K-State Day of Giving returns April 8
So you say you bleed purple — you’ll have a chance to prove it when K-State Day of Giving returns for its second year on April 8!
It may be just another Wednesday for most, but for the people and programs of K-State, it’s one of the most important days of the year. Over 24 hours, Wildcats will band together for a shared purpose: to gather the critical support needed to fuel K-State excellence now and in the years to come.
Every gift counts.
Three reasons to celebrate last year
In 2025, $3.4 million was raised by more than 1,600 donors. Here are a few of the resulting success stories:
- The K-State Libraries Mobile Innovation Lab: Donations helped the libraries launch a STEM trailer that will travel to Kansas schools, carrying the tools and technology to spark interest in 3D design and printing, virtual reality exploration, circuit building, robotics and more. It made its debut at the state fair.
- Student organizations: Thirty student groups got a boost, including Wildcat Rocketry (who won a national championship and broke a world record), K-State Proud (which helps students facing financial emergencies) and Concrete Canoe (an educational but fun competition for engineering students).
- Global Collaboration on Sorghum and Millet: Gifts to the College of Agriculture helped register a new drought-resilient sorghum variety and introduce improved seed and production techniques in strategic locations. A win for K-State research that strengthens food security.
Reasons to get pumped for 2026
Excitement is brewing here for this year’s event. These are some of the university’s top priority needs, but you can give to any K-State fund. What inspires you?
- The Pride of Wildcat Land: Our marching band needs new rain gear to protect student musicians and their instruments during wet‑weather performances. The band plays on, rain or shine. Help them avoid costly damages.
- Anderson Hall: Preserve the heart of K-State by helping reverse years of weather and wear on this campus icon. The time is now!
- Konza Prairie Biological Station: The KPBS is a living laboratory where learning meets the land. Help students and researchers explore ways to feed a growing world and safeguard plant and animal diversity in a changing environment.
- Graduate student travel: Support opportunities for graduate students to showcase their work on a national stage. By attending conferences, grad students also expand their networks and strengthen their portfolios.
- Universitywide scholarships: Expand access for talented, motivated Wildcats — regardless of college or major — and ensure financial need never stands in the way of opportunity.
- McCain Community Connections: Help McCain Auditorium bring the performing arts to Kansas communities through master classes, educational outreach and free matinees for K-12 school audiences.
- Name a squirrel: Give to your favorite college, student organization or other program by naming a K-State squirrel! Our campus correspondents are at the scene to tell you more:
Ready … get set … GIVE!
You can give to these or any other K-State fund on April 8. Join in on all-day social media challenges and chances to help your favorite programs earn bonus dollars.
Learn how.