https://www.fhsu.edu The latest news from Fort Hays State University. en-us Sat, 11 Apr 2026 00:38:19 CDT Cascade Server webmaster@fhsu.edu (Webmaster) 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