https://www.fhsu.edu The latest news from Fort Hays State University. en-us Fri, 10 Jul 2026 01:25:19 CDT Cascade Server webmaster@fhsu.edu (Webmaster) https://www.fhsu.edu/news/2026/07/heart-of-a-tiger-a-scholarship-a-calling-and-a-bright-future.html https://www.fhsu.edu/news/2026/07/heart-of-a-tiger-a-scholarship-a-calling-and-a-bright-future.html Meet Natalie Timbrook. Her college journey is full of hard work, big moves, and a strong passion for helping others. Natalie grew up in the small town of Ney, Ohio, but she decided to take a big leap. She started her college adventure at Colby Community College (CCC) in Kansas, with her sights set on transferring to Fort Hays State University (FHSU) to finish her degree in agribusiness. Thu, 02 Jul 2026 10:32:00 CDT https://www.fhsu.edu/news/2026/06/fort-hays-state-university-releases-spring-2026-deans-honor-roll.html https://www.fhsu.edu/news/2026/06/fort-hays-state-university-releases-spring-2026-deans-honor-roll.html Fort Hays State University has named 1,996 students to the Dean's Honor Roll for the spring 2026 semester. Fri, 26 Jun 2026 10:02:00 CDT https://www.fhsu.edu/news/2026/06/fort-hays-state-university-pauses-mens-and-womens-golf-programs.html https://www.fhsu.edu/news/2026/06/fort-hays-state-university-pauses-mens-and-womens-golf-programs.html Fort Hays State University announced today it will pause its NCAA men’s and women’s golf programs effective immediately. Mon, 22 Jun 2026 15:49:00 CDT https://www.fhsu.edu/news/2026/06/kansas-wetlands-education-center-to-offer-nature-crafts-summer-programs.html https://www.fhsu.edu/news/2026/06/kansas-wetlands-education-center-to-offer-nature-crafts-summer-programs.html KWEC is offering four Drop-in Nature Craft workshops this summer, each Monday in July. These come-and-go style activities will be held from 1-4 p.m. No registration is required for these free programs. A short science lesson that fits the theme of the craft will help kids gain appreciation for the natural world. Mon, 22 Jun 2026 09:36:00 CDT https://www.fhsu.edu/news/2026/06/heart-of-a-tiger-finding-strength-through-community.html https://www.fhsu.edu/news/2026/06/heart-of-a-tiger-finding-strength-through-community.html When Madison “Maddie” Stoumbaugh walked across the stage at Fort Hays State University in May 2026, she carried more than a nursing degree. She carried years of hard work, heartbreak, and hope. She also carried the lessons she learned from a university community that stood beside her every step of the way. Thu, 18 Jun 2026 10:59:00 CDT https://www.fhsu.edu/news/2026/06/fort-hays-state-university-remains-the-most-affordable-university-in-kansas.html https://www.fhsu.edu/news/2026/06/fort-hays-state-university-remains-the-most-affordable-university-in-kansas.html Following the recent Kansas Board of Regents meeting in Topeka, Fort Hays State University (FHSU) has announced an official update to its tuition and fee structure for the 2026-2027 academic year. Wed, 17 Jun 2026 14:34:00 CDT https://www.fhsu.edu/news/2026/06/graduates-honored-at-fort-hays-state-university-commencement-ceremonies.html https://www.fhsu.edu/news/2026/06/graduates-honored-at-fort-hays-state-university-commencement-ceremonies.html Fort Hays State University recognized approximately 1,732 graduates during its spring commencement ceremonies Friday and Saturday, May 15 and 16, at Gross Memorial Coliseum in Hays. Fri, 05 Jun 2026 09:44:00 CDT https://www.fhsu.edu/news/2026/06/heart-of-a-tiger-how-carter-will-found-his-future-at-fhsu.html https://www.fhsu.edu/news/2026/06/heart-of-a-tiger-how-carter-will-found-his-future-at-fhsu.html Have you ever felt like you were ready for a giant adventure, even though you were still just a teenager? For Carter Will, that feeling started at Jackson Heights High School. Carter was a great student, but he was also very bored. He finished his work quickly and wanted to learn about things his school didn’t even teach yet. Thu, 04 Jun 2026 08:33:00 CDT https://www.fhsu.edu/news/2026/06/kansas-wetlands-education-center-to-hold-eight-summer-discovery-day-camps.html https://www.fhsu.edu/news/2026/06/kansas-wetlands-education-center-to-hold-eight-summer-discovery-day-camps.html The Kansas Wetlands Education Center is offering eight discovery camps, all designed to get kids outside and exploring nature. Dive into the exciting world of the Cheyenne Bottoms marsh and sign up your camper for a summer of adventure. Camps are for participants who have completed 1st-6th grade. Each camp will run from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on the days offered. Campers can sign up for single camps or for all camps. Wed, 03 Jun 2026 09:27:00 CDT https://www.fhsu.edu/news/2026/05/heart-of-a-tiger-bright-lights-and-big-dreams.html https://www.fhsu.edu/news/2026/05/heart-of-a-tiger-bright-lights-and-big-dreams.html On a cold Saturday night in February, the lights dimmed at the Beach/Schmidt Performing Arts Center. The crowd grew quiet. Three college students were prepared to take center stage as stars of the show. Thu, 21 May 2026 09:36:00 CDT https://www.fhsu.edu/news/2026/05/fort-hays-state-university-announces-winners-of-outstanding-undergraduate-research-awards.html https://www.fhsu.edu/news/2026/05/fort-hays-state-university-announces-winners-of-outstanding-undergraduate-research-awards.html Fort Hays State University is proud to announce the recipients of the annual Outstanding Undergraduate Research Awards. This prestigious honor recognizes students who have demonstrated exceptional dedication, critical thinking, and innovation in their respective academic fields through original research and scholarly activity. Tue, 19 May 2026 14:58:00 CDT https://www.fhsu.edu/news/2026/05/department-of-applied-business-studies-at-fhsu-names-outstanding-graduating-seniors.html https://www.fhsu.edu/news/2026/05/department-of-applied-business-studies-at-fhsu-names-outstanding-graduating-seniors.html The Department of Applied Business Studies, a division of the Robbins College of Business and Entrepreneurship at Fort Hays State University (FHSU), is pleased to announce six graduating seniors as outstanding program students Mon, 18 May 2026 14:13:00 CDT https://www.fhsu.edu/news/2026/05/awards-presentations-highlight-spring-semester-convocation.html https://www.fhsu.edu/news/2026/05/awards-presentations-highlight-spring-semester-convocation.html The annual Spring Convocation at Fort Hays State University was held May 8. President Tisa Mason and Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs, Dr. Jill Arensdorf, recognized the winners of the Spring Semester 2026 faculty and staff awards. Mon, 18 May 2026 12:57:00 CDT https://www.fhsu.edu/news/2026/05/awardees-recognized-at-6th-annual-engaged-scholars-celebration.html https://www.fhsu.edu/news/2026/05/awardees-recognized-at-6th-annual-engaged-scholars-celebration.html Now in its sixth year, FHSU’s Engaged Scholars Celebration recognized 69 awardees on Wednesday, May 6. This collaboration between Tebo Library and University Marketing and Communications recognized the scholarly activities of the university community. Throughout the year, faculty and staff share news of recent publications for recognition through Tebo Library’s social media page and to be promoted in Tiger Weekly. These accomplishments are celebrated with an annual awards ceremony. Wed, 13 May 2026 09:26:00 CDT https://www.fhsu.edu/news/2026/05/fhsu-student-victoria-hober-named-2026-lynn-haggard-award-winner.html https://www.fhsu.edu/news/2026/05/fhsu-student-victoria-hober-named-2026-lynn-haggard-award-winner.html Tebo Library is pleased to share that Victoria Hober is the recipient of the 2026 Lynn Haggard Undergraduate Library Research Award (LHULRA) and $1,000 cash prize. This annual award is given in honor of Lynn Haggard, a retired librarian who served at FHSU for 18 years. Applicants must demonstrate sophisticated information literacy skills and excellence in undergraduate research that incorporates the use of Tebo Library resources. Tue, 12 May 2026 13:13:00 CDT https://www.fhsu.edu/news/2026/05/fhsu-program-approved-by-national-board-for-certified-counselors-to-deliver-telemental-health-credential-training.html https://www.fhsu.edu/news/2026/05/fhsu-program-approved-by-national-board-for-certified-counselors-to-deliver-telemental-health-credential-training.html Fort Hays State University’s Counseling Program has been approved as a Registered Credential Training Provider (RCTP) for the Board Certified–TeleMental Health (BC TMH) credential by the National Board for Certified Counselors (NBCC) and its credentialing affiliate, the Center for Credentialing & Education (CCE). Tue, 12 May 2026 08:40:00 CDT https://www.fhsu.edu/news/2026/05/fort-hays-state-university-announces-economics-finance-and-accounting-students-of-the-year.html https://www.fhsu.edu/news/2026/05/fort-hays-state-university-announces-economics-finance-and-accounting-students-of-the-year.html Fort Hays State University’s Department of Economics, Finance, and Accounting has announced the recipients of its 2025-2026 Students of the Year awards for accounting, finance, and international business and economics. Mon, 11 May 2026 14:45:00 CDT https://www.fhsu.edu/news/2026/05/fhsu-grad-student-ernestina-osei-turns-research-into-positive-community-impact.html https://www.fhsu.edu/news/2026/05/fhsu-grad-student-ernestina-osei-turns-research-into-positive-community-impact.html When Ernestina Osei began exploring graduate school opportunities from her home country of Ghana, she had one clear goal: to deepen her expertise and specialize in a field she was already passionate about. This semester, as she completes her Master of Science in Geosciences at Fort Hays State University (FHSU), Osei is celebrating not only the achievement of that goal, but a graduate journey marked by impactful research, professional service to the Hays community, and a clear vision for her future in geospatial science. Mon, 11 May 2026 08:49:00 CDT https://www.fhsu.edu/news/2026/05/noyce-scholars-commit-to-stem-teaching-careers-in-rural-schools.html https://www.fhsu.edu/news/2026/05/noyce-scholars-commit-to-stem-teaching-careers-in-rural-schools.html Thirteen 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 April 27. Fri, 08 May 2026 11:34:00 CDT https://www.fhsu.edu/news/2026/05/heart-of-a-tiger-how-alex-mitchek-is-building-a-legacy-of-resilience-and-innovation.html https://www.fhsu.edu/news/2026/05/heart-of-a-tiger-how-alex-mitchek-is-building-a-legacy-of-resilience-and-innovation.html Just three hours west of Hays, across the state line in the small town of Kit Carson, Colorado, everyone knows the name Mitchek. For more than one hundred years, the family has worked the High Plains, much like the farming families right here in Ellis County. Today, two twenty-one-year-old twins—including Fort Hays State’s own Alex Mitchek—are making sure that name stays strong. Their story is one of great sadness, but also of the kind of hope, grit, and hard work that every Tiger can admire. Thu, 07 May 2026 12:00:00 CDT https://www.fhsu.edu/news/2026/05/fhsus-21st-annual-john-heinrichs-scholarly-and-creative-activity-days-awards.html https://www.fhsu.edu/news/2026/05/fhsus-21st-annual-john-heinrichs-scholarly-and-creative-activity-days-awards.html The 21st annual John Heinrichs Scholarly and Creative Activity Days (SACAD) was held on May 1. Despite an early threat of rain, the clearing weather provided a pleasant backdrop for this year’s expanded event, allowing for games on the quad and snacks on the union patio. Thu, 07 May 2026 09:29:00 CDT https://www.fhsu.edu/news/2026/05/fhsu-spring-commencement-may-15-and-16.html https://www.fhsu.edu/news/2026/05/fhsu-spring-commencement-may-15-and-16.html Fort Hays State University will recognize approximately 1,732 graduates during its spring 2026 commencement ceremonies on Friday and Saturday, May 15-16. Graduates who have chosen to participate in person will be honored in two ceremonies on Friday and one ceremony on Saturday at Gross Memorial Coliseum (GMC). Wed, 06 May 2026 14:12:00 CDT https://www.fhsu.edu/news/2026/05/fort-hays-state-university-to-host-financial-aid-workshop.html https://www.fhsu.edu/news/2026/05/fort-hays-state-university-to-host-financial-aid-workshop.html Fort Hays State University (FHSU) will be hosting a free, live webinar to help students and their families navigate Financial Aid and how to pay for college. This webinar will take place on Wednesday, May 20, from 5 to 6 p.m. Wed, 06 May 2026 10:13:00 CDT https://www.fhsu.edu/news/2026/05/fhsu-honors-2026-commencement-award-recipients.html https://www.fhsu.edu/news/2026/05/fhsu-honors-2026-commencement-award-recipients.html The Fort Hays State University Alumni Office proudly announced the recipients of its 2026 Commencement Awards during a press conference Tuesday morning in the Memorial Union. Family, friends, and members of the FHSU community gathered to celebrate some of the university’s most prestigious student and faculty honors. Tue, 05 May 2026 14:43:00 CDT https://www.fhsu.edu/news/2026/05/credit-union-of-america-pledges-90,000-to-support-fort-hays-state-university-teacher-education-initiatives.html https://www.fhsu.edu/news/2026/05/credit-union-of-america-pledges-90,000-to-support-fort-hays-state-university-teacher-education-initiatives.html Credit Union of America, a newly opened financial institution in Hays, is partnering with Fort Hays State University’s College of Education through a $90,000, three-year commitment designed to support future educators and strengthen teacher preparation programs. Mon, 04 May 2026 15:42:00 CDT https://www.fhsu.edu/news/2026/05/schmidt-foundation-awards-full-ride-scholarships-to-five-incoming-fhsu-students.html https://www.fhsu.edu/news/2026/05/schmidt-foundation-awards-full-ride-scholarships-to-five-incoming-fhsu-students.html For the sixth consecutive year, the Schmidt Foundation will provide full-ride scholarships to five exceptional Fort Hays State University students. Over the past several weeks, Fort Hays State representatives visited area high schools to surprise each student in person. These announcements included life-changing news that the Schmidt Foundation would cover a full-ride scholarship for the students to attend FHSU beginning in the fall 2026 semester. Mon, 04 May 2026 13:54:00 CDT https://www.fhsu.edu/news/2026/04/fort-hays-state-university-informatics-tmn-students-earn-national-honors.html https://www.fhsu.edu/news/2026/04/fort-hays-state-university-informatics-tmn-students-earn-national-honors.html Students from the Department of Informatics and Tiger Media Network continue to represent Fort Hays State University well regionally and nationally in prestigious competitions. Thu, 30 Apr 2026 15:31:00 CDT https://www.fhsu.edu/news/2026/04/western-kansas-technology-education-fair-returns-for-67th-year.html https://www.fhsu.edu/news/2026/04/western-kansas-technology-education-fair-returns-for-67th-year.html The 67th Annual Western Kansas Technology Education Fair, showcasing outstanding middle and high school student projects, will be held at Gross Memorial Coliseum on Friday, May 1. Wed, 29 Apr 2026 11:16:00 CDT https://www.fhsu.edu/news/2026/04/fhsu-commencement-set-for-may-15-and-16.html https://www.fhsu.edu/news/2026/04/fhsu-commencement-set-for-may-15-and-16.html – Fort Hays State University will recognize approximately 1,732 graduates during its spring 2026 commencement ceremonies on Friday and Saturday, May 15-16. Graduates who have chosen to participate in person will be honored in two ceremonies on Friday and one ceremony on Saturday at Gross Memorial Coliseum (GMC). Thu, 23 Apr 2026 14:58:00 CDT https://www.fhsu.edu/news/2026/04/heart-of-a-tiger-fhsus-new-ai-lab-levels-the-playing-field.html https://www.fhsu.edu/news/2026/04/heart-of-a-tiger-fhsus-new-ai-lab-levels-the-playing-field.html Imagine trying to win a professional car race while riding a bicycle. For many college students studying computers, that is exactly what it feels like. They have big ideas for the future, but their old laptops can’t keep up with the massive "brain power" needed for modern technology. Thu, 23 Apr 2026 13:31:00 CDT https://www.fhsu.edu/news/2026/04/fhsus-final-science-café-celebrates-150-transformative-conversations.html https://www.fhsu.edu/news/2026/04/fhsus-final-science-café-celebrates-150-transformative-conversations.html Fort Hays State University’s Science Café will conclude its long-running series with a special presentation on Monday, April 27, celebrating the conversations that have helped change the way we understand the world. Mon, 20 Apr 2026 14:14:00 CDT https://www.fhsu.edu/news/2026/04/fhsu-alumni-office-announces-2026-torch-lighthouse-and-pilot-award-nominees.html https://www.fhsu.edu/news/2026/04/fhsu-alumni-office-announces-2026-torch-lighthouse-and-pilot-award-nominees.html 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 press conference on Tuesday, May 5, at 9 a.m. in the Memorial Union’s Peter Werth Black and Gold Room, located on the second floor, with refreshments to follow. The public is welcome to join in celebrating these outstanding Tigers. Thu, 16 Apr 2026 14:21:00 CDT https://www.fhsu.edu/news/2026/04/fhsu-to-host-world-premiere-of-original-musical-collisions-at-ninth-annual-new-music-festival.html https://www.fhsu.edu/news/2026/04/fhsu-to-host-world-premiere-of-original-musical-collisions-at-ninth-annual-new-music-festival.html Fort Hays State University will present the world premiere of “Collisions,” an original musical theatre composition by Catherine Trieschmann and Alex Underwood, as the featured performance of the university’s ninth annual New Music Festival. The free concert will begin at 7:30 p.m. on April 25 in the Beach-Schmidt Performing Arts Center. Thu, 16 Apr 2026 13:40:00 CDT https://www.fhsu.edu/news/2026/04/fhsu-scholars-repository-surpasses-3-million-downloads-expanding-global-reach-of-research.html https://www.fhsu.edu/news/2026/04/fhsu-scholars-repository-surpasses-3-million-downloads-expanding-global-reach-of-research.html Fort Hays State University’s Scholars Repository has achieved a major milestone, surpassing 3,000,00 total downloads as of April 9, 2026. Tue, 14 Apr 2026 11:07:00 CDT https://www.fhsu.edu/news/2026/04/kansas-wetlands-education-center-hosts-world-bird-migration-day-poetry-workshop.html https://www.fhsu.edu/news/2026/04/kansas-wetlands-education-center-hosts-world-bird-migration-day-poetry-workshop.html The Kansas Wetlands Education Center will host Poetry Pocket Field Guide: World Bird Migration Day, a creative, nature-based writing workshop, on Sunday, April 26, at 3 p.m. The event will take place at the Kansas Wetlands Education Center, located 10 miles northeast of Great Bend at the Cheyenne Bottoms Wildlife Area. Tue, 14 Apr 2026 09:04:00 CDT https://www.fhsu.edu/news/2026/04/fhsu-open-house-hosts-21st-annual-john-heinrichs-scholarly-and-creative-activity-days-april-27-may-1.html https://www.fhsu.edu/news/2026/04/fhsu-open-house-hosts-21st-annual-john-heinrichs-scholarly-and-creative-activity-days-april-27-may-1.html Fort Hays State University is hosting an open house on Friday, May 1. We invite you to walk around our campus and visit our buildings. As part of the Open House, you can also witness the annual John Heinrichs Scholarly and Creative Activity Days (SACAD). The University is happy to invite community members to campus to view the various projects completed by our students, staff, and faculty. Mon, 13 Apr 2026 14:40:00 CDT https://www.fhsu.edu/news/2026/04/60th-annual-fhsu-nira-rodeo-returns-to-hays-with-free-admission-for-all.html https://www.fhsu.edu/news/2026/04/60th-annual-fhsu-nira-rodeo-returns-to-hays-with-free-admission-for-all.html The Fort Hays State University Rodeo Club and Team are proud to host the 60th Annual NIRA Rodeo, taking place April 16–18, at the Ellis County Fairgrounds. In celebration of this milestone year, admission to the event is free of charge. Community members are encouraged to attend and support intercollegiate rodeo athletes from across the region. Mon, 13 Apr 2026 08:45:00 CDT https://www.fhsu.edu/news/2026/04/giving-day-generosity-fuels-fhsu-student-scholarships.html https://www.fhsu.edu/news/2026/04/giving-day-generosity-fuels-fhsu-student-scholarships.html Thanks to the support of Fort Hays State University alumni and Tiger fans, the university’s sixth annual Giving Day was an extraordinary success. Preliminary results show that approximately 900 gifts were made, totaling $180,000. Fri, 10 Apr 2026 11:52:00 CDT https://www.fhsu.edu/news/2026/04/fort-hays-state-university-and-garden-city-community-college-announce-new-partnership-to-streamline-student-transfer-pathways-in-agriculture.html https://www.fhsu.edu/news/2026/04/fort-hays-state-university-and-garden-city-community-college-announce-new-partnership-to-streamline-student-transfer-pathways-in-agriculture.html Fort Hays State University (FHSU) and Garden City Community College (GCCC) have formalized a new partnership for students pursuing four year degrees in agriculture. The agreement, outlined in a newly signed Memorandum of Understanding (MOU), ensures that students completing approved articulated programs at GCCC can transfer to FHSU with confidence and clarity. Fri, 10 Apr 2026 10:22:00 CDT https://www.fhsu.edu/news/2026/04/heart-of-a-tiger-how-trevor-yocum-is-preserving-kansas-history.html https://www.fhsu.edu/news/2026/04/heart-of-a-tiger-how-trevor-yocum-is-preserving-kansas-history.html The plains of Western Kansas are known for being wide and flat. But in the small community of Liebenthal, something big breaks up the horizon. Rising from the prairie is the St. Joseph’s Parish complex, a stunning display of Gothic architecture crafted from the very earth it stands upon. For decades, these "Post Rock" limestone buildings have served as the heartbeat of Liebenthal. Now, thanks to the dedicated work of Fort Hays State University graduate student Trevor Yocum, their significance is finally being cemented into the official record of Kansas history. Thu, 09 Apr 2026 11:42:00 CDT https://www.fhsu.edu/news/2026/04/fhsu-theatre-to-bring-into-the-woods-to-felten-start-stage.html https://www.fhsu.edu/news/2026/04/fhsu-theatre-to-bring-into-the-woods-to-felten-start-stage.html Braiding together the plots of several classic Brothers Grimm fairy tales, Into the Woods has captivated musical theatre audiences since its debut in the mid-1980s. Later this month, Fort Hays State University’s Department of Music and Theatre will bring the musical to life on the Felten-Start Theatre stage. Tue, 07 Apr 2026 14:53:00 CDT https://www.fhsu.edu/news/2026/04/fort-hays-state-university-graduate-students-showcase-research-at-capitol-graduate-research-summit.html https://www.fhsu.edu/news/2026/04/fort-hays-state-university-graduate-students-showcase-research-at-capitol-graduate-research-summit.html Fort Hays State University proudly recognizes four outstanding graduate students who represented the university at the Capitol Graduate Research Summit (CGRS) in Topeka, an annual event that highlights innovative graduate scholarship from institutions across Kansas. Mon, 06 Apr 2026 10:40:00 CDT https://www.fhsu.edu/news/2026/04/pay-it-forward-with-fhsu-student-scholarships.html https://www.fhsu.edu/news/2026/04/pay-it-forward-with-fhsu-student-scholarships.html Paying it forward has never been easier or more important than during Fort Hays State University’s Sixth Annual Giving Day happening now through tomorrow/Tuesday, April 7. Mon, 06 Apr 2026 09:29:00 CDT https://www.fhsu.edu/news/2026/04/fhsu-stem-education-students-gain-hands-on-learning-experience-in-chicago.html https://www.fhsu.edu/news/2026/04/fhsu-stem-education-students-gain-hands-on-learning-experience-in-chicago.html A group of Fort Hays State University STEM Education students recently traveled to Chicago for an immersive learning experience designed to inspire and strengthen their future teaching careers through hands-on exploration, professional development, and real-world connections. Fri, 03 Apr 2026 11:04:00 CDT https://www.fhsu.edu/news/2026/04/invest-in-fhsu-students-this-giving-day.html https://www.fhsu.edu/news/2026/04/invest-in-fhsu-students-this-giving-day.html Harper Lubbers, a business management major from Wichita, works to cover her meal plan and housing, but scholarships cover her tuition. “I’m grateful for the scholarships I’ve received at Fort Hays State University and the opportunities they’ve made possible,” she said. “They allow me to concentrate on my classes without the stress of finances, and it means so much to know that others recognize and value my hard work and potential. Fri, 03 Apr 2026 09:10:00 CDT https://www.fhsu.edu/news/2026/04/coming-home-to-give-back-alex-johnson-joins-fhsu-foundation-team.html https://www.fhsu.edu/news/2026/04/coming-home-to-give-back-alex-johnson-joins-fhsu-foundation-team.html The Fort Hays State University Foundation is pleased to welcome Alex Johnson to its staff as a Director of Development. In this role, Alex will be responsible for raising private support to benefit FHSU, specifically for the College of Health and Behavioral Sciences. His responsibilities include major gift qualification, cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship. Thu, 02 Apr 2026 11:26:00 CDT https://www.fhsu.edu/news/2026/03/fhsu-criminal-justice-club-excels-at-national-conference-in-minnesota.html https://www.fhsu.edu/news/2026/03/fhsu-criminal-justice-club-excels-at-national-conference-in-minnesota.html Students from the Fort Hays State University (FHSU) Criminal Justice Club traveled to Bloomington, Minn., March 8-13 to participate in the American Criminal Justice Association/Lambda Alpha Epsilon (ACJA/LAE) National Conference. The annual conference brought together top criminal justice students from colleges and universities across the United States to compete in a variety of academic, professional, and physical events while engaging with leaders in the field. Tue, 31 Mar 2026 11:57:00 CDT https://www.fhsu.edu/news/2026/03/fhsus-next-science-café-april-13.html https://www.fhsu.edu/news/2026/03/fhsus-next-science-café-april-13.html Fort Hays State University’s upcoming Science Café is set for Monday, April 13. This month’s presentation, “Eating Well, Living Well: Cultivating a Positive Relationship with Food,” is sponsored by FHSU’s Science and Mathematics Education Institute (SMEI) and will begin at 7 p.m. at The Venue in Thirsty’s Brew Pub & Grill, 2704 Vine. Mon, 30 Mar 2026 10:10:00 CDT https://www.fhsu.edu/news/2026/03/heart-of-a-tiger-fhsu-tiger-womens-wrestlers-step-into-the-spotlight.html https://www.fhsu.edu/news/2026/03/heart-of-a-tiger-fhsu-tiger-womens-wrestlers-step-into-the-spotlight.html In the wrestling room at Fort Hays State University, the focus is on the hard work and repetition required to build a brand-new program from the ground up. For the seventeen women who put on the Tiger singlet for the first time in the 2023-24 season, every practice was a step toward establishing a foundation that didn’t exist just a few years ago. Thu, 26 Mar 2026 14:03:00 CDT https://www.fhsu.edu/news/2026/03/fort-hays-state-university-hosts-ai-hackathon-to-empower-student-innovation.html https://www.fhsu.edu/news/2026/03/fort-hays-state-university-hosts-ai-hackathon-to-empower-student-innovation.html Fort Hays State University will host an AI Hackathon this spring, inviting students to innovate and create impactful solutions to real-world issues in a single day. Thu, 26 Mar 2026 11:18:00 CDT https://www.fhsu.edu/news/2026/03/fhsu-and-hays-partners-strengthen-collaboration-through-renewed-3c-initiative.html https://www.fhsu.edu/news/2026/03/fhsu-and-hays-partners-strengthen-collaboration-through-renewed-3c-initiative.html The Campus Community Collaborative (3C), a civic engagement initiative launched in 2021, is taking steps to deepen connections between Fort Hays State University and the Hays community through a renewed vision for collaboration and engagement. Mon, 23 Mar 2026 11:29:00 CDT https://www.fhsu.edu/news/2026/03/governor-proclaims-march-18-as-national-sbdc-day-in-kansas.html https://www.fhsu.edu/news/2026/03/governor-proclaims-march-18-as-national-sbdc-day-in-kansas.html The Kansas Small Business Development Center (Kansas SBDC) is proud to announce that the Governor of Kansas has officially proclaimed March 18, 2026, as National Small Business Development Center Day in Kansas, recognizing the vital role the Kansas SBDC plays in supporting entrepreneurs and strengthening the state’s economy. Wed, 18 Mar 2026 11:28:00 CDT https://www.fhsu.edu/news/2026/03/heart-of-a-tiger-how-ryan-funai-found-his-calling-in-the-caves-and-classrooms-of-fhsu.html https://www.fhsu.edu/news/2026/03/heart-of-a-tiger-how-ryan-funai-found-his-calling-in-the-caves-and-classrooms-of-fhsu.html In the spring of 2020, the world went quiet. For Ryan Funai, then a high school freshman, the silence of the pandemic was loud with the frustrations of a disrupted education. Like millions of other students, Ryan found himself staring at a screen, relegated to an online modality that felt more like a barrier than a bridge to learning. Many students waited for the world to return to "normal." Ryan Funai, however, decided to build a new one. Tue, 10 Mar 2026 11:38:00 CDT https://www.fhsu.edu/news/2026/03/robbins-banking-institute-lecture-series-connects-fhsu-community-with-kansas-banking-leaders.html https://www.fhsu.edu/news/2026/03/robbins-banking-institute-lecture-series-connects-fhsu-community-with-kansas-banking-leaders.html The Robbins Banking Institute at Fort Hays State University hosted its third annual lecture series event on Feb. 24, with a panel of three prominent Kansas bankers: Kurt Knutson, Earl McVicker, and Leonard Wolfe. Kansas Bankers Association members and the FHSU community were on hand to make connections and learn more about banking opportunities. Mon, 09 Mar 2026 11:10:00 CDT https://www.fhsu.edu/news/2026/03/kansas-wetlands-education-center-to-host-spring-bird-migration-tours.html https://www.fhsu.edu/news/2026/03/kansas-wetlands-education-center-to-host-spring-bird-migration-tours.html Cheyenne Bottoms, located on the Central Flyway, a bird migration route that connects Canada to South America, is an ideal place to witness the spring migration of many bird species. Seventy percent of all the different shorebird species in North America have been recorded at Cheyenne Bottoms, and late March through early May is prime time to view the birds using the local wetlands for rest and fuel. Fri, 06 Mar 2026 09:11:00 CST https://www.fhsu.edu/news/2026/03/fhsu-announces-opportunities-for-the-next-generation-of-entrepreneurs.html https://www.fhsu.edu/news/2026/03/fhsu-announces-opportunities-for-the-next-generation-of-entrepreneurs.html High school seniors ready to turn entrepreneurial ambition into action can take the next step this fall at Fort Hays State University (FHSU). Through hands-on programs and real-world experiences, students transform ideas into viable business opportunities while building practical skills that last a lifetime. Wed, 04 Mar 2026 11:04:00 CST https://www.fhsu.edu/news/2026/03/spring-break-activities-at-fhsu-kansas-wetlands-education-center.html https://www.fhsu.edu/news/2026/03/spring-break-activities-at-fhsu-kansas-wetlands-education-center.html Fort Hays State University’s Kansas Wetlands Education Center (KWEC) will host a variety of free daily hands-on activities each afternoon of Spring Break, March 16-20, providing a chance for people to get out and explore the diversity of the wetlands. Wed, 04 Mar 2026 08:12:00 CST https://www.fhsu.edu/news/2026/03/fhsus-next-science-café-set-for-march-9.html https://www.fhsu.edu/news/2026/03/fhsus-next-science-café-set-for-march-9.html Fort Hays State University’s upcoming Science Café is set for Monday, March 9. Mon, 02 Mar 2026 08:36:00 CST https://www.fhsu.edu/news/2026/02/heart-of-the-tiger-how-fhsus-ethic-of-care-is-transforming-kansas.html https://www.fhsu.edu/news/2026/02/heart-of-the-tiger-how-fhsus-ethic-of-care-is-transforming-kansas.html In the landscape of American higher education, the term "innovation" often conjures images of glass-walled laboratories and high-tech startups. But at Fort Hays State University (FHSU), it is also evident in the handshake between a student and a local nonprofit leader, in an alumna's decision to break the cycle of "learned helplessness," and in a university-wide commitment to the "ethic of care." Thu, 26 Feb 2026 10:43:00 CST https://www.fhsu.edu/news/2026/02/fhsu-sociology-program-teams-up-with-anas-gift-for-stuffed-animal-drive.html https://www.fhsu.edu/news/2026/02/fhsu-sociology-program-teams-up-with-anas-gift-for-stuffed-animal-drive.html The Fort Hays State University Sociology Program recently partnered with Ana’s Gift to support children in Ellis County experiencing difficult situations by collecting stuffed animals. This semester, the program invited the community to participate, and friends near and far showed up in a big way, delivering and mailing more than 150 stuffed animals to Rarick Hall, each one ready to offer a meaningful source of comfort. Wed, 25 Feb 2026 11:56:00 CST https://www.fhsu.edu/news/2026/02/fort-hays-state-university-online-open-house-event.html https://www.fhsu.edu/news/2026/02/fort-hays-state-university-online-open-house-event.html Fort Hays State University Online invites prospective students to explore their future during the annual Online Open House on Tuesday, March 10, from 4:30 to 6 p.m. CDT. This virtual, drop-in event is designed for prospective undergraduate and graduate students interested in either on-campus or online programs. Tue, 24 Feb 2026 09:17:00 CST https://www.fhsu.edu/news/2026/02/kansas-banking-leaders-to-speak-at-fhsu.html https://www.fhsu.edu/news/2026/02/kansas-banking-leaders-to-speak-at-fhsu.html FHSU’s Robbins Banking Institute Lecture Series will host a panel discussion on leadership and the future of community banking Tuesday, February 24, from 10:30 a.m. to 12 p.m. in the Fort Hays State University Memorial Union Ballroom. A breakfast mixer will be at 9 a.m. Fri, 20 Feb 2026 13:17:00 CST https://www.fhsu.edu/news/2026/02/fort-hays-tech-northwest-to-host-ribbon-cutting-and-dedication-ceremony-honoring-the-schears-family.html https://www.fhsu.edu/news/2026/02/fort-hays-tech-northwest-to-host-ribbon-cutting-and-dedication-ceremony-honoring-the-schears-family.html Fort Hays Tech | Northwest will host a Ribbon Cutting and Dedication Ceremony on Friday, February 27, at 1 p.m. (MT) to celebrate the official opening of the Schears Family Center for Innovation and Design and the Tiny Tigers Child Care Facility. Fri, 20 Feb 2026 11:07:00 CST https://www.fhsu.edu/news/2026/02/fhsus-tigers-without-limits-program-is-helping-neurodivergent-students-succeed.html https://www.fhsu.edu/news/2026/02/fhsus-tigers-without-limits-program-is-helping-neurodivergent-students-succeed.html At Fort Hays State University, support means meeting students where they are - and helping them thrive from there. For neurodivergent students, that support can make all the difference. Fri, 20 Feb 2026 10:17:00 CST https://www.fhsu.edu/news/2026/02/donor-support-brings-fhsus-bickle-schmidt-athletic-complex-to-life.html https://www.fhsu.edu/news/2026/02/donor-support-brings-fhsus-bickle-schmidt-athletic-complex-to-life.html Construction is complete on the Bickle-Schmidt Athletic Complex at Fort Hays State University. Those who donated $1,000 or more to the facility, along with all FHSU Difference Makers*, had the opportunity to attend an exclusive preview of the building earlier today. Thu, 19 Feb 2026 15:36:00 CST https://www.fhsu.edu/news/2026/02/fhsus-rohleder-sook-named-to-kansas-rural-justice-initiative-committee.html https://www.fhsu.edu/news/2026/02/fhsus-rohleder-sook-named-to-kansas-rural-justice-initiative-committee.html Wendy Rohleder-Sook, chair of the Fort Hays State University Department of Communication Studies, Law, and Political Science, and assistant professor of Political Science, was recently appointed to the Kansas Rural Justice Initiative Committee by Kansas Supreme Court Chief Justice Eric Rosen. Wed, 18 Feb 2026 14:57:00 CST https://www.fhsu.edu/news/2026/02/fort-hays-state-university-to-host-8th-annual-criminal-justice-career-fair.html https://www.fhsu.edu/news/2026/02/fort-hays-state-university-to-host-8th-annual-criminal-justice-career-fair.html The Fort Hays State University Criminal Justice Program will host its 8th Annual Criminal Justice Career Fair on Monday, March 2, from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. in the Fort Hays Ballroom, Memorial Union. Mon, 16 Feb 2026 14:44:00 CST https://www.fhsu.edu/news/2026/02/fhsus-next-science-café-set-for-feb-23.html https://www.fhsu.edu/news/2026/02/fhsus-next-science-café-set-for-feb-23.html Fort Hays State University’s upcoming Science Café is set for Monday, Feb. 23. Mon, 16 Feb 2026 08:01:00 CST https://www.fhsu.edu/news/2026/02/heart-of-a-tiger-profiles-of-two-pioneers-from-fhsus-first-hybrid-nursing-cohort.html https://www.fhsu.edu/news/2026/02/heart-of-a-tiger-profiles-of-two-pioneers-from-fhsus-first-hybrid-nursing-cohort.html In the quiet hours before the Kansas sun touches the horizon, Gabrielle Davis is already immersed in her studies. It’s 5 a.m., and while most of the neighborhood is still asleep, Gabrielle is navigating the complex anatomy and pharmacology content she must master in the Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) program. Across the state line in Arapahoe, Nebraska, Janine Van Niekerk, serving as a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) in a rural nursing home, is balancing a similarly delicate act. Thu, 12 Feb 2026 11:29:00 CST https://www.fhsu.edu/news/2026/02/kansas-middle-and-high-school-students-compete-in-regional-science-olympiad-at-fhsu.html https://www.fhsu.edu/news/2026/02/kansas-middle-and-high-school-students-compete-in-regional-science-olympiad-at-fhsu.html Fort Hays State University hosted the annual regional Science Olympiad. Nearly 100 students from 11 Kansas schools, four middle and seven high schools, braved frigid weather to compete. Tue, 10 Feb 2026 08:35:00 CST https://www.fhsu.edu/news/2026/02/fort-hays-state-university-students-recognized-for-research-at-24th-annual-k-inbre-symposium.html https://www.fhsu.edu/news/2026/02/fort-hays-state-university-students-recognized-for-research-at-24th-annual-k-inbre-symposium.html Seventeen students, twelve faculty members, and two administrators from Fort Hays State University traveled to Overland Park for the 24th annual Kansas IDeA Network of Biomedical Research Excellence (K-INBRE) Symposium, held on January 16-18. This event, led by the University of Kansas Medical Center, and funded through the National Institute of Health (NIH), aims to prepare and inspire promising students for careers in bioscience. Thu, 05 Feb 2026 11:48:00 CST https://www.fhsu.edu/news/2026/02/kansas-small-business-development-center-delivers-strong-economic-impact-across-kansas-in-2025.html https://www.fhsu.edu/news/2026/02/kansas-small-business-development-center-delivers-strong-economic-impact-across-kansas-in-2025.html The Kansas Small Business Development Center (Kansas SBDC) network demonstrated strong statewide impact in 2025, helping Kansas entrepreneurs start businesses, create and retain jobs, and strengthen local economies through hands-on advising, training, and access to capital. Wed, 04 Feb 2026 10:43:00 CST https://www.fhsu.edu/news/2026/02/fhsus-career-development-office-announces-career-fairs-for-spring-2026.html https://www.fhsu.edu/news/2026/02/fhsus-career-development-office-announces-career-fairs-for-spring-2026.html This spring, Fort Hays State University’s Career Development Office, in partnership with FHSU departments, will be hosting several career fairs. These events provide students with opportunities to meet numerous potential employers all in one location. Tue, 03 Feb 2026 11:16:00 CST https://www.fhsu.edu/news/2026/01/fort-hays-state-university-releases-fall-2025-deans-honor-roll.html https://www.fhsu.edu/news/2026/01/fort-hays-state-university-releases-fall-2025-deans-honor-roll.html Fort Hays State University has named 2,066 students to the Dean's Honor Roll for the fall 2025 semester. Fri, 30 Jan 2026 09:55:00 CST https://www.fhsu.edu/news/2026/01/fort-hays-state-president-tisa-mason-named-naspa-annual-presidents-award-winner.html https://www.fhsu.edu/news/2026/01/fort-hays-state-president-tisa-mason-named-naspa-annual-presidents-award-winner.html Fort Hays State University President Tisa Mason has been selected as a recipient of the NASPA Annual President’s Award, one of the highest honors in student affairs leadership. The award recognizes distinguished contributions to the profession and extraordinary commitment to student success, leadership, and service. Thu, 29 Jan 2026 13:43:00 CST https://www.fhsu.edu/news/2026/01/heart-of-a-tiger-from-crisis-to-courtroom-the-unstoppable-journey-of-jarrett-brown.html https://www.fhsu.edu/news/2026/01/heart-of-a-tiger-from-crisis-to-courtroom-the-unstoppable-journey-of-jarrett-brown.html For most college students, the primary stressors of academic life are looming deadlines, final exams, and the daunting question of what awaits after graduation. For Jarrett Brown, a 2022 graduate with a Bachelor of General Studies, those typical anxieties were eclipsed by a fight for his very existence. Jarrett’s journey to his degree was not a straight line; it was a series of peaks and valleys that tested his resolve, his physical strength, and his vision for the future. Wed, 28 Jan 2026 11:53:00 CST https://www.fhsu.edu/news/2026/01/award-winners-recognized-at-fhsus-winter-convocation.html https://www.fhsu.edu/news/2026/01/award-winners-recognized-at-fhsus-winter-convocation.html Faculty, staff, and students were honored Monday afternoon during the 2026 winter convocation at the Beach/Schmidt Performing Arts Center. Tue, 27 Jan 2026 14:33:00 CST https://www.fhsu.edu/news/2026/01/fhsus-next-science-café-set-for-feb-2.html https://www.fhsu.edu/news/2026/01/fhsus-next-science-café-set-for-feb-2.html Fort Hays State University’s upcoming Science Café is set for Monday, Feb. 2. Mon, 26 Jan 2026 08:03:00 CST https://www.fhsu.edu/news/2026/01/fhsu-college-of-education-presents-olliff-family-educational-symposium-fields-of-stress-the-hidden-mental-health-burden-on-americas-agricultural-heartland.html https://www.fhsu.edu/news/2026/01/fhsu-college-of-education-presents-olliff-family-educational-symposium-fields-of-stress-the-hidden-mental-health-burden-on-americas-agricultural-heartland.html In its commitment to supporting the mental well-being of students from pre-kindergarten through college, the FHSU Department of Advanced Education Program will present the Olliff Family Educational Symposium on Thursday, Feb. 5. This virtual event will take place from 8:30 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. Fri, 16 Jan 2026 10:28:00 CST https://www.fhsu.edu/news/2026/01/kansas-science-festival-seeks-presenters-and-sponsors-for-may-2026-return-to-hays.html https://www.fhsu.edu/news/2026/01/kansas-science-festival-seeks-presenters-and-sponsors-for-may-2026-return-to-hays.html Organizations, educators, researchers, and businesses across Kansas are invited to share their passion for science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) as presenters or sponsors for the Kansas Science Festival, returning to Downtown Hays on May 2–3. Thu, 15 Jan 2026 11:50:00 CST https://www.fhsu.edu/news/2026/01/fhsu-earns-prestigious-carnegie-community-engagement-classification.html https://www.fhsu.edu/news/2026/01/fhsu-earns-prestigious-carnegie-community-engagement-classification.html The American Council of Education (ACE) and the Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching have officially awarded Fort Hays State University the Community Engagement Classification. Thu, 15 Jan 2026 09:48:00 CST https://www.fhsu.edu/news/2026/01/heart-of-a-tiger-from-the-high-plains-to-the-high-seas-fhsu-students-embrace-global-citizenship.html https://www.fhsu.edu/news/2026/01/heart-of-a-tiger-from-the-high-plains-to-the-high-seas-fhsu-students-embrace-global-citizenship.html For most college students, the start of a new semester means finding the right buildings on campus, scouting out the best parking spots, and settling into a familiar routine of library sessions and coffee runs. But for two Fort Hays State University students, and for one semester, campus isn’t made of brick and mortar—it’s made of steel, salt water, and 106 days of horizon-chasing. Wed, 14 Jan 2026 15:46:00 CST https://www.fhsu.edu/news/2026/01/graduates-honored-at-fort-hays-state-university-commencement-ceremonies.html https://www.fhsu.edu/news/2026/01/graduates-honored-at-fort-hays-state-university-commencement-ceremonies.html Fort Hays State University recognized approximately 981 graduates during its fall 2025 commencement ceremonies Friday and Saturday, Dec. 12-13, at Gross Memorial Coliseum in Hays. Fri, 09 Jan 2026 11:28:00 CST https://www.fhsu.edu/news/2026/01/heart-of-a-tiger-looking-back-on-a-successful-2025-at-fhsu.html https://www.fhsu.edu/news/2026/01/heart-of-a-tiger-looking-back-on-a-successful-2025-at-fhsu.html In 2025, Fort Hays State University experienced a remarkable convergence of leadership, generosity, innovation, and partnership that reinforced its role as a driver of opportunity for students and communities across Kansas. Mon, 05 Jan 2026 13:11:00 CST