It Starts at STATE
Where will your story start?
A local performer with aspirations of the Broadway stage. A former 4-Her now teaching kids the same lessons she learned as a child. An adult learner returning to the classroom after years away from the region. These are just a few of the ongoing journeys that have begun right here at West Virginia State University. With It Starts at STATE we are sharing the journeys of Yellow Jackets of all ages. Current students, graduates, faculty, staff, even young people and senior citizens participating in our Extension Service programs have all started parts of their journey at WVSU. These are their stories.
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It Starts at State – Bonnie Dunn
Bonnie Dunn, Class of 1972WVSU Extension Specialist WVSU Extension Specialist Bonnie Dunn’s journey at STATE dates back to a rather sputtering start as a freshman…
It Starts at State – Bryson French
Bryson French, Class of 2022 Bryson French is as nimble with a baseball bat as he is with a violin bow. The sophomore accounting major…
It Starts at State – Robert Lilly
Robert Lilly, Class of 2019 Robert Lilly’s journey to becoming a comic book author and illustrator began when he was simply a child who loved…
It Starts at State – Jeremiyah Hairston
Jeremiyah Hairston’s journey to a bachelor’s degree in political science has taken him from the football field to Capitol Hill. The Cincinnati, Ohio, native’s athletic…
It Starts at State – Jordan Bright
Jordan Bright, WVSU 4-H Volunteer Fourteen-year-old Jordan Bright has long been a part of the WVSU family – literally. Both her parents are STATE graduates,…
It Starts at State – James Shamblin
James Shamblin, Class of 2017 James Shamblin’s career with the West Virginia Symphony Orchestra started when he interned with the organization while earning his degree…
