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    Mooning Costs Debate Coach His Job  Aug 26, 2008
    Haley's a debater himself and was considering attending Fort Hays State University. "It was a possibility," he said. (NBC 11, CA)

    Cheeky Debate Performance Leads To Firing  Aug 24, 2008
    Fort Hays State University has fired its debate coach for losing his temper at a tournament, engaging in a videotaped shouting match that included pulling down his shorts to expose his underwear. More News. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Weird News)

    University in Kansas fires debate coach over mooning incident ...  Aug 23, 2008
    (AP) _ Fort Hays State University has fired its debate coach for losing his temper at a tournament, engaging in a videotaped shouting match that included pulling down his shorts to expose his underwear. University President Edward H. Hammond also announced Friday that the school was immediately suspending its debate program until problems are addressed at the national level. (amNewYork)

    MCC President Announces Retirement  Aug 20, 2008
    Hes a Kansas native who graduated from the University of Kansas in 1965, earned a master of arts degree in English from Fort Hays State University in Kansas in 1970 and a doctorate in higher education from Kansas State University in 1979. He served as president of Paris Junior College from 1983 to 1988. (KWTX.com, TX)

    Debate coaches lose cool, one pulls down his pants  Aug 17, 2008
    In the video, Fort Hays State University debate coach William Shanahan is shown arguing with Shanara Reid-Brinkley, debate coach at the University of Pittsburgh, during the competition's quarterfinals. The argument, which appears to be at least in part about race, is punctuated with frequent cursing and name-calling. (Rensselaer Republican, IN)

    Debate flares over heated college debate  Aug 16, 2008
    It was the outside world that was shocked by what the video showed: Fort Hays State University coach William Shanahan and University of Pittsburgh coach Shanara Reid-Brinkley screaming obscenities and pointing fingers. Shanahan drops his loose khaki shorts. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Living)

    Kansas Professor in Trouble for Mooning Incident  Aug 15, 2008
    Fort Hays State University debate coach William Shanahan is shown on the video in a profane, in-your-face argument with his counterpart from the University of Pittsburgh during a debate in March at Emory University in Atlanta ... "Fort Hays State University does not condone that behavior it is wrong or the language in that video it is inappropriate and too coarse," Gould told the Star. (Fox News)

    Debatable standards  Aug 15, 2008
    Consider the case of the screaming, foul-mouthed, lose-the-pants debate coach from Fort Hays State University in Kansas. On a video made famous on Internet site YouTube, Professor Bill Shanahan and another "professor" are seen yelling at each other profanely in front of an audience at a debate event at Emory University last March -- before Shanahan suddenly turns and moons the room. (The Augusta Chronicle)

    Professor moons rival at debate  Aug 15, 2008
    Fort Hays State University debate coach William Shanahan is shown on the video in a profane, in-your-face argument with his counterpart from the University of Pittsburgh, Shanara Reid-Brinkley. The exchange took place in Wichita, Kan. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Metro)

    Kansas prof moons Pitt prof during debate competition  Aug 14, 2008
    The video shows Fort Hays State University debate coach William Shanahan in a profane, in-your-face argument with his counterpart from Pitt, Shanara Reid-Brinkley. The exchange took place in March at a competitive debate at Emory University in Atlanta. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)

    Kansas Debate Coach Loses Cool, Moons Room  Aug 14, 2008
    This photo, taken from the Fort Hays State University Web Site, shows debate and forensics coach William "Bill" Shanahan. (Fort Hays State University) ... The video shows Fort Hays State University debate coach in a profane, in-your-face argument with his counterpart from the University of Pittsburgh. (CBS News -- US)

    LeMaire named head coach at Fort Hays State  Aug 8, 2008
    Julie LeMaire, a 2000 graduate of Warsaw High School, has been named the new head softball coach at Fort Hays State University, an NCAA Division II program in the Mid-America Intercollegiate Athletics Association. LeMaire is the sixth coach in the program's history since it restarted in 1999. (Keokuk Daily Gate City, IO)

    LeMaire hired as softball coach at Fort Hays State  Aug 6, 2008
    Julie LeMaire, a 2000 graduate of Warsaw High School, was hired as the new head softball coach at Fort Hays State University in Hays, Kansas ... Fort Hays State University is an NCAA Division II program in the Mid-America Intercollegiate Athletics Association with an enrollment of more than 9,000 students. (Carthage (Hancock County) Journal Pilot, IL)

    Cartwright, Comstock new coaches  Jun 26, 2008
    He was an assistant coach at Hillsdale College, Cumberland College (Kentucky), Eastern Kentucky Unversity, University of Toledo (Ohio), Fort Hays State University (Kansas) and Central Michigan University. Comstock played four years of baseball and football at Hillsdale, where he earned a Bachelors Degree. (Cassopolis Vigilant, MI)

    Not so bad after all  Jun 13, 2008
    Adam Behlke, 26, arrived at Badlands headquarters after finishing his coursework at Fort Hays State University at Hays, Kan. with pretty much everything he owned, including a 55-gallon tank with a 6-year-old, 9-inch black piranha in residence. (Rapid City Journal, SD)

    Principal named to nat’l board  Jun 7, 2008
    Ayers-Geist received her bachelor s degree from Emporia State University, a master s degree from Pittsburg State University and district-level certification from Fort Hays State University. Comments. (Kansas City Kansan, KS)

    Rankin signs letter of intent with Tigers  May 16, 2008
    Abilene High School senior has signed a letter of intent to become a pole vaulter for the Fort Hays State University track and field team. Kyle Rankin, one of the top vaulters in northcentral Kansas, plans to study physics and engineering at Fort Hays State. (Abilene Recorder Chronicle)

    Democrats divide by race, gender, class  May 8, 2008
    "I think it is merely an accident of history that Obama's rhetoric -- which was meant to appeal to all -- had greatest resonance with those thirstiest for change. And they happened to be the liberal elites frustrated with eight years of the Bush administration," said Chapman Rackaway, a political science professor at Fort Hays State University in Kansas. SIMILAR POLICIES. (The Star Online, Malaysia)

    Century-old turtle at home with KDWP; Alligator snapper matches years with pounds  May 3, 2008
    Formerly stored but not displayed at the Sternberg Museum at Fort Hays State University, the turtle was confiscated from a turtle collected in Arkansas that made improper reports and through some connections was sent to the Sternberg Museum, said Ken Brunson, wildlife diversity coordinator. The turtle was at the Sternberg for a year and was used for lectures but not displayed. (Pratt Tribune, KS)

    Leavenworth County Historical Society looking to the future  Apr 4, 2008
    received her undergraduate degree in history from Fort Hays State University. I was always interested in museums, Soukup said. (Leavenworth Times, KS)

    Growers elect grain commissioners  Mar 23, 2008
    Greving has a bachelor's degree in agriculture from Fort Hays State University. District five - Clayton Short, who grows corn, sorghum, wheat and soybeans in Saline. (Abilene Recorder Chronicle)

    Lenkner to clerk for Justice Kennedy  Mar 15, 2008
    His brother Darrin is a graduate of Fort Hays State University. Lenkner's resum. (Pratt Tribune, KS)

    Duane and Jackie Bee  Feb 27, 2008
    After graduating as valedictorian from Brookville High School in 1953, he attended Fort Hays State University in Hays. He later became the owner and operator of Tee Jay Quarter Horse Ranch in Canton. (McPherson Sentinel, KS)

    Dates, dresses and delays  Feb 24, 2008
    After graduation in May, Elsasser will attend Fort Hays State University where she plans on majoring in Medical Diagnostic Imaging. Comments. (McPherson Sentinel, KS)

    KU Med sees record Spring enrollment  Feb 24, 2008
    Fort Hays State University increased by the largest amount, 432 students, or 5. 7 percent. (Kansas City Kansan, KS)

    Area grapplers learn of state pairings  Feb 19, 2008
    St. Mary's-Colgan wrestler Nick Whetzell will take on Chaston Hoeme of Scott City in the first round of the Class 3-2-1A state wrestling tournament at Fort Hays State University beginning on Friday. Matthew Clark can be reached at matthew. (SunOnline)

    Web site launches to solve brain-drain problem  Feb 3, 2008
    The seven member schools participating in this endeavor are Emporia State University, Fort Hays State University, Kansas State University, Pittsburg State University, University of Kansas, Washburn University and Wichita State University. Related Industry News. (Wichita Business Journal, KS)

    New faces at Northwest  Jan 28, 2008
    and a master s degree in English from Fort Hays State University in Hays, Kan. She is currently completing an Ed.D. in educational leadership and administration at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln. (Maryville Daily Forum, MO)

    Chapman grad dies in Hays' accident  Jan 26, 2008
    Zamrzla was a 2002 graduate of Chapman High School and attended Fort Hays State University ... He attended Fort Hays State University where he was involved in many music activities. (Abilene Recorder Chronicle)

    Men of McPherson  Jan 25, 2008
    Labertew received his BS in Biology from Fort Hays State University in 1995, and his Doctor of Physical Therapy from Maryville University in St. Louis, Mo. in 2000. (McPherson Sentinel, KS)

    New art at Riney Gallery  Jan 25, 2008
    Chambers received an associate's degree from PCC and transferred to Fort Hays State University. Comments. (Pratt Tribune, KS)

    Moran's weekly look at Congress  Dec 19, 2007
    I visited the Fort Hays State University Foundation to meet with Brad Botz, Director of Gift Planning, and discuss legislation that promotes charitable giving to universities. I also enjoyed touring the Foundation building, which opened this fall thanks to the lead gift of Bill and Yvonne Robbins of Great Bend. (McPherson Sentinel, KS)

    'Messiah' will feature local talent, guest performers  Dec 4, 2007
    Before coming to the UAFS this year, Moore was director of choral activities at the University of Idaho, Lionel Hampton School of Music for four years, and on the faculty of the Fort Hays State University in Hays, Kan. for 14 years where he served as director of choral activities and opera and musical theatre, taught studio voice and related courses and served as interim chair in 2000-2001. (Sallisaw Sequoyah County Times, OK)

    Chinese school is rah-rah for U.S.-style campus  Dec 4, 2007
    He hooked up with Fort Hays State University in Kansas, another school in the middle of wheat fields, and arranged a partnership that lets SIAS students receive an American degree without setting foot in the States. Taking classes by video and over the Internet, SIAS students earn a dual bachelor of arts degree: one from SIAS and a general studies degree from Fort Hays. (Los Angeles Times)

    Fort Hays State University doubles its local enrollment  Nov 22, 2007
    Fort Hays State University President Edward Hammond visited with the Kansas City Kansan earlier this month as part of his annual media tour. Hammond, the longest serving school president in the university s history, spoke about the university s goals and vision as far ahead as 2020 and how Wyandotte County can play a part. (Kansas City Kansan, KS)

    Wrestling Wins Four Of 10 Weight Classes At Old Chicago's Open  Nov 19, 2007
    Quarterfinals: #2 James Annon (Fort Hays State University) DEC D 9-3 ... Semifinals: #1 DEC Josh Pfannerstiel (Fort Hays State University) D 7-6 ... First Place: #1 Danny Grater (Fort Hays State University) WBF #2 F 5:55. (Uncbears.com)

    Panthers earn return to Hays  Nov 17, 2007
    Colgan, after an one-year absence thanks to a loss in last year's quarterfinals to St. Marys, will make a return trip to Lewis Field on the campus of Fort Hays State University in Hays for a 1 p.m. state title game next Saturday against three-time defending state champion Smith Center after the Redmen earned a 44-6 victory over St. Francis in the other 2-1A semifinal. An appearance earned thanks to the Colgan defensive front. (SunOnline)

    Frownfelters named Century Farm Family  Oct 31, 2007
    A graduate of Marquette High School, he holds a bachelor's degree from Fort Hays State University. The Frownfelters produce wheat, milo, soybeans and alfalfa and run a cow-calf herd on the family farm, which has grown from the two original purchases to include 1,200 acres of owned and rented ground. (McPherson Sentinel, KS)

    Remington, Berean volleyball advance to State Tournaments  Oct 26, 2007
    Berean Academy won their Class 2A Sub-State Tournament in Oxford Saturday to reach the State Tournament in Gross Coliseum at Fort Hays State University. The second-seeded Warriors defeated #7 Oxford, #3 Central-Burden and top seed Sedan to advance to state. (El Dorado Times, KS)

    PCC sets concert date  Oct 26, 2007
    Rupe comes to Pratt with a music degree from Fort Hays State University. In addition to the vocal program, he is also director of the Blue Fusion Jazz Band. (Pratt Tribune, KS)

    Making big strides  Oct 25, 2007
    The games begin at 3:30 p.m. Friday for the Panthers, who open pool play against St. John-Hudson at Gross-Busch Coliseum on the Fort Hays State University campus in Hays. Colgan faces St. Marys at 6:30 p.m. and concludes pool play at 8:30 against Smith Center. (SunOnline)

    SMC NO. 7 seed in 2A tourney  Oct 22, 2007
    volleyball tournament at 3:30 p.m. Friday against St. John-Hudson in pool play at Busch-Gross Coliseum on the Fort Hays State University campus. The Panthers, 27-12 and making their first state tournament. (SunOnline)

    College's net contribution $27.6 million  Oct 17, 2007
    Upper division programs are available through Fort Hays State University and Access Us. Other programs are available with EDUKAN, Pratt-On-Line, Continuing Education, Kansas Regents network, Learning Center at Pratt, Internet access for the community. (Pratt Tribune, KS)

    Easton board to consider efficiency review process  Oct 13, 2007
    The bill established a cooperative between Emporia State University, Fort Hays State University and Pittsburg State University to identify individual strengths and weaknesses at schools throughout the state and to develop strategies to increase effectiveness and efficiency at those schools. Sailors said that this is accomplished through a number of steps. (Leavenworth Times, KS)

    Team ropers respond to cowboy's tragedy with a rodeo  Oct 13, 2007
    He had completed his PCC associate degree and two years of a bachelor's degree program in agriculture at PCC through the Fort Hays State University program, said PCC Rodeo Coach Doug Janke. "Hopefully his health will allow him to come back to school," Janke said. (Pratt Tribune, KS)

    CASA show ready to go  Oct 13, 2007
    He graduated from Fort Hays State University in 1983 with a degree in Physical Education and a minor in business/recreation, and began employment at Russell Recreation Commission as the Recreation Director. In 1989, he moved his family; wife Denise and daughter Denae to Derby where he was the Sports Director for the Derby Recreation Commission until 1993. (Wellington Daily News, KS)

    Motivational speaker fires up students  Oct 9, 2007
    He graduated from the University of Hawaii and Fort Hays State University. He was awarded Graduate Student Teacher of the Year by the International Communication Association while attending Fort Hays State University. (McPherson Sentinel, KS)

    Briar Cliff welcomes new faculty members  Oct 7, 2007
    Nelson holds a bachelor's degree in history and education from Morningside College, and a master's degree in health science from Fort Hays State University, Hays, Kan. Nelson is a member of the Iowa Basketball Coaches Association and the National Association of Basketball Coaches. (Sioux City Journal, IO)

    Pitt State class earns national recognition  Oct 4, 2007
    The PSU broadcasting class was named as a finalist for their play-by-play coverage of last fall's PSU vs. Fort Hays State University football game. Zoel Lopez, a senior from Coffeyville, called play-by-play. (SunOnline)

    Riney Gallery to feature collection from Jenny Venn  Oct 3, 2007
    Venn, who received her Master of Fine Arts degree in graphic design from Fort Hays State University in 2007, currently serves as an assistant professor of graphic design at the University of Wyoming. She hopes through teaching that she can inspire and encourage students to find their true passions in the same way her teachers inspired her. (Pratt Tribune, KS)

    WHS grad hurt in Iraq  Sep 26, 2007
    Best friend from high school, John McComb, says Cornejo graduated from the Wellington High School Class of 1984, and went on to attend Fort Hays State University where the two were roommates. McComb and Cornejo joined the military in the same year, though while McComb eventually got out and started working for the Wellington school district, Cornejo went on to become a Command Sergeant Major the highest position in the enlisted Army ranks. (Wellington Daily News, KS)

    PCC Rodeo opens October  Sep 25, 2007
    Kansas teams include; PCC, Fort Hays State University, Fort Scott Community college, Dodge City Community College, Kansas State University, Garden City Community College, Cloud County Community College and Colby Community College. The Oklahoma teams are; Northwestern Oklahoma State University, Eastern Oklahoma State College, Southeastern Oklahoma State University, Northern Okalaha College, Northeastern Oklahoma Aone College, Pan Handle State University, Rogers State University, Southwestern... (Pratt Tribune, KS)

    Kansas university enrollment tops 90,000  Sep 23, 2007
    Fort Hays State University enrollment is up 5. 1 percent, Pittsburg State is up 3. (Wichita Business Journal, KS)

    FBI terror expert to speak Thursday at Bethany  Sep 18, 2007
    Miller holds undergraduate degrees in radiologic technologies and general science and a master's degree in physical education from Fort Hays State University. Before joining the FBI, he worked for 13 years as an X-ray technician. (McPherson Sentinel, KS)

    PSU starts with facility maintenance  Sep 18, 2007
    Fort Hays State University 7 $2,668,000. Kansas State University 6 $12,566,500. (SunOnline)

    Work getting under way on 50 state university projects  Sep 14, 2007
    Fort Hays State University: seven projects, $2. 6 million. (Wichita Business Journal, KS)

    COS welcomes new faculty and staff  Sep 13, 2007
    Vancil has served as a history teaching assistant and instructor at Kansas State University and also as an online instructor for Fort Hays State University. He earned his Bachelor of Arts degree and Master of Arts degree in history from Fort Hays State University and is currently finishing a Ph. (Yreka Siskiyou Daily News, CA)

    Some stories and photos you would miss in Saturday's edition!  Aug 26, 2007
    Today's American Profile Magazine profiles the world's oldest college graduate - Nola Ochs, 95, who graduated from Fort Hays State University. 5. (McPherson Sentinel, KS)

    Chamber meeting slated  Aug 23, 2007
    Cordes is a graduate of Fort Hays State University and the University of Hawaii and was a speaker at a youth rally in Pratt sponsored by the Chamber of Commerce. He speaks to more than 70,000 business leaders, teachers and students each year. (Pratt Tribune, KS)

    Jurchen/Brandenburg to wed  Aug 22, 2007
    He is a 2001 graduate of Russell High School and a 2005 graduate of Fort Hays State University with a Bachelor of Science degree in Agriculture Business. He is currently employed on the family farm is Russell. (Atlantic News-Telegraph, IO)

    PCC the doorway to many other colleges  Aug 16, 2007
    Students will walk through the doors of Pratt Community College next week and begin another year of taking classes from PCC and Fort Hays State University, Kansas State University and several community colleges across the state ... Students at PCC can earn their bachelors degree in elementary education or technology leadership from Fort Hays State University without ever leaving the PCC campus. (Pratt Tribune, KS)

    New principal praises Direct Instruction program  Aug 7, 2007
    She obtained a master s degree from Fort Hays State University. Bates said it may sound trite, but she believes that under the right circumstances every child can learn and achieve to his potential. (Leavenworth Times, KS)

    Regents give $600K to Kansas nursing programs  Jul 26, 2007
    Fort Hays State University: $26,066. Johnson County Community College: $32,000. (Wichita Business Journal, KS)

    Faith and family keep farm going  Jun 30, 2007
    Pratt Tribune - News. Weather sponsored by. (Pratt Tribune, KS)

    Kansas universities rated 'best buys'  Jun 29, 2007
    In-state tuition and fees at Emporia State University, Fort Hays State University and Pittsburg State University are 32. 4 percent below the regional average. (Wichita Business Journal, KS)

    Hearn receives Morrison Memorial Scholarship  Jun 22, 2007
    Darrin Morrison, for whom the scholarship is named, played baseball at El Dorado High School, Butler Community College, and Fort Hays State University. He was the Most Valuable Player for the 1990 El Dorado Class 5A state championship team, as well as a member of the Post 81 Class AA American Legion champion team. (El Dorado Times, KS)

    Hellyer named sole finalist for Chancellor  Jun 16, 2007
    She has an undergraduate degree in accounting from Fort Hays State University in Hays, Kansas and an MBA from the University of Texas at Austin. Hellyer spent the last week in constituent group interviews and participating in open forums with faculty and staff at all three of the College campuses. (Pasadena Citizen, TX)

    Clayton Schmidt  Jun 16, 2007
    He attended Fort Hays State University and worked as a surgical technician at hospitals in Wichita, Kan ... After his military service, he returned to Fort Hays State University, graduating in 1970 with a bachelor of science degree. (Muscatine Journal, IO)

    Former Butler coach Ollie Isom honored at State Track Meet  Jun 13, 2007
    Isom, who did not compete in track in high school, first became involved as a student at Fort Hays State University. He went on to coach at high schools in Kansas and Nebraska before becoming a successful instructor and head coach at Butler. (El Dorado Times, KS)

    Renfro retires after 31 years in district  Jun 3, 2007
    Wes will be a senior at Fort Hays State University, where he currently is studying sports management ... Wes will be a senior at Fort Hays State University, where he currently is studying sports management. (McPherson Sentinel, KS)

    Abilene board names Junction City administrator as interim superintendent  Jun 2, 2007
    He earned a bachelor of science degree in mathematics from Fort Hays State University in 1974. He earned his master's of science degree from FHSU in 1988. (Abilene Recorder Chronicle)

    • Caledonia Village Board appoints business executive as trustee  May 24, 2007
    He earned a bachelor's degree in business from Fort Hays State University in Kansas and works as a business process consultant for S.C. Johnson. He currently serves on the board of the Caledonia Conservancy, a land trust founded in 1994 to protect and expand Caledonia's recreational trails, but he plans to resign at the next meeting so there's no question of conflict of interest. (Racine Journal Times, WI)

    Eight El Dorado High School seniors, all Summa Cum Laude graduates, were presented Myrrl Houck Memorial Scholarships at a reception Friday morning, May 11, at EHS.  The students - Rachel Austin, Jennifer Carlson, Amanda Gipson, Christal Haskins, Kylie McAllister, Robert Morton, Jordnn Porter, and Kaitlin Wheeler - received awards amounting to $500 each, producing a total of $113,140 in scholarships which have been awarded to 472 students since the program started in 1960.  May 22, 2007
    EHS Counselor Steve Stallbaumer announced the students' future plans: Austin will attend Wichita State University and major in nursing; Carlson University of Kansas, major, pre-medicine; Gipson Fort Hays State University, major, pre-medicine; Haskins Butler Community College and Pittsburg State University, major, psychology; McAllister Wichita State University, major, graphic design; Morton Cornell University in New York State, major, molecular biology and genetics; Porter University of Kansas,... (El Dorado Times, KS)

    MHS seniors recognized for achievements  May 20, 2007
    Fort Hays State University Scholarships: Stephanie Bunch -- Miller Black Scholarship, Academic Scholarship; Matt Wescott -- Silver Award; Alex Whitehill -- Bronze Award, Department of Biology Scholarship. Kansas State University Scholarship: Jessie Bammer -- Academic Achievement Scholarship; Emily Boardman -- Activity Scholarship; Caid Buchman -- Leadership Scholarship; Sasha Harden -- Presidential Scholarship, June H. Sherrid Scholarship; Amanda Keim -- Leadership Scholarship; Rebecca Martin --... (McPherson Sentinel, KS)

    PCC signs partnership with Kansas State  May 19, 2007
    It also offers Bachelor degree programs in technology and education through Fort Hays State University. Comments. (Pratt Tribune, KS)

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    Derby High School industrial technology students made a good showing at the 48th Annual Technology Fair held at Fort Hays State University. This was the first time DHS school was represented at the fair, said Paul Fiebich, instructor. (Derby Daily Reporter, KS)

    Granny, 95, graduates uni to set record  May 16, 2007
    On Saturday (local time) Ms Ochs, born in 1911, garnered a standing ovation from her classmates at Fort Hays State University when she received her degree in general studies and history from the governor of Kansas. "It was great ... Everybody stood up and cheered," she said. (ABC News Online, Australia -- Offbeat)

    McConnell criticizes Iraqi government  May 14, 2007
    Ochs received her bachelor's degree in general studies and history during Saturday's commencement at Fort Hays State University. Among the other graduates was her granddaughter, Alexandra Ochs. (Boston Globe)

    World / Nation Briefs  May 14, 2007
    Ochs received her bachelor's degree in general studies and history at Saturday's graduation ceremony at Fort Hays State University in Hays, Kan. . (Newsday -- Nation)

    95-year-old woman becomes country's oldest college graduate  May 14, 2007
    history during Saturday s graduation ceremony at Fort Hays State University. When she was handed her degree by Gov. Kathleen Sebelius, the crowd gave her a standing ovation, breaking a rule against applauding until all the names of all 2,176 graduates were read including her granddaughter, Alexandra Ochs. (KHOU.com, TX)

    Peter Daut and Mike DiSerio report on the latest news, weather and what's hot on our website. Click here to watch the latest KFOXTV.com Webcast.  May 13, 2007
    95-Year-Old Graduates CollegeNola Ochs, 95, is set to graduate from Fort Hays State University in Wichita, Kan. Mom Saves Girl From Sinking MinivanAn Indianapolis girl left in a running van nearly drowns after the van rolls into a lake. (KFOXTV.com, TX)

    Meet The 95-Year-Old Graduate  May 12, 2007
    Everybody is impressed by what Nola's doing at Fort Hays State University even without her 3. 7 GPA. Everybody, it seems, except the 95-year-old herself. (CBS News)

    Your Last Pick  May 12, 2007
    (CBS) You may have to be a smart kid to make it at Fort Hays State University in Hays, Kansas, but all you need is a nursery education to tell you which one of the kids is not like the others. Her name is Nola Ochs and shes 95 years old. (CBS News)

    Scholarships totaling more than $23,000 awarded at AHS 2007 achievement banquet  May 11, 2007
    An Abilene senior who plans to study finance and banking at Fort Hays State University was the recipient of the $8,000 Moyer Brothers Scholarship. Robert H. "Hank" Royer Jr., a trustee, presented the scholarship to Adrian Geist, daughter of Paul and Cheril Geist. (Abilene Recorder Chronicle)

    Wildcat golfers prepare for league, regional, state  May 9, 2007
    Hoover plans to play golf at Fort Hays State University next fall. Sophomore Tyler Briscoe has two top-10 finishes this season while junior Cale Demel also has been one of the Wildcats' leaders. (El Dorado Times, KS)

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