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Yahoo
09-05-2025
- Business
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A Kansas education, delivered in Dakar
HAYS, Kan. (KSNW) — A college education from the plains of Kansas is about to become more accessible for students in West Africa—no passport or plane ticket required. Fort Hays State University (FHSU) is launching a new cross-border academic program this fall in partnership with DUNIS Africa. The program will allow Dakar, Senegal students to earn an FHSU degree without leaving their home country. Justice Together offers solutions to help the community It's a change to the program that started in 2017. Previously, students spent two years in Senegal and then moved to Kansas to finish their degrees. Now, they can complete all four years in Senegal, earning a Bachelor's in Business Administration with a focus on International Business and Economics, all in English and aligned with American standards. 'We're creating a world of opportunity for students to thrive together,' Dr. Jeni McRay, Assistant Provost for Internationalization and Strategic Initiatives, said in a news release. DUNIS Africa will instruct the first two years, starting this fall, with Fort Hays State faculty taking over in Fall 2027. 'This new remote-completion option will be transformative for students who cannot relocate to the United States due to financial, family, or visa constraints,' said Amadou Diawara, a current MBA student at FHSU. Diawara began studying at DUNIS in 2017 and moved to Kansas in 2019 to complete his degree. After earning his bachelor's in business in 2020, he completed internships, co-founded two startups, and became a digital strategy consultant for entrepreneurs in Senegal. 'The FHSU-DUNIS partnership has had a profound impact on both my academic and personal journey,' he said in the release. 'It gave me the opportunity to study in a truly international environment that combined academic excellence, personalized support, and cultural exchange.' For Fort Hays State, the program represents more than just international growth. It reflects a broader mission to make American education more accessible, especially for students who might otherwise be left out. 'Our partnership with DUNIS-Africa is Fort Hays State University's mission in action,' said McRay. 'We are making degrees accessible and affordable, allowing students the opportunity to develop as engaged global citizens. When they graduate, they are prepared for real-world challenges and ready to contribute to their local communities.' Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
30-03-2025
- General
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Historians gather at Pittsburg State for annual research conference
PITTSBURG, Kans. — Historians from across Kansas share their research at Pittsburg State University. 108 professors, undergraduate and graduate students, and independent historians gathered in Russ Hall for the 96th Annual Kansas Association of Historians Conference. This two-day event ended Saturday after a full schedule of presentation sessions on a variety of topics. Historians gather at Pittsburg State for annual research conference 'It's going to allow us to take our programs to the next level': PSU plans multi-million dollar automotive program expansion Pitt State students win big at ADDY Awards Women in Construction Week: Girl Scouts dive into STEM at Pitt State Some focused on historical figures who made an impact on the history of Kansas, as well as Scottish and modern American history. Others shed light on different cultures, politics, race, gender and more. Fort Hays State University graduate student and high school teacher, Megan Wade, says it was a way for her to bring what she learned into her classroom. 'I have some high school students back in Coffeyville that are really going to be interested in the information that they've learned, and I'll be able to bring that back to them. So being able to help them through attending this has been the biggest thing for me,' said Megan Wade, Fort Hays State University graduate student and high school teacher. 'This is exciting for us to have 100, 108 people from around the region coming here to enjoy our campus. It's a beautiful campus. It's a beautiful town. They've enjoyed their experience, I feel, and it's exciting,' said Dr. Kris Lawson, Kansas Association of Historians president and PSU professor of history. Dr. Lawson hopes each of the historians who attended and presented will be inspired by what they learned. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
