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Domain Name: FHSU.EDU
Registrant:
Fort Hays State University
600 Park St.
Hays, KS 67601
USA
Administrative Contact:
Mark Griffin
Fort Hays State University
600 Park Street
Hays, KS 67601
USA
+1.7856284000
mgriffin@fhsu.edu
Technical Contact:
Derek Johnson
Fort Hays State University
600 Park St.
Hays, KS 67601
USA
+1.7856284000
djohnson@fhsu.edu
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Domain record activated: 19-Mar-1993
Domain record last updated: 03-Jun-2024
Domain expires: 31-Jul-2027
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