Category: Campus Life

Much of what we do at Fort Hays State University can be summed up as the three C’s: connections, meaningful conversations, and compassion. That’s what…

View More Heart of a Tiger: The three C’s

At Fort Hays State University, we foster an ethic of care for others beyond friendly and nice. This focus on cultivating intentional relationships that engage…

View More Heart of a Tiger: Farheen Khan and her spirit of generosity

As a high school student, Mason Cloud thought that no college located way out in western Kansas would be worth considering. However, based on his art teacher’s recommendation,…

View More Heart of a Tiger: Mason Cloud’s Victory Vessel

I am constantly reminded of the compassion and spirit of generosity of our Fort Hays State University students. I love hearing the stories of how they are impacting the lives of…

View More Heart of a Tiger: Giving the gift of life

In a previous column on engaged students, I introduced Grace McCord and MadisonAlbers, two Fort Hays State University freshmen Student Government Association senators who meticulously researched, wrote…

View More Heart of a Tiger: Get out the vote

I have always greatly appreciated the creative arts and am especially proud of the work our art and design department students produce. I am also…

View More Heart of a Tiger: Riley Tinder and the value of competition and collaboration

I think my favorite two words are “engaged students.” One of the highlights for me this year was the enthusiasm of our students when they…

View More Heart of a Tiger-The inspiring work of engaged student leaders

Fun fact: In high school, I was a majorette. This might be where I learned one of the most important skills a college president needs-the…

View More Heart of a Tiger: Meet a talented Tiger twirler

Valentine’s Day. It is a day dedicated to telling the people in your life how much you care about them. For some, a day to celebrate strong connections. For others,…

View More Heart of a Tiger: Responding to the greater need

The summer of 1997 was a period marked by great triumph and tragedy. In June, the world was introduced to the world of wizardry with the UK publication of…

View More Heart of a Tiger: FHSU Online at 25 years