Copen Stewardship Report

MARSHALL UNIVERSITY FOUNDATION

Copen Stewardship Report

thank you

In 1973, the Edward H. Long Scholarship was endowed, and every year since then, the Edward H. and Hilda S. Long Scholarship has changed the lives of Marshall University students.

In the last 45 years, the Edward H. and Hilda S. Long Scholarship has awarded more than 300 scholars in excess of $300,000, and has distributed an average of $10,000 annually for the last 20 years.

We hope you will enjoy meeting Clara, Emma, Ernay, Forest, Mary Grace, Todd and Zack—four current students and three alums—who were, or currently are, beneficiaries of the Edward H. and Hilda S. Long Scholarship, and who because of you, are on the rise.

We know how they feel. They have told us again and again—they wouldn’t be here without you. They would not have had the success they have had without the funding you provided, without the encouragement your scholarship afforded. You delivered to them not only monetary support, but a true vote of confidence, that someone out there whom they had never even met, believed they could.

Thank you, Mr. and Mrs. Copen, for your investment in the lives of Marshall University students, not only the last 45 years, but in perpetuity.

The endowment you have built will continue to provide countless individuals a chance to show they, too, can rise.

Warmest Regards, Ronald G. Area Senior Vice President for Development Chief Executive Officer

The scholarship timeline 1973 Edward H. Long Scholarship was endowed with a $10,000 investment

1993 Scholarship was renamed the Edward H. and Hilda S. Long Scholarship

1998 Long Scholarship begins to annually distribute approximately $10,000

2015 Fund endowment corpus reaches $200,000

2018 The Edward H. and Hilda S. Long Scholarship has awarded more than 300 scholars in excess of $300,000

claraMAYNARD

thank you will never be enough “I can still remember the moment I realized that my family would not be able to pay for my education,” said Clara Maynard, Class of 2017 graduate, “and then I got a call that changed my life.”

Clara fondly recalls the day she was contacted by the Office of Student Financial Assistance at Marshall University, and was told she had qualified for several scholarships, including the Edward H. and Hilda S. Long Scholarship.

“Thank you will never be enough. It truly takes a special person to donate to another whom they have never met,” said Clara. “Scholarships meant the world to me as a firstgeneration, low-income college student. I was aware every day that if I did not have my scholarships, I would not be in college. This thought pushed me to work hard and never take it for granted.”

Growing up in Chapmanville, the Logan County, West Virginia, native chose Marshall from a list of other schools she was considering. “Something just clicked during my campus visit,” Clara said. “Being on campus made me realize how special of a place it was. I most enjoyed the endless amount of opportunities I had at Marshall. There are not many schools that make sure their students have those opportunities like Marshall does.”

Clara graduated with a Bachelor of Arts degree in public relations, and a minor in marketing. “I loved everything about the public relations program,” said Clara. “My professors were all so knowledgeable in their fields and made sure we were getting the best mass communications education possible.” She enjoyed her capstone so much, she took it twice; once as a true senior and once for Honors College credit. “I think that speaks to just how valuable I felt the experience I got out of the course was,” she said.

When studying, Clara liked to be in Drinko Library, or sitting by the Memorial Fountain on a beautiful day. She also stayed very busy with extracurricular activities as a member of the Honors College, an editor and reporter of the Honors Oracle, editor and reporter of The Parthenon (the studentrun newspaper), WMUL-FM reporter (the student-run radio station), City of Huntington intern and Marshall Recreation Center copywriter, to name a few. Most of them were related to her studies in the School of Journalism. A member of the Public Relations Student Society of America (PRSSA) as a student, Clara has transitioned into the professional level of PRSA, and serves on the Northwest Ohio chapter’s board.

“I really loved many of my professors in the School of Journalism and Mass Communications,” said Clara, “but my favorite professors were Dr. Terry Hapney and Dan Hollis.

Both are excellent at what they do and care for their students

by challenging them with material they’ll actually use after graduation.”

Clara moved to Toledo, Ohio, after graduation, where she landed a job with HCR ManorCare as a human resources communication specialist. Soon after, she switched to the nonprofit sphere, where she was the community outreach director for Habitat for Humanity of Wood County. “I have still not found my niche in the post-grad world, but I am launching my own business this year, and am interested in development and fundraising,” said Clara. “Marshall taught me that my degree is versatile and the opportunities are endless.”

Early in her time at Marshall, she learned the proper way to write a press release, something she does almost every day at work, and the event-planning skills she learned have been integral as she plans to launch a wedding/elopement abroad startup. “I learned how to give and accept formal and informal feedback from my peers,” said Clara. “I learned the importance of knowing laws and proceedings that are pertinent to my field, and I learned that everyone has their unique strengths and adds value to a team if you give them the right opportunities.”

Clara has been back to campus a few times since graduating, and has enjoyed seeing the local business and community growth and development of the #MyHuntington campaign. She hopes Marshall continues to grow and stand out as a leader in education and a diverse and innovative place for students to collaborate, as well as remain a top choice for students in the coming years.

“Something I think about, when I feel that I just can’t find my way or have a bad day, is how lucky I am to have an education,” said Clara. “Education is empowering and invaluable, yet out of reach for many. I know that if a group of selfless people did not give to the university and, specifically, to scholarship funds, I would not have been a college graduate.”

“Because of your generosity, I did not give up on my dreams, or become saddled with debt to do so,” said Clara, in reference to her donors, Mr. and Mrs. Copen. “Because of you, I was able to become the first person in my family to obtain a bachelor’s degree. Because of you, I will one day have the ability to return the favor. Thank you from the bottom of my heart for realizing the importance of an education, and helping make it accessible for people like me.”

Clara plans to fully fund a scholarship one day when she is able, and tries to give back by supporting the annual public relations capstone event each year. “I read a quote the other day that said, ‘As you rise, you must send the elevator back down,’” Clara said.

“Even if you never benefitted, personally, from scholarships, someone helped you rise to the place where you could obtain a degree. We should all recognize this fact and return the favor.”

emmaKAUFMAN

“This scholarship is so important to me,” said Emma Kaufman, a sophomore from Vienna, West Virginia. A current recipient of the Edward H. and Hilda S. Long Scholarship, Emma is the oldest of three, and her mother, a single parent, is also working on obtaining her college education. “I’ve always known that I wanted to go to college,” said Emma, “but I wasn’t sure how it was going to happen financially.”

Emma chose to attend Marshall after touring the Huntington campus and talking to the Office of Student Financial Assistance. “I absolutely love the campus. It is the perfect size for me and I love that I’m able to walk to all of my classes,” said Emma. “Not only that, but it is much more affordable than other universities I considered, which is extremely important considering my financial situation.”

“I love so much about Marshall. The atmosphere is really what seals the deal for me. I have made so many amazing friends already and I just always feel like I’m home,” said Emma. Before beginning at Marshall, she didn’t anticipate feeling homesick when she was away from Huntington. “Not only do I love the environment and campus, but I really feel like I’m getting a quality education that is preparing me for my intended field,” she said.

Majoring in advertising, with a minor in women’s studies, Emma hopes to get a job with a nonprofit that works to empower women, so she can use both her major and minor. “I know after completing my first year at Marshall, I truly am a lifelong learner,” Emma said. “I just love learning new information from people who are experienced in my desired field. I’m at a point in my life where I enjoy getting up and going to class every day, and I’m so grateful for that.” As a creative person, having drawn and sewn projects from a young age, she is really excited to get into the more hands-on, artistic aspects of her major.

Emma has enjoyed all of her classes and professors so far, but if she had to pick a favorite, it would have to be her academic advisor as well as first journalism professor, Dan Hollis.

“He really confirmed for me that I am in the right program,” said Emma. “He is so knowledgeable as well as passionate and really makes learning fun. He really cares about me and wants

me to succeed, and I know with the tools I’ve been given, I will be ready for success come 2021.”

Emma enjoys sitting outside on Marshall’s Huntington campus on nice days. “I love hearing the chatter of clubs or friends passing a football while enjoying campus,” said Emma. “I spend many afternoons working on homework while enjoying the weather and intend to spend more time outside this year.”

Although she aspires to start her career in a bigger city after graduation, Emma would be happy to stay in Huntington.

She especially loves going to the shops or seeing movies and performances at the historical Keith-Albee Performing Arts Center. “I would say my favorite place would have to be either the movie theater at Pullman or the bookshop nearby,” she said.

“I just love how there is so much to do or see, meaning there is really no excuse to ever be bored.”

Emma would like to see Marshall University continue to flourish, strengthening its name and becoming the most desirable university for students across the country. “I hope Marshall maintains the feeling of family that I love so dearly,” Emma said. “I also hope that it keeps the strong relationship that it has with the Huntington community. I love the Marshall Artists Series as well as the opportunities to meet with the mayor. I hope that those opportunities only increase.”

Emma understands that many alumni have also experienced the challenges of obtaining a degree, and believes that’s why alumni give back. “Many of us college students are in really tight places financially and depend on donors and alumni to attend school,” she explained. “Very few people are able to make it through college without any help, and since I am so lucky to receive such help, I will make it a priority to help students in need when I am able.”

“I am just so thankful for people like Mr. and Mrs. Copen, who make it possible for low-income students like me to even attend college,” said Emma. “In a time where higher education is really necessary for so many fields, I am grateful to people like the Copens who help students succeed.”

I am grateful

MARSHALL UNIVERSITY

Edward H. and Hilda S. Long

Scholarship

majors of STUDENT RECIPIENTS

COLLEGE OF LIBERAL ARTS Communication Studies

LEWIS COLLEGE OF BUSINESS Accounting

English

Economics

Foreign Language

Finance

Geography

Human Resource Management

History

Information Systems

Literary Studies

Masters of Business Administration

Political Science

Marketing

Psychology

Management

Sociology

COLLEGE OF SCIENCE Biological Science

Biomedical Science Chemistry Criminal Justice Forensic Science Mathematics Physics

COLLEGE OF HEALTH PROFESSIONS Athletic Training

Communication Disorders Dietetics Nursing

COLLEGE OF EDUCATION AND PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT Counseling

Elementary Education

COLLEGE OF INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY AND ENGINEERING Safety Technology

Technology Management Electrical/Computer Engineering

COLLEGE OF ARTS AND MEDIA Advertising Art Broadcast Journalism Electronic Media Management Print Journalism Public Relations

Early Childhood Education Leadership Studies Physical Education Secondary Education Special Education

SCHOOL OF PHARMACY Doctor of Pharmacy

SCHOOL OF MEDICINE M.D. Medicine

ernayADAMS

“I was blown away by the beauty of Marshall University’s campus at my first visit, and I loved how compact it was,” said Ernay Adams about choosing to attend Marshall. “It was close to my hometown, yet far enough away that I could stay on campus and feel somewhat away from home.” She added that she was familiar with Huntington and that her parents could easily come to her if needed.

Formally Rebecca Ernay (Goble) Adams, Ernay is originally from Inez, Kentucky, and an alumna of Sheldon Clark High School. Formerly, Rebecca Ernay received a Bachelor of Science in Communication Disorders in 2009 and a Master of Science in Speech-Language Pathology in 2011, both from Marshall.

As a communications disorders major, she spent most of her time on the first floor of Smith Hall. “I loved all of my professors for different reasons,” she explained. “The one that stands out the most is Beverly Miller, because she was the most challenging. I definitely learned in all of her classes, and chose to take her courses over those taught by others, even at the cost of making an A.” Ernay stayed busy while at Marshall, as a member of the Women’s Varsity cheerleading squad from 2004-2008, serving as captain from 2006-2008, and as vice president of the National Speech Language and Hearing Association chapter at Marshall University.

Unable to choose just one, Ernay has many favorite spots on the Huntington campus. “I love to walk the corridor between Old Main and Smith Hall, then round the corner and see the Memorial Student Center Plaza. I love the Memorial Fountain.

When I was a student, I often studied in the 3rd floor atrium in Drinko that overlooks campus and the library’s entrance, with all the encased Blenko glass,” she said.

Returning in May, Ernay accepted a faculty position with Marshall University as a clinical assistant professor in the Department of Communication Disorders, her old stomping grounds. The Speech and Hearing Center at Marshall University is the first clinic in the state to offer a new voice treatment for individuals with Parkinson’s disease, and Ernay will be the primary therapist. “I am using the skills I learned at Marshall every day in my work. Before coming back to Marshall, I worked in long-term care, skilled nursing and inpatient rehabilitation facilities,” she said.

Now that she lives in Huntington again, she enjoys Ritter Park, Pullman Square, 4th Avenue and “the Joan” on game days, referring to the Joan C. Edwards Stadium.

“It is so important to give back to Marshall so that it is able to maintain its leadership as an education provider in this area. My husband and I continually support the Marshall University Speech and Hearing Center as well as the athletics department,” she said of her desire to pay it forward. “I hope to see Marshall continuing to maintain state-of-the-art facilities, but not expanding the main campus area very much. I am so impressed with the remodeling of the MU Speech and Hearing Center since I graduated.”

“Being from out-of-state, having a scholarship was a huge blessing to my family. My mother never would have agreed for me to attend Marshall had I not received a scholarship,” Ernay said. “Thank you so much for your gift. Through the Edward H. and Hilda S. Long Scholarship, you not only provided me an education, you provided me a home—a home I am so grateful to have returned to.”

you provided me a home I am so grateful to have returned to

forestROWLEY

my scholarships mean everything to me “Scholarships mean that I get to pursue a higher education. If it weren’t for all of the financial aid I’ve received, I’m sure that I (and many other students) would never get the opportunity to attend college,” said Forest Rowley.

The sophomore is a current recipient of the Edward H. and Hilda S. Long Scholarship. “I get the opportunity to better myself, pursue a career and grow closer with my Marshall family,” he said, with great thanks to donors.

As a mathematics major, Forest hopes to further his education at the master’s or doctoral level upon his graduation. He believes the math department offers great opportunities for students to expand their knowledge.

“I was lucky enough to travel to Greensboro, North Carolina, with other math majors that were presenting their research at a conference with a professor. I was able to see many students from around the country that were doing research on many different topics,” Forest said. “It was an experience that has made me excited to look for the opportunity to do research in my future.”

He looks forward to studying differential equations, as the applications in this area are found everywhere.

Outside of his studies, Forest is a member of Marshall Ascenders, a club dedicated to the promotion of a positive and supportive environment of wellness. They strive to promote group exercise through rock climbing.

After visiting the Huntington campus and falling in love with its facilities and opportunities, the Barboursville, West Virginia, native knew it was the right place for him to study. He enjoys walking around campus because it seems to come alive. His favorite spot is the Memorial Fountain due to the constant activity.

Forest hopes that Marshall’s Huntington campus continues to flourish.

“The president talked about some plans the university has to grow in Huntington, and I am excited to see that,” he remarked, acknowledging that alumni’s help can make a difference.

“Alumni don’t have to give back. They aren’t obligated to and there would be no shame in not. They paid their bills just like everyone else attending, but it means the world to every student who benefits,” explained Forest. “There are so many students that wouldn’t be here if it weren’t for the donors, and I’m sure Marshall wouldn’t have access to as many resources without them.”

“My scholarships mean everything to me. Without them, I wouldn’t be able to attend college. I’m so thankful for donors like, Mr. and Mrs. Copen, who give people like me a chance to attend college. I want to continue the cycle one day and give back to students like me.”

MARSHALL UNIVERSITY

Edward H. and Hilda S. Long

Residency of Student Recipients

Edward H. and Hilda S. Long Scholars are residents of at least 18 different states and 24 different counties in West Virginia.

With each scholarship award, our university, our community, our state, our region, our world feels the impact of the Edward H. and Hilda S. Long Scholarship. Long Scholars have been successful in the hometowns they have returned to and the cities they have adventurously moved on to. Long Scholars will continue to show just how far an individual can rise when someone provides them with a little help.

Marshall University is a historic public university located in downtown Huntington, West Virginia with additional campuses and centers around the state in South Charleston, Point Pleasant, Teays Valley and Beckley. Our 13,259-strong student body hails from 49 states, 56 foreign countries and all 55 counties of West Virginia.

The Edward H. and Hilda S. Long Scholarship alone, has affected so many of our students from varying backgrounds over the last 45 years, and will continue to help the university recruit and retain students for years to come.

marygraceWORKMAN

“I love Marshall so much more than I ever thought I could,” said Mary Grace Workman, a senior biology major from Point Pleasant, West Virginia. “I love the campus in and of itself, especially during the fall time.

I also love the smaller size because it creates a type of community that could not be found on a bigger campus.”

Attending Marshall is a family tradition for the Workman family. Both of Mary Grace’s parents and both of her sisters attended, and now, her brother is a sophomore. This made the decision to come to Marshall an easy one. “My favorite place on campus is the Campus Christian Center, because it is like a safe haven where I can hang out with my friends and forget about my stress for a few minutes,” she said. “My second favorite place is Drinko Library. It is my favorite place to study.”

Citing her favorite professor as Dr. Leslie Frost, professor of chemistry, who specializes in the study of biological mass spectrometry, Mary Grace appreciates the time she takes with her students and her explanations during class. “I have learned the most from her and it is because she takes the time to simplify and truly explain the material,” she explained. “She was always helpful in answering questions during office hours and after class.”

With Dr. Frost in mind, Mary Grace is hopeful that Marshall will continue to invest in its professors and programs. “I have had several amazing professors,” she said. “My hope is that the majority of Marshall’s focus will be on its professors to ensure they are providing their students with the best possible education.”

Mary Grace says her favorite part of the biology program is the variety of classes offered. “Some classes have very specific topics, such as immunology or metabolism. I enjoy getting to pick my classes based on what interests me,” she said. “I really look forward to learning how to treat symptoms and care for patients.”

President of the Pediatric Entertainment Program and a member of the Red Cross Club, Mary Grace also is involved in the Baptist Campus Ministry and serves on the leadership team.

“My favorite thing about Huntington is that it is constantly growing,” said Mary Grace. “My favorite spot is Pullman Square, and specifically the Market. I like walking around downtown with my friends and enjoying whatever event is going on.”

She believes that alumni should give back to honor and recognize all that Marshall has done for them. “Marshall has provided each alum with a quality education, and I think that’s worth giving back to,” said Mary Grace. “My scholarships mean the world to me because they make it possible for me to get an education and someday make a living for myself and my family.”

After graduation, Mary Grace plans to attend a physician assistant program, she hopes in West Virginia. “The closer I get to graduation, the more I recognize that education is a privilege and the more thankful I become for every scholarship,” said Mary Grace. “I am blessed to have the opportunity to receive a college education and I am excited to continue my education after college. Thank you, to Mr. and Mrs. Copen, for helping to make it possible for me.”

I am blessed to have the opportunity to receive a college education

toddMcCORMICK

you helped me achieve my academic goals A third-generation Marshall University graduate, Robert “Todd” McCormick said he chose Marshall University not only because of his family history but also because of the scholarships that were available to him as an incoming freshman, notably the Edward H. and Hilda S. Long Scholarship. “Marshall took the time to find out the scholarships I was eligible for automatically, where other schools required I fill out forms to check my eligibility,” said Todd.

Todd graduated in 1998, with his Bachelor of Arts in Journalism with a Radio and Television Production concentration and a Master of Arts in Journalism in 2000. He credits the campus radio station, WMUL-FM, as his favorite spot on campus. “I enjoyed spending time at the WMUL-FM studios because I knew I could always find my friends there. I always enjoyed going out on 4th Avenue,” added Todd. “It was always lively as the week wound down.”

Todd spent a great deal of his time at the student-run radio station, WMUL-FM, located in the Communications Building, and named its faculty manager, Dr. Charles G. Bailey, as his favorite professor. Bailey just so happens to be known for teaching Audio Production, Todd’s most preferred class. “Dr. Charles G. Bailey is a challenging professor, who expected students to perform to the best of their abilities. He rewarded strong work ethic and dedication to the craft of broadcasting,” he said.

Todd served on WMUL-FM’s Board of Directors in various roles during his time, including program coordinator, sports director, and later, while he was taking graduate courses, student station manager. “I was also a member of Pi Kappa Phi fraternity,” he added. “I served one year as pledge master for the chapter.”

After graduating with his master’s degree, Todd worked in radio as news and sports director for an AM radio station near Macon, Georgia, and later became involved in video production with Marshall University as the school’s first staff videographer.

After working at Marshall, he held jobs as contract audio engineer for the U.S. Postal Service, broadcast engineer for the television studio with the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services and technical director of studio operation at the International Monetary Fund.

Today, he serves as the audiovisual system engineer for a small contracting firm, National Contracting, based in McLean, Virginia. “I design audiovisual systems for conference rooms, meeting spaces and auditoriums.” He added, “I also run a small production company called Kelly Green Post, where I produce, shoot, edit videos and mix audio.”

Choosing to designate his donations to the organization that helped him the most in his career, WMUL-FM, Todd said, “I feel as an alum, I should give back because there are always needs in higher education and without donations, many opportunities simply will not exist.”

As an Edward H. and Hilda S. Long Scholar, Todd is thankful to have been a beneficiary of this scholarship, as well as his parents’ generosity. “The scholarship lessened the financial burden on my parents, who were gracious enough to fund my first degree at Marshall,” he said.

Todd considers both South Charleston, West Virginia, and Burke, Virginia, as his hometowns, and attended high school at Lake Braddock Secondary School in Burke. “I hope Marshall continues to be the university of West Virginians. It is my hope the school will look at the people of the state as a resource that can be cultivated for generations to come,” Todd said.

Now, a resident of Alexandria, Virginia, he doesn’t make it back to campus as often as he’d like, but he’s been impressed and excited with the addition of the pharmacy program, and the continued growth of the engineering program. “I would like to see Marshall become a leader in technology education from not only the engineering fields, but in science and information technology,” Todd said.

Todd is grateful for the Edward H. and Hilda S. Long Scholarship, and sees the impact the Copen and Long families have had on Marshall students. “Through your generous support, students, and now alumni like me, have had an opportunity to attend Marshall University and go on to have successful careers. It is a great honor to be a Marshall grad and to know you helped me achieve my academic goals.”

zackCLEARY

with this scholarship, I have been able to grow both as a person and a musician “My scholarships mean the world to me. Without them, college would have only been a dream,” said Zack Cleary, a freshman from Proctorville, Ohio.

Zack is double majoring in music education and music performance. He plays primarily trombone, but can also play the euphonium. “My favorite part of the program are the ensembles!

I absolutely love going to them,” said Zack. “I am most looking forward to learning new instruments. I love a good challenge.”

Growing up around Marshall University, Zack said he has wanted to be a part of the amazing tradition his entire life. “I love the people,” said Zack. “From faculty to other students, they made me feel more welcome than any other college I toured.”

Zack’s favorite place on campus is the college green situated in the center of the Huntington’s campus, among Old Main, the Memorial Student Center and Buskirk Hall. “It’s such a gorgeous place that I look forward to walking through on my way to class.”

Involved in the John Marshall Fife and Drum Corps, where he plays a French hunting horn, and Marshall’s marching band, the Marching Thunder, Zack cites Dr. Michael Stroeher, professor

of low brass instruments, as his favorite faculty member. “He has been the most phenomenal teacher I have ever had in my entire life,” said Zack. “He is extremely knowledgeable and personable.”

Zack is also a member of the top choir at Marshall University and sings at Johnson Memorial United Methodist Church during Sunday services. To relax, he enjoys Ritter Park, and is proud of how much Huntington, West Virginia, has grown.

“I have watched it change so much growing up.” said Zack.

“My favorite thing is how accepting and diverse the Jewel City has become.”

Zack plans to attend graduate school after earning his dual degrees in May 2022, and hopes to see Marshall continue to prosper. “Alumni should give back to keep the university as amazing as it was whenever they were here,” said Zack.

“Without alumni, Marshall would not thrive.”

“Thank you, Mr. and Mrs. Copen, for helping make my dream a reality,” said Zack. “With this scholarship, I have been able to grow both as a person and a musician.”

Paying it forward The Edward H. and Hilda S. Long Scholarship has made the difference. Each award turned potential recruits into current students, like Zack Cleary and Forest Rowley, who, without funding, would not have been able to afford to attend college.

Each scholarship motivated current students to do their best, like Mary Grace Workman and Emma Kaufman, who understand that attending college is a privilege, one they are blessed to have been given the opportunity to pursue.

Each donation continues to assist alumni, like Clara Maynard, Todd McCormick and Ernay Adams. Now after graduating, they understand the impact the scholarship has had on the trajectory of their life and they find themselves drawn back to campus, a place they say “feels like home.”

Each dollar of funding, that each recipient has received, has decreased or completely eliminated the debt that plagues so many college graduates. Instead, scholars are burdened only with indebtedness to the university, the community and the donors, specifically you, and Mr. and Mrs. Long, a debt they will repay one day by paying it forward to the next generation of rising Marshall University sons and daughters.

You are invested.

As charter members of the John Marshall Society since 1979, it is no secret that you are invested.

Invested in the Huntington community, the tristate and beyond.

Invested in Marshall University’s educational curriculum and instruction, organizations and activities.

Invested in the livelihood of our students, their dreams and their success.

Mr. and Mrs. Copen, thank you for your investment.

You are the reason our students are on the rise.

Because of the Edward H. and Hilda S. Long Scholarship, Marshall University students will continue to rise.

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