“I’m very satisfied. There’s a lot less pressure here than I anticipated my first job would have. This has been a dream job, coming out of college transitioning into the real world.”

Clarence Pearson, III
Applications Developer

“The National Security and Intelligence program at FSU is such an exciting program for undergraduate students like me, because we get to ‘be First’ every day."

Nick Oliveto
National Security and Intelligence Major

“This year is about digging deep inside yourself first and finding who you are and making your mark in a positive and personal way in class, at work and in the community. It’s about being proud of who you are. It doesn’t matter where you’re from. Everyone involved is committed to coming together.”

Dr. Tara Brooks
Director of Multicultural Affairs

“It was the ‘be First’ attitude that attracted me to Fairmont State. I visited 17 other colleges and universities. At Fairmont State, four people offered to direct me around campus within the first seven minutes of being here.”

Scott Ullom
Psychology Major