FHSU Foundation News
Hays entrepreneur honors inspiring educator with a gift to Fort Hays State University
On a beautiful spring afternoon in Downtown Hays, Joseph Boeckner met with his kindergarten teacher, Marilyn Davidson, to surprise her with news that he had started a scholarship in her name. Although he was a student in Davidson’s class nearly 30 years ago, Boeckner,...
Fort Hays State University’s registrar’s suite is named after university icon
Fort Hays State University's registrar’s suite now has a new name. In a ceremony last week, those offices on the third floor of Picken Hall were named the Standlee V. Dalton Registrar’s Suite after the university’s legendary first registrar. “When I think about...
FHSU annunces 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 inaugural class of...
FHSU announces plans for new athletic complex
Fort Hays State University unveiled plans for a new athletic complex Wednesday. The Schmidt-Bickle Athletic Complex will be a $6.5 million, two-story facility that will span nearly 20,000 square feet. The facility is possible thanks to two generous $1.5 million-lead...
Giving Day at Fort Hays State a tremendous success
The Fort Hays State family showed incredible enthusiasm and support for the university’s second annual Giving Day this week, raising nearly $200,000 in a 24-hour period. The tremendous success of FHSU’s Giving Day proves further that Fort Hays State is a university of...
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 create it at Fort...
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 internships springboard...
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 with a generous...
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 Encore Series...