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
A Gift of Music
The late Mark A. Chapman’s gift allows K-State to be named All-Steinway School
A Visionary Gift
A $70 million gift for K-State engineering
A K-State First
Edgerleys establish first endowed deanship at K-State
Lifetime of Giving
Peggy and Gary Edwards create an enduring legacy at K-State
Leading Change
Alumni support Berney Family Welcome Center and new leadership initiative
Expanding Horizons
Garmin executive gives $1 million to K-State engineering expansion
Living Legacy
Gift honors K-State grad’s life
Spirit for Giving
Carl and Mary Ice share their love of K-State through philanthropy
Helping Students
K-State alumna’s final gift supports business students
Giving Back
Jim and Laura Johnson inspire K-State with gift benefiting students, faculty and facilities