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People with Purpose: Rob Sanders
Through guidance, encouragement and practical support, Rob Sanders is a trusted career-readiness resource for students.
People with Purpose: Katie Thompson-Laswell
Katie Thompson-Laswell is preparing future educators and caregivers to build healthier childhoods and stronger communities.
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People with Purpose: Rob Sanders
July 27, 2026Through guidance, encouragement and practical support, Rob Sanders is a trusted career-readiness resource for students.
People with Purpose: Katie Thompson-Laswell
July 20, 2026Katie Thompson-Laswell is preparing future educators and caregivers to build healthier childhoods and stronger communities.
People with Purpose: Jay Harris
July 13, 2026Jay Harris' leadership helps connect Kansas communities with research-based education that improves lives.
People with Purpose: Alex Wimmer
July 6, 2026As K-State's director of bands, Alex Wimmer shares how music brings people together, why investing in the process matters and how helping students grow as musicians and people gives...
People with Purpose: Mariah Welton-Crouser
June 29, 2026As a compensation analyst, Mariah Welton-Crouser helps balance organizational needs with fairness for employees.
People with Purpose: Ambyr Rios
June 22, 2026Through her work preparing secondary literacy educators, Ambyr Rios builds confident, effective classroom leaders who inspire a passion for learning.
People with Purpose: Libby Thorson-Kahl
June 15, 2026Through her work with the Center for Advocacy, Response and Education, Libby Thorson-Kahl ensures student voices feel heard.
People with Purpose: Lonnie Hobbs Jr.
June 8, 2026Lonnie Hobbs Jr., assistant professor of agricultural economics, is committed to creating a culture of community at K-State through personal and professional mentorship.
People with Purpose: Cassie Jones
June 1, 2026Cassie Jones, professor and teaching coordinator of animal sciences and industry, is shaping a stronger future for agriculture by building confidence in the classroom.
People with Purpose: Dan Ireton
May 18, 2026As an academic services librarian, Dan Ireton believes meaningful research begins when students feel comfortable enough to ask questions.
