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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
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 […]
Framing a future for the fifth-year fellowship
A gift from the estate of Donald G. (1935-2016) and Susie R. (1936-2023) Wilson to the College of Architecture, Planning and Design has undoubtedly made a bigger impact than the Wilsons could have predicted. As the largest APDesign commitment to date at approximately $13 […]
Beefing up the beef industry
K-State professor receives award celebrating innovations in agriculture Kansas is a powerhouse in the beef industry, thanks in part to K-State agricultural economics professor Ted Schroeder. Schroeder, a university distinguished professor, received this year’s Gardiner Innovation and Excellence Award, which recognizes K-State College of […]
Tomorrow’s researchers today
Faculty fuel future scholars through summer research Some of K-State’s brightest students are getting ready for the rigors of graduate school, thanks to McNair Scholarship research internships and faculty mentoring. The program is a cornerstone of the McNair Scholars initiative, which aims to increase […]
Backpack to briefcase
Rise Up Scholars propels business students to careers and life success A 100% job placement rate. Tripled membership since its inception just three years ago. K-State’s Rise Up Scholars program in the College of Business Administration is the epitome of success! Rise Up was […]
Flipping classrooms for next-gen knowledge
Talk about timing. K-State 105, an economic development project within the Next-Gen K-State Strategic Plan, allows the university to fulfill its role as a modern land-grant institution by connecting all 105 Kansas counties with K-State expertise. As administrators began to take stock of the […]
A vision for victory
Take a closer look at K-State Athletics’ facilities master plan.
It’s bigger than a better classroom
The Flip This Classroom initiative at K-State quickly led to a new partnership and over $500,000 in grant funding for an environmental improvement project.
Cats’ Cupboard Receives The Starbucks Foundation Neighborhood Grant
K-State’s Cats’ Cupboard food pantry receives a $1,000 grant from The Starbucks Foundation’s Neighborhood Grants program.
A librarian’s legacy lives on
The Patricia Boze Libraries Memorial Scholarship supports Libraries Student Ambassadors at K-State.