Good for K-State

As the flagship publication of the KSU Foundation, Good for K-State magazine tells the story of your philanthropic dollars at work. Scroll down to find out how you’ve made a difference for K-State!

Latest Good for K-State

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Supercharging the grid

Imagine a world where the next big blackout never comes.

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Invisible allies

Understanding the secret world of microbes and how they are transforming farming, protecting water and sustaining life.

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Crafting community

From hikes on the Konza to studies with a poet laureate to helping fellow students with research, Mara Aberle’s K-State experience brings together a community.

Beyond borders

We all have someone who has touched our life in a special way — a family member, a valued mentor or even a beloved pet. Across K-State, so many places, programs and scholarships bear someone’s name. But who are these celebrated individuals? Meet Michael […]

The bond of brothers

We all have someone who has touched our life in a special way — a family member, a valued mentor or even a beloved pet. Across K-State, so many places, programs and scholarships bear someone’s name. But who are these celebrated individuals? Meet the […]

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More like Jacob Koop

Whether in a classroom or on the manufacturing floor, K-State Salina meets the learning needs of all students.

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What if we united to save Anderson Hall?

For many, Anderson Hall serves as their first impression of K-State. As a popular photo background for students in graduation caps, it’s also often a final sendoff point. But beloved Anderson’s upkeep always takes a backseat to other K-State priorities.

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Blooming from the beginning

Throughout 2025, K-State Gardens celebrates its sesquicentennial. This is the year to gather with fellow floral fanatics and nature nuts of all varieties for tours, farm-to-table foods and holiday-themed fun.

Putting the fun in function

A recent graduate of the College of Architecture, Planning and Design is making waves in the furniture design world. After winning Most Playful in JANUS et Cie’s student design competition for a chair that swings, Emmett Lockridge uses his passion to drive K-State’s success as an instructor.

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True friends

K-State raised more than $600,000 in 2022 to increase access to mental health services and reduce the stigma of asking for help. Here’s how that generosity supports students from orientation through graduation.

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