Marshall University Foundation and Alumni

Join us for the 2026 Spring Fountain Ceremony at 11:30 a.m. on Saturday, April 11, on the Memorial Student Center Plaza. Dave Walsh, a quarterback for the Young Thundering Herd, will serve as the keynote speaker.

There is still time to apply or nominate an alum to serve on the Marshall University Alumni Association Board of Directors! Applications close March 20. 🔗 Ready to apply? Click here: formarshallu.org/alumni-board-n…

Mark your calendars! Marshall University Athletics has announced the 2026 football schedule. Homecoming is set for Sept. 26 and the '75' game will be on Nov. 14.

Happy Birthday, Marco! 🎂 Celebrate by taking Mini Marco with you everywhere! Clip him to your backpack, lanyard, shoes and more. Give $25+ to receive one. FMV $15; remaining amount is tax-deductible. Please allow two weeks for delivery. 🔗give.marshall.edu/project/45963/…

Are you an alum looking to make a difference at @marshallu? Now you can by serving on the Marshall University Alumni Association Board of Directors! 📩 Questions? Email alumni@marshall.edu 🔗 Ready to apply? Click here: formarshallu.org/alumni-board-n…

The Marshall University Foundation has announced a $25,000 gift toward the Jeff Nathan Scholarship within the W. Page Pitt School of Journalism and Mass Communications. Nathan is one of the 75 individuals who died on Nov. 14, 1970. 📰Read more: formarshallu.org/2026/02/23/250…

Big news! MAMC’s nationally recognized Machinist Technology/CNC program has been awarded $1 million by the Gene Haas Foundation. Read about this exciting award at mfg.marshall.edu/haas-foundatio….

⏰ 1,837 hours to go! ⏰ Mark your calendars! @marshallu's fifth annual Day of Giving: 1837 Minutes for Marshall returns April 22–23. 👉 Sign up to be an ambassador or learn more: givingday.marshall.edu

The Marshall University Foundation has announced Quality Insights, a Charleston-based nonprofit, has gifted $1.2 million toward @marshallu’s Center for Innovation and Entrepreneurship (iCenter). 📰 Read more: formarshallu.org/2026/02/02/qua…

Nominations are still open for the 87th Annual Alumni Awards, honoring alumni whose achievements and service continue to elevate @marshallu. Nominations close Feb. 8. Nominate an alum today! 🔗formarshallu.org/alumni-award-n…

Nominations are open for the 87th Annual Alumni Awards! We invite you to recognize extraordinary alumni who have achieved remarkable accomplishments in their careers and communities. Learn more at: formarshallu.org/.../alumni.../…

As we close out an incredible year, we’re grateful for the generosity shaping @marshallu's future 💚 From a historic $50 million gift from our President and First Lady to record-breaking fundraising, none of it happens without you. Thank you, Marshall family. Happy New Year!

Wishing you a joyous holiday season and a new year filled with love, prosperity and good health. From our Herd to yours, Happy Holidays 💚

You can be a part of @marshallu's biggest night of the year for alumni during the 87th Annual Alumni Awards Banquet in April 2026! 🏆 Nominate an alum by visiting: formarshallu.org/alumni-award-n…

Happy winter commencement! ❄️🎓 To our newest @marshallu graduates: well done! You’ve shown incredible resilience and commitment on your path to this milestone. Wherever your journey leads, your Marshall community is here to support you. Welcome to the alumni family!

The Marshall University 75 Family Alumni Chapter partnered with Glenn’s Sporting Goods to create a shirt for Marshall Football’s Nov. 8 Memorial Game. During last night’s men’s basketball game, Glenn’s presented the chapter with a $9,585 check from shirt sales. 💚

The Marshall University Foundation has announced The Dr. Kazuko Otaki Thornton International Student Scholarship. The scholarship is generously endowed by Thornton, a 1967 graduate of @marshallu. 📰 Read more: formarshallu.org/2025/12/10/dr-…

Need a stocking stuffer?🎄 🎁Donate $25 by Dec. 14 for the best chance of delivery. Note, delivery is not guaranteed and may be impacted by carrier delays. Fair market value is $15 and the remaining amount will be a tax-deductible donation. 🔗 give.marshall.edu/project/45963

Marshall’s annual Day of Giving: 1837 Minutes for Marshall is a celebration of what makes this community special. With $275,189 raised and 664 gifts made overall, this year's Day of Giving was the most successful in our history! Thank you for making this happen!

Our final Gratitude Week visit was with LeAnna Owens, event coordinator for Marshall's Division of Aviation. Highly-skilled and incredibly passionate, LeAnna's colleagues emphasized how her great work advances the department's collective vision. Congratulations LeAnna!