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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.
The makings of a modern classroom
Leveled-up learning spaces fuel new teaching methods. A classroom is a classroom is a classroom, right? Wrong. In the modern academic landscape, antiquated learning spaces struggle to keep pace. K-State’s new and renovated classrooms are equipped with interactive technology that streamlines the delivery and […]
Beyond theory
Gifts fuel K-State’s applied learning initiative Is there a correlation between high-flavonoid foods and cancer? That is just one research project Duru Dogan ’24 tackled during her undergraduate years at K-State, where she majored in statistics, political science and French. She also studied abroad […]
Sustaining the mission of principled business
The Center for Principled Business (CPB) at Kansas State University has received a transformative leadership-level gift to support the long-term sustainability of its mission. This significant anonymous investment marks a milestone in the center’s growth and reflects a growing momentum among supporters who believe […]
Latest Campus impact
Start your engines
Powercat Motorsports hosts annual racing competition and hands-on skill display Revving their engines, eight university motorsports teams prepare to race in Manhattan at the annual Formula Wheat, a racing competition for colleges across the Midwest, hosted by K-State’s Powercat Motorsports. All cars are designed […]
Instrument superhero
K-State Marching Band saves time and money with a new in-house instrument repairman You’re in the K-State Marching Band, rapidly doing the Wabash with your trumpet in hand. Suddenly, you slip and drop your instrument, giving it a sizable dent. Never fear! Instrument repairman […]
Turning a gift into a legacy
Noe Rosales (left) and friends cheer on the Wildcats with Willie. One scholarship opened the door — now Noe Rosales is opening doors for others. By Marisa Larson ’93, ’16, KSU Foundation A hand up, not a hand out. This common saying is more […]
Keeping K-Staters afloat — one shirt at a time
For 20 years, the student-led philanthropy K-State Proud has built an emergency safety net to keep students at K-State By Marisa Larson ’93, ’16, KSU Foundation Imagine working hard to earn a college degree, then life throws a hurdle that knocks you off course […]
More like Jordan Kramer
Jordan Kramer, junior in civil engineering with minors in community development and leadership, flourishes through multiple ALEs with support from scholarships.
Soaring to new heights
Day of Giving helps competition team break world record.
Passing the baton
For 33 years, K-State’s legendary director of bands delivered high-energy performances and heartfelt life lessons. Now Frank Tracz is stepping down.
Generosity personified
Wildcat donors help thousands of K-State students. Sophie Schumacher is one example of how those philanthropic investments pay great dividends.
Moth vs. meals
K-State doctoral student Jacqueline Maille pioneers sustainable solutions to combat stored product pests and reduce food waste A creature as small as a penny is costing millions of dollars in damage to our grain, nut and fruit supply annually. This tiny pest, the Indian […]
Muscular secrets discovered
K-State doctoral candidate Ziwei Zhao uncovers how cellular signaling and protein quality control protect muscle health We already know a lot about the inner workings of the human body, but there is still so much to be discovered. Thankfully, there are many hands on deck. K-State’s […]












