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.
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
Kansas State University announces naming of Kruse Family Plaza
MANHATTAN — Kansas State University on Feb. 19 announced the official naming of the Kruse Family Plaza, an outdoor gathering space adjacent to the Western Star Global Grain and Food Center. The naming honors the philanthropic investment of Ronald O. “Ron” Kruse and Doug […]
Galle Gift establishes College of Education Deanship at Kansas State University
MANHATTAN — Nelson and Marilyn Galle of Manhattan, Kansas, have made a financial commitment to name the deanship in Kansas State University’s College of Education. The gift, which establishes the Nelson and Marilyn Galle Dean in the College of Education position, will strengthen the largest […]
No longer nameless
Squirrel-naming fun brings big boost to campus causes At 11:59 p.m. on April 8, 2026, 1,246 squirrels at Kansas State University celebrated a new beginning. The wait for their new names was finally over! As part of K-State Day of Giving, Wildcats could name […]
More than a patient
Putting humanity back in healthcare — community service experience helps K-State pre-med student remember what medicine is all about Becoming a professional healthcare worker is a hard journey. Through the rigor and stress of learning about the human body and how to treat patients, […]
The difference a day can make
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 […]
Show some love
Iconic Anderson Hall seeks generous Wildcats to restore its historic glory — and sustainable future By Marisa Larson ’93, ’16, KSU Foundation staff Imagine Paris without the Eiffel Tower, or St. Louis without the arch. Now imagine the K-State campus without Anderson Hall. Scary […]
Cattle detectives
Veterinary students race to uncover the secrets of the dead before nature takes its course As the sun rose each morning, teams of K-State veterinary and graduate students were already on their way to uncover that day’s medical mysteries at feedlots in Kansas, Oklahoma […]
What does it mean to be ‘K-State Proud’?
True stories of students stepping up to help each other succeed Before the advent of K-State Proud two decades ago, unexpected financial crises resulted in far too many students abandoning their dream of a degree. To students Matt King and Emily Besler (Scott), something […]
Special deliveries
Scholarship support didn’t just help Alice Piovezana thrive, it helped her launch a pen pal program connecting generations Alice Piovezana is a K-State freshman from Brazil who not only found her sense of belonging in the United States but also created community for others […]
Glimpsing the future
Kansas’ DECA Conference at K-State creates a competitive atmosphere for high school students to learn and anticipate their bright business futures When Paul Nguyen stepped into his first Kansas DECA State Career Development Conference as a high school student, he had no idea the experience he […]