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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.
Latest Campus impact
Accessible social media education
K-State Social Media Week is one of the first events of its kind offered at a university.
Inspired to pay it forward
Dr. Elbie Loeb and his wife, Ada Ramos, RN, created the first fund for the physician assistant program, inspired by the investment of K-State professors.
Celebrate 25 years at the Beach with Kansans Curry, Parks and Barrett
Three Kansans’ work is currently exhibited in celebration of the Beach Museum’s 25th anniversary season; Gordon Parks’ “Homeward to the Prairie I Come,” Doug Barrett’s “Find Your Voice” and Jon Steuart Curry’s “Sunrise over Kansas.”
Living out philanthropy through activism
Inspired to by her time as a K-State Proud leader, Ariel Sinha incorporates this mission in her life today through art activism.
A grand new experience
McCain upgrade includes event and performance space — and yes, more restrooms.
Selling success
In the past 10 years, the National Strategic Selling Institute (NSSI) has grown to be a vital program. Beginning as a one-class program, the NSSI now offers a full major and certificate — and is considered among the top sales programs in the nation.
Why K-Staters give
Passion drives philanthropy, and our donors are passionate about K-State In our last issue of Good for K-State, we asked you, our readers, to share your “Why I Give” story. Many of you responded, and here are a few of those giving stories we think you’ll enjoy.
A stronger, healthier, more modern K-State
On the occasion of his retirement, we look back at how President Richard Myers’ leadership changed K-State for the better.
The incredible Dr. Erickson gives back
At 83, Larry Erickson is not riding the bench. Larry is an alumnus, professor emeritus of K-State’s Carl R. Ice College of Engineering, former director of the Center for Hazardous Substance Research, author, mentor, husband and president of the Kansas Square Dance Association. His dedication to students, the university, his field and to the environment keeps him actively teaching, researching and giving to K-State.
A living learning landscape
The Meadow at K-State’s Beach Museum combines art and science in a natural setting.









