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
Inspired to help Wildcats succeed
Amy Guerich creates a fund to provide financial assistance to faculty.
A winding route to K-State and philanthropy
Dr. Mike Esau and family use matching funds to create a K-State Family Scholarship for veterinary medicine students.
Enhancing research opportunities
Mark and Kim Young give back to the Department of Animal Sciences and Industry in hopes of creating more research opportunities for students.
Launching new JMC honors program
Alumni gifts launch new honors program at K-State’s A.Q. Miller School of Journalism and Mass Communications.
An Innovative Facility
K-State celebrates opening of Berney Family Welcome Center.
Continuing a Cycle of Excellence
Lowell and Stacy Kohlmeier use matching funds to provide financial assistance to students in the College of Arts and Sciences.
Enhanced experience
Philanthropy fuels a much-needed expansion and update to McCain Auditorium.
An Outstanding Year
KSU Foundation announces $152.6M in fundraising in fiscal year 2017.
Striving for excellence
Susan Williams establishes award in hopes of enhancing opportunities at K-State.
Preserving the experience
Bill Garrett created a scholarship for the Department of History in the College of Arts and Sciences after being greatly influenced by his time at K-State.