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People with Purpose: Kayln Hoppe

May 11, 2026

Kayln Hoppe's work as an assistant professor of curriculum and instruction helps students become thoughtful educators who value curiosity, connection and the lasting impact of learning....

Top storiesPeople with PurposeFaculty and staffNext-Gen K-StateEducation
Kayln Hoppe and Tiffany Coetzee pose for a photo in the K-State Student Union.

People with Purpose: Kyle Casey

May 4, 2026

Kyle Casey, as a patrol sergeant for KSUPD, stands up for safety by standing beside those he serves.

Next-Gen K-StateTop storiesPeople with PurposeFaculty and staff
Kyle Casey stands in his uniform in front of a K-State police vehicle.

People with Purpose: Morgan Greene

April 27, 2026

Through strategic communications, Morgan Greene connects students to resources, strengthens campus communities and supports success.

People with PurposeNext-Gen K-StateFaculty and staffStudent supportTop stories
Morgan Greene smiles for a photo in front of Anderson Hall. She wears a black short-sleeve button-up shirt and turquoise earrings. A tattoo of a mountain is visible on her forearm.

People with Purpose: Jeremy Marshall

April 20, 2026

As a mentor and professor of entomology, Jeremy Marshall inspires students to realize and embrace their full potential.

AgricultureNext-Gen K-StatePeople with PurposeTop stories
Jeremy Marshall shows a Powercat hand symbol as he receives an award.

People with Purpose: Vaishali Sharda

April 13, 2026

Vaishali Sharda turns complex water challenges into real-world solutions that reach far beyond the lab. Through bold research and meaningful mentorship, she’s influencing how agriculture...

AgricultureFaculty and staffTop storiesNext-Gen K-StateWater
Vaishali Sharda, wearing a lavender blouse and black striped blazer, smiles and poses up against a sign reading

People with Purpose: Paul Snider

April 6, 2026

After a 30-year industry career, Paul Snider returned to his alma mater with a mission: to help the next generation of engineers think outside the box.

Top storiesEngineeringAcademic innovationFaculty and staffNext-Gen K-State
Paul Snider, in a lavender polo, stands at a table in Bramlage Coliseum for the Institute for Digital Agriculture and Advanced Analytics. Behind him is a purple pull-up banner. He speaks with two people: a man in a white polo and a woman wearing a blue crocheted headband.

People with Purpose: Shirley Tung

March 30, 2026

Shirley Tung uses age-old literature to help students interpret today's world, encouraging connection and self-discovery through the power of shared human experience.

Next-Gen K-StateArts and SciencesPeople with PurposeFaculty and staffTop stories
Shirley Tung poses with president Richard Linton and provost Jesse Perez Mendez during K-State's 2025 University Outstanding Scholars ceremony.

People with Purpose: Adam Ahlers

March 23, 2026

A lifelong outdoorsman, Adam Ahlers invests hands-on in the future of wildlife conservation through both research and teaching.

ResearchNext-Gen K-StatePeople with PurposeTop storiesFaculty and staff
Adam Ahlers, wearing a red and blue plaid shirt and a Rocky Mountain Conservancy hat, explains field equipment to two students while preparing for a field study. Surrounding them is a fall forest, with barren trees and orange and red leaves.

People with Purpose: Natasha Rozhkovskaya

March 16, 2026

Through teaching, outreach and interdisciplinary collaborations, Natasha Rozhkovskaya works to make mathematics more accessible, visual and inspiring for learners of all ages.

Arts and SciencesEngagementNext-Gen K-StateAcademic innovationPeople with Purpose
Natasha Rozhkovkaya, wearing a navy blouse, crouches next to a table displaying her authored books during a Beach Museum of Art event.

People with Purpose: Chuck Laughlin

March 9, 2026

As a McPherson County Extension agent focused on family and community wellness, Chuck Laughlin leads programming that helps residents build relevant life skills and meaningful connectio...

ExtensionCommunity health and well-beingEngagementNext-Gen K-StatePeople with Purpose
Chuck Laughlin, wearing a purple K-State Extension apron, offers supplies for a workshop on a baking sheet to participants.
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