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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
Space simulation
K-State seniors help the Cosmosphere reimagine space camp with their VR simulation. Aboard the International Space Station, astronauts often must identify and seal small air leaks in the hull caused by debris contact. The Cosmosphere mimics this process during its summer Cosmos camps, giving […]
Charting new skies
A high-flying partnership with General Atomics is propelling K-State Salina students toward cutting-edge careers in uncrewed aircraft. Innovators have been testing the limits of pilotless flight since 1783 when the Montgolfier brothers launched a hot air balloon without passengers, marking the earliest example of […]
Cosmic collaboration
From simulation to inspiration, K-State students are creating hands-on experiences for young campers that bring space down to Earth. K-State Salina and the Cosmosphere Science and Space Museum recently launched a partnership, inspiring the next generation of STEAM students to shoot for the stars. […]
A study that serves
A class project turns into a Kirmser award–winning study. Morgan Doane’s K-State college experience has been a journey of exploration. Initially majoring in business, he switched to personal financial planning and then finally landed on social work and addiction counseling in his junior year. […]
What if we could design a future with less student debt?
Blueprint for a tuition-free final year for APDesign students.
More like Gavin Hughes
Scholarships fuel K-State’s mission of accessible education.
9 reasons to love Anderson Hall
There’s so much about Anderson Hall you don’t know. Easily Kansas State University’s most recognizable campus symbol, it’s the site of many memorable moments throughout our history, including student demonstrations, class pranks, natural disasters and even the occasional skunk visit.
’Cats and dogs
K-State has a friendly — and furry — face spreading smiles and serenity across campus After a ruff day of classes, a little stress relief can go a long way — especially when it comes in the form of a friendly golden retriever named […]
Living the good LIFE
A rural Kansas initiative helps K-State researchers explore how shared spaces strengthen lives across generations Sometimes the best mood booster is a simple dose of social interaction. Many studies have shown that intergenerational connections between the elderly and children are hugely beneficial for both […]
Sharing their spark
Art and commerce intersect at K-State’s new Spot Fire Press.












