Recent Media Coverage
Updated September 4, 2024
FHSU awarded NSF grant to advance health equity for gender-based violence survivors in Western Kansas
Fort Hays State University has been awarded a $74,446 CIVIC Innovation Planning Grant from the National Science Foundation (NSF). The grant, titled “ Advancing Health Equity in Western Kansas Rural Communities Affected by Gender-Based Violence: A Survivor-Centered Advocacy Approach,” will fund a six-month research… more
Notable Quote: “It’s important to note that in rural Western Kansas, there are many community members, organizations, and criminal legal sectors providing essential services to those in need. Some of these services effectively address individuals’ immediate needs. However, we must also focus on long-term sustainable ways of supporting victims by addressing structural and systemic challenges.” - FHSU Criminal Justice Professor Ziwei Qi
Rural Kansas students and communities to receive new STEM resources for career and economic development
Students in rural Kansas communities will soon have new resources to integrate science, math, and technology education toward some of the nation’s most in-demand career options… more
Notable Quote: “This initiative helps Fort Hays serve its role as a steward of place. It is workforce development. We know we must start young with workforce development – middle and high school and make them aware of all the options. This gives us a chance to make a difference in that space.” – FHSU College of Education Dean Paul Adams
Updated July 23, 2024:
Higher Learning Commission approves historic education affiliation
June 27 represents a significant milestone for higher education in rural Kansas, as the Higher Learning Commission (HLC) officially approved the Change of Control application filed jointly by Fort Hays State University... more
Notable Quote: “Our work in the days ahead will focus on integrating our academic programs and student services and on expanding our already robust industry and community connections to increase opportunities for our students, fueling entrepreneurship in rural Kansas, and meeting the workforce needs of the businesses and communities we serve,” - Fort Hays Tech Northwest President Ben Schears said.
FHSU joins 25 U.S. colleges in earning new Carnegie Foundation classification
Fort Hays State University is one of the 25 colleges and universities in the nation and the only Kansas college or university to earn the inaugural Carnegie Leadership for Public Purpose Classification. This new classification recognizes institutions that have committed to campus-wide efforts to advance leadership in pursuit of public goods like justice, equity, diversity, and liberty … moreNotable Quote: "We joined the extensive effort to engage with this new Carnegie classification because we knew it would align directly with the long-standing mission of our university to develop engaged global citizen-leaders.” - FHSU Provost Dr. Jill Arensdorf said.