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Marshall University and the Marshall University Alumni Association hosted the 86th Annual Alumni Awards Banquet presented by Marshall Health Network on Saturday at the Marshall Health Network Arena. “The Alumni Awards Banquet is one of the most meaningful traditions we have at Marshall,” said Walker Tatum, director of alumni engagement. “It’s a time to reflect […]

The Marshall University Foundation hosted its annual 2025 Scholarship Honor Brunch, which honored student scholarship recipients at Marshall University. The event took place Saturday and recognized those students benefiting from privately-funded scholarships, as well as the generous donors and families who make these opportunities possible. Toney Stroud, chief legal officer and vice president for strategic initiatives […]

The Marshall University Foundation invites faculty and staff to participate in the Marshall University Family Campaign by enrolling in payroll deduction throughout April. During the month, faculty and staff can sign up for payroll deduction, allowing them to make a lasting impact through regular, automated contributions. Donors can choose to direct their contributions to a […]

The Marshall University Foundation has announced the Maier Foundation has granted $1 million toward the Marshall For All program. “I want to sincerely thank the Maier Foundation for answering the call to support our Marshall For All program,” said Brad D. Smith, president of Marshall University. “With this tremendous gift, we are that much closer […]

The Marshall University Foundation is pleased to announce its Gold Seal of Transparency for 2025 with Candid, a nonprofit offering comprehensive data and insights about nonprofit organizations. A gold seal signals a level of transparency and accountability about an organization and its operations. It is viewed by funders to verify an organization’s work and guide […]

The Marshall University Foundation has announced a gift of $25,000 to endow the BDY Studios Scholarship for Entrepreneurship to benefit students in the Lewis College of Business and Brad D. Smith Schools of Business. This scholarship is endowed by Richard and Katrina Mailloux, owners of BDY Studios in Barboursville and Huntington, West Virginia, and Kate’s […]

The Marshall University Foundation has announced a gift of $100,000 to establish the John A. Sturgeon Nursing Scholarship. This scholarship is generously endowed by John A. Sturgeon. Sturgeon, who attended Marshall University in the fall of 1963 and currently resides in Charleston, West Virginia, said he wanted to give to “helping professions,” such as nursing. […]

The Marshall University Foundation has announced a gift of $100,000 to establish the Mark S. Taylor Memorial Scholarship. This scholarship is generously endowed by Sally B. Oxley in memory of Mark Taylor, who died April 21, 2021. Mark graduated from Marshall University in 1977 with a bachelor’s degree in physical education and received his master’s […]

The Marshall University Foundation will host its annual “Love a Donor” event from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 12, and Thursday, Feb.13, at the Memorial Student Center. This event is for students to take time to fill out the Office of Student Financial Aid’s scholarship portal and shows gratitude to the donors who […]

The Marshall University Foundation has announced the establishment of the Airbus Helicopters Inc. Rotor-wing Scholarship to benefit students in the Division of Aviation at Marshall University. The scholarship is generously endowed by Airbus Helicopters in the U.S. to support underprivileged, low-socioeconomic, or need-based students who are planning to be trained as pilots in the helicopter […]