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Journey Campaign reaches $88 million

A Single Scholarship Makes The Difference Fort Hays State University and the FHSU Foundation announced today that their five-year capital campaign has raised $88 million toward its $100 million goal to support scholarships, academics, student life…

Fort Hays State announces the largest single gift in university history

Memories of Earl and Nonie Field, and their gift to Fort Hays State University – the largest gift in university history – were celebrated today in a news conference in the Memorial Union, attended by almost 200 people. The Fields, childhood…

IRA Rollover Gift is a Win-Win for Jim and Sherry Dibble

Jim and Sherry Dibble of Hays are two of the most loyal Fort Hays State University supporters. The Dibbles are 1972 and 1973 graduates of FHSU and can be found cheering at any number of athletic events throughout the year or attending one of the…

New Center for Art and Design named for Bob and Pat Schmidt Foundation

Fort Hays State University’s stunning new Center for Art and Design will now carry Bob and Pat Schmidt’s name. The university received final Kansas Board of Regents approval today to name the facility the Schmidt Foundation Center for Art and…

Fischli-Wills Center for Student Success powered by philanthropy

A new Center for Student Success is coming to life on the campus of Fort Hays State University, thanks in part to the support of generous alumni and donors. The Fischli-Wills Center for Student Success was strategically designed with a…

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