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Robbins Banking Institute at FHSU prepares students with real-world experience

The Robbins Banking Institute at Fort Hays State University prides itself on its close relationship with the banking industry and pushes its students to experience real-life commerce through bank simulation classes and internships. These…

FHSU design student surprised with $1,000 award

“Kerri, that’s cooler than a Canadian coolfront.” Those words reaffirmed to Kerri Soukup that she belonged in the graphic design program at Fort Hays State University. Her success after graduating shows that FHSU instructor Chaiwat Thumsujarit knew…

Hansen Tiger Comeback Scholarship: A lifeline to success

Fort Hays State University prides itself on meeting the workforce needs of northwest Kansas and continually searches for ways to accomplish this goal. Accordingly, the university created the Dane G. Hansen Tiger Comeback Scholarship, made possible…

Memorial Scholarship Established to Honor Decatur County Native

Elizabeth Garnett-Barton created a memorial scholarship in honor of her late husband, Melvin Barton, in 2021. When we asked what she thought Melvin would think of the scholarship, she said: “I think he would be surprised, especially that I would…

FHSU announces 2nd cohort of Schmidt Foundation Scholars

“Being a Schmidt Foundation Scholar has been a huge blessing” Julina Wall can hardly wait to tell the 2023 cohort of Schmidt Foundation Scholars how blessed they are. Wall, a Fort Hays State University student from Ingalls, was a member of the…

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