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Fort Hays State representative urges legislative help to close funding gap for regional universities

Ellis County Commission · October 1, 2024
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A Fort Hays State University representative updated the Ellis County Commission on campus partnerships, scholarships for Ellis County students and asked commissioners to support legislative efforts to narrow a reported $46 million funding gap to reach parity with research institutions.

A representative of Fort Hays State University briefed the Ellis County Commission on Oct. 1 about the university's local programs, partnerships with technical colleges, scholarship incentives for Ellis County residents and a request for legislative support to address funding disparities.

The presenter highlighted the “Ellis County Advantage,” a…

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