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
Category: Campus Life
Heart of a Tiger: Responding to the greater need
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
Heart of a Tiger: FHSU Online at 25 years
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
Heart of a Tiger: Be that person
I like to start my day reading “Light’s Daily Dose.” Author Light Watkins’ daily message is short and impactful. The other day, as I was thinking about new…
View More Heart of a Tiger: Be that person
Heart of a Tiger: Amy Schmierbach’s quest
Once you become a parent, you never really quit being a parent. Any parent of a child with intellectual or developmental disabilities knows that their…
View More Heart of a Tiger: Amy Schmierbach’s quest
Heart of a Tiger: Retrospective – My first five years as president
Dec. 18, 2017, was my first day as president of Fort Hays State University. Five years. Wow. As the fifth-year anniversary date approached, I took time to reflect on this wonderful…
View More Heart of a Tiger: Retrospective – My first five years as president
Heart of a Tiger: Brendan Chapman
I am always inspired by our students’ stories. Listening to Brendan Chapman at a recent donor reception did not disappoint. I found his story filled…
View More Heart of a Tiger: Brendan Chapman
Heart of a Tiger: FHSU student Tanner Callis discusses the power of scholarships
I often smile when I think about the Winston Churchill quote, “We make a living by what we get. We make a life by what we…
View More Heart of a Tiger: FHSU student Tanner Callis discusses the power of scholarships
Heart of a Tiger: Patrick McGinnis and the power of community
Throughout the year, we host several events to thank the philanthropists who fuel the dreams of our students. I really love the fact that as we thank our supporters, we…
View More Heart of a Tiger: Patrick McGinnis and the power of community
Heart of a Tiger: My evening with Tiger Hall of Famers
The Tiger Sports Hall of Fame induction ceremony is one of my favorite campus events. This annual event was established in 1986 to honor former Fort Hays State University athletes, coaches,…
View More Heart of a Tiger: My evening with Tiger Hall of Famers