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
The Inventor Award
Dave and Ann Braun created an award for student inventors enrolled in the College of Engineering involved with the development of new technologies and products.
An honorable gift
K-State alumnus contributes to A.Q. Miller School of Journalism and Mass Communications Honors Program Fund
Providing opportunities for all
K-State couple uses matching gifts to help students in the College of Agriculture
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.