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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.
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
The cutting edge
K-State and industry partners make magic happen in the Edge District Making your way in the world today takes everything you’ve got. You want to go where research, innovation and opportunity are the main game in town. For companies who want to tap into […]
Flourishing in the real world
K-State is making sure every student gets a real-world experience out of the classroom Conducting research on proteins in cancer cells. Learning about political science in another country. Helping a small-town dentist create a business plan. What do these experiences have in common? K-Staters […]
Give till it hurts
Bill and Cindy Keller find joy in supporting athletics, alumni and students In most competitions, there’s a winner and a loser. But Bill and Cindy Keller believe that to succeed in business and life, it should be win-win. The Kellers, who own and operate […]
True friends of K-State
Medal of Excellence honorees Steve and Cathy Lacy cherish their K-State friends and opportunities From childhood pals to college companions, to neighbors and coworkers, friends add a wonderful dimension of enjoyment to our lives. But part of having good friends is being a good […]
Reflecting the society we serve
K-State’s model for bringing more underserved students to the (drafting) table wins accolades The best way to ensure tomorrow’s designs meet the needs of a large and varied population is to educate a large and varied group of designers and architects today. In the […]
Business beyond books
K-State’s Executive Mentor Program levels up students’ professional growth It’s not about what you know, but who you know. And one of the most relevant tools for students tackling post-graduation life is the ability to network and form connections. To help students build these […]
More like Caitie Frahm
Caitie Frahm, senior in elementary education and online student living in Dearborn, Missouri, received the Judith Cain Scholarship in the College of Education.
Building glass-ceiling breakers
Women in Business Summit empowers network of future leaders The business world is known for being male dominated, but the clock is ticking. Women in the business world are making strides toward equal representation, growing women-owned businesses in the U.S. by 114% within the […]
From the outside in
K-State professor’s research connects nature-based physical activity and mental health practices In 2024, 70% of college students reported they’ve struggled with their mental health since starting college. Recognizing the mental health crisis sweeping campuses across the country, many universities are concerned. K-State kinesiology associate […]
Chemistry computerized
K-State chemist’s study of ion atmospheres lands million-dollar grant Paul Smith, professor and associate head of chemistry in the College of Arts and Sciences, is used to asking big questions. “As a physical chemist, I want to know why things happen — or don’t […]