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.
Latest Donor stories
Honoring a true Wildcat
Donna Logback, with help from family and friends, created a scholarship to honor her late husband, Steve Logback.
Giving to the highest K-State family priority
Carl and Mary Ice provide matching funds for 30 K-State scholarships
Transformational investments
Three couples give $22 million to the College of Engineering
A family’s legacy
Family takes a comprehensive approach to philanthropy at K-State
Returning the favor
Fred and Esther Stiers created a scholarship for engineering students in reflection of their own time at K-State
Contributing to students’ academic futures
Inspired by his parents, K-State alumnus, Jimmy Counts, established a scholarship as part of the K-State Family Scholarship match program
Fighting Cancer
K-State alumnus, Eric Stonestreet, supports K-State cancer research.
Group effort
Six Department of Kinesiology faculty create a scholarship for their students with matching funds.
Carrying the K-State Family Forward
Steve and Donna McKinnis give back through a major planned gift to the College of Engineering dean’s excellence fund
Extraordinary Service
K-State couple recognized for giving their all