Campus impact
You don’t have to look far to see the impact of philanthropy at K‑State. Gifts power everything from scholarships and professorships to new buildings and major scientific breakthroughs. See what your gift can do.
Proud to be first
A new scholarship is helping first-generation students complete their degrees — and improving one life at a time.
Continuing a legacy
Dr. Daniel Kuester holds the Roger Trenary Chair of Economics, an endowed chair to honor the legacy of the late economics professor, Roger Trenary.
Fighting ever fighting for a cure
The Johnson Cancer Research Center’s ground-breaking research funded with help from philanthropy.
Latest Campus impact
Please do not eat the clay
By: Skyler and Kristi Harper (Parents) “Please do not eat the clay” was the sign we saw in Jason’s pottery classroom at Manhattan Arts Center. Though he was only 16, Jason was already teaching young kids and he was a natural even then. He […]
Many hats
Helping others gives K-Stater Melody Giles purpose, and thanks to generous scholarships, she’s able to fulfill her life’s mission Most of us wear multiple hats in life, but Melody Giles might just hold the record. Her titles include: single mom, caregiver to her brother, […]
Band aid
As the Pride of Wildcat Land prepares to bring purple pride to Ireland, donors like you can make this trip a reality “I’m beyond excited,” proclaimed K-State marching band drum major Colby Johnston. “This is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity!” He’s not kidding. When the K-State […]
Steel of approval
K-State architecture professor’s magnetic idea receives national grant Building a legacy, for most, is just a figure of speech. But Brian Lee, associate professor of architecture means it literally.Now, after earning a grant from the American Institute of Steel Construction’s Education Foundation, Lee is […]
All in the family
K-State alumni carry on family tradition of supporting students with scholarships A fateful trip to the financial aid office at Kansas State University led Terri Harold Hopkins ’84 to a fruitful surprise. “At the time, they handed you a list of questions to see […]
Awarding the best in class
The Duensing Business Teaching Scholar Award supports professors who focus on the student experience at Kansas State University To award teachers who engage and inspire students, Jim Duensing and his wife, Julie, recently established the Duensing Business Teaching Scholar Award in the College of […]
High-yield thinking
K-State Finance Scholars’ unique investment solution paints prettier image of private equity In the world of finance, crunching numbers isn’t enough to stand out. It takes innovation, strategy and a touch of calculated risk — exactly what the winning team of K-State finance scholars […]
Taking off
From coding to cockpits, new program gives highschoolers a head start on tech careers What if high schoolers could earn college credit not only in math and Spanish but in aviation maintenance, business and cyber systems? Thanks to K-State Salina’s new pre-college pathway program, […]
Cracking the case
K-State professor’s research brings light to cybercrime challenges Kevin Steinmetz, a criminology professor in the College of Arts and Sciences, sees the real impact of cybercrime’s growth every day. Through his study funded by the National Science Foundation and an in-progress book, Steinmetz explores […]