Fort Hays State University recognized approximately 981 graduates during its fall 2025 commencement ceremonies Friday and Saturday, Dec. 12-13, at Gross Memorial Coliseum in Hays.

Local grads are:

Albert: Kaylene Haselhorst, Bachelor of Science in Education; Ellinwood: Courtney Cook, Bachelor of Science in Education; Rebecca Hewitt, Bachelor of Science, Psychology; Kristi Tucker, Master of Science, Special Education; Great Bend: Adriana Arras-Rodriguez, Bachelor of Science in Education; Joshua Ball, Bachelor of Science in Health and Human Performance; Nathan Broeckelman, Master of Science, Education Administration; Rebecca Cole, Master of Professional Studies; Shannon Deines, Master of Professional Studies; Taylor Ellis, Master of Science, Counseling; Alayna Irwin, Bachelor of Business Administration, Management; Allyson Kaiser, Bachelor of Science in Nursing; Antony Reyes Pilo, Bachelor of Science in Computer Science; Tatum Sander, Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice; Karter Smith, Bachelor of Arts, Performing Arts - Theatre; Jessica Vsetecka, Bachelor of General Studies; Evan Wedel, Bachelor of Business Administration, Marketing; Taylor Wells, Bachelor of Business Administration, Management; Hoisington: Livvy Brewer, Bachelor of Science in Nursing; Holt Hanzlick, Bachelor of Business Administration, Accounting; Holt Hanzlick, Bachelor of Business Administration, Finance; Dylan Richards, Bachelor of Science in Education; Dylan Richards, Bachelor of Science in Health and Human Performance; Larned: Angela Reimer, Master of Science, Special Education; Gabriel Upson, Master of Science in Education; Olmitz: Suzanna Schneider, Master of Professional Studies; St. John: Bradley Blue, Bachelor of Science in Information Networking and Telecommunications; Stafford: Jodi Grove, Master of Science in Education.