FHSU Foundation News
FHSU alumnus Glenn Tucker gives back to rural biology students
Growing up in a rural community, 1970 Fort Hays State University alumnus Dr. Glenn Tucker recognized the importance of lending a hand. From the small rural Kansas township of Ogallah, with a current population of 83, Tucker understood the challenges young adults from...
FHSU giving thanks for the vision of Leora Stroup
With Thanksgiving upon us, we can’t help but reflect on those who have made Fort Hays State University what it is today. We are thankful for those who saw a need, had a vision, and worked tirelessly to enhance the education of our students. Leora B. Stroup built the...
FHSU honors veterans through gift match fundraising effort
Each November, Americans pay tribute to veterans across the country who have served honorably for the freedom and safety of our citizens. To further efforts to help veterans, Fort Hays State University has joined the Heart of America Patriot Foundation to raise...
FHSU Shotgun Team receives major gift for new building
A generous $60,000 lead gift from Lorena Kellogg and her late husband, Wilmer, will initiate the construction of a new training center to accommodate the expanding Shotgun Team at Fort Hays State University. The training center will be built at the Hays City...
Dane G. Hansen Foundation brings cutting-edge tech to FHSU
Thanks to a $100,000 grant awarded by the Dane G. Hansen Foundation, the Department of Allied Health at Fort Hays State University has recently acquired cutting-edge technology that will better prepare students for their chosen professions. FHSU dedicated an...
FHSU Foundation Awareness Day reminds students of the importance of philanthropy
Students kicked off the month of September at the annual Awareness Day event in Fort Hays State University’s Robbins Center. While enjoying a free lunch, students learned about the importance of private support and fundraising at FHSU. With generous support from Astra...
Fort Hays State University Foundation to award 6 scholarships at Student Awareness Day
Student Awareness Day will be hosted by the Fort Hays State University Foundation on Thursday, September 1, from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. in FHSU’s Robbins Center. Awareness Day is an annual event aimed at educating current Tigers about the importance of private...
FHSU Foundation welcomes new Board of Trustees
The Fort Hays State University Foundation recently appointed four new members to its Board of Trustees: Shelley Hunt, Denis Miller, Kathy Mitchell, and Jeff Peier. Shelley Hunt Shelley Hunt, senior director of risk optimization for Koch Industries Inc. in Wichita,...
FHSU Foundation welcomes two new directors of development
The Fort Hays State University Foundation is pleased to welcome Eric Depperschmidt and Brent Williams as directors of development. Depperschmidt will work primarily to raise funds for FHSU’s Werth College of Science, Technology and Mathematics, while Williams will...