For many, college is a time of separation from siblings and family members to pursue one’s own path. However, for WKU juniors Jacob and Zach Skillman, college is a journey the brothers and best friends knew they would take together. The identical twin brothers from Katy, Texas, are both Business Economic majors with minors in Computer Information Systems.
The 900-mile journey to WKU began with a gentle nudge from their father, Trent Skillman, a 1994 graduate. WKU is like a second home, said Zach Skillman, “Alumni sentiment is a great metric of school spirit and community; I think WKU does a brilliant job of creating this very community that my dad has always spoken of.”
The brothers have worn multiple hats during their time at WKU. Both spent time on WKU’s Cross Country/Track and Field team. However, once the twins hung up their spikes, they had to shift their focus.
“I was left with quite a large void to fill, but I chose to turn nearly all my pursuits into increasing my involvement in the Gordon Ford College of Business (GFCB),” said Jacob Skillman.