FHSU University Communications
Seven seniors from Fort Hays State University’s Department of Applied Business Studies were recently honored as outstanding students for 2025.
The department houses three different programs with various concentrations. The Outstanding Student Award recognizes a graduating senior who has demonstrated exceptional performance in academics, leadership, and overall excellence in the respective program at FHSU. The student is a role model who positively characterizes the core values of the awarding program. The awards are given annually to both on-campus and online students.
Business Education Outstanding Student Award Winners:
Lee Ann Darte, Litchfield, Ill.
Sydney Walker, Hays
The Business Education program offers concentration areas in Corporate Communication, Talent Development, and Teacher Licensure.
Marketing Outstanding Student Award Winners:
Kirsten Evans, Ottawa
McKinsie Woodworth, Mount Hope
The Marketing program offers courses including, but not limited to, business sales and development, digital marketing, social media marketing, marketing research, consumer behavior, and international marketing.
Tourism and Hospitality Management Outstanding Student Award Winners:
Robert Oller, Larned
Grace Unruh, Topeka
Tourism and Hospitality Management Outstanding International Student Award Winner:
Hamna Aslam, Selangor, Malaysia
The Tourism and Hospitality Management program offers courses including, but not limited to, hotel management, event management, international tourism, casino management, food and beverage, health and wellness, and sustainable tourism.