Donors recognized for investment in entrepreneurship at Fort Hays State University
Posted: Wed Jul 09, 2025 2:52 pm
HAYS, Kan. — A $3.5 million donation from the foundation of a northwest Kansas philanthropist made possible the construction of the Dane G. Hansen Scholarship Hall at Fort Hays State University.
Gifts and contributions from many other individuals will help support the university’s entrepreneurship program and the residence hall that will house 32 entrepreneur-minded students and a resident assistant. Those donors were recognized at a news conference in the FHSU Memorial Union, Tuesday, July 26.
The facility, set for completion for the fall 2016 semester, will create a nationally unique living and learning environment for students with a passion for entrepreneurship and starting their own businesses. Students telegram number list of any major will be given the opportunity to develop the entrepreneurial
mindset and competencies necessary to compete in the global economy.
“This is an exciting time for Fort Hays State University,” said Dr. Mirta M. Martin, FHSU president. “The next Microsoft or Google could potentially be created at our university by a Fort Hays State graduate. This is an incredibly unique facility as it offers an opportunity unlike many others for interdisciplinary program participation.
“Because of the vision and investment of the Dane G. Hansen Foundation and many other generous donors,” Martin added, “students from any degree program will have the opportunity to learn how to start and be successful in their own business. I talk about investment because this is not a donation. This is an investment in the future of this great state. And the future starts with our students.”
Gifts and contributions from many other individuals will help support the university’s entrepreneurship program and the residence hall that will house 32 entrepreneur-minded students and a resident assistant. Those donors were recognized at a news conference in the FHSU Memorial Union, Tuesday, July 26.
The facility, set for completion for the fall 2016 semester, will create a nationally unique living and learning environment for students with a passion for entrepreneurship and starting their own businesses. Students telegram number list of any major will be given the opportunity to develop the entrepreneurial
mindset and competencies necessary to compete in the global economy.
“This is an exciting time for Fort Hays State University,” said Dr. Mirta M. Martin, FHSU president. “The next Microsoft or Google could potentially be created at our university by a Fort Hays State graduate. This is an incredibly unique facility as it offers an opportunity unlike many others for interdisciplinary program participation.
“Because of the vision and investment of the Dane G. Hansen Foundation and many other generous donors,” Martin added, “students from any degree program will have the opportunity to learn how to start and be successful in their own business. I talk about investment because this is not a donation. This is an investment in the future of this great state. And the future starts with our students.”