Fort Hays State University, Public university in Hays, United States
Fort Hays State University is a public university in Hays, Kansas, spread across a large campus with limestone buildings. It offers more than 200 degree programs through traditional in-person classes and online learning options for tens of thousands of students.
The institution was founded in 1902 on the grounds of the former military outpost Fort Hays. It started as a teaching college branch and later grew into a comprehensive university.
The university hosts an annual Oktoberfest that honors the Volga German heritage of the region through traditional music and local food. Visitors experience customs that descendants of German settlers continue to celebrate today.
The campus is straightforward to navigate and offers various facilities for visitors. Plan your visit during daytime hours to explore the campus grounds and buildings fully.
The Sternberg Museum houses an impressive collection of prehistoric fossils, including dinosaur, marine reptile, and flying reptile skeletons. This museum draws natural history enthusiasts from across the region.
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