What a year 2015 was here at Fort Hays State, here are just some of the headlines.
1/23/15 – New vice president, Dr. Joy Hatch accepted the newly created position of vice president for technology at Fort Hays State University.
2/4/15 – Dane G. Hansen Foundation makes $3-million grant commitment to FHSU students.
2/4/15 – FHSU Women’s Basketball climbs to third in nation.
2/28/15 – FHSU Women’s Basketball wins MIAA Regular Season Title.
3/2/15 – Former US House Speaker Newt Gingrich to deliver Sebelius Lecture at FHSU.
3/3/15 – Lehman Player of the Year, Hobson Coach of the Year; Tigers garner several All-MIAA nods.
3/8/15 – Tigers Battle Hard but Fall Just Short in MIAA Tournament Final.
3/14/15 – Tigers advance to Sweet 16 of NCAA Tournament with a 70-54 victory over Wildcats.
3/16/15 – Women’s Basketball sees a historic season end in Central Region Finals.
4/16/15 – Media team brings home gold from Kansas Association of Broadcasters competition.
4/28/15 – Son continues the legacy of Omer and Annabelle Voss with gift to Fort Hays State University.
5/21/15 – Fort Hays State gains approval to offer first doctoral degree.
5/21/15 – Track athletes head to championship meet.
6/18/15 – FHSU students care for orphans in Haiti.
6/26/15 – FHSU president asked to tell Congress about China programs.
7/2/15 – FHSU sports media guides earn national honors from CoSIDA.
8/27/15 – The Institute for New Media Studies hosts open house.
9/3/15 – Tigers Erase 20-Point Deficit to Win 2015 Opener at UCO, 30-29, As Time Expires.
9/18/15 – Kerry Wasinger new general counsel at FHSU.
9/25/15 – FHSU’s Highest enrollment ever.
9/27/15 – Tigers Oust No. 7 Washburn in Straight Sets; End 19-Match Losing Streak to Ichabods.
11/14/15 – Welcome to the Postseason Tigers! FHSU Football Earns Mineral Water Bowl Selection.
11/19/15 – FHSU singers win awards at regional contest.
11/19/15 – New college at Fort Hays State gets a name: Science, Technology & Math.
12/1/15 – Aubel family gives large gift to FHSU in memory of Hays businessman Bill Aubel.
12/5/15 – Tigers Come Up Short in Mineral Water Bowl; Fall 30-22 to Minnesota-Duluth.
12/8/15 – FHSU Women Reach No. 1 National Ranking in WBCA Poll for First Time in Program History.
Just some of the stories that made news at FHSU in 2015! It was a great year on campus and here at the Tiger Media Network, we look forward to an exciting 2016!