Articles of Gratitude
Autumn 2020
“Higher education is a key to success in life. Without our universities, that road becomes very narrow. As the first in my family to graduate from college, I know the personal and financial struggles I endured to graduate; it was tough. The scholarships and aid that are offered to students are a lifeline for their success.” – Bernie Coston, Marshall alumnus and donor
Read Bernie Coston’s story in the latest edition of Articles of Gratitude.
Planned Giving
“Giving back is so important to me because Marshall gave so much to me. I am committed to giving back to the university that provided me with an outstanding education, career opportunities and priceless experiences.” – Glen Midkiff, Marshall Alumnus and donor, director of the Center for Stakeholder Engagement at Marshall University’s Lewis College of Business
Read Glen’s story in the latest Planned Giving Quarterly Donor Spotlight.
Learn more about planned giving here.
Latest News
Mid-Ohio Valley Alumni Chapter makes a major gift
Through their 2020 fundraising efforts, Marshall University’s Mid-Ohio Valley Alumni Chapter made a $30,000 gift to the Marshall University Foundation. Despite the pandemic, creative chapter members found ways to raise support.
Artifacts of Appreciation
“I was ecstatic to find out that someone had taken an interest in me and wanted to see me accomplish my goal. Everything, without receiving a scholarship in my earlier years at Marshall from maintaining my coursework and extra-curricular activities, would have been difficult. Scholarships have provided some financial incentive and provided me with a peace of mind with affording school.” -Malik Q. Smith, Civil Engineering, Class of 2021
Read Malik’s story in the latest edition of Artifacts of Appreciation.