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Marshall Rises
Marshall University is a university on the rise because of the dreams of many alumni and donors who continue to provide private support , creating transformational opportunities .
Marshall Rises is a $ 150 million comprehensive campaign that focuses on enhancing the student experience and deepening community partnerships . It is the most ambitious fundraising effort to date at Marshall .
“ We have seen Marshall University ascend to become a designated Doctoral University : High Research Activity institution , placing it in the top 6 % of colleges and universities in the nation ,” says President Dr . Jerome Gilbert .
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( 304 ) 696-6264 519 John Marshall Drive Huntington , WV 25703 marshall . edu / foundation
AEP provided a $ 75,000 grant for the infrastructure of the school ’ s Division of Aviation , housed at Yeager Airport in Charleston , WV . The Bill Noe Flight School used the funds toward the purchase of a flight simulator that will allow students to gain hands-on experience that prepares them for the workforce .
The Joan C . Edwards School of Medicine gained a central hub for students to study , host meetings or simply relax in the Linda S . Holmes Wellness Center . Through a handful of grants and 40 private donations , Marshall Health has addressed the impact of addiction on families and opened Project Hope for Women and Children in 2018 . The residential treatment facility consists of an 18-unit apartment complex and playground . In 2020 , additional private donations aided in the renovation of Hope House , a four-unit facility for women as they transition from Project Hope to independent living . Through this effort , more than 83 families have been affected .
The athletic component , Herd Rises , focuses on providing state-of-the-art facilities — most notably , the long-awaited stadium for Marshall baseball . Located in the Highlawn District on 5th Avenue , the 2,500-seat stadium will contain a training center for athletes and amenities for players and fans . More than $ 3.5 million has been raised thus far .
Herd Rises is also renovating Gullickson Hall to provide a modern look to a historic facility for Marshall ’ s men ’ s and women ’ s basketball teams . A $ 180,000 statue of Hal Greer will be unveiled this fall on the northwest tarmac outside of the Cam Henderson Center . This statue honors one of the NBA ’ s all-time greats and his legacy as the first African American to receive an athletic scholarship in West Virginia .
The campaign is also focusing on growing the endowment for athletic scholarships . The fund annually provides more than 350 scholarships , with the goal of providing scholarship opportunities to all 16 teams .
Through the vision of gracious individuals and support of confident grantors , Marshall rises to change lives in West Virginia .