A different path:
At 59, Stephen Fanus fulfilled his longtime goal of earning a bachelor's degree - but first he had to learn to read and write. Meet other students and alumni who also have taken an indirect route to BSU.
In this Issue:
Vanessa Sherman, ’19
Alumnus’ legacy of goodwill carries on with fund to help students in need
Dr. Jakari Griffith / Management
Overcoming a physical disability as a child and illiteracy as an adult, St. Lucian native earns a BSU bachelor’s degree at age 59
Ensuring first-generation students feel at home and succeed on campus
From homeless to helping others
Alumna’s personal experiences inform her career path
Kamelia Lechani, G’20, is working to spread the word about social entrepreneurship
Making a difference one story at a time
Two post-traditional students make the most of their Alternative Break Trips
Henry Tran, ’19, beat back obstacles to graduate in May
Art major reenters classroom after four decades away
Rydia Hayes-Huer, ’20, aims for the stars
A Bear-for-life retires after a 30-year career
Dr. John Marvelle, ’72, G’76
Around the world and back home again
Three decades of dedicated service at Maxwell Library
Coming home again meant also returning to his alma mater
Alumna believed from the first her future awaited back on campus
Vivi Pierce, ’11, G’14, CAGS’18
Three times is a charm
Enjoying ‘the small steps’ of her profession
Dr. Gregory Karas, ’98, G’03
Good luck played a part in bringing this Bear back to campus
Student with disabilities thrives when her family moves to Massachusetts from Florida for special BSU program
BSU employee and alumna Elizabeth Scarbrough, ’12, earns an A for determination
Joe Hogarty, '01