Putting Students First

FHSU takes pride in ensuring our students have the resources to reach success

“In both the accounting department and the criminal justice department (which was my first major) I was immediately, and continue to be, awe-struck by the genuineness of the faculty and staff. They have a clear interest in helping their students succeed. Very quickly, my professors became advisors, friends and even confidants in matters far beyond classroom topics. Looking back on the person I was as a freshman and the person I am now, I do not doubt that it was the faculty and staff who helped me achieve my goals and grow as a person.”

Baron Green, Finance, Oberlin, KS

“My student job in digital marketing at FHSU has put me a step ahead of my peers because I get to practice real-world storytelling, public relations and marketing outside of class. I feel like I am more prepared for my summer internship at the Hays Area Chamber of Commerce because of my student employment opportunity. I’m excited to work closely with Hays businesses, make connections and continue to grow as a future professional. I enjoy putting study into action and testing my skills in a meaningful internship while I’m building my network and preparing for my future career.”

McKenzie Cunningham, Communication Studies, Park Hills, MO

“At FHSU, I have met some really great people who are a part of my life and have helped me through being a music major. I don’t think I would be where I am today without all of the available resources on campus, not only academically but health and mental wellbeing also — resources like the Kelly Center, student health and the library. In my major, faculty inspired and encouraged me to buy my first instrument ever. It is great to have people who share a common interest in making good music and to have all those resources available right here in Hays.”

Hector Hernandez, Music Education, Fort Riley, KS

“Being a member of the Honors College has provided the financial resources for my internship in Topeka with the state legislature. I have so much love for Kansas politics, and I want to have a big impact. I wouldn’t have been able to do that without the scholarship that covered both my tuition and housing.”

Kaytee Wisley, Political Science, Wichita, KS

“Dr. William Weber has been my advisor since I came to FHSU. I can always ask him any questions I have with school or as a future teacher. I got to a point one semester where I wanted to drop out, but I had a class with Dr. Weber, and he told me not to give up or get discouraged. He knew that I could get through it. He didn’t let me give up. He helped me look for different options, and he told me to stay strong.”

Perla Camacho, Mathematics, Liberal, KS