People with Purpose
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...
People with Purpose: Shirley Tung
Shirley Tung uses age-old literature to help students interpret today's world, encouraging connection and self-discovery...
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People with Purpose: Paul Snider
April 6, 2026After 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.
People with Purpose: Shirley Tung
March 30, 2026Shirley Tung uses age-old literature to help students interpret today's world, encouraging connection and self-discovery through the power of shared human experience.
People with Purpose: Adam Ahlers
March 23, 2026A lifelong outdoorsman, Adam Ahlers invests hands-on in the future of wildlife conservation through both research and teaching.
People with Purpose: Natasha Rozhkovskaya
March 16, 2026Through teaching, outreach and interdisciplinary collaborations, Natasha Rozhkovskaya works to make mathematics more accessible, visual and inspiring for learners of all ages.
People with Purpose: Chuck Laughlin
March 9, 2026As 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...
People with Purpose: Ronnie Grice
March 2, 2026For more than three decades, Ronnie Grice shaped public safety at Kansas State University by leading with presence, mentorship and a steady commitment to service.
People with Purpose: Lauren Racki
Feb. 23, 2026By leading accessible, industry-driven noncredit programs at K-State Olathe, Lauren Racki helps professionals turn continued learning into long-term momentum.
People with Purpose: Jin Lee
Feb. 16, 2026Enhancing culture is the goal in every room Jin Lee enters. As an associate professor of psychological sciences, Lee aims to make workplaces safer and healthier — and students more...
People with Purpose: Megan Ronnebaum
Feb. 9, 2026From welcoming high schoolers on campus to preparing K-State business majors for successful careers, Megan Ronnebaum connects students with opportunities that build leadership, confidence...
People with Purpose: Prathap Parameswaran
Feb. 2, 2026Using his passion for sustainable engineering practices, Prathap Parameswaran is advancing resource recovery research, turning wastewater into an opportunity for environmental progress.
