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Official Newsletter of the Marshall University Foundation and Alumni Association | July 2024

Memorial Fountain nominated for U.S. Park Service's National Register of Historic Places

Marshall University’s Memorial Fountain, created in memory of the 75 individuals lost in the 1970 Marshall University plane crash and officially dedicated in 1972, was nominated for inclusion on the U.S. Park Service's National Register of Historic Places by the West Virginia Archives and History Commission during a meeting today on Marshall’s Huntington campus. The nomination now goes to the National Park Service for review. It's anticipated the formal decision will take approximately 45 days.

“The possible inclusion of the Memorial Fountain on the National Register of Historic Places reaffirms its significance as more than just a monument,” said President Brad D. Smith in a press release. “Adversity can lead to an excuse, or it can lead to a reason. The Memorial Fountain is a symbol of our reason, a space where we gather to remember, reflect, and find strength in our community’s resilience."

Smith and Kushmerick give $2 million for Marshall For All

Marshall University has announced a gift of $2 million from alumnus and current Board of Governors member Jim Smith and his wife Pam Kushmerick to support the second co-hort of Marshall For All students for the fall.

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Spence named in The State Journal's 40 under 40

Sheanna Spence, chief marketing officer for Marshall Health and the Marshall University Joan C. Edwards School of Medicine, has been named one of The State Journal's Generation Next: 40 Under 40. Spence has a bachelor's degree in journalism from Marshall and a master's degree in journalism from Ohio University.

Ground breaking hosted for food pantry and thrift store

Marshall University hosted a ceremonial groundbreaking on June 12 to mark the start of renovations on an expanded facility to house a food pantry and thrift store on the university’s Huntington campus.

ALUMNI NEWS

You never know where you might run into a fellow Marshall alum!

Marshall University Black Alumni recently traveled to Punta Cana for a trip filled with fellowship and fun.

The time away was an opportunity for the group to further connect, as well as discuss the ways MUBA can impact current and future students.

Who is a Marshall University alumna with a 15-day streak on Jeopardy! Answer? Adriana Harmeyer.

Harmeyer appeared on Jeopardy! impressing many with her 15 wins. Though her streak has ended, she will return for Jeopardy! Tournament of Champions.

Photo credit: Jeopardy Productions, Inc.

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FOUNDATION NEWS

D. Shawn Wheeler Aviation Scholarship established for aviation students

The Marshall University Foundation has announced the establishment of the D. Shawn Wheeler Aviation Scholarship. This scholarship is generously endowed by the family of D. Shawn Wheeler in his memory.

At an early age, Wheeler fell in love with aviation and started working at Eagle Aviation at West Virginia International Yeager Airport at the age of 14 in 1979.

Jason Happe's story is coming full circle

“Dr. Guyer was the only one who believed in me.” Those words were repeated several times while Jason Happe, president of Davenergy Solutions and former HELP Program student, expressed his fondness of his time at Marshall University.

For more than 40 years the HELP Program has been helping students with learning disabilities. Learn more about Jason's story and the impact of the program.

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Marshall recognized by Tambellini Future Campus

Marshall University received an honorable mention in the Operational Efficiency and Sustainability category at the recent Tambellini Future Campus Awards Thursday, June 27 during the Future Campus Summit in New York City.

This award recognizes the university’s commitment to innovative practices that enhance operational effectiveness and promote sustainability across its campus with technology.