FHSU Foundation News
FHSU Giving Day a huge success
600+ Donors Create Massive Impact During FHSU Giving Day Donors responded in droves for last week’s inaugural FHSU Giving Day, raising more than $270,000 in a 48-hour period. Just as FHSU banded together as a family throughout a year unlike any other, we came together...
FHSU Giving Day extended following an overwhelming response
When Fort Hays State University kicked off its inaugural Giving Day earlier today, it was hopeful that a single 24-hour period could greatly impact the lives of FHSU students, faculty, and staff. With several hours remaining, the fundraiser has already had an...
Support The Fort during first-ever FHSU Giving Day
This past year has been one of hardship, change, and distress for many Fort Hays State University students. However, it has also been a year of resilience, strength, and community. Just as Tiger Nation banded together as a family throughout a year unlike any other, we...
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 talent when he saw...
Schmidt Foundation offering 5 full-ride scholarships at FHSU
It has been proven time and time again that hard work and dedication can change a student’s life. The Schmidt Foundation wants to be part of that change for Fort Hays State University students on their journey through higher education. Thanks to the Schmidt...
Ella Rayburn looks back to make an impact at FHSU
Ella Rayburn found a love for two things early in life: National Parks and Fort Hays State University. Ella’s family was spread across the country when she was younger. A trip to see grandparents would take her family multiple days. “So, what do you do with kids in...
Ball named new Fort Hays State Foundation CFO
The Fort Hays State University Foundation announced today the selection of Jason Ball as its new chief financial officer. Ball has served as director of development for the university's fundraising arm since 2018 and looks forward to taking his role with the FHSU...
Scholarships created to honor two fathers’ legacies at FHSU
After a loved one has passed, family and friends often search for ways to honor or commemorate that person’s life. Two such families found a way to do just that by establishing scholarship funds at Fort Hays State University, the alma mater of their deceased fathers –...
Fred Ruda honored with lobby named in his memory at Fort Hays State
Family and friends have come together with contributions large and small to honor the late Dr. Fred Ruda, or “Doc” as his students fondly called him. Ruda was known as a father, a husband, and a longtime faculty member and chair for the Department of Technology...