FH TECH | NW to Launch Tiny Tigers Daycare with Support from Dane G. Hansen, & Patterson Family Fdn
Goodland, KS – [September 15, 2025] – 麻花影视 | Northwest is excited to announce the construction of a new on-campus daycare, Tiny Tigers, located in the Digital Technology Building. The project is made possible through the generous support of the Dane G. Hansen Foundation and the Patterson Family Foundation, whose investments continue to strengthen families, education, and rural communities in Northwest Kansas.
The Tiny Tigers daycare will support the development of more qualified childcare providers to help meet the growing needs of the region. The on-campus childcare facility will also serve students, employees, and community members in need of daycare for their young children. This will help create access to childcare to increase student completion rates and provide stability for the local workforce.
“This daycare will make a tremendous difference for our students and families,” said Child Care Specialist instructor, Tara Neitzel. “Tiny Tigers is about giving children a place to learn, play, and grow. For students in our Child Care Specialist program, Tiny Tigers will provide an invaluable opportunity to gain hands-on experience and develop the skills needed to excel in the early childhood education field.”
In addition to serving families, Tiny Tigers will become an educational hub for students in the Child Care Specialist program, who will gain real-world, hands-on experience working with children in a licensed childcare setting.
Alongside this exciting addition, the college is also proud to introduce Lil’ Vic, the newest member of the Tiger mascot family. Lil’ Vic represents the next generation of Tigers, embodying the bright future of the college and its commitment to supporting learners of all ages.
麻花影视 | Northwest extends heartfelt gratitude to the Dane G. Hansen Foundation and the Patterson Family Foundation for their generous contributions. Their support made this exciting project possible, enabling the college to create a resource that will benefit families, support workforce development, and strengthen our regional community.
Tiny Tigers is scheduled to open in January 2026, with enrollment details to be announced soon.
$90,000 Gift to Support Campus Beautification in Honor of Technical Education Champion John Golden
GOODLAND, KS (09/5/2025 ) — 麻花影视 | Northwest is proud to announce a significant $90,000 permanently endowed gift supporting campus beautification projects as part of the college’s recent “Cheers to 60 Years” celebration. The contribution was made in honor of the late John Golden, a dedicated advocate for technical education who played a pivotal role in introducing Senate Bill 438, which created technical institutions in Kansas.
This $60,000 gift was made possible through the generosity of Gennifer Golden House, with matching support from the Dane G. Hansen Foundation’s Matching Fund Program. Funds will be directed toward projects that enhance the college’s campus and create a welcoming environment for students, faculty, and visitors.
“We are incredibly grateful for this gift honoring John Golden’s enduring legacy,” said Dr. Corey Isbell, President of 麻花影视 | Northwest. “His work helped establish the foundation for technical education in Kansas, and the establishment of the “Golden Beautification Fund” will serve as a lasting tribute to his commitment to student success.”
Gennifer Golden House, daughter of John Golden, shared her hope that this gift inspires others to invest in the future of the college: “My father believed deeply in the mission of technical education. I’m honored to continue his vision and encourage others to join us in supporting the campus and its students.”
The “Cheers to 60 Years” initiative celebrates the college’s six decades of providing hands-on, career-focused education. Community members and alumni are invited to contribute to ongoing projects and help carry forward the college’s mission.
To make a gift or learn more about supporting 麻花影视 | Northwest, please visit www.fhnw.edu/foundation or contact Kelly James at (785) 890-1529 or kelly.james@fhnw.edu.
麻花影视 | Northwest Faculty & Staff Receive HeroLink Bracelets
Goodland, KS – [August 26, 2025] – Faculty and staff at 麻花影视 | Northwest recently received HeroLink Bracelets, made possible through the generosity of several community partners and donors.
The bracelets were provided through the support of the Lions Club, Kiwanis, Shriners, Short and Son, Dan Brenner Ford, Designs Unlimited, Frontier Equity, The Insurance Agency, Roxann Kling, Cindy Welsh, and a generous private donor. Their contributions ensured that every faculty and staff member received a bracelet as a symbol of connection, gratitude, and community support.
The HeroLink program, advised locally by Melody Knudson with assistance from Carol Porter and Adrianne Springer, is designed to recognize and support individuals who serve others—such as first responders, military members, veterans, doctors, nurses, and educators.
Currently, the HeroLink Bracelets are being distributed to those groups, but in the near future, they will be made available to the broader community. Any funds generated from bracelet sales will go directly toward purchasing additional bracelets to gift to military members and veterans, ensuring they receive this symbol of appreciation at no cost.
“We are so grateful for the generosity of our local organizations and donors who made it possible to provide these bracelets,” said Melody Knudson, HeroLink Advisor. “It’s a small but meaningful way to show our support for the heroes in our community and beyond.”
Community members who know of a military member or veteran who would benefit from receiving a HeroLink Bracelet free of charge are encouraged to contact Melody Knudson.
About 麻花影视 | Northwest
Located in Goodland, Kansas, 麻花影视 | Northwest offers 18 hands-on technical programs designed to prepare students for in-demand careers. As part of the Fort Hays State University system, 麻花影视 | Northwest is committed to its mission: Be smart. Work hard. Do the right thing.For more information about HeroLink Bracelets or to nominate a veteran or first responder to receive one, please contact Melody Knudson at NWKEMS37@gmail.com
麻花影视 | Northwest Announces Spring Semester Honors Lists
Goodland, KS. (05/29/2025) – 麻花影视 | Northwest in Goodland, KS has announced the names of full-time students who earned spots on the President’s and Dean’s honor lists for the 2025 Spring semester.
Students on the President’s Honor List earned a perfect 4.0 grade point average while students on the Dean’s Honor List earned a GPA between 3.5 and 3.99.
President’s Honor List
Alencio Zarate............................. Scott City, KS......................................... Electrical Technology
Mason Berls................................. Goodland, KS..................................... Construction Technology
Isaac Bisaso................................ Goodland, KS.................................... App Dev & Emerging Tech
Andrea Grajeda............................ Burlington, CO..................................................... Cosmetology
Ty Ketter..................................... Goodland, KS............................................................ Plumbing
Logan Fritz.................................. Edson, KS........................................................... Cosmetology
Jared Quain................................. Goodland, KS............................................................ Plumbing
Ethan Graham.............................. St. Francis, KS............................ Mechanical Engineering Tech.
Audrey Schears............................ Goodland, KS............................ Computer Graphics Technology
Francisco Monreal........................ Zaragoza, ............................................... Applied Technologies
Dean’s Honor Roll List
Dylan Hielscher............................ Holyoke, CO............................................ Electrical Technology
Alba Garrido Lamas...................... Ourense, ..................................................... Medical Assistant
Salisu Habibu............................... Zaria City, ...................................... Precision Agriculture Tech.
Elisee Guede................................ Goodland, KS........................................... Business Technology
Pablo De Vidts.............................. Las Conde, ............................................. Business Technology
Yan Blaire Dologuin....................... Goodland, KS.................................... App Dev & Emerging Tech
William Cadoret........................... Hays, KS....................................................... Respiratory Care
Leslie Peguero Saldivar................. Goodland, KS...................................................... Cosmetology
Tommy McClure........................... Denver, CO....................................... App Dev & Emerging Tech
Eoin Steinsiek.............................. Arriba, CO........................................... Engineering Technology
Roman Arnds............................... Colorado Springs, CO............................... Electrical Technology
Maria Romero.............................. Kyle, TX..................................................................... Welding
Kaleb Stephens............................ Spring Branch, TX............................. App Dev & Emerging Tech
Lluvia Gutierrez............................ Garden City, KS....................................... Electrical Technology
Mason Simoneau.......................... Goodland, KS.......................................... Electrical Technology
Jacob Spahn................................ Metairie, LA........................................ Engineering Technology
Anthony Anderson........................ Hiawatha, KS.................................... App Dev & Emerging Tech
Alisha Lee................................... Colby, KS............................................................ Cosmetology
Benson Baum.............................. Brighton, CO................................................ Diesel Technology
Bryson Terry................................ St Francis, KS................................. Precision Agriculture Tech.
Martin Ramos-hernandez.............. Syracuse, KS.......................................... Electrical Technology
Amber Kleiber.............................. Colby, KS............................................................ Cosmetology
Landon Johnson.......................... Sharon Springs, KS................................. Electrical Technology
David Beck.................................. Elwood, NE.................................................. Diesel Technology
Faith Torres................................. Evans, CO...................................................... Respiratory Care
Scott Hopper............................... Alamosa, CO........................................... Electrical Technology
Mason La Rue.............................. Elkhart, KS............................................. Electrical Technology
Broc Henry.................................. Shawnee, KS....................................... Engineering Technology
Marco Valdespino......................... Garden City, KS................................. App Dev & Emerging Tech
Edan White.................................. Lakin, KS........................................ Precision Agriculture Tech.
Jacelyn Horinek........................... Goodland, KS...................................................... Cosmetology
Citori Bosserman......................... Oakley, KS..................................................... Respiratory Care
Lucky Maila.................................. Gauteng, ....................................... Precision Agriculture Tech.
Brendan Hunter........................... Mccook, NE....................................... Construction Technology
Braden Bergsma.......................... Goodland, KS...................................... Engineering Technology
Jose Cortes................................. Goodland, KS.......................................... Electrical Technology
Brynne Purvis.............................. Goodland, KS...................................................... Cosmetology
Cutter Neitzel.............................. Saint Francis, KS...................... Computer Graphics Technology
Daniel Cornelissen........................ Gauteng, ............................................ Engineering Technology
Brandon Nunez............................ Holcomb, KS............................... Mechanical Engineering Tech.
Tyler Hill...................................... Bennett, CO.................................... Precision Agriculture Tech.
Mason Kersenbrock...................... Colby, KS........................................ Precision Agriculture Tech.
Hayden Terry............................... Kanorado, KS.................................... App Dev & Emerging Tech
Haley Karlik................................. San Marcos, TX........................................................... Welding
Synnika Carter............................. Burlington, CO.............................................. Medical Assistant
Daking Smith............................... Brooklyn, NY............................................ Business Technology
Gabriel Bandy............................... Burlington, CO............................................. Diesel Technology
Luamalae Tanielu......................... Leone, AS............................................... Business Technology
Kristen Tufugafale........................ Pago Pago, AS......................................... Business Technology
Caroline Purcell............................ Taylorsville, UT........................................................... Welding
Legase Leaumoana...................... Pago Pago, AS......................................... Business Technology
John Troolin................................ Cambridge, MN........................................ Business Technology
Da'quan Slayton............................ Denver, CO.............................................. Business Technology
Kade Schimke.............................. Ellendale, ND........................................... Business Technology
Rayquan Cochrane....................... Camden, NJ............................................ Business Technology
Gavin Devries............................... Coon Rapids, MN...................................... Business Technology
Nolan Russell............................... Wellington, KS........................................ Electrical Technology
Rook Shaw.................................. Wallace, KS...................................... App Dev & Emerging Tech
Kaden Drager............................... Joes, CO............................................. Automotive Technology
Braxton Henderson...................... Fredonia, AZ............................. Computer Graphics Technology
Carter Borger............................... Quinter, KS............................................. Electrical Technology
Rafe Cousins............................... Lamar, CO.............................................. Electrical Technology
Logan Sitzman............................. Hugo, CO................................................ Electrical Technology
Mason Hitchens........................... Goodland, KS............................................................ Plumbing
Benjamin Wolak........................... Goodland, KS.............................. Mechanical Engineering Tech.
Jessica Espinoza......................... Colby, KS............................................................ Cosmetology
Ian Tarman.................................. Tribune, KS................................................. Diesel Technology
Brackford Mann............................ Burlington, CO........................................ Electrical Technology
Azul Barron.................................. Goodland, KS............................ Computer Graphics Technology
Fatima Gloria............................... San Antonio, TX............................................ Medical Assistant
Raquel Granillo............................. Burlington, CO.............................................. Medical Assistant
Kyler Amthor................................ Goodland, KS...................................... Engineering Technology
Markus Singer.............................. Colby, KS............................................. Automotive Technology
Kashen Nelson............................. Tribune, KS................................................. Diesel Technology
Odalis Cano.................................. Burlington, CO.............................................. Medical Assistant
Noah Summers............................ La Junta, CO.............................................................. Welding
Angel Boyd.................................. Lubbock, TX....................................... Engineering Technology
Kya Conger.................................. Goodland, KS............................ Computer Graphics Technology
Karson Mellott.............................. Limon, CO........................................ App Dev & Emerging Tech
Luis Escobar Salas....................... Indianola, NE....................................... Automotive Technology
Sarah Elfrey................................. West Midlands, ....................................... Applied Technologies
Alasia Brown................................ San Antonio, TX............................... Crime Scene Investigation
Andrea Hernandez Soto................ Colby Ks, KS............................... Mechanical Engineering Tech.
Coy Dodd..................................... Oakley, KS.............................................. Electrical Technology
Pablo Soto................................... Goodland, KS....................................... Automotive Technology
Kennedy Serl............................... Yuma, CO............................................ Automotive Technology
Caxton Smyth.............................. Plainville, KS........................................... Applied Technologies
Sibonokuhle Thwala...................... Gauteng, ................................. Computer Graphics Technology
Gavin Garibay............................... Garden City, KS.................................. Construction Technology
Eduardo Martinez......................... Colby, KS................................................ Electrical Technology
Austin Keim................................. Goodland, KS.................................. Precision Agriculture Tech.
Omar Hernandez.......................... Holyoke, CO............................................ Electrical Technology
Idris Williams............................... Newark, NJ............................................. Business Technology
Celestine Kiborus......................... Goodland, KS................................................ Medical Assistant
Peter Gonzales............................. Goodland, KS....................................... Automotive Technology
Kenmorion Alexander................... Tifton, GA.................................................................. Welding
Carrick Boshoff............................ Goodland, KS............................................... Diesel Technology
Natori Yates................................ Okmulgee, OK...................................... Automotive Technology
Tyson Ochoa................................ Goodland, KS............................................... Diesel Technology
Jackson Yost............................... Goodland, KS.............................. Mechanical Engineering Tech.
Selene Valdez Dominguez............. Brewster, KS............................ Computer Graphics Technology
Ella Wolf...................................... Kanorado, KS.............................. Mechanical Engineering Tech.
Garret Williams............................ Wiley, CO............................................ Automotive Technology
Colton Montoya............................ Buena Vista, CO.......................................................... Welding
Ethan Zerr................................... Scott City, KS............................. Mechanical Engineering Tech.
Rogelio Saenz Vega...................... Bethune, CO........................................ Automotive Technology
Rodolfo Lozano............................ Garden City, KS....................................... Electrical Technology
The students listed above have demonstrated a commitment to academic excellence and strive to put forth their best effort with every assignment, test, and exam. These students exemplify the qualities of a true Tiger. Be smart, work hard, and do the right thing!
麻花影视 | Northwest Celebrates Students Signing on National CTE Letter of Intent Signing Day
GOODLAND, KS (04/11/2025 ) — 麻花影视 | Northwest proudly participated in the 2025 NC3 National CTE Letter of Intent Signing Day, joining hundreds of schools across the country in honoring students who have committed to their future through career and technical education.
In a ceremony held on campus, students signed their official letters of intent to attend 麻花影视 | NW this fall, taking the next big step toward meaningful careers in skilled trades, health sciences, and applied technologies.
“Our students are choosing a future built on purpose, passion, and a commitment to excellence,” Jason Showalter, Vice President of Student & Academic Advancement. “We’re proud to welcome them to 麻花影视 | Northwest and celebrate their decision to invest in themselves and their communities through hands-on, high-demand career training.”
This national signing day mirrors the excitement of athletic signings, placing a spotlight on students pursuing technical education and recognizing the vital role these careers play in strengthening the American workforce.
NC3 (National Coalition of Certification Centers) organizes the annual event in partnership with industry leaders, highlighting the importance of certifications and skilled workforce development.
麻花影视 | NW is proud to support students from across the region, as they step into programs designed to launch futures and power industries. “Where futures are built,” starts here.
Congratulations to the students who participated that will be attending 麻花影视 | Northwest in the Fall:
Wyatt
Arntt
Goodland
KS
KANSAS INSTITUTE OF DIESEL TECHNOLOGY
Hugo
Flores
Burlington
CO
KANSAS INSTITUTE OF DIESEL TECHNOLOGY
Faith
Glasco
Bird City
KS
COSMETOLOGY
Lars
Grahn
Vilas
CO
KANSAS INSTITUTE OF DIESEL TECHNOLOGY
Lindsay
Henggeler
Woodland Park
CO
COSMETOLOGY
Deagon
Herl
Hoxie
KS
ELECTRICAL TECHNOLOGY
Adriano
Herrera
Garden City
KS
KANSAS INSTITUTE OF DIESEL TECHNOLOGY
Daniel
Huston
Vilas
CO
COMPUTER GRAPHICS TECHNOLOGY
Xavier
Jackson
Goodland
KS
PLUMBING
Patrick
Johnson
Grinnell
KS
KANSAS INSTITUTE OF DIESEL TECHNOLOGY
Riley
Klinzmann
St. Francis
KS
ELECTRICAL TECHNOLOGY
Aurora
Licano
Lamar
CO
CRIME SCENE INVESTIGATION
Rivver
Long
Stockton
KS
WELDING
Ty
Mari
Kirk
CO
KANSAS INSTITUTE OF DIESEL TECHNOLOGY
Alejandro
Martinez
Oakley
KS
ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGY
Samuel
McCune
Plainville
KS
PRECISION AGRICULTURE TECHNOLOGY
Mahra
Padgett
Saint Francis
KS
MEDICAL ASSISTANT
Barrett
Schlosser
Goodland
KS
AUTOMOTIVE TECHNOLOGY
Michael
Smith
Tribune
KS
WELDING
Devan
Soukup
Garden City
KS
KANSAS INSTITUTE OF DIESEL TECHNOLOGY
Zach
Thorson
Goodland
KS
ELECTRICAL TECHNOLOGY
Hadassah
Waak
Woodland Park
CO
CHILD CARE SPECIALIST
Ethan
Weinman
Colby
KS
WELDING
Kyler
Wilcox
Tribune
KS
KANSAS INSTITUTE OF DIESEL TECHNOLOGY
Caleb
Beisner
Oberlin
KS
WELDING
Dwayne
Martinez
Garden City
KS
ELECTRICAL TECHNOLOGY
For more information about NC3 National Signing Day visit: