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Walking the talk: Leanne and Steve Caret invest in the Center for Principled Business at Kansas State University
To make it in business takes guts, determination, knowledge, connections and of course, financial investment — including investments that open doors for future leaders. Leanne and Steve Caret of Argyle, Texas, embody all those characteristics and have invested in Kansas State University’s Center for […]
KSU Foundation recognized as one of 2025’s top workplaces
The Kansas State University Foundation is one of only 32 organizations to make a list of the region’s best work environments, according to a survey conducted by Great Plains Top Workplaces. This list is based solely on employee feedback gathered through a third-party survey […]
KSU Foundation announces $13M gift from Donald G. and Susie R. Wilson for the KSU College of Architecture, Planning and Design
A financial contribution from the estate of Donald G. and Susie R. Wilson, developed in collaboration with the KSU Foundation and Kansas State University College of Architecture, Planning and Design, is now the largest commitment to date for the college. Valued at approximately […]
KSU Foundation elects 58 new trustees, reelects 74
Following a vote at the September 13 meeting of the Kansas State University Foundation’s Board of Trustees in Manhattan, Kansas, two members were reelected to a three-year term on the foundation’s board of directors and 58 new members were elected to four-year terms on […]
Marie Ronen Scholarship awarded to USD 350 graduate studying microbiology at Kansas State University
Elijah Delp, junior in microbiology, from St. John, Kansas, has received the very generous Marie O. Ronen Scholarship from Kansas State University. Elijah is the son of Joel and Sarah Delp. He is a member of Pre-PA Club, Human Body Club, Christian Challenge and Farmhouse […]
Applied learning at Kansas State University receives $2 million investment from Julie and Roger Davis
Julie and Roger Davis of Santa Barbara, California, have kick-started the applied learning initiative at Kansas State University with a $2 million gift to name the program’s executive director position. The Next-Gen K-State strategic plan aims to give every degree-seeking student an applied […]
Cats’ Cupboard Receives The Starbucks Foundation Neighborhood Grant
K-State’s Cats’ Cupboard food pantry receives a $1,000 grant from The Starbucks Foundation’s Neighborhood Grants program.
KSU Foundation, community to host ribbon cutting for Edge District office building
Join KSU Foundation and partners on June 20 at 4:30 p.m. for a ribbon-cutting ceremony celebrating the completion of the Edge District’s newest office building.
KSU Foundation promotes Holderness to vice president of development
The KSU Foundation is pleased to announce the promotion of Eric Holderness to vice president of development, where he will oversee the organization’s fundraising strategies, programs and staff. Holderness joined the foundation in 2013 after five years of advancing the Ahearn Fund with K-State […]
KSU Foundation Announces 2024 Medal of Excellence Honors
Steve Lacy and Cathy Wiltfong Lacy from Des Moines, Iowa, honored with K-State University Medal of Excellence for service, leadership and donations.