Community impact
Our donors care about Kansas. They invest in outreach programs and initiatives that help fulfill K-State’s land-grant mission. At the KSU Foundation, we maximize these gifts to create change — strengthening the Kansas economy, advancing collaborative partnerships and improving lives.
Latest Community impact
New beginnings
Joe Mocnik brings experience and Wildcat passion as the new dean of K-State Libraries
Balancing act
Academic career, family life or both? While the personal aspect of this choice can be daunting, it’s often the financial aspect that causes students the most stress. Enter K-State’s Global Campus scholarship, which alleviates the financial burden many online students feel when furthering their education.
Changing the face of education
From the age of five, Dr. Eva Kleinpeter can remember her parents emphasizing the importance of education and hard work. Growing up poor in Layfette Parish, Louisiana, Eva began her education at Mouton Switch, a two-room segregated schoolhouse. Walking miles from her home to get to school, she recalls the teachers giving everything to help the students read and write.
Action plan for mental health
K-State’s Lafene Counseling and Psychological Services team (including Linc, therapy pup in training) gives students support and tools to thrive at K-State.
Upholding tradition
Empowered by his connection to tradition, Jakob Keith spends five seasons with the Pride of Wildcat Land
Legacy of learning
Estate gifts from alumna Varena Mechsner support multiple areas of the College of Health and Human Sciences.
Meet Dr. David Rosowsky, K-State’s new Vice President for Research
Dr. David V. Rosowsky was named vice president for research at Kansas State University. Rosowsky’s proven track record and passion for K-State’s land-grant mission was noted in the announcement of his hiring.
Go to the Edge
Thanks to speculative real estate development by the KSU Foundation, the Edge Collaboration District at K-State is creating meaningful outcomes for K-State, Kansas and beyond.
Taking to the skies
Gift of plane to K-State Polytechnic’s aviation program will help students soar
An independent voice
The Collegian Media Group builds upon student success and support