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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...
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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...
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FHSU alumnus pays it forward in honor of father

Jan Jecha and his father, Dr. Larry Jecha, share an important connection beyond being father and son— their time at Fort Hays State University. When Jan and his partner, Lawrence, decided to create an endowed scholarship at Fort Hays State, they...
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Journey campaign raises over $112 million for Fort Hays State University

All good things must come to an end, and Fort Hays State University’s Journey campaign – the largest fundraising campaign in university history – is no exception. The Journey campaign kicked off Homecoming of 2016 with a goal of raising $100...
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FHSU students express gratitude for donors

Over 250 current Fort Hays State University students stopped by the Robbins Center, home of the FHSU Foundation – the fundraising arm of the university, to enjoy a free lunch along with the opportunity to win scholarships on Wednesday....
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