Leadership Lens

How do you view leadership through your camera lens?

Since 2010, the Leadership Studies Building on Kansas State University’s Manhattan campus has served as the primary home to the Staley School of Leadership. When we opened the doors in 2010, we proudly showcased original artwork and photography from individuals connected to Kansas. These inspiring pieces were refreshed and rotated over time, reflecting the evolving spirit of our community.

In fall 2025, we invited students, faculty, staff, alumni and friends of K-State to submit their photographs for consideration once more, creatively interpreting the theme: How do you view leadership through your camera lens?

2026 photographers

Congratulations to the photographers whose entries were selected for display:

• Scott Bean, Manhattan, Kansas
• Madison Horton, Manhattan, Kansas
• Melissa Krumm, Manhattan, Kansas
• Kendra Marstall, Murphy, Texas
• Sierra Marstall, Murphy, Texas
• Kim Moore Fritzemeier, Stafford, Kansas
• Keith Philpott, Olathe, Kansas
• Anil Pahwa, Manhattan, Kansas
• Erin Poppe, Mission, Kansas
• Heath Ritter, Randolph, Kansas
• Marci Ritter, Randolph, Kansas
• Tim Schrag, Manhattan, Kansas
• Robert Shoop, Tabernash, Colorado
• Jenna Wallace, Hermiston, Oregon
• David Welfelt, Newton, Kansas

The new photography will be professionally framed and displayed in the Leadership Studies Building this spring, and the official unveiling will take place at Spririt of Leadership on Friday, March 27. Learn more about Spirit of Leadership here.

Photography auction

The photographs in the building, displayed since 2017, will be auctioned to the public. Funds collected from auctioned pieces will support K-State students through the Staley School of Leadership Excellence Fund.

The auction will be available online during the week of March 23-27, and will conclud with a silent auction during the Spirit of Leadership event. Stay tuned for details about the auction.

Questions

For questions, contact Colette Pecenka at 785-532-6091 or colettep@ksu.edu.