Supporting Students

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

— Dr. Tisa Mason, FHSU President

Our Donors Inspire Students

20+ years of giving. Including FHSU in their estate. Crowdfunding. The ways that FHSU donors impact lives is endless.

 

More Impact Stories

FHSU student Alex Johnson gives thanks to donors

Fort Hays State University student Alex Johnson firmly believes in three values: always have a “gratitude attitude,” follow your passion, and keep your community close to your heart. The final of these tenets, community, has been vital to his...

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....

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...

Kesler family supporting aspiring bankers at FHSU

First-generation Fort Hays State University graduate Jeff Kesler always hoped to pay it forward to FHSU students but was unsure where to begin. His experience at FHSU provided the opportunities and mentors to make his decades-long career in banking...

Richard, Dolores Fischli give $5 million toward Center for Student Success at Fort Hays State

When Richard Fischli purchased a hog at the age of 14, he likely couldn't imagine what his first investment would lead to over time. Fischli and, later, his wife, Dolores Wills-Fischli, worked hard to build upon that initial investment. Both earned...