Donor stories
All donors have a “why” — a personal journey that leads them to give back. As you get to know our donors and the stories behind their gifts, you might see yourself following in their footsteps.
Beyond words
Gifts honoring unforgettable individuals carry a lasting legacy We all have someone who has touched our life in a special way — a family member, a valued mentor or even a beloved pet. Across K-State, so many places, programs and scholarships bear someone’s name. […]
Love of the Land
Kansas farmer secures new purpose for his land
One for the books
K-State’s accounting department has a new focus, a new name and a bright new future.
Latest Donor stories
A master class in making it count
Medal of Excellence honorees Lee and Barb Harris see the exponential impact of a talented teaching force. It’s impossible to quantify how many lives have been touched by Lee ’75 and Barb Harris. Officially, the couple have played a part in more than 160 […]
Walking the talk: Leanne and Steve Caret invest in the Center for Principled Business at Kansas State University
To make it in business takes guts, determination, knowledge, connections and of course, financial investment — including investments that open doors for future leaders. Leanne and Steve Caret of Argyle, Texas, embody all those characteristics and have invested in Kansas State University’s Center for […]
All in the family
K-State alumni carry on family tradition of supporting students with scholarships. A fateful trip to the financial aid office at Kansas State University led Terri Harold Hopkins ’84 to a fruitful surprise. “At the time, they handed you a list of questions to see […]
Give till it hurts
Bill and Cindy Keller find joy in supporting athletics, alumni and students. In most competitions, there’s a winner and a loser. But Bill and Cindy Keller believe that to succeed in business and life, it should be win-win. The Kellers, who own and operate […]
True friends of K-State
Medal of Excellence honorees Steve and Cathy Lacy cherish their K-State friends and opportunities. From childhood pals to college companions, to neighbors and coworkers, friends add a wonderful dimension of enjoyment to our lives. But part of having good friends is being a good […]
KSU Foundation announces $13M gift from Donald G. and Susie R. Wilson for the KSU College of Architecture, Planning and Design
A financial contribution from the estate of Donald G. and Susie R. Wilson, developed in collaboration with the KSU Foundation and Kansas State University College of Architecture, Planning and Design, is now the largest commitment to date for the college. Valued at approximately […]
Applied learning at Kansas State University receives $2 million investment from Julie and Roger Davis
Julie and Roger Davis of Santa Barbara, California, have kick-started the applied learning initiative at Kansas State University with a $2 million gift to name the program’s executive director position. The Next-Gen K-State strategic plan aims to give every degree-seeking student an applied […]
The ongoing gift
Benefiting from an investment in their education, the Wiltfong family pays it forward with a scholarship for rural veterinarians. Discover their inspiring story!
KSU Foundation Announces 2023 Medal of Excellence Honors
Rand and Patti Berney of Ponce Inlet, Florida, have been awarded the KSU Foundation’s 2023 Medal of Excellence award for their efforts to advance Kansas State University through exceptional service, leadership and philanthropic contributions.
The art of giving
Anita K. Laurent’s estate gift has supported hundreds of students for nearly 50 years. Anita K. Laurent’s charming face in a famous painting is memorable, but her scholarship trust has an even longer-lasting legacy. Born in Buenos Aires, Argentina, to a French family, Anita […]