Sam E. Clagg, Ed.D.

In addition to his long list of academic contributions, Dr. Clagg is also a retired Lieutenant Colonel in the U.S. Marine Corps, and served as a coach on both the Marshall football and wrestling teams. Despite these many obligations, he still managed to publish 12 books including atlases of West Virginia, Virginia, and Ohio. During the 1960's and 1970's, he worked on Federal Grants projects focusing on tropical vegetation in such locations as Florida, Costa Rica, and Puerto Rico. His experiences in the Marines provided the basis for The Marine Way (1989) and his close relationship with celebrated Marshall basketball coach Cam Henderson resulted in publication of The Cam Henderson Story--His Life and Times (1981). In addition to his many books, Clagg has published numerous journal articles and maps. Clagg's description of West Virginia appeared in the Encyclopedia Britannica between 1974 and 1989. His cartography specialization lead to the publication of the "West Virginia" wall map for Denoyer-Geppert in 1977.

Dr. Clagg continues to be active in the Marshall community in his emeritus capacity. He is the Co-Chairman of the Marshall University Athletic Hall of Fame and Hall of Fame Selection Committee. He retains on office in the Department of Geography (Harris Hall 216) and if you are lucky you might catch him there in one of the rare moments when he is not in perpetual motion.

Dr. Clagg has been honored with many awards including:

• John Deaver Drinko Symposium Scholar Award
• MU Honorary Degree, Doctor of Pedagogy
• MU Athletic Hall of Fame
• Outstanding Educator in America
• MU Research Award (for The Cam Henderson Story)
• MU Outstanding Faculty Award of the West Virginia Legislature
• Distinguished MU Alumnus Award