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
Supporting students who “Dare To Dream”
Jim and Kathy Haymaker have created a scholarship in honor of Dean Amit Chakrabarti’s late father named the “Raghunath Chakrabarti Dare to Dream Scholarship.”
K-State Proud: Students Helping Students with 43,000 gifts
K-State students have given 43,000 gifts toward helping other students.
Accelerating Inclusive Leadership Development
Cargill invests in K-State.
Innovation and Inspiration Campaign surpasses $1.3 billion
Thanks to the generosity of K-State family, the Innovation and Inspiration Campaign surpassed $1.3 billion in December
Legacy of Learning
A scholarship to increase adult learners’ access to higher education and K-State’s Global Campus
Investing in Faculty
Michelle Munson and Serban Simu create awards to retain and recruit the best and brightest.
Stepping up at a moment’s notice
Members of the Geology Advisory Council created a scholarship with a matching donation from Mary Vanier to honor Dr. Sambhudas Chaudhuri.
Hale rising
Donors contribute to vital renovations to Hale Library
Connecting the past to the future
Elisabeth Wentz-Harrington and Doug Harrington use matching funds to create scholarship for College of Engineering.
Sharing a love of art
Alumnus Lindy Bell shares his love of art by giving to name art department head position at Kansas State University and donating his art collection.