Fort Hays State University News

A debate over raising taxes appears inevitable next year for Kansas legislators because of the state's ongoing budget problems.

Published online 11/11/2009 10:38 PM Teens pair up for university project Goal of students in Fort Hays State program is to build an 'artificial tree.' By Ken Stephens - The Hutchinson News - kstephens@hutchnews.com What Tyler Clark and Brad Davis have in mind isn't at all like what inspired the poet Joyce Kilmer to write these oft-repeated lines: ...

There was a long line of students waiting outside O'Loughlin Elementary School's technology room Tuesday afternoon as children waited to receive H1N1 flu vaccinations.

With all state universities raising tuition this year, Kansas college students might have suffered sticker shock.

When is a tree that acts like a tree not a tree at all?When its a metal tower that absorbs, transforms and stores carbon dioxide and is made by two teenage math and science whizzes as a research project on climate change.Tyler Clark, 17, of St.

With extensive rodeo experience and a professional background in marketing, Cassandra McDonald of Kansas has filled the City of Brush's new marketing specialist position.

Karen Nowak ran her fingers across the cover of the brand new dictionary she held in her other hand and smiled.

Published online 10/28/2009 9:43 PM FHSU chief talks higher ed funding on tour By Mary Clarkin - The Hutchinson News - mclarkin@hutchnews.com Fort Hays State University can boast it's the only state university in a 17-state region charging under $100 tuition per credit hour.

At her job, and in everyday life, Jeanie Michaelis just goes about her business.

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On November 5, 2009, Conversations with American Heroes at the Watering Hole will feature a discussion with former Ellis County Sheriff's Department deputy sheriff Dr.

That was Ed Hammond's short answer when asked Wednesday what Kansans should do as the state continues to face tax revenue shortfalls, the result of an economy in decline.

Residents within the city limits of Ellis should expect a friendly visit from Fort Hays State University students next week as they distribute a survey aimed at determining public attitudes toward local police and gauging citizens' emergency preparedness.

In the last eight months, schools under the Kansas Board of Regents umbrella have lost $100 million in state funding, forcing institutions like Fort Hays State University and Barton Community College to take long, hard looks at how they do things.

Published online 10/28/2009 9:43 PM A tax strategy to boost budget By Mary Clarkin - The Hutchinson News - mclarkin@hutchnews.com Pop the hood on the state's economic engine and hand a wrench to Fort Hays State University's Ed Hammond.

President of Fort Hays State University, Dr. Edward Hammond, from left, speaks with Rotary member Cloyd Clark and Rotary President Brian Rokusek following his presentation to the McCook Rotary Club Tuesday.

On the night of Oct. 1, the Empire State Building, one of the most iconic American landmarks, was lit up in bright red and yellow lights to honor and celebrate the Chinese communist revolution and sixty years of communism in China.

The Fort Hays Singers, concert choir and wind ensemble gave two-and-a-half concerts Thursday evening at Fort Hays State University's Beach/Schmidt Performing Arts Center -- the separate parts did not often mix.

According to a Fort Hays State University poll , Kansas may be headed for another crisis in science education: A majority of respondents, 53 percent, said they favored teaching both evolution and creationism in the public schools, while 18 percent said that neither theory should be taught.

When Hays city commissioners meet at 6:30 p.m. Thursday at city hall, they will be asked to approve an amendment to engineering services regarding sports complex construction.