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FHSU to host fall commencement December 12 and 13
Fort Hays State University will recognize approximately 981 graduates for the fall commencement on Friday (in person) and Saturday, Dec. 12-13, for the virtual......
FHSU’s annual toy building event set for Saturday, Dec. 6
As the 2025 holiday season commences, Fort Hays State University’s annual toy-building event is approaching quickly. ...
Kansas Wetlands Education Center’s 2025 Holiday Open House
Join the Kansas Wetlands Education Center staff in celebrating the Christmas season with a Holiday Open House from 9 a.m. to noon on Saturday, Dec. 13. The......
FHSU commencement set for December 12 and 13
Fort Hays State University will recognize approximately 981 graduates for the fall commencement on Friday (in person) and Saturday, Dec. 12-13, for the virtual......
Heart of a Tiger: Rooted in Kansas – reaching the world
At Fort Hays State University (FHSU), commitment to education runs deep, grounded in the rich soil of Kansas while simultaneously reaching across the globe. As......
FHSU tree-lighting ceremony set for Dec. 2
A long-time campus tradition is coming up to celebrate the holiday season at Fort Hays State University. President Mason will kick this event off, followed by......
FHSU hosts annual math relays for 650 Kansas high school competitors
Fort Hays State University’s Departments of Mathematics and Computer Science hosted its 46th annual Math Relays on Nov. 13 in the Memorial Union, welcoming a......
FHSU department chair receives Patriot Award for supporting deployed faculty member
No matter the challenges he faces during his deployment to Kuwait, Dr. Jonathan Sumrall, assistant professor of geosciences at Fort Hays State University,......
Heart of a Tiger: the unsung heroes of the FHSU Financial Aid Office
In the heart of our university lies a team that enables students to dream bigger, expect more, and achieve their educational aspirations: the Financial Aid......
FHSU’s Science Café special edition set for Saturday, Nov. 22
Fort Hays State University presents a special edition of the Science Café this Saturday, Nov. 22. This presentation, “View the Night Sky,” is sponsored by......
FHSU advisors present faculty mentorship referral model at Annual NACADA Conference
Two professional advisors from Fort Hays State University’s College of Education recently presented at the NACADA Annual Conference on October 28....
Celebrating Successful Engagements with International Partners October 2025
The Office of Global Affairs and International Student Services is proud to share the success of two recent international engagement events that strengthened......
FHSU and Garden City Community College partner on First Responder Art Collaboration Training
A partnership between Fort Hays State University (FHSU), Garden City Community College (GCCC), and Garden City Arts brought together first responders,......
FHSU Department of Music and Theatre brings Shakespeare’s “Love’s Labour’s Lost” to the stage
The Fort Hays State University Department of Music and Theatre will present William Shakespeare’s “Love’s Labour’s Lost” this November, offering audiences a......
Fort Hays Tech Affiliation Plays Key Role in Successful Ellis County Career Expo
On October 29th, the Ellis County Career Expo brought together more than 900 high school students from across Ellis County for a dynamic day of career......
FHSU’s next Science Café set for Nov. 10
Fort Hays State University’s upcoming Science Café is set for Monday, Nov. 10. This month’s presentation, “Understanding Life through Genomic Data Mining: A......
Dr. Ziwei Qi selected for national fellowship supporting innovation in justice and health research
Dr. Ziwei Qi, associate professor of criminal justice at Fort Hays State University, has been selected to join the highly competitive 2025–2026 Investigators......
Kansas Small Business Development Center Network achieves renewed accreditation through 2029
The Kansas Small Business Development Center (SBDC) recently achieved renewed accreditation through 2029 from America’s SBDC, the national organization that......
FHSU’s Docking Institute releases 2025 Kansas Speaks survey
The Docking Institute of Public Affairs recently released the annual Kansas Speaks Survey of public opinion. A panel of 526 adult residents of Kansas, ages 18......
Heart of a Tiger: Turning service into success - Brandon McKenna’s road to a college degree
Brandon McKenna’s journey proves that with focus and determination, you can balance the demands of a career as a professional firefighter, military service,......
Presentation by decorated Army veteran and professor to highlight FHSU/Barton County Community College Day
Fort Hays State University and Barton County Community College (BCCC) will jointly host an all-day event on the BCCC campus on October 28. FHSU Professor, Dr.......
Serena’s Sunflower 5K and Color Run honors late Fort Hays student
Fort Hays State University’s Student Engagement, Teacher Education, and Speech-Language Pathology Departments collaborated with Serena’s Sunflower to sponsor......
Two FHSU advisors recognized with awards from Kansas Academic Advising Network
Two Fort Hays State University academic advisors were recently recognized for their outstanding service and dedication to student success at the Kansas......
FHSU’s next Science Café set for Oct. 27
Fort Hays State University’s upcoming Science Café is set for Monday, Oct. 27. This month’s presentation, “The Biochemistry behind Lust, Attraction, and......
Fifth annual Soup Fest coming to FHSU Oct. 24
FHSU’s National Student Speech Language Hearing Association (NSSLHA) will host its fifth annual Soup Fest fundraiser Oct. 24 from 5-7 p.m. in the Albertson......
Kelly Chrisman Jacques to serve as director for University Press of Kansas
Kelly Chrisman Jacques will be the next director of the University Press of Kansas, following an appointment by the UPK board of trustees, which is composed of......
Heart of a Tiger: FHSU graduate student balances teaching, graduate studies, and global learning
Brennan Mills is not just a second-year graduate student pursuing his Master’s in English online; he is a rising star in the Kansas City educational community.......
FHSU Homecoming a weekend to remember
Community members, alumni, and Tiger fans traveled far and wide for Homecoming at Fort Hays State University September 25 - 27. Whether to catch up with......
Focus on critical workforce needs in Kansas sparks enrollment growth at FHSU and affiliated technical colleges
This fall, 14,682 students, including 9,146 Kansans, are enrolled at one of the three Fort Hays affiliated institutions. On-campus enrollment at FHSU grew by......
Fort Hays State University statement regarding recent social media post about race and violence
Fort Hays State University is aware of a social media post on a Libs of TikTok social media page attributing social media statements relating to race and......
Fort Hays State University announces seven-figure gift to campus library
To kick off Homecoming weekend, a seven-figure gift was revealed at a dedication and major gift announcement at Fort Hays State University Friday morning. The......
Heart of a Tiger: Delivering innovative agriculture practices to rural Kansas and the world
From the rolling hills of Rush County, where his mother was raised on a farm among five siblings, Jeremy Myrick traces his roots back to the heart of......
FHSU student named Newman Civic Fellow
Fort Hays State University senior Daniel Bechle, Aurora, Colo., was recently selected as a 2025-2026 Newman Civic Fellow through Campus Compact, a Boston......
FHSU Honors Students gain hands-on experience through NSF internships
As they prepared to enter their senior year at Fort Hays State University (FHSU), Honors College students Hazel Frans and Eric Moon had the chance to “test the......
FHSU announcing major gift to library
Join Fort Hays State University during Homecoming for a dedication and major gift announcement impacting the FHSU library. The event will take place on Friday,......
FHSU awards more than $377,000 in scholarships at annual RCOBE ceremony
FHSU’s W.R. and Yvonne Robbins College of Business and Entrepreneurship awarded 296 student scholarships, exceeding $377,000, to business and entrepreneurship......
American Democracy Project brings faculty leaders to discuss civic engagement with creative citizens
The American Democracy Project at Fort Hays State University launched its new annual theme called ‘The Creative Citizen’ during a lecture inside Stouffer......
FHSU’s first fall Science Café set for Sept. 29
Fort Hays State University’s first Science Café for this semester is set for Monday, Sept. 29. This month’s presentation, “Eating Well, Living Well,” is......
FHSU Launches New Hybrid BSN Program with First Cohort of Students
Fort Hays State University’s new hybrid pre-licensure Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) program opened its inaugural semester this fall, welcoming its first......
Heart of a Tiger: Teddy Roosevelt, Neil Armstrong, and our own Dr. Matthew Clay
In 1902, Hays, Kansas, was a vibrant yet rugged railroad and military outpost in the heart of the sprawling High Plains. The town offered opportunity and......
FHSU’s Development Office announces fall career fairs
This fall, FHSU’s Career Development Office is partnering with various departments to host several career fairs. These events provide opportunities for......
Fort Hays State University student chapter receives merit award from SHRM
SHRM (the Society for Human Resource Management), awarded a 2024-2025 SUPERIOR MERIT designation to the Fort Hays State University SHRM Student Chapter in June......
Annual KWEC Butterfly Festival set for Sept. 20
The Kansas Wetlands Education Center’s 12th annual Butterfly Festival will be held on Saturday, September 20, from 9 a.m. – 12 p.m. Each year, millions of......
Fort Hays State University Online Open House Event set for Sept. 16
FHSU Online will host its annual Online Open House for prospective students on Tuesday, September 16, from 4:30 to 6 p.m. CDT. This interactive virtual event......
Heart of a Tiger: Elle Hutchinson’s journey from high school to FHSU honors graduate
What inspires me, as the president of Fort Hays State University, is the impact of our students, faculty, and staff. What I love about Elle Hutchinson’s story......
Heartland Model UN headed to FHSU
The Fort Hays State University Collegiate Model United Nations student group is pleased to announce the upcoming Heartland Model UN High School event,......
FHSU announces 2025 Homecoming events
Reach out to friends, family, classmates, and teammates and make plans to attend Fort Hays State University’s Homecoming! Visit FHSUhomecoming.com for......
FHSU announces 2025 faculty award recipients
Highlighting Fort Hays State University’s fall convocation on Wednesday was the presentation of faculty awards. Awards included the Faculty Member of the Year,......
Heart of a Tiger: The Hernandez Family is Back on Campus
Even before classes officially begin, our campus is already alive with energy. You can hear the laughter of our international students during orientation on......
Stroup Hall construction kick-off announced
FHSU will kick off the construction of its newest capital project at Fort Hays State University with a celebration at Stroup Hall on Thursday, August 21, at 3......
FHSU Foundation welcomes four new members to its Board of Trustees
The Fort Hays State University Foundation welcomes four new members to its Board of Trustees – Ashley Adorante, Shane DeWald, Chelsey Ladd, and Dr. Ryan Ruda. ...
WSU Board of Trustees approves feasibility study for dental school in partnership with FHSU
The Wichita State University Board of Trustees has approved up to $750,000 to fund a comprehensive feasibility study exploring the creation of Kansas’ first......
FHSU announces 2025 Tiger Nation Partner of the Year
Fort Hays State University (FHSU) is pleased to announce Developmental Services of Northwest Kansas (DSNWK) as the 2025 Tiger Nation Partner of the Year Award......
Heart of a Tiger: Kiley Whipple Plants Seeds of Passion and Purpose
I love it when young alumni remind us why we do what we do— why we teach, mentor, and build programs that stretch beyond the classroom. Kiley Whipple is one of......
Hannah Lee Receives Hill City High's 2025 Edna Dean Harrell Family Scholarship: Will Attend Fort Hays State University to Pursue Physical Therapy Career
The Hill City, Kansas, High School Alumni Scholarship Program (HCHSASP) has announced that this year’s winner of the annual Edna Dean Harrell Family......
Kansas Wetlands Education Center hosts Perseid meteor shower watch party
The Kansas Wetlands Education Center (KWEC) invites the public to join its staff for a free, family-friendly meteor shower watch party on Tuesday, Aug. 12,......
Heart of a Tiger: Meet a barrel racing champion in the making
Fort Hays State University (FHSU) has a new reason to celebrate as Hailey Witte makes her mark in the world of rodeo. Hailing from Crookston, Nebraska, Hailey......
“Tiger Take Over” event set for July 29
FHSU Online is excited to announce its upcoming "Tiger Take Over" – a live SMS event designed to provide prospective students with direct access to Online......
Mississippi Kites are back on campus
It’s Mississippi Kite nesting season again on the campus of Fort Hays State University. Over the next several weeks, the raptors will become more aggressive as......
FHSU students recognized for strategic communication campaign
A strategic communication campaign developed by three Fort Hays State University (FHSU) students has earned Second Place in the Kansas Professional......
Heart of a Tiger: Beautifying Our Home on the Plains
If you’ve ever strolled through the Fort Hays State University campus during the warmer months, you’ve likely noticed the vibrant colors that line our walkways......
Corey Isbell announced as next president of Fort Hays Tech | Northwest
Corey Isbell, Ed. D, the Vice President of Student and Instructional Services at Fort Hays Tech | North Central, has been selected as the next president of......
FHSU reveals 2025 slate of Alumni Award recipients
Fort Hays State University will honor six outstanding alumni during Homecoming weekend, which is scheduled for September 25-27. ...
Tailored for Tigers clothing drive nets 350-plus items for FHSU students
More than 350 items of clothing were collected during the recent donation drive for Tailored for Tigers, a professional clothing closet at Fort Hays State......
FHSU announces Spring 2025 Deans' Honor Roll recipients
Fort Hays State University has named 1,841 students to the Deans' Honor Roll for the Spring 2025 semester....
Heart of a Tiger: A Beacon of Hope in Public Health
In 2014, a young woman from the heart of Topeka, Kansas, named Morgan Jibowu embarked on a remarkable journey that would lead her not only to academic......
Kansas Wetlands Education Center to offer Nature Crafts summer programs
KWEC is offering three Drop-in Nature Craft workshops this summer. These come-and-go style activities will be held from 1-4 p.m. No registration is required......
Real-world experience, real results: FHSU internships lead to full-time roles
Internships at Fort Hays State University do more than build resumes – they launch careers. Just ask Dinah Newman and David Fretes, two recent graduates whose......
RAISE Kansas brings career exploration, community innovation to rural schools
In its first year partnering with Fort Hays State University’s Science and Math Education Institute (SMEI), RAISE Kansas is making big strides in connecting......
Heart of a Tiger: Tigers step up to lend a helping hand in Grinnell
In times of crisis, true character is revealed. And once again, Fort Hays State University students have shown that our Tiger Nation is defined by compassion,......
Business Retention and Expansion program cohorts from Beloit, Goodland, and Hays are to gather June 9 at FHSU for advanced training
Earlier this spring, the Professional and Continuing Education (PCE) group at Fort Hays State University launched an innovative pilot educational program......
Fort Hays State University’s Robbins College of Business and Entrepreneurship announces 2024-2025 faculty of the year honorees
Each year, Fort Hays State University’s W.R. and Yvonne Robbins College of Business and Entrepreneurship (RCOBE) honors exceptional faculty members for their......
Fort Hays State University Hosts Free STEM-Based Gaming Development Camp for Teens
Fort Hays State University’s Esports Club and Department of Informatics are excited to announce a free, four-day STEM-based Gaming Development Camp in July for......
Graduates honored at Fort Hays State University commencement ceremonies
Fort Hays State University recognized approximately 1,691 graduates during its spring 2025 commencement ceremonies on Friday and Saturday, May 16-17....
FHSU recognized for excellence in educator preparation
The Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP) recently announced that FHSU is among 30 providers in 18 states, including the District of......
Heart of a Tiger: Meet future school psychologist and military spouse Allyson Baloga
I have always appreciated the great impact of school psychologists, and I’m proud of each of our FHSU grads who strive to give back to their communities......
Kansas Wetland Education Center to offer Discovery Day Camps this summer
Dive into the exciting world of the Cheyenne Bottoms marsh. Grade school campers who have completed first through sixth grade and love solving problems,......
Tiger Rodeo Hand Hailey Witte headed to the College National Finals Rodeo
Standout Tiger Rodeo Cowgirl, Hailey Witte, has qualified for the College National Finals Rodeo to be held in Casper, Wyo., June 15-21. This is the first......
Dr. Lisa Goddard McGuirk named FHSU Athletic Director
Dr. Lisa Goddard McGuirk has been named Fort Hays State’s new Athletic Director. McGuirk joins FHSU after an impressive tenure as the Director of Athletics at......
New FHSU DNP graduate focuses on rural Kansas healthcare
Madison Hanzlick has known for many years that she wanted to go into nursing, and this weekend she will see the culmination of her years of hard work and......
Awards presentations highlight spring semester convocation
The annual Spring Convocation at Fort Hays State University was held May 9. President Tisa Mason and Provost and Vice-President for Academic Affairs, Dr. Jill......
FHSU Department of Economics, Finance, and Accounting announces Student of the Year Award recipients
FHSU’s Department of Economics, Finance, and Accounting recently announced its Student of the Year Awards for the 2024-2025 academic year for each major in the......
FHSU Digital Media Production and Journalism students win multiple awards, rank among the best in the U.S.
Students in Fort Hays State University’s Department of Informatics are no stranger to holding their own against students from larger universities in the......
FHSU Department of Applied Business Studies announces annual student awards
Seven seniors from Fort Hays State University’s Department of Applied Business Studies were recently honored as outstanding students for 2025....
BOOT HILL CASINO ANNOUNCES $10,000 ANNUAL SCHOLARSHIP AND AWARD TO FORT HAYS STATE UNIVERSITY
Boot Hill Casino & Resort managed by BHCMC, LLC, a subsidiary of Butler National Corporation (OTCQX: BUKS), proudly announces a new partnership between its......
Tebo Library honors Kelsie Winter with undergraduate research award
FHSU’s Tebo Library recently announced that Kelsie Winter, a senior double majoring in Criminal Justice and Biology, is the 2025 recipient of the Lynn Haggard......
Heart of a Tiger: Meet Honesty Beaton - innovator, leader, change-maker
Few embody the spirit of resilience and innovation like Honesty Beaton, a senior Computer Science major at Fort Hays State University (FHSU). A......
Fort Hays State launches cross-border program in Senegal with DUNIS Africa
Fort Hays State University (FHSU) has signed an agreement with DUNIS Africa to launch a cross-border academic program in Dakar, Senegal, beginning in Fall......
48 awardees recognized at FHSU’s 5th annual Engaged Scholars celebration
Now in its fifth year, FHSU’s Engaged Scholars Celebration recognized 48 awardees on Wednesday, April 30. This collaboration between Tebo Library, University......
FHSU’s John Heinrichs Scholarly and Creative Activity Days marks 20th anniversary
The 20th annual John Heinrichs Scholarly and Creative Activity Days (SACAD) was held on April 24. Despite an early threat of rain, the clearing weather......
FHSU criminal justice students compete at national conference
Members of FHSU’s Delta Tau Omega Chapter of the Criminal Justice Club attended the 2025 national conference of the American Criminal Justice Association......
FHSU to celebrate commencement May 16 and 17
Fort Hays State University will recognize approximately 1,691 graduates during its spring 2025 commencement ceremonies on Friday and Saturday, May 16-17....
FHSU Celebrates Commencement Award Recipients
The Fort Hays State University Alumni Office proudly announced its 2025 commencement award recipients during a press conference Tuesday morning in the Memorial......
Meet FHSU May 2025 Graduate Momma Tai
In a little under two weeks, Taisha Jacobs will graduate from Fort Hays State University with a Bachelor of Arts in Organizational Leadership. Taisha is the......
2025 Noyce Scholars recognized
Nine College of Education students were recognized for their commitment to teaching science or math in a rural setting during a Noyce Scholars signing event on......
Schmidt Foundation awards full-ride scholarships to five incoming FHSU students with big dreams
For the fifth consecutive year, the Schmidt Foundation will provide full-ride scholarships to five exceptional Fort Hays State University students. Over the......
FHSU Alumni Office announces 2025 Torch, Lighthouse, and Pilot Award nominees
The Fort Hays State University Alumni Office has announced nominees for its three honorary commencement awards. Recipients of each award will be announced at a......
Fort Hays Rodeo inducts alums into 2025 Hall of Fame
The Fort Hays State University Rodeo inducted its third class into the 2025 FHSU Rodeo Hall of Fame inside the Schenk Building at the Ellis County Fairgrounds......
Heart of a Tiger: Shaping Global Citizen Leaders
Fort Hays State University (FHSU) prepares students to navigate life’s complexities by immersing them in an array of experiences that form the core of the......
FHSU Art and Design hosts 50th High School Art Day
Fort Hays State University’s Department of Art and Design hosted the 50th High School Art Day across campus on Wednesday. The event attracted students from......
66th Annual Western Kansas Technology Education Fair to be hosted at Fort Hays State University
Fort Hays State University is proud to host the 66th Annual Western Kansas Technology Education Fair at Gross Memorial Coliseum on Friday, May 2. This exciting......
FHSU commencement set for May 16 and 17
Fort Hays State University will honor approximately 1,691 graduates during its Spring 2025 commencement ceremonies, scheduled for Friday and Saturday, May......
FHSU Shotgun Team Finishes as 2025 ACUI/SCTP Division II National Runner-Up
The Fort Hays State University Shotgun Team traveled to the 2025 ACUI/SCTP National Championship with determination and something to prove. Fueled by months of......
Niya Gaines wins Faulkner Challenge with vision for holistic housing
Compass Community Center, a plan for a center providing accessible transitional housing, employment, job training, recovery coaching, and life skills to......
FHSU English students shine at International Sigma Tau Delta Convention
Fort Hays State University students showcased their literary talents on a national stage at the 2025 Sigma Tau Delta International English Honor Society......
FHSU 2025 science summer camp registration now open
Fort Hays State University’s Science and Mathematics Education Institute (SMEI) is hosting a variety of summer camps for youth entering grades second through......
FHSU math teams excel at statewide competition
Fort Hays State University students showcased their academic talents at the Kansas Section Meeting of the Mathematical Association of America in Emporia on......
Fort Hays State University Online open house event
FHSU Online will host its annual open house for online students on Tuesday, April 29, from 5. to 6 p.m. CDT. During this virtual drop-in event, prospective......
FHSU raises $180,000 on 5th annual Giving Day
Fort Hays State University’s 5th annual Giving Day is a wrap, and once again, the Tiger family showed up in a big way. Preliminary results show that nearly......
Heart of a Tiger: Fort Hays State University introduces new business retention and expansion program
I am excited to share that Fort Hays State University (FHSU) is set to launch its Business Retention and Expansion (BRE) credential program, a new program......
Grace McCord Selected as a Finalist in Truman Scholar Competition
Fort Hays State University is proud to recognize Political Science major Grace McCord, Hays, for being selected as just one of approximately 200 finalists in......
HCI returns to Fort Hays State
Fort Hays State University's Hispanic College Institute is set to return to campus early this summer, June 4-7. HCI is a free, four-day, three-night......
KWEC director Curtis Wolf receives KACEE environmental education award
The Kansas Association for Conservation and Environmental Education (KACEE) recently announced the recipients of the 2025 Excellence in Conservation and......
A storybook collaboration: FHSU Rotaract and Rotary unveil Little Library for Tiger Tots
An outdoor library is something the FHSU Tiger Tots Pre-School staff had wanted for years. So, when Carol Solko-Olliff, member of Hays’ Noon Rotary Club and......
FHSU Open House hosts 20th Annual John Heinrichs Scholarly and Creative Activity Days April 21-April 25
Fort Hays State University is hosting an open house on Thursday, April 24. We invite you to walk around our campus and visit our buildings. As part of the Open......
FHSU Career Development seeking donations for Tailored for Tigers
Career Development at Fort Hays State University (FHSU) is hosting a donation drive for Tailored for Tigers, a professional clothing closet that offers......
Kansas Wetlands Education Center to host Flyways, Bird Migration Tours
Cheyenne Bottoms is located on the Central Flyway, a bird migration route that connects Canada to South America. 70 percent of all the different shorebird......
Meyerhoff Annual Lecture brings guest scholars to FHSU to discuss two historic territorial expansion efforts
The Departments of History and Political Science and the Tebo Library at Fort Hays State University hosted the 2025 Joseph and Rebecca Meyerhoff Annual Lecture......
Receive exclusive FHSU merchandise for supporting the university’s Giving Day
Don’t miss out! Support Fort Hays State University’s 5th annual Giving Day now through Tuesday, April 8. Those who give $10+ will receive exclusive FHSU......
FHSU New Music Festival presents the music of Dr. Chen Yi
FHSU’s Department of Music and Theatre will present its seventh-annual FHSU New Music Festival Friday and Saturday, April 25-26. The Saturday concert will......
FHSU’s Jekyll & Hyde features music, dark drama and cutting-edge stage design
A classic case of good versus evil is coming to the FHSU campus next month. Jekyll & Hyde, the 1990 musical based on Robert Louis Stevenson’s 1886 novella,......
Riegel Building Ribbon Cutting and Chamber Chat
Fort Hays State University will hold a ribbon cutting ceremony along with a Chamber Chat on Friday, April 11. The event will take place at 9 a.m. on the FHSU......
Join the Egan brothers in supporting scholarships at FHSU
Brothers John and Nate Egan remember all too well what it was like to be students with big dreams. As recent Fort Hays State University graduates, the brothers......
Kansas Court of Appeals to hear oral argument at Fort Hays State University
A three-judge panel from the Kansas Court of Appeals will hear oral argument Tuesday, April 8, at Fort Hays State University in the Black and Gold Room in......
Fort Hays State earns 2025-26 Military Friendly® School designation
For the 18th consecutive year, FHSU has been recognized for its investment in programs that improve the lives of veterans and military personnel, earning the......
Biological Warfare the topic for FHSU’s April Science Café
Fort Hays State University’s next Science Café is set for Monday, April 14. “Biological Agents – Drivers of Change Across History” is sponsored by FHSU’s......
Heart of a Tiger: Comprehensive Cadaver Lab renovation planned
This summer, Fort Hays State University (FHSU) will embark on a much-anticipated renovation of its cadaver lab—an essential facility that has served the......
FHSU invites high school students to explore business programs at RCOBE Experience: Student for the Day event
FHSU’s Robbins College of Business and Entrepreneurship will host its first annual RCOBE Experience: Business Student for the Day on campus on April 3 from......
FHSU honors legacy of Dr. Leo Oliva with distinguished professorship in history
A reception to recognize the FHSU Department of History and Philosophy’s first named professorship will take place April 10 from 3:30 to 5 p.m. in the Schmidt......
2025 Joseph and Rebecca Meyerhoff Lecture to focus on intersections and differences between two territorial expansion efforts in Nazi Europe and the U.S. in the 19th and 20th centuries
Fort Hays State University will host two distinguished scholars of history for the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum’s 2025 Joseph and Rebecca Meyerhoff......
FHSU celebrates Global Citizen Leaders
FHSU recognized its first Global Citizen Leaders at a presentation in March. The Global Citizen Leader program provides students with an opportunity to earn a......
Heart of a Tiger - Embracing the Future: Fort Hays State University's Commitment to AI Education and Innovation
As technology evolves at an unprecedented pace, higher education institutions find themselves at a crossroads—an exhilarating yet daunting moment where......
FHSU’s Robbins Banking Institute hosts Federal Reserve Governor Michelle Bowman for annual lecture series
The Robbins Banking Institute at Fort Hays State University hosted its second annual lecture series event on Feb. 27, with Michelle Bowman, Federal Reserve......
FHSU alumna leaving a legacy with gift of land
Roxy (Green) Tate, a 1972 Fort Hays State graduate, recently made a significant gift to the university that will keep her family’s name alive. Last year, she......
Melissa Hunsicker-Walburn named dean of the FHSU Robbins College of Business and Entrepreneurship
Melissa Hunsicker Walburn, the Interim Dean of the Robbins College of Business and Entrepreneurship at Fort Hays State University, was selected to lead the......
Ben Schears named FHSU’s Vice President for Economic and Workforce Development
Fort Hays Tech | Northwest President Ben Schears was selected to serve as the Vice President for Economic and Workforce Development at Fort Hays State......
FHSU team brings home eight awards from Midwest Model United Nations competition
A 12-member team of student delegates from Fort Hays State University journeyed to St. Louis, Mo., to compete at the annual Midwest Model United Nations......
FHSU students earn honors at research symposium
In February, five FHSU tourism and hospitality management students received awards at the 2025 Eta Sigma Delta (ESD) Undergraduate Research Symposium at the......
FHSU’s next Science Café Monday March 10
Fort Hays State University’s next Science Café is set for Monday, March 10. “Buffalo Commons Revisited: Change on the Great Plains,” presentation is sponsored......
Ashley Vilaysing selected as 2025 Presser Scholar at Fort Hays State University
Fort Hays State University Music & Theatre Programs is proud to announce that Ashley Vilaysing is the recipient of The Presser Foundation’s 2024-25......
Heart of a Tiger: FHSU telemental health initiative poised to improve the quality of life in rural Kansas
In a state where vast open spaces often mean a long journey to find help, Fort Hays State University is reshaping the mental healthcare landscape in rural......
Spring break activities at KWEC
Fort Hays State University’s Kansas Wetlands Education Center (KWEC) will host various free daily hands-on activities each afternoon of Spring Break, March......
Kansas middle and high school students compete in annual regional Science Olympiad at FHSU
Fort Hays State University hosted the annual regional Science Olympiad. Nearly 100 students from 11 Kansas schools, three middle and eight high schools, braved......
Fort Hays State University student recognized for outstanding research at K-INBRE Symposium
Sixteen students, eight faculty members, and three administrators from Fort Hays State University traveled to Manhattan for the 23rd annual Kansas IDeA Network......
FHSU’s AI Institute & Fair to bring hands-on learning and expert insights
FHSU will host an AI Institute & Fair on Tuesday, Feb. 25, from 2 to 7 p.m. The event, held in FHSU’s Memorial Union Ballroom and online, will allow......
Fort Hays State University Online Open House Event
FHSU Online will host its annual open house for online students on Tuesday, March 4, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. CST. During this virtual drop-in event, prospective......
FHSU Applied Technology Expands Opportunities Amid Workforce Demand
When FHSU’s Department of Applied Technology Chair heard that his department had reached the 100 percent graduate job placement milestone, he couldn’t have......
FHSU’s enduring commitment to advancing education and human services in Southwest Kansas
Fort Hays State University’s service includes four metropolitan areas that rank among the 25 largest cities in Kansas-Dodge City, Garden City, Hays, and......
FHSU/Fort Hays Tech strategic affiliation initiative update
The Strategic Affiliation between Fort Hays State University, Fort Hays Tech | North Central, and Fort Hays Tech | Northwest officially launched in July of......
National Weather Service the topic for the February Science Café
Fort Hays State University’s next Science Café is set for Monday, Feb. 24. “The National Weather Service, Who Are They?” presentation is sponsored by FHSU’s......
Heart of a Tiger: Victor E. Tiger turns 25
You can usually find him holding court in Gross Memorial Coliseum and the Max Jones Fieldhouse at Fort Hays Tech | Northwest in Goodland and roaming the campus......
Fort Hays State pre-med students explore options at Kansas College of Osteopathic Medicine
On a cold Tuesday morning in late January, a van full of freshman pre-med students and several professors from Fort Hays State University made the nearly......
Fort Hays State University welcomes Dan Lara as new State Director of Kansas Small Business Development Center
Fort Hays State University is pleased to announce the appointment of Dan Lara as the new Director of the Kansas Small Business Development Center (KSBDC). With......
High school students invited to special FHSU lecture on the mysteries of the cosmos
Fundamental physics, dark energy, matter, and universe expansion will be explored during a free lecture offered to high school students at FHSU. The lecture,......
Fort Hays State University releases fall 2024 Deans' Honor Roll
Fort Hays State University has named 1,884 students to the Deans' Honor Roll for the fall 2024 semester....
FHSU Department of Biological Sciences Awarded $385,971 National Science Foundation Grant
The Department of Biological Sciences at Fort Hays State University (FHSU) has been awarded a $385,971 grant from the National Science Foundation (NSF) for......
Heart of a Tiger: Meet next-generation Kansas farmer Joe Ferguson
At Fort Hays State University (FHSU), a new generation of farmers is emerging, ready to take on the challenges of tomorrow. Joe Ferguson, a senior and a......
Victor E. Tiger turns 25: FHSU plans month-long birthday bash for beloved mascot
For 25 years, FHSU spirit has infused athletic and other events with the help of one special character, Victor E. Tiger. During the next month, FHSU will......
FHSU programs receive third de-escalation grant since 2021
Fort Hays State University’s Criminal Justice Program and University Police Department are proud to announce they have been awarded an $800,000 grant from the......
Award winners recognized at FHSU convocation
Faculty, staff, and students were honored Friday morning during the 2025 winter convocation at the Beach/Schmidt Performing Arts Center....
FHSU College of Education presents Olliff Family Educational Symposium: Building Bridges Through Positive Engagement
In its commitment to supporting the mental well-being of students from pre-kindergarten through college, the FHSU College of Education will present the Olliff......
Cebula announced as new FHSU alumni director
The Fort Hays State University Alumni Office is pleased to welcome its new alumni director, Kim (Ribelin) Cebula. A two-time FHSU grad, she brings allegiance......
FHSU and Kansas Community Colleges announce new guaranteed admission program in school and clinical psychology
Fort Hays State University President Tisa Mason and Kansas Association of Community Colleges Director Heather Morgan were joined today by the presidents and......
Heart of a Tiger: VIP Ambassadors gain insight, give back to FHSU community
The VIP Ambassador Program at Fort Hays State University, established by President Gerald Tomanek in 1982, empowers students to publicly represent their......
Artificial Intelligence the topic for the January Science Café
Fort Hays State University’s first Science Café of 2025 is set for Monday, Jan. 27. “Four Fallacies: AI and Our Future,” presentation is sponsored by FHSU’s......
Graduates honored at Fort Hays State University commencement ceremonies
FHSU held fall commencement ceremonies on Dec. 13 and 14 for undergraduate and graduate candidates....
Young FHSU entrepreneurs flourish in Hansen Hall
Fort Hays State University students Lincoln Myers and Tyler Preisser wake up each day inspired to create something new and exciting. As residents of the......
Heart of a Tiger: Looking back on a transformative 2024
I am grateful for the incredible community I am honored to serve—our dedicated faculty, staff, students, alums, and friends of Tiger Nation whose......