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“You go to bat for people who are really trying hard. That was Tre.”

— Dr. Tisa Mason, FHSU President

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More Impact Stories

Bickles continue legacy of giving

Don and Chris Bickle have long been known for their philanthropy and support of Fort Hays State University. A reception earlier this week in FHSU’s Center for Applied Technology celebrated the couples latest $1 million commitment to the university....

From The Roof of the World to the plains of Kansas

The Himalayas, home to many of the world's highest mountain peaks, separates the Indian subcontinent from the Tibetan Plateau. This range of massive mountains covers more than 1,500 square miles and passes through India, Pakistan, Afghanistan,...

FHSU alumnus creates two scholarships with $2.5 million estate plan

"My parents were smart enough to insist that I attend college after graduating from Hays High School in 1961,” said Dr. Allen Webster. With Fort Hays State University nearby, Webster was able to attend the university at minimal cost by living at...

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...

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...