Psi Chapter of Sigma Tau Delta, the International English Honor Society, received several awards and distinctions at the recent international......
Ag Communications team places 4th
The Agricultural Communications team from Fort Hays State University recorded a top-four finish at the North American Colleges and Teachers of Agriculture......
FHSU faculty receive tenure, promotion
Twenty-one faculty members at Fort Hays State University who have been promoted, granted tenure or both will be recognized at a reception at 3 p.m. Tuesday,......
Business college at FHSU to hold annual scholarship reception April 30
The College of Business and Entrepreneurship at Fort Hays State University will host its annual scholarship reception this year at 3 p.m. Thursday, April 30,......
Survey by FHSU's Docking Institute shows support among Kansas voters for LGBT rights
A study completed recently for the Reformation Project by the Docking Institute of Public Affairs at Fort Hays State University regarding opinions on lesbian,......
Sternberg Museum plans summer camps to inspire passion for science
Paleontology, geology and biology camps will offer elementary, middle and high school students an opportunity to fall in love with science this summer through......
Edmond graphic design student earns outstanding project scholarship
Mary McDermott, an Edmond (73034) senior at Fort Hays State University, Hays, Kan., recently won a $150 scholarship from the prestigious Leo Burnett Company,......
Burlington graphic design student earns graphic design scholarship
Emily Hendricks, Burlington (80807), a senior at Fort Hays State University, Hays, Kan., recently won a $250 scholarship from the prestigious Leo Burnett......
Foundation Student Awareness Day educates students on role of giving
Approximately 350 Fort Hays State University students stopped by for a free barbeque lunch and a chance at some of $2,000 in fall 2015 scholarship money during......
Delta Zeta hosts Big Man on Campus event
Fort Hays State University's Delta Omega Chapter of Delta Zeta sorority will hold its annual philanthropy project, Big Man on Campus, at 7 p.m. on Tuesday,......
Graphic design students earn numerous awards
Fort Hays State University graphic design students have been busy this semester, both on campus and on the road....
Inaugural class selected for Honors College at Fort Hays State
he new Honors College at Fort Hays State University will begin its first year in the fall with a class of 31 students, 17 of them incoming freshmen plus one......
Latest opinion poll by FHSU's Docking Institute shows Kansans at odds with Legislature
A new survey by the Docking Institute of Public Affairs at Fort Hays State University shows discrepancies between what Kansans want and what the state......
Rodeo helps prepare FHSU's Ouellette sisters to lasso a bright future
This possibly was going to be Tonnica Ouellette's final home performance for the Fort Hays State University rodeo team. So she wanted it to be a special......
FHSU Greek Life to host 7th Annual Walk-A-Mile philanthropy event
Men from Fort Hays State University fraternities will host the seventh annual "Walk-A-Mile in Her Shoes" philanthropy event at 6 p.m. Monday, April 27, on the......
Hays graduate student to host art exhibition at Moss-Thorns Gallery of Art
Tricia Wiese, Hays graduate student in art, will open her thesis exhibition with a reception as part of the Spring Gallery Walk from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. Friday,......
Management Development Center accepting applications for internships
The Management Development Center at Fort Hays State University is still accepting applications from Northwest Kansas businesses and entrepreneurial startups......
Carnival to raise funds for Mary Elizabeth Home
To benefit the Mary Elizabeth Maternity Home of Hays, three students in COMM 490: Issues and Applications in Communication at Fort Hays State University will......
President Martin: Students arrested in drug bust do not represent the values of the FHSU family
Seven Fort Hays State University students were arrested on Wednesday following an investigation by the Ellis County Drug Enforcement Unit, Ellis County......
Powerful documentary 'The Hunting Ground' coming to Fort Hays State
Residential Life, Women's Leadership Project and the Division of Student Affairs, all of Fort Hays State University, and Jana's Campaign will bring to the......
Management Development Center at FHSU to offer grant writing workshop
"The ABC's of Grant Writing," the next workshop offered by the Management Development Center at Fort Hays State University, will give participants the......
FHSU students present research at Society of Microbiology conference
Four Fort Hays State University students recently attended the 2015 joint meeting of the Missouri Valley and Missouri Branches of the American Society for......
'Intro to Massage Therapy' to be offered this summer at Fort Hays State University
Two introductory massage therapy classes will be offered at Fort Hays State University for the summer 2015 term. The courses will be offered over a weekend on......
Student Government Association seeking individual projects for BIG Event
Volunteers from Fort Hays State University are seeking projects for the May 2 BIG Event, an initiative of the university's Student Government Association in......
FHSU students win top honors at international technology, engineering conference
Sixteen students from the Institute of Applied Technology at Fort Hays State University earned top honors at the recent International Technology and......
Race through mud at annual Mud Run
Registration is open for the annual Big Creek "How I Met Your Mudder" Mud Run on Saturday, April 18, at Fort Hays State University's Gross Memorial Coliseum.......
'Figaro' to close FHSU's theatre season
Wrapping up its 2014-15 theatre season, the Department of Music and Theatre at Fort Hays State University will perform Charles Morey's "Figaro" from Thursday......
Fort Hays State to celebrate Earth Day with bees, yoga & a Victor E. Garden
A full day of informative and entertaining presentations and activities to celebrate Earth Day -- Wednesday, April 22 -- at Fort Hays State University will......
Media team brings home gold from Kansas Association of Broadcasters competition
The digital media team at Fort Hays State University recently won six first-place broadcast awards and two second-place awards at the Kansas Association of......
Excitement building for FHSU Rodeo
The Fort Hays State University rodeo is one of the last on the season circuit for the Central Plains Region....
Garden City, Wilson students elected to lead FHSU's student government for 2015-16
Ulises Gonzalez, Garden City junior, and Molly Morgan, Wilson junior, were elected as president and vice president, respectively, of the Fort Hays State......
Student volunteers travel to Memphis for alternative Spring Break
Fort Hays State University students traveled to Memphis, Tenn., for an alternative spring break trip sponsored by Tigers in Service and Stripes for St. Jude....
Shooting team finishes season as national runner-up
Thirteen student competitors from Fort Hays State University's shotgun sports team participated in six events, shooting 2,191 out of 2,350 clay targets, and......
Sigma Chi hosts Jared Daniels Band for Huntsman Cancer Institution
To benefit the Huntsman Cancer Institute, the Sigma Chi Fraternity, Zeta Tau Chapter, at Fort Hays State University will host the Jared Daniels Band in concert......
Ravitskaya, Sheinfeld to perform in Duo Piano Recital
Irena Ravitskaya, associate professor of music and theatre at Fort Hays State University, and guest artist Raymonda Sheinfeld will perform in the Duo Piano......
Learn about the Earth's mass extinctions and extinctions happening now
Fort Hays State University geosciences graduate students will host two sessions with activities explaining Earth's major mass extinctions in programs developed......
President Martin invites Tiger family, general public to attend historic Supreme Court session
The Kansas Supreme Court will hear oral arguments on three cases when it convenes in a special session on Monday, April 13, at Fort Hays State University....
Two FHSU graduate students accepted into international art competition
Two graduate students from Fort Hays State University, Lauren Baird, Omaha (68135), and Josh Novak, Omaha (68137), were accepted into this year's America's......
Next Encore Series performance by Presidio Brass: 'Sounds of the Cinema'
Tickets are now available for Presidio Brass: "Sounds of the Cinema," the next Encore Series offering. The performance will be at at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, April......
Nex-Tech Wireless expands FHSU partnership by creating 2 new scholarships
Nex-Tech Wireless recently furthered its partnership with Fort Hays State University by establishing two annual scholarship funds....
3 finalists named for Fort Hays State's VP for student affairs
An internal candidate, one from Wichita State University and another from the University of Missouri, Kansas City, have been announced as finalists for the......
Fort Hays State University to exhibit scholarly, creative work by students, faculty on April 29
Scholarly and creative activities of students and faculty at Fort Hays State University will be celebrated during the university's John Heinrichs Scholarly and......
Registration open for third annual Run/Walk to Help Children Talk
The third annual 5K Run/Walk to Help Children Talk, hosted by Fort Hays State University's Department of Communication Sciences and Disorders and Scottish Rite......
Fort Hays State University honors Phenomenal Woman Award winners
Twelve women on the Fort Hays State University campus were honored last week at the second annual Phenomenal Woman Award ceremony....
Rockets, robots, golf to be offered at FHSU's math-science summer camps
Five camps will be offered this summer for students in grades two through eight by the Science and Mathematics Education Institute on the Fort Hays State......
Two-day Cottonwood Project features local, FHSU musicians
This year's Cottonwood Project, a musical celebration hosted by the Department of Music and Theatre at Fort Hays State University, will feature Lucy and......
Annual Hunger Banquet to be hosted at FHSU
Learning about world hunger and how to make a difference in the fight against poverty and hunger is the purpose of the 2015 Hunger Banquet, 6 p.m. Friday,......
FHSU to host Spring Jazz Concert
Fort Hays State University's Department of Music and Theater will host the Spring Jazz Concert, featuring jazz ensembles 1 and 2, at 7:30 p.m., Thursday, April......
Next Science Café to discuss 'Night Storms'
"Night Storms" -- how they form and the dangers associated with them -- will be the subject of the next Science Café sponsored by Fort Hays State University's......
Registration open for rain barrels
The local portion of the national water conservation project "Roll Out the Rain Barrel" is now taking registrations for barrel reservations. Fort Hays State......
Free self-defense workshop to be held at FHSU
A free self-defense workshop will be hosted by Fort Hays State University's Women's Leadership Project, the Defensive Tactics Club and the Department of Health......
FHSU students, faculty, staff to say 'thank you' through day of service
As a "thank you" to the community that supports the university, more than 150 Fort Hays State University students, faculty and staff will spend one day giving......
Adjunct faculty in FHSU Virtual College complete training to enhance teaching skills
Fifty adjunct faculty at the Fort Hays State University Virtual College this year completed new training classes to enhance their skills in pedagogy and......
Librarians on the loose at FHSU
Dr. Carrol Haggard, associate professor of communication studies, and Lynn Haggard, distance education services librarian at Fort Hays State University,......
Children's book on PTSD by FHSU instructor catches attention of NBC news
A Fort Hays State University instructor has translated his military experiences into a book for children that has caught national attention. Seth Kastle's......
KAMS schedules 9 information sessions around state in April, May
Staff from the Kansas Academy of Mathematics and Science at Fort Hays State University will make nine trips in a series of informational and recruitment tours......
Students to showcase art skills at annual FHSU High School Art Exhibition
About 1,500 high school students from 60 schools will display their art in Fort Hays State University's 41st annual High School Art Exhibition from 10 a.m. to......
FHSU's professional business fraternity to celebrate 50 years with a silent auction
Fort Hays State University's Zeta Pi chapter of Alpha Kappa Psi, the professional business fraternity, will celebrate its 50th anniversary on April 25 with a......
Foundation's return on investment ranks in nation's top percentile
The Fort Hays State University Foundation raised the bar for return on investment during its 2014 fiscal year. Not only was their return No. 1 in the state of......
Locally Global celebrates Hays' diversity with cultural foods, performances
Diversity in Hays will be celebrated at Locally Global, a cultural festival hosted by Fort Hays State University's Issues and Applications in Communication......
Fitzhugh wins athletic trainer award
Fort Hays State University's Dr. David Fitzhugh, assistant professor of health and human performance, has won the 2015 Athletic Trainer Service Award from the......
Criminal Justice Club at Fort Hays State use break to see pieces of New York justice system
Members of the Criminal Justice Club at Fort Hays State University visited New York City over spring break to engage in activities that promote service and......
Couple helps make Olympics special for Hays team
Their team went home with gold medals. But Kenton and Carol Olliff will tell you they had a golden experience as well....
Zody earns SHAPE America Honor Award at convention
Fort Hays State University's Dr. John Zody spent spring break in another state, being honored for his work in a professional organization....
VIP Student Ambassadors named at FHSU
Local students are among the 25 selected to serve as VIP Student Ambassadors for the 2015-2016 academic year at Fort Hays State University....
The College of Health and Life Sciences will hold the Health Student Massage Clinic
Students in the Massage Therapy Program at Fort Hays State University will offer four different massage clinics this spring....
Howell reelected to beef promotion committee
Dr. Brittany Howell, associate professor of agriculture at Fort Hays State University, has recently been elected for a second year to the national Beef......
FHSU graduate students awarded scholarships at annual Research Summit
Two Fort Hays State University graduate students, Patrice Betz, Hutchinson, and Mitchell Meyer, Hays, were recently awarded $500 scholarships at the 2015......
FHSU Greek life fosters community involvement
Fort Hays State University's Greek community, comprising of two sororities and four fraternities, accomplished more than 1,500 community service hours and......
Graphic novel 'Intergalactic Nemesis' to invade the stage at FHSU
The live-action graphic novel "The Intergalactic Nemesis," featuring live actors, musicians, sound effects and full-screen images, will be presented by Fort......
Next FHSU Science Cafe to present 'New Horizons -- A Visit to Pluto Summer 2015'
The New Horizons mission and its journey to Pluto will be the topic of discussion at Fort Hays State University's next Science Café at 7 p.m. Thursday, March......
FHSU Rodeo tickets go on sale April 1
Advance tickets for the 49th annual Fort Hays State University rodeo will go on sale April 1 and can be purchased at three locations in Hays -- the service......
KAMS announces first summer academy
Beginning in June, the Kansas Academy of Mathematics and Science (KAMS) at Fort Hays State University will host a brand new summer program: the KAMS Summer......
FHSU's American Democracy Project to conduct candidate election forum
he American Democracy Project (ADP) at Fort Hays State University and the Hays Area Chamber of Commerce will conduct an election forum beginning at 6:30 p.m.......
FHSU invites international scholar to speak about the activity, culture of gaming
Mia Consalvo, professor and Canada research chair of Game Studies and Design at Concordia University in Montreal, will talk at Fort Hays State University about......
Individual experiences of Hays couple leads to scholarship support for FHSU students
The impact that scholarships have on students' lives is extraordinary. Knowing that, Dr. Chapman Rackaway and his wife, Andrea, of Hays, have decided to give......
FHSU fraternity community responds to University of Oklahoma incident
On Monday, a video became public that showed members of Sigma Alpha Epsilon fraternity at the University of Oklahoma chanting racist remarks. As a result, the......
Tigers headline NCAA II Central Region Tournament at home; FHSU opens against Minnesota-Mankato
Gross Memorial Coliseum at Fort Hays State University and its 6,814 seats will host the NCAA II Central Region Women's Basketball tournament this weekend. The......
Thrilling state high school tournaments at FHSU give a boost to the local business community
Cars, vans, buses, pickup trucks and an occasional RV sprawled last weekend from the vast parking lot at Gross Memorial Coliseum onto the adjoining grass......
FHSU spring choral concert to feature gospels, spirituals and folk songs
Fort Hays State University's Department of Music and Theatre will present its spring choral concert, "We've a Story to Tell," at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, March 10,......
Curtain rises on annual FHSU opera this weekend
The Fort Hays State University Department of Music and Theatre and the FHSU Opera Theatre will present its annual opera this weekend....
Lewis student publishes article on plant enzymes
An article by Nicole Martin, Lewis, a junior at Fort Hays State University, will be published in the March edition of the international journal Plant......
Fort Hays State University's Virtual College is topping the charts
Online education and affordability are becoming distinguishing details for Fort Hays State University's Virtual College. Recently, FHSU has been put among the......
First storm-chasing class at Fort Hays State to be offered this summer
The Fort Hays State University Department of Geosciences will offer the first FHSU course on storm-chasing during the summer 2015 term. The class will be led......
FHSU wins 2 awards at NODA regional conference
Fort Hays State University's Office of First Year Experience/Persistence received two awards at the recent Region IV Conference of NODA: The Association for......
Fort Hays State President Martin speaks to Spanish Club at local Catholic high school
Students at Thomas More Prep-Marian High School were looking forward to hearing Fort Hays State University President Mirta M. Martin speak to them in Spanish....
Kansas SBDC to recognize 16 successful Kansas small businesses
The Kansas Small Business Development Center (Kansas SBDC) statewide network recently announced the 2015 Existing and Emerging Businesses of the Year....
Encore Series to host indie-folk sibling band
The Hunts, a national indie-folk sibling band, will make their Encore Series debut at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, March 3, in the Beach/Schmidt Performing Arts Center......
Sebelius Lecture-Gingrich
The lecture series named for one of Fort Hays State University's most notable alumni will feature an appearance in April by Newt Gingrich, former speaker of......
Kansas City business magazine recognizes FHSU's Larry Gould as an 'Icon of Education'
Dr. Larry Gould, the former provost at Fort Hays State University who returned to the classroom in October 2013 as a professor of political science, has been......
Student organization and volunteers support St. Jude Children's Research Hospital
Fort Hays State University volunteer teams prepared 7,000 letters to send to potential donors at the Stripes for St. Jude letter writing event held on campus......
FHSU music and theatre faculty to present at national, international conferences
Four Fort Hays State University Music and Theatre faculty have been selected to present their research at the International College Music Society conference in......
Department of Music and Theatre to present at music education workshop
Students, faculty and alumni of Fort Hays State University's Department of Music and Theatre will participate in the 2015 Kansas Music Educator's Association......
Entrepreneur Direct Speaker Series features Freddy's co-founder, largest franchisee
The Entrepreneur Direct Speaker Series at Fort Hays State University will feature both the chief operating officer and largest franchisee of Freddy's Frozen......
FHSU's American Democracy Project and Hays Chamber announce forum for local candidates
The American Democracy Project at Fort Hays State University and the Hays Area Chamber of Commerce will conduct an election forum beginning at 6:30 p.m. on......
FHSU's Vincent Bowhay receives Patsy Morley Outstanding Programmer Award
Vincent Bowhay takes pride in bringing events that give goosebumps to the Fort Hays State University community....
TGOF committee rewards local businesses for support
Hairware and Co., 2703 Hall Street in Hays, was declared the winner of the Tiger Gold On Friday community contest grand prize drawing....
Spring 2015 continues long pattern of record enrollment growth at FHSU
Fort Hays State University, which has been setting records regularly since the turn of the century, has set another all-time record for enrollment in a spring......
Women in STEM celebration set for Monday
Science, technology, engineering and mathematics make up the acronym for STEM, and at Fort Hays State University the American Association of University Women......
Service-Learning Week at FHSU to celebrate education at work in the community
Service learning -- where the community, state and the world at large become part of the curricula -- will be celebrated at Fort Hays State University during......
FHSU sophomore wins prestigious national study-abroad scholarship
Rebecca Johnico, a Wichita sophomore majoring in international business at Fort Hays State University, is studying at Ewha Woman's University in Seoul, South......
Donor gift kicks off new study-abroad fund
The Fort Hays State University Foundation has announced a $10,000 gift to establish a new Center for Language and Culture Study Abroad Fund....
FHSU nurse practitioner graduates have 100% exam pass rate
The quality of excellence of Fort Hays State University's nursing program was reinforced with the recent announcement of test results for FHSU's nurse......
Kansas Academy of Mathematics, Science to hold information sessions across state
Staff from Fort Hays State University's Kansas Academy of Mathematics and Science, which offers high school juniors and seniors the opportunity to get a head......
Management Development Center at FHSU to offer new HR certification preparation course
Fort Hays State University's Management Development Center (MDC) and the Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM) will offer a 10-week online course......
New provost
The national search to fill a key position at Fort Hays State University has culminated in the selection of a provost whose wide experience has taken him from......
Chinese Student Association to host 2015 Chinese New Year Performance
To ring in the year of the sheep, the Chinese Student Association at Fort Hays State University will host a traditional New Year performance at 7:30 p.m.......
Free admission on Darwin Day at the Sternberg Museum of Natural History
Admission to Fort Hays State University's Sternberg Museum of Natural History is free all day on Sunday, Feb. 15, in celebration of Charles Darwin's 206th......
Recent graduates give back to Fort Hays State University
A couple who graduated from Fort Hays State University in 2012, and who remember how hard it was working through education and jobs, have decided to give back......
Upcoming Science Cafe to feature FHSU psychology instructor
Dr. Trey Hill, assistant professor of psychology at Fort Hays State University, will speak at the next Science Café series....
Fort Hays State University professor co-authors book on state voting laws
Dr. Chapman Rackaway, professor of political science at Fort Hays State University, recently co-wrote and published "State Voting Laws in America: Historical......
Dane G. Hansen Foundation makes $3-million grant commitment to FHSU students
Dane G. Hansen, a highly successful entrepreneur from Logan, made it his life-long mission to help others. His legacy continued today when a representative of......
Hays symphony to host 11th annual Young Artists' Competition
Three exceptional student musicians have won the right to perform at the Hays Symphony Orchestra's Young Artist Competition at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 7, at......
FHSU women's basketball climbs to third in nation; alternate site chosen for high school state tourney
Fort Hays State University announced today, with the recent success of its women's basketball program and in mutual agreement with the Kansas State High School......
Docking Institute conducting statewide survey for LGBT community
The Docking Institute of Public Affairs at Fort Hays State University is conducting a statewide survey for the Reformation Project, a non-profit organization......
FHSU to host science and engineering fair
Approximately 50 fourth-through 12th-grade students are expected to attend the seventh annual Regional Science and Engineering Fair hosted by Fort Hays State......
FHSU student posters selected for annual Undergraduate Research Day
Five Fort Hays State University students have been selected to exhibit their posters in the Capitol Rotunda in Topeka for the annual Undergraduate Research Day......
Accounting students to offer free income tax preparation
Fort Hays State University accounting students will offer free income tax preparation through the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program in February......
Family of Elyse Hunt selected as FHSU Family of the Year
The family of Elyse Hunt, a Spring Hill senior majoring in elementary education, was selected as Fort Hays State University's Family of the Year by the Office......
FHSU students recognized on Who's Who national list
Fifty-seven Fort Hays State University students have been accepted into the 2015 "Who's who Among Students in American Universities and Colleges."...
FHSU Political Science Department offers passport scholarships to study abroad
In an effort to support study abroad programs, the Department of Political Science at Fort Hays State University announced that it will provide U.S. passports......
TEDxFHSU
Organizers of TEDxFHSU have received confirmation that a local version of the popular TED conference will be offered on Friday, April 24, on the campus of Fort......
The Great Gatsby comes to Fort Hays State as the next Encore presentation
Continuing the tradition of telling great American stories, the Montana Repertory Theatre returns to the Beach/Schmidt Performing Arts Center with the F. Scott......
Nex-Tech names a studio space in Hammond Hall on FHSU campus
Nex-Tech of Hays, a leader in the broadband and technology industry, has made a gift with a value of $25,000 to Fort Hays State University for naming rights in......
Ganstrom exhibiting her art in Manhattan, North Carolina
Linda Ganstrom, professor of art at Fort Hays State University, will exhibit her work at two different venues....
New vice president
Dr. Joy Hatch, who most recently was the vice chancellor of information technology services for the Virginia Community College System, has accepted the newly......
Grant allows the donation of MLK Jr. books to Washington Elementary read by FHSU students
In honor of Martin Luther King Jr. Day, students from the College of Education and Technology at Fort Hays State University will read books "to stimulate......
Next Science Café to feature FHSU communications professor
Dr. Gordon Carlson, assistant professor of communication studies at Fort Hays State University, will speak at the next Science Café series....
Fort Hays State establishes Honors College for gifted students
Recruiting has already begun for a new college at Fort Hays State University, a college created with the specific goal of making the university the destination......
Redler and Ingermanson of Freddy's
The spring event in the Entrepreneur Direct Speaker Series at Fort Hays State University will feature Scott Redler, chief operating officer and co-founder of......
Management and Development Center at FHSU to offer spring workshop series
"Activating Change," a high-energy, interactive workshop, will kick off the Management and Development Center's spring workshop series on Wednesday, Jan. 28.......
FHSU Student Recognition Programs for 2015 begin in Beloit on Jan. 26
Fort Hays State University's annual 13-city program of recognizing scholarship winners for the next academic year will kick off in Beloit on Monday, Jan. 26,......
One of 5 finalists for FHSU provost position withdraws, search committee adds Dr. Santos-Hatchett
Dr. Sheryl L. Santos-Hatchett has been added to the slate of finalists who will visit the campus of Fort Hays State University to interview for the vacant......
FHSU provost search
The national search to find a new provost for Fort Hays State University has been narrowed to five finalists, who will soon visit the Hays campus....
Penguin Day
To honor everyone's favorite flightless birds, the Sternberg Museum of Natural History will host Penguin Awareness Day at 7 p.m., Tuesday, Jan. 20. The public......
1st film in Kansas Resource Council series on water to feature Cheyenne Bottoms, KWEC
"The Waters of Kansas -- Cheyenne Bottoms," the first film in a series of short documentaries on water in Kansas by the Kansas Natural Resource Council, will......
National magazine ranks FHSU online education among best in nation for quality and affordability
Rankings from U.S. News & World Report, one of the nation's most prominent news magazines, once again show Fort Hays State University as the top university......
Tiger Gold on Friday to be discussed in Chamber Chat
Fort Hays State University's Tiger Gold on Friday (TGOF) will be featured in a Chamber Chat at 9 a.m. Friday, Jan. 9, in Victor E. Lounge near Gate 3 at Gross......
FHSU scholarship campaign tops goal
At Fort Hays State University, 2014 was a year of change. The university welcomed a driven new president, Dr. Mirta M. Martin, and the largest freshman class......