Fort Hays State University
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Located in the historic, welcoming community of Hays, Kansas, Fort Hays State University (FHSU) is widely recognized for delivering high-quality, hands-on education at some of the most affordable tuition rates in the Midwest. The university is particularly renowned for its premier programs in nursing, teacher education, and business, which are anchored by the innovative Robbins College of Business and Entrepreneurship and the Werth College of Science, Technology, and Mathematics. On campus, students experience a tight-knit, supportive community fueled by vibrant "Tiger Pride," NCAA Division II athletics, and over 120 student organizations. FHSU further distinguishes itself by offering undergraduates rare, direct research opportunities, including access to the university's own world-class Sternberg Museum of Natural History.
Wikipedia:Fort Hays State University (FHSU) is a public university in Hays, Kansas, United States. It is the largest university in western Kansas, and the fourth largest of the six state universities governed by the Kansas Board of Regents, with a total enrollment of approximately 15,100 students.
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