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People with Purpose: Siny Joseph
Aug. 24, 2026A professor of economics at K-State Salina, Siny Joseph is driven by a desire to understand what people need and turn that understanding into meaningful change,...
People with Purpose: Kevin Santos Flores
Aug. 17, 2026Through his role as director of student engagement and belonging, Kevin Santos-Flores works to cultivate a community of connection and collaboration.
People with Purpose: Erika Geisbrecht
Aug. 10, 2026As a professor in the Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biophysics, Erika Geisbrecht is helping to answer some of science's biggest questions — while...
People with Purpose: Kim Coy
Aug. 3, 2026For Kim Coy, supporting students goes far beyond the classroom. Through thoughtful gestures, meaningful connections and a commitment to making every visitor...
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...
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.
