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Marshall University Aviation

Support Marshall Aviation

Help the Next Generation Take Flight

Every flight starts with preparation, dedication and opportunity. At Marshall University Aviation, generous support from alumni, industry partners and friends helps provide students with the education, technology and hands-on experiences they need to become the next generation of pilots, aviation maintenance technicians, dispatchers, uncrewed aircraft systems professionals and aviation leaders.

Your investment strengthens programs that prepare graduates to meet the growing workforce needs of the aviation industry while expanding opportunities for students across West Virginia and beyond.

Together, we’re preparing students to launch meaningful careers and shaping the future of aviation.

Marshall Aviation students uses the H125 simulator

Why Give?

A gift to Marshall Aviation is an investment in students and the future of aviation.

Your generosity helps:

  • Expand student scholarships and financial assistance
  • Enhance flight, maintenance and simulation training
  • Invest in cutting-edge technology and equipment
  • Support experiential learning, internships and research
  • Recruit and retain outstanding students and faculty
  • Grow innovative programs that serve the evolving aviation industry

Every gift—regardless of size—helps students gain the knowledge, skills and confidence to succeed.

A Marshall Aviation student uses the H125 simulator

What Your Gift Supports

  • Student Scholarships – Scholarships remove financial barriers and make an aviation education possible for more students.
  • Flight Training & Technology – Today’s aviation professionals train using advanced aircraft, simulators and industry-standard equipment.
  • Industry Innovation – Marshall Aviation works closely with aviation, aerospace and government partners to prepare graduates for an industry that continues to evolve.
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Every Gift Makes an Impact

Whether you give once or become a recurring donor, your support helps create opportunities that extend far beyond the classroom.

Because of donors like you, Marshall Aviation students gain experiences that prepare them for careers with commercial airlines, corporate aviation, government agencies, aerospace companies, maintenance organizations and emerging aviation industries.

When you support Marshall Aviation, you’re investing in students who will help shape the future of aviation.

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Other Ways to Give

Marshall University offers a variety of giving options to meet your philanthropic goals, including:

  • One-time gifts
  • Monthly recurring gifts
  • Corporate matching gifts
  • Gifts of stock or securities
  • Planned and estate gifts
  • Endowed scholarships
  • Corporate and industry partnerships

Learn more about giving options through the Marshall University Foundation.

Pay it Forward

Interested in supporting Marshall Aviation or creating a lasting impact through scholarships, equipment or program support?

Contact Alicia Parker, Executive Director of Development, Endowments & Enrollment to discuss giving opportunities and how your gift can help advance Marshall Aviation’s mission.

Alicia Parker
alicia.parker@marshall.edu
304-696-3314

Give today and help the next generation of aviation professionals take flight.