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 – Gordon Lane
Gordon Lane, Entrepreneur Gordon Lane Jr.’s start toward launching a business out of West Virginia State University’s Economic Development Center (EDC), located on Charleston’s West Side, began with a simple enough need….
It Starts at State – Jason Gibson
Jason Gibson, Class of 2022 Jason Gibson’s path toward a bachelor’s degree in Business Administration is a true beginning in many senses of the word. Not only is he a…
It Starts at State – Hannah Mazon
 Hannah Mazon’s start toward a biology degree began with an entirely different goal in mind. The hopeful veterinarian was eyeing other academic opportunities when a tour of the WVSU campus…
It Starts at State – Edgar Lopez-Torres
Edgar Lopez-Torres, Class of 2019 For senior Edgar Lopez-Torres, it not only starts at STATE, it also starts at STEM. The chemistry major developed his passion for science, technology, engineering…
It Starts at State – Angelica Willis
Angelica Willis, Class of 2019 Communications major Angelica Willis wears a lot of hats and, in some cases, crowns. The recently crowned Miss State for 2018-2019 is making the most…
It Starts at State – Frank Walker
Frank Walker, Jr. West Virginia State University has always played a role in the life of prominent Pittsburgh attorney Frank Walker Jr. Originally from Institute, he grew up on Douglass Street,…