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People with Purpose: Mitzi Farmer

Dec. 8, 2025

In this edition of People with Purpose, Mitzi Farmer shares how she makes a difference by providing safe spaces for students, staff and faculty to feel seen, heard and supported on...

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People with purpose: Abby Knoblauch

Nov. 24, 2025

Research in the humanities is often rigorous and very challenging. But that’s what education is about: getting uncomfortable with the familiar and integrating complex concepts to...

Faculty and staffPeople with PurposeArts and Sciences
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People with purpose: Paul Lowe

Nov. 17, 2025

As K-State's associate vice president for research and director of sponsored programs, Paul Lowe has spent his career shaping an environment where faculty, staff and graduate and undergraduate...

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People with purpose: Laura Miller

Nov. 10, 2025

With a strong commitment to advancing agile approaches for preventing infectious diseases in dogs and horses, Laura Miller focuses on transforming research into real-world solutions...

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People with purpose: Kristi Baonga

Nov. 3, 2025

Kristi Baonga is doing more than just feeding students—she's creating spaces that nurture wellness, connection and growth. Through her work in K-State Housing and Dining Services,...

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