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Join the Marshall University Alumni Association and the Big Green Scholarship Foundation for a tailgate ahead of Marshall's game against the University of Georgia!

Make sure to RSVP by Tuesday, Aug. 19, to reserve your spot! The cost per person is $30 and you can pay now online: bit.ly/3HcGzCQ

06.08.2025 15:08 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Alums Irv Johnson ('88) and Linda Fowler Johnson ('87, '91) traveled to Dubai this spring, and among their many activities was zipping off the Amwaj Tower in their Herd apparel!

πŸ“Έ Traveling this summer? Share your photos in your Marshall gear with us!

01.07.2025 17:31 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Calling all Marshall University adventurers! 🌍

Whether you're soaking up sun on a beach this summer, exploring a new city or hiking a scenic trail, we want to see it!

πŸ“Έ Share your travel photos with us in your Marshall gear for a chance to be featured!

23.06.2025 13:56 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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We are proud to announce Walker R. Tatum, director of alumni engagement, has been selected for the 2025 Class of Generation Next: 40 Under 40.

πŸ“° Read more: www.wvnews.com/generation-n...

19.06.2025 17:30 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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The Marshall University Foundation has announced a gift of $1 million bequeathed by Rosemarie J. Bonnington toward the Alexander β€œDoug” Bonnington Greatest Needs Fund in honor of her late husband.

πŸ“° Read more: formarshallu.org/2025/06/04/r...

05.06.2025 14:02 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Do you have plans this summer? Let us help! β˜€οΈ

PerksConnect offers exclusive deals for Marshall alumni. Save with local and national discounts, entertainment deals, travel savings and more!

➑️ Join for free by visiting marshall.perksconnection.com!

27.05.2025 17:03 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Our Marshall University Southern Coalfields Alumni & Big Green Club completed its Community Cares Week project at Shady Spring Senior Center in Beaver, West Virginia.

Thank you to all of our alumni who have helped to make this week a big success! πŸ’š

23.05.2025 14:00 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Our week of service continues! πŸ’š

This afternoon, members of the Woodlands Retirement Community Alumni Chapter served lunch to our Community Cares Week volunteers and staff. The Woodlands chapter was founded as the 31st alumni chapter earlier this year.

21.05.2025 18:51 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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For our Raleigh-Durham and Charlotte chapters, Community Cares Week started early!

On Saturday, members from each chapter traveled to Marshall, North Carolina, to support ongoing relief efforts by helping rebuild a local music shop that was devastated by Hurricane Helene.

20.05.2025 12:46 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Community Cares Week starts tomorrow! πŸ’šπŸ’ͺ

Our alumni chapters across the country participate in Community Cares Week by organizing local service projects. Follow along this week as we share the ways in which they are giving back!

19.05.2025 14:08 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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May is National Speech-Language Hearing Month πŸ’š

Join Marshall University Speech and Hearing Center this month as every donation will be made in honor of a supervisor, teacher or mentor who has made a difference in the field of speech-language pathology.

Give today: give.marshall.edu/cd

14.05.2025 14:01 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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May 20-23 marks our fourth annual Community Cares Week! πŸ’š

Whether you're on campus or can connect with alumni in your area, we invite you to show your Marshall pride by serving your community.

Sign up today ➑ www.marshall.edu/cares/

#MarshallUFamily #CommunityCaresWeek

07.05.2025 13:57 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Marshall University has announced the success of its fourth Day of Giving: 1837 Minutes for Marshall with $275,189 raised in support of various university initiatives.

πŸ“° Read more: www.formarshallu.org/2025/05/06/m...

06.05.2025 14:04 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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During Greek Week, Marshall's Fraternity and Sorority Life students raised $11,530 toward the student emergency fund.

When we receive 75 gifts during the final six hours of Day of Giving, $30,000 will be unlocked in support of students!

πŸ’š Give now: givingday.marshall.edu

#MarshallUDayofGiving

24.04.2025 16:02 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Mary Margaret King (center), president of the Woodlands Alumni Chapter, hand-delivered gifts for Day of Giving from Woodlands Retirement Community residents.

Our Marshall University alumni chapters are coming together to make a difference. Will you join them?

πŸ’š Give now: givingday.marshall.edu

24.04.2025 12:09 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Campus is quiet, but the momentum is strong - we've surpassed $100,000!

Since noon, our Herd family has stepped up for Marshall University.

There's still time to add your name to the story! Give now: givingday.marshall.edu

#MarshallUDayOfGiving

23.04.2025 21:59 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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For Day of Giving, donate $25 to the Alumni Association fund to receive your own Marco! givingday.marshall.edu/giving-day/9...

For $25 or more, donors will receive a thank you gift with a fair market value of $15. The amount received above the $15 will represent a tax-deductible donation.

23.04.2025 20:36 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Kylie Roberts bonded with her eighth-grade biology teacher, Michalle Oldaker, over a love of reading. Kylie, now a junior, was the first to receive the Michalle Arthur Oldaker Memorial Scholarship.

πŸ’šLeave a legacy like Michalle’s: givingday.marshall.edu.

#MarshallUDayofGiving

23.04.2025 19:05 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Help turn President Brad D. Smith’s vision into reality: a future where every Marshall University student can graduate debt-free.

Every dollar donated to scholarships is a step toward making college more affordable and more accessible.

πŸŽ“ Give now: givingday.marshall.edu

#MarshallUDayofGiving

23.04.2025 17:34 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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YouTube video by MarshallU Day of Giving 2025

We’re live! Day of Giving: 1837 Minutes for Marshall has begun!

πŸ’š Give here: givingday.marshall.edu

What are you supporting? Share in the comments!

#MarshallUDayOfGiving

23.04.2025 16:07 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Just 24 hours until our annual Day of Giving: 1837 Minutes for Marshall begins!

From noon tomorrow to 6:37 PM on Thursday, you’ll have 1,837 minutes to give back to Marshall University.

Sign up to be an ambassador or give early at givingday.marshall.edu. #MarshallUDayOfGiving

22.04.2025 16:01 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Marshall University alumni and supporters will have an opportunity to make their mark on the university during the fourth annual Day of Giving: 1837 Minutes for Marshall, which spans two days – April 23 and 24.

Early giving is already underway! Visit givingday.marshall.edu.

21.04.2025 13:46 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Relive the fun from our 86th Annual Alumni Awards Banquet!

πŸ’š View photo gallery: mufi.smugmug.com/2025-Alumni-...

17.04.2025 14:00 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Among the awards given Saturday night, Rus Livingood and Kinnie "KD" Hudnall received the Dr. Ronald G. Area "3 C's" Award for their "The ThunderCast" podcast, which covers Marshall University Athletics. The "3 C's" Award focuses on three areas: Community, Current Students and Current Alumni.

15.04.2025 14:00 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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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.

πŸ“° Read more: www.formarshallu.org/2025/04/14/m...

14.04.2025 14:00 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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The Marshall University Foundation hosted its annual 2025 Scholarship Honor Brunch Saturday, which honored student scholarship recipients and their donors.

πŸ“° Read more: www.formarshallu.org/2025/04/12/m...

12.04.2025 17:09 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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πŸ’š It's Alumni Weekend! πŸ’š

The Alumni Association is having a flash sale through Thursday, April 17. Get alumni-branded gear and support the Alumni Association!

πŸ›’ Shop now: bsnteamsports.com/shop/GtVgLbZ...

11.04.2025 14:00 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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This weekend, we celebrate the outstanding achievements of our alumni and supporters at the 86th Annual Alumni Awards Banquet. This year's Distinguished Alumnus and Distinguished Alumna are Dr. Lonnie G. Thompson and Dr. Ellen Mosley-Thompson.

10.04.2025 13:57 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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This weekend, we celebrate the outstanding achievements of our alumni at the 86th Annual Alumni Awards Banquet. This year's Outstanding Community Achievement award winner is Laurie Martin.

09.04.2025 14:01 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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This weekend, we celebrate the outstanding achievements of our alumni at the 86th Annual Alumni Awards Banquet. This year's Distinguished Young Alumnus is Sean Hornbuckle.

08.04.2025 14:01 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

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