Theede gift pushes stadium project toward finish line

Kansas State’s latest building project — the construction of a 360-degree concourse and full stadium bowl at Bill Snyder Family Stadium — is expected to be completed this summer, in time for next football season.As construction continues on the latest Bill Snyder Family Stadium project, Kansas State President Kirk Schulz and athletic director John Currie announced Thursday a major $2.9 million gift from long-time supporters Steve and Kay Theede.

The gift will benefit both Phase IIIB of the stadium’s master plan and the Ahearn Fund.

In recognition of the gift — which is the 26th seven-figure donation to the department since 2009 — K-State Athletics will name the West Stadium Club Level the…