Fort Hays State University is about people, passion, and dreams. I love discovering the unique stories of students, faculty and staff. Like me, each has…
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Category: Campus Life
A university’s success is rooted in the spirit of generosity
“Too often we underestimate the power of a touch, a smile, a kind word, a listening ear, an honest compliment, or the smallest act of…
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Great institutions value people who make them great
I truly believe our success is driven by a focus on people, programs and place. At the heart of every community, organization and venture are…
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Focusing on the magic in a new year
In my last column, I attempted to highlight the top 10 – OK, 11 – FHSU accomplishments in 2019. I am so happy with our…
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2019 was another great year at Fort Hays State
The year just past was another great one for Fort Hays State University. A list of all the great things that we accomplished would stretch…
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Commencement marks accomplishments well worth celebrating
Last Friday, nearly 450 Fort Hays State University graduates crossed the stage at our first fall commencement ceremony. One of the greatest privileges afforded a…
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The regional economic impact of Fort Hays State people
I am so very grateful for the many ways our local community supports Fort Hays State University. I am equally proud of the significant role…
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Fort Hays State many has good reasons to celebrate International Education Week
The week of November 18 is International Education Week – a fantastic opportunity to celebrate our international partners, faculty, staff and students. This world emphasis…
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Honoring and serving our student veterans
Honoring and serving our student veterans Veterans Day is quickly approaching, a day for honoring and thanking all of those who have served and sacrificed…
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Some ghosts are signs of progress
With the approach of Halloween, I find myself thinking of a friend who wrote about the ghost buildings on her campus – buildings that once…
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