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 secret to success
A desire to help students succeed inspired Ike and Letty Evans to invest in the Academic Success Center
A commemorative gift
Kathy and Max Martin created a scholarship for members on the cheer squad through the K-State Family Scholarship matching program.
Multiplied benefits
By investing in faculty, Mike and Becky Goss help advance K-State faculty and students.
A perfect fit that inspired giving
Judy and Gary Wurdeman established their first scholarship as part of the K-State Family Scholarship matching program.
Returning the favor
Fred and Esther Stiers created a scholarship for engineering students in reflection of their own time at K-State
Enhancing K-State’s Future
Charlie and his wife, Jan, established an award for the faculty in the accounting department in the College of Business Administration.
Enhancing the Future
Bill Barr and Kim Rock created a professorship in the pet food industry with hopes of advancing the trade.
Encouraging potential
K-State alumnus creates scholarship for students in STEM fields.
Investing in Student Access to Resources
K-State couple passionate about student success gives lead gift to Hale Library renovation.