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
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.
Opportunity to pay it forward
Marshall and Kathleen Short use matching funds to provide financial assistance to students in the College of Engineering.
Giving back with an eye to the future
Tim and Sharon Taylor give to name the Tim Taylor Department of Chemical Engineering
Helping students succeed
Michael and Karla Mohrman use matching funds to create a scholarship for K-State engineering students.
Tangible generosity
Connie Satzler established a scholarship for the College of Engineering to honor her late husband, while hoping to give more students opportunities to attend K-State
Transforming the Environment
Rick and Linda Fornelli invest in the success of engineering faculty
Investing in the future
Robert E. Campbell gives $1 million to K-State’s College of Business Administration
Investing in future veterinarians
Drs. Norton establish a scholarship to promote excellence in veterinary medicine at K-State.
C2FO partners with K-State computer science
Global financial technology company, C2FO, creates partnership with Kansas State University’s computer science department.
Family tradition of investing in K-State engineering
Jim and Laura Johnson name the GE Johnson Department of Architectural Engineering and Construction Science