Category: Foundation News

Marshall University has announced a historic $50 million gift from President Brad D. Smith and First Lady Alys Smith to advance Marshall For All, a groundbreaking program designed to eliminate student debt. The milestone gift is the largest bestowed to the university, and is the largest personal contribution made… Read More

The Marshall University Foundation has announced its partnership with Givzey and Givzey’s artificial intelligence design lab, Version2. This partnership will streamline the Foundation’s gift documentation process and harness Version2’s AI technology with the introduction of Scout the Squirrel, the Foundation’s new virtual engagement officer. “We’re thrilled to announce our partnership… Read More

The Marshall University Foundation has announced a gift of $100,000 to establish the Mary “Mickey” Welch Scholarship. The scholarship is generously endowed by Welch’s daughter, Mary Anne Ketelsen. Welch was a pioneering entrepreneur and philanthropist who broke barriers in male-dominated industries. As the owner of multiple businesses, including Welch Oil… Read More

Walker Tatum, director of alumni engagement for the Marshall University Foundation, has been named one of West Virginia’s top young professionals as part of The State Journal’s “Generation Next: 40 Under 40” class of 2025. The honor recognizes 40 dynamic individuals under age 40 who are making a lasting impact across the… Read More

The Marshall University Foundation has announced that George W. Boley has established the Helen Nickles Boley Dietetics and Nutrition Scholarship in memory of his late wife. Helen Nickles Boley graduated from St. Joseph Central Catholic High School and Marshall University. She earned a bachelor’s degree in home economics in 1970,… Read More

The Marshall University Foundation has announced a gift of $1 million bequeathed by Rosemarie J. Bonnington toward the Alexander “Doug” Bonnington Greatest Needs Fund in honor of her late husband. “We are sincerely grateful for Rosemarie Bonnington and her commitment to her husband’s legacy as this $1 million gift is… Read More

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. This marks a record-breaking year, with the highest total contributions and number of donors to date. Marshall’s Day of Giving, which occurred April 23-24 and… Read More

The Marshall University Foundation has announced a recent gift of $25,000 from Truman and Letitia “Tish” Neese Chafin of The Chafin Law Firm in support of the Chafin Law Firm Scholarship, which they established in 2023. The Chafin Law Firm is a small, specialized practice in Mingo County. The Chafins… Read More

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. Hosted by the Marshall University Foundation, this virtual event invites the Marshall family to… Read More

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. “The Alumni Awards Banquet is one of the most meaningful traditions we have at Marshall,” said Walker Tatum, director of alumni engagement. Read More