Forever begins at FSU

Natesha Daniels Cobb, ’03 Brian Cobb, ’04

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Forever begins at FSU

By Janet Gibson

If the bench that sits between New Residence and Vance Halls could talk, chances are it would have a lot to say.

It might speak about young students whose eyes and souls connect, and lively conversations that seem to go on forever.

Natesha and Brian Cobb know that bench well, and they aren’t the only FSU students who became smitten at that very spot.

“The very first conversation we had on that bench—I knew there was a future there,” said Natesha.

That was in 2000. The couple, married since 2005, now live in the Atlanta suburbs. They are parents to a daughter and two sons: Brianna, 14; Bryson, 11; and Braxton, 6.

Campus activities and achievements at FSU

Originally from Durham, N.C., Natesha, who also goes by “Tesha,” recalled that she had “literally run into Brian” in the FSU cafeteria days before their bench encounter, which sealed the deal. She liked his capacity for “thoughtprovoking conversation” and his passion for politics. Brian, who hails from Washington, D.C., encouraged Tesha’s artistic side. Tesha asked him out on their first date, as her escort for Homecoming coronation ceremonies.

In addition to her role on the Queen’s Court, Tesha is a proud member of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority Inc., and she held the title of Ms. Delta Xi in 2002. She was also the first runner-up for Miss Fayetteville State University and a talent winner in the pageant for her dance performance. The statuesque Tesha—she is 5’10”—compiled a lengthy list of campus activities and achievements, including serving as captain of the Bronco Strutters and as president of the Black Millennium Modeling Club.

She was adamant that Brian, a transfer student, also make the most of his FSU experience by becoming involved in extracurricular activities. Brian, a dashing 6’4” tall, joined the Black Millennium Modeling Club and is a proud member of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity Inc.

Natesha Cobb is the author of “Why Can You Not See the Color Black in the Rainbow?” She wrote the children’s book during the pandemic.

Tesha earned her bachelor’s degree in psychology in 2003; Brian earned his bachelor’s degree in political science in 2004. Both continued their education through the master and doctoral levels.

FSU as a foundation for the future

Today, Tesha is the head of school for a prominent international Montessori school. She recently authored a children’s book, “Why Can You Not See the Color Black in the Rainbow?”

Brian works as a human resources professional for a packaging solutions firm. He also is a FAA-certified drone pilot who is the CEO of his own company, Special Ops Drone, in Atlanta.

The Cobbs say at least four other couples in their inner circle met and fell in love at Fayetteville State.

“There’s something incredibly special when it comes to FSU—in building connections and relationships,” said Tesha.

“FSU was the foundation of my professional self, but more importantly, my marriage and my family,” said Brian.

Tesha and Brian enjoy traveling back to FSU for special events, including scholarship galas and Homecoming games.

They always make a special effort to return to the bench. It’s like a new beginning every time, recapturing the feeling of finding love at FSU.

Did your love story begin at Fayetteville State University? We would like to hear from married alumni about how you met at FSU and where you are now. Email Tina Raines at traines1@uncfsu.edu.