Scholars
RHODES SCHOLARSHIP
Thirty-two Rhodes Scholarships are awarded nationally each year. The scholarships provide more than $75,000 for two years of study at Oxford University in England.
K-State is second in the nation among state universities and 18th overall in Rhodes winners since 1986.
2009
Vincent Hofer, agribusiness, Franklin
2003
Ben Champion, chemistry, Olathe
1998
Jonathan Winkler, math, physics, and English, Wichita
1991
Kristy Parker, history, Valley Center
1990
Mary E. Hale, history and speech, Topeka
Janelle B. Larson, animal sciences and industry and social sciences, Hiawatha
1987
Kelly Welch, agricultural economics and economics, Moran
1986
Virgil Wiebe, political science, geography, and pre-law, Garden City
1979
Ann K. Jorns, foods and nutrition science, pre-med, Manhattan
1978
Elaine C. Hefty, microbiology, Valley Falls
1974
Roger D. Sorrell, anthropology and history, Garden City
1937
Horton M. Laude, agronomy, Manhattan
1928
Paul E. Pfuetze, general sciences, Manhattan