by zrwoolf | Jul 19, 2022 | Donor Stories, Scholarships
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,...
by zrwoolf | Feb 16, 2022 | Donor Stories, Fort Hays State University, Scholarships
Elizabeth Garnett-Barton created a memorial scholarship in honor of her late husband, Melvin Garnett, 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...
by zrwoolf | Dec 8, 2021 | Donor Stories, Scholarships, Student Stories
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...
by zrwoolf | Nov 18, 2021 | Donor Stories, Planned Gift, Scholarships
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...
by zrwoolf | Oct 15, 2021 | Business Impact, Donor Stories, Scholarships
Taco Shop has been a staple of the Hays and Fort Hays State University communities for decades. Robert Long, manager and owner of Taco Shop, is now showing his support for Fort Hays State and its students. Taco Shop previously had three $1,000 annual scholarships...
by zrwoolf | Apr 8, 2021 | Donor Stories, Journey Campaign
“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...
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