Marshall University Foundation & Alumni Association

The Marshall University Foundation Inc. was chartered on January 3, 1947 as an independent nonprofit organization to receive, invest, administer and disburse private resources on behalf of Marshall University. Gifts to the Foundation add a margin of excellence over and above the appropriate level of state support and are not intended to replace state funds. The Foundation plays a crucial role in providing the support critical to the continuing success of a nationally prominent university. This Foundation is dedicated to providing this service in a professional and personal spirit of respect, honesty, cooperation and goodwill for the benefit of the University.

Mission Statement

The mission of the Marshall University Foundation Inc. is to maximize continuous financial support for Marshall University and its students by soliciting, receiving, investing and administering private gift support. The Foundation is committed to providing professional service to Marshall University, its students and donors.

Vision Statement

The Marshall University Foundation Inc. will support and strengthen the continuing development of Marshall University by creating a culture of philanthropy, volunteer leadership and exemplary fiduciary responsibility.

Core Values

Integrity – We maintain the highest ethical standards demonstrating our dedication to the principles of honesty and truth.
Respect – We value all individuals and shall treat them in a professional, courteous and respectful manner.
Diversity – We hold in high regard the different backgrounds, talents and points of views of all individuals.
Pride – We strive for excellence in all endeavors and being the best in fostering relationships with supporters of Marshall University.

The Marshall University Alumni Association is dedicated to advancing the goals and objectives of Marshall University as a premier research and teaching institution. Guided by the strategic priorities of the university, the MUAA pursues lifelong, mutually beneficial relationships between all constituent groups and organizations resulting in optimal levels of engagement and philanthropic support. In our daily work, we maintain a commitment to strengthening partnerships among the university community while facilitating the processes of communication, collaboration, and leadership in the field of development. At all times, we promote the very best of everything Marshall University has to offer.

MUAA Goals

• Promote and preserve the distinctive values and traditions of Marshall University.
• Promote Marshall’s role as a modern, comprehensive university dedicated to academic excellence.
• Communicate to alumni, students and other Marshall constituents the achievements, needs and activities of the association and the university.
• Encourage alumni and friends to make their human and financial resources available to the university and influence others to help the university achieve its goals.
• Provide networks for Marshall University alumni to interact with each other and with the university.
• Provide alumni with services and programs that support their lifestyle needs and other interests.
• Maintain accurate membership and biographical records of alumni for the association, constituent groups and the university.
• Continue the legacy of strong leadership.
• Pass on to future generations an Association that will effectively serve the interests of Marshall Alumni and be an advocate for Marshall University.

Founded in 1837 as one of West Virginia’s oldest institutions of higher learning and the state’s second-largest university, Marshall University currently provides higher education opportunities to approximately 12,000 students from all 55 counties in West Virginia, 49 states, as well as students from more than 56 countries.

U.S. News & World Report ranks Marshall University in the top tier of the nation’s universities – a direct result of the university’s elevation to the R2, or Doctoral University: Highest Research Activity, category. The student-centered research university is located in downtown Huntington, West Virginia, with four additional locations strategically placed throughout West Virginia.

Marshall University offers programs which encourage individual growth through the attainment of scholarship, acquisition of skills and development of personality. Professional, technical and industrial career studies are available through the various departments of the university.

The university provides students with opportunities to understand and make contributions to the culture in which they live; to develop and maintain physical health; to participate in democratic processes; to learn worthwhile moral, social, and economic values; to develop intellectual curiosity and the desire to continue personal growth; and to share in a varied cultural program.