Arts and Sciences Alumni Spotlights

The College of Arts and Sciences graduates more than 1,500 students per year, all of whom are equipped to make a difference in the world. Here's a look at just a few ArtSci grads who have carved out impressive careers in fields ranging from e-commerce to meteorology to cancer research to opera.

Rhonda A. Lee '97: This meteorologist is "your favorite weather auntie" and civil rights advocate.
Dan Biles '74: From journalist to state Supreme Court, there’s no limit to where a degree from the College of Arts and Sciences can take you.
Rich Jankovich '79: From physical education to musical theater, Rich Jankovich’s diverse experience at K-State helped shape his professional life in business.
Matt King '07: This former recipient of the Distinguished Young Alumni award earned a Fulbright scholarship, studied at Oxford, launched multiple entrepreneurial endeavors and was chosen to be a Fund Analyst for the World Bank Group all before the age of 30.
Yibo Liu: When Liu transferred to K-State from China, he was committed to pursuing an interest in biology. He found much more in Manhattan: “K-State gave me a great life orientation. I met my friends and my wife here, and I discovered my future here.”
Jessica Reyes: This English alumna helps students at Towson University in Maryland prepare for a workforce that demands excellent written communication and collaboration skills.
Mike Sharpe: From exploring academics to enjoying extracurriculars to meeting his wife, Sharpe shaped the future of his dreams thanks to K-State.

Other notable alumni

Business, government, military

John Bilbrey (Psychology), President and chief executive officer, Hershey Co.
Milton Eisenhower (JMC), Ninth president of K-State and Dwight's brother
Paul Fisher (General Sciences), president of Fisher Pens, creator of the Space Pen
Marlin Fitzwater (JMC), the only press secretary to serve two U.S. presidents, Ronald Reagan and George Bush
Margaret Grosh (Sociology), senior economist at World Bank
Jim Haymaker (Economics), VP of Strategy and business development (retired), Cargill
John Hofmeister (Political Science), former president of Shell Oil Company and current CEO and founder of Citizens for Affordable Energy
Gen. Richard Myers (Air Force ROTC), former chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, the highest ranking military official in the nation
Bill Porter (Physics), founder and chairman emeritus of E-Trade
Pat Roberts (JMC), U.S. Senator from Kansas
Joseph Searles III (Social Science), first African-American floor broker and floor member, New York Stock Exchange
Pete Souza (JMC), chief White House photographer for two U.S. presidents, Ronald Reagan and Barack Obama
Gerald Wexler (JMC), influential producer at Atlantic Records, inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1987

Entertainment

Kirstie Alley (English), Emmy-winning actress
Velina Houston (JMC), award-winning playwright and author
Tim Izo Orindgreff (JMC), band member of The Black Eyed Peas
Samuel Ramey (Music), basso cantante with the New York City Opera
Eric Stonestreet (Sociology), Emmy Award-winning star of ABC's "Modern Family"

Sports

Thomas Barnett (Social Science), NFL
Henry Bryant (Social Science), NFL
Josh Buhl (Psychology), NFL
Dyshod Carter (Social Science), NFL
Andre Coleman (Sociology), NFL
Eric Everly (Art), NFL
Shalee Lehning (JMC), WNBA
Jordy Nelson (Social Science), NFL
Terence Newman (Social Science), NFL
Nicole Ohlde (Social Science), WNBA
Darren Sproles (Social Science), NFL
Bobby Walker (Social Science), NFL
Kendra Wecker (JMC), WNBA