FHSU University Relations

Fort Hays State University’s Department of Nursing announced on May 15 the 2015 winners of the Leora B. Stroup Awards for outstanding graduates.

The On-Campus Bachelor of Science in Nursing Award for outstanding clinical performance, community involvement and academic achievement went to Christine Russell, Carlton. Russell is a graduate of Southeast of Saline High School, Gypsum.

The Outreach B.S.N. Award for outstanding clinical performance, community involvement and academic achievement was awarded to Jamie Maine, Topeka. Maine is a graduate of Washburn Rural High School.

Natasha DeWald, Hays, was awarded the Master’s Award for demonstrating outstanding clinical performance, community involvement and academic achievement.

The Stroup Awards have been given to outstanding graduates since 1993.