Feedback and Comments from our Alumni

"I had to leave Marshall University in 2003, one semester away from graduating with a geography degree. I was called to duty in Iraq. When I returned to the States my family had moved to Lexington, KY so I had to go. I found that starting over at another university was going to be harder than I thought. But, with the skills I learned from the professors in the geography department I made quick work of the classes I need to graduate. Although I ultimately got a degree from The University of Kentucky I owe my success to the people of Marshall." ~Travis Beaman, 2008

"I have recently accepted a job as a transportation planner/engineer with HDR Engineering in Chicago, IL. As a former student of yours and an alumni of the Geography program at Marshall University (class of 2005), I would like to express my tremendous gratitude and thank you for your guidance, recommendations, and instruction in preparing me to achieve success. Thank you!" ~Michael Marchyshyn, 2007

"I landed the career I have now because of you... It was the execises... in Excel and SPSS that finally gave me the edge on other people. Of course, at the time I had to redo the work over and over I did want to stab you in the neck with a pen but I did the work. In short, it was a skill that I did not really think about that finally landed me a great job." ~Brian Brown, 2007

"While enrolled in the Geography Department at Marshall, I realized I wanted to live and work abroad. Through the guidance and teaching of the professors I achieved that dream." ~Keith Loudin, 2006

Pictures of Mr. Loudin in East and Southeast Asia.

"Your recruiting and guidance in the Geography Department have made a difference in my career choices." ~Dan McGlone, 2005

"The wide varieity of courses and flexibility of the Geography Program allowed me to study the topics that interested me while receiving a good foundation in the the Field... Being a Geographer is like being a Jack of all Trades...." ~Jared Bledsoe, 2005

"I recently (May 2005) graduated with a Master of Arts degree in Geography. I have accepted a position in Washington, DC with the Bureau of the Census as a Geographer (0150), Grade 9." ~Aaron Goodman, 2005