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

 

More Impact Stories

New Center for Art and Design named for Bob and Pat Schmidt Foundation

Fort Hays State University’s stunning new Center for Art and Design will now carry Bob and Pat Schmidt’s name. The university received final Kansas Board of Regents approval today to name the facility the Schmidt Foundation Center for Art and…

Hays entrepreneur honors inspiring educator with a gift to Fort Hays State University

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…

Hansen Tiger Comeback Scholarship: A lifeline to success

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…

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…

IRA Rollover Gift is a Win-Win for Jim and Sherry Dibble

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…