Marshall Magazine Summer 2022

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President Brad D. Smith Senior Vice President for Communications and Marketing Ginny Painter Executive Editor Susan Tams Director of Communications Leah Payne Publisher

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T h e o f f i c i a l m a g a z i n e o f M a r s h a l l U n i v e r s i t y

Summer 2022

Contents

Jack Houvouras Office Manager Dana Keaton Art Director Suzanna Stephens Senior Graphic Designer Katie Sigler

4 CATCHING UP WITH THE PRESIDENT . 6 COVER STORY : Coach Huff embraces change including a new son, a new conference and new players by way of the NCAA transfer portal. 12 SPORTS : New Athletic Director Christian Spears is exactly who’s needed to fine-tune the school’s sports programs. 16 CYBERSECURITY : The Institute for Cyber Security addresses threats on the local, national and international level. 20 ARMY ROTC : For more than 70 years the Army ROTC program has opened a world of possibilities to Marshall students. 24 DINING SERVICES : Thanks to a progressive dining program, mealtime for Marshall students has never been better. 28 HEALTH CARE : The Minority Health Institute is working to reduce health disparities in the state of West Virginia . 32 MU FOUNDATION : The most ambitious fundraising campaign in the history of the university soars past its $150 million goal. 36 INTERCULTURAL CENTER : MU’s Intercultural Center will provide a haven for students from all walks of life to come together and connect.

Contributing Photographers Rick Lee, Austin O’Connor Contributing Writers James E. Casto, Keith Morehouse, Lalena Price, Katherine Pyles, Shelly Ridgeway, Carter Seaton Editorial Advisory Board William “Tootie” Carter, Maurice Cooley, Larry Crum, Jeff O’Malley, Sheanna Spence, Susan Tams Marshall Magazine is distributed three times a year by: Marshall University One John Marshall Drive Huntington, WV 25755 ADVERTISERS’ CONTACT: HQ Publishing Co. P.O. Box 384 Huntington, WV 25708 304-529-6158 mail@marshallmagazine.com For subscription information contact: MU Office of Alumni Relations at 304-696-3134 Comments or suggestions should be addressed to: magazine@marshall.edu

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41 Letter from Mikala Shremshock, MUAA President 42 Alumni Awards Banquet & Scholarship Honor Brunch 48 Chapter Alumni Report

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50 Class Notes 51 In Memoriam 52 Letter From MUAA

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on the cover

Head Football Coach Charles Huff is ready for his second season at Marshall, one that includes a new conference and a bevy of new players. Photo by Rick Lee.

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