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People with Purpose: Vaishali Sharda

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

Vaishali Sharda, wearing a lavender blouse and black striped blazer, smiles and poses up against a sign reading

People with Purpose: Paul Snider

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...

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

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

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

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

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

Through teaching, outreach and interdisciplinary collaborations, Natasha Rozhkovskaya works to make mathematics more accessible, visual and inspiring...

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

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

Chuck Laughlin, wearing a purple K-State Extension apron, offers supplies for a workshop on a baking sheet to participants.

People with Purpose: Ronnie Grice

For more than three decades, Ronnie Grice shaped public safety at Kansas State University by leading with presence, mentorship and a steady commitment...

Ronnie Grice, wearing his K-State police uniform, engages with students outside of the K-State police station.

People with Purpose: Lauren Racki

By leading accessible, industry-driven noncredit programs at K-State Olathe, Lauren Racki helps professionals turn continued learning into long-term...

Lauren Racki smiles while speaking to a colleague. She is wearing a purple blouse and a black blazer.

People with Purpose: Jin Lee

Enhancing culture is the goal in every room Jin Lee enters. As an associate professor of psychological sciences, Lee aims to make workplaces safer...

Jin Lee, wearing a black turtleneck and jeans, helps two students sitting at a table with computer work. Standing in the middle and leaning over the table, Lee points to the student's computer on his right. Both students look at the screen attentively.

People with Purpose: Megan Ronnebaum

From welcoming high schoolers on campus to preparing K-State business majors for successful careers, Megan Ronnebaum connects students with opportunities...

Megan Ronnebaum, wearing a purple shirt and black blazer, poses for a headshot in the K-State College of Business.