Official Newsletter of the Marshall University Foundation and Alumni Association | February 2025

A letter from the president and CEO of the Marshall University Foundation

Greetings Marshall Alumni and Friends:

I hope everyone is doing well and navigating the ups and downs of a crazy winter. I am writing this message on the same day classes and offices were delayed due to heavy flooding in Huntington, just two days after our first 70-degree day of the year!

As you can see by the attached stories below, we were thrilled and honored to celebrate a multi-million-dollar grant from the Valhalla Foundation in support of Marshall For All, as well as a generous donation from Airbus Helicopters in the U.S. to provide scholarships for our Division of Aviation students training to be pilots in the helicopter industry. I continue to be inspired and humbled by the support for Marshall University. In fact, as of Feb. 5, more than $24 million in new gifts and commitments have been given to the Marshall University Foundation this fiscal year.

Staci, our kids, and I have been enjoying our first basketball season in the Cam - the energy and excitement in recent games has been incredible, including our men’s team dynamic win over Sun Belt-leading Arkansas State on Wednesday night. We’d love to see you at a future men’s and/or women’s game before the regular season ends in early March.

Nominations for our Annual Alumni Awards close Feb. 14, and mark your calendar for Marshall’s Day of Giving April 23-24. We will be announcing several generous match opportunities soon, and would be incredibly grateful for any and all support from the Herd Family for our students and this incredible institution we all love.

As always, please don’t hesitate to reach out if I can be of any assistance. And Go Herd!

Nico

ALUMNI NEWS

Woodlands establishes alumni chapter

New chapter alert!

Residents of the Woodlands Retirement Community in Huntington finalized its own alumni chapter Tuesday afternoon.

The chapter aims to enhance the relationship between its residents and Marshall, fostering a strong partnership that will benefit both residents and students alike.

86th Annual Alumni Awards nominations close Feb. 14

The Alumni Association is calling for nominations for the 86th Annual Alumni Awards!

There are numerous awards including Distinguished Alumnus/Alumna, Distinguished Service to Marshall University, Outstanding Community Achievement and Distinguished Young Alumnus/Alumna.

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FOUNDATION NEWS

Annual Day of Giving set for April 23-24

The countdown toward Marshall's Day of Giving is on - less than 1,837 hours until kickoff!



Beginning at noon on Wednesday, April 23, Marshall’s Day of Giving will highlight "1,837 Minutes for Marshall," honoring the year Marshall was established. Hosted by the Marshall University Foundation, it is an opportunity for the Marshall family to make a lasting impact on the university.

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Airbus Helicopters in the US establishes scholarship at Marshall

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. 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 industry.  

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Class notes are a great way to stay up-to-date with news from former classmates and other alumni, faculty and staff, and other members of the Marshall family!

Emily Bartram ('08) has been promoted by United Bank to market president of its Huntington market. As market president, Bartram will lead strategic efforts to drive commercial and retail production, while ensuring the profitability and sustained growth of the market. Bartram will also play a pivotal leadership role in managing public relations efforts in Huntington, while representing United Bank in the community through active participation in civic affairs and professional organizations.

Kameron T. Miller ('04) an attorney in the Charleston office of Littler, the world’s largest employment and labor law practice representing management, has been elevated to shareholder, effective Jan. 1, 2025. Across its U.S., Mexico and Singapore offices, the firm elevated 28 attorneys to shareholder status.