<p>Here are couple of “lowly state school” grads off the top of my head:</p>
<p>Linus Pauling - Oregon State
James Watson (of DNA fame) - Indiana</p>
<p>Both are among the greatest scientists of the 20th century and both are Nobel laureates.</p>
<p>Or if you prefer showbiz to science, think of Steven Spielberg - Long Beach State grad.</p>
<p>I could go on. The list of great and famous state school grads is endless…</p>