president Catching up with President Smith

For President Brad D. Smith, spring 2023 was a time to honor Marshall’s past, celebrate its present and pave the way for its future.

1. President Smith receives the proclamation of Marshall University Day at the Legislature Feb. 1 from Marshall alumnus Del. Sean Hornbuckle.

2. President Smith joins a student from Tolsia High School in Wayne County, West Virginia, in an academic signing ceremony March 21. The ceremony signifies the student’s plans to attend Marshall in the fall.

3. President Smith greets a member of the audience at the annual Scholarship Brunch April 1.

4. President Smith helps recognize the $1,000,000 gift from the Maier Foundation to establish the Sandra D. Thomas Scholarship at Marshall. Thomas was a member of both the Maier Foundation board and the Marshall Board of Governors.

5. President Smith listens intently to the address by Roger Hillis, a member of the Young Thundering Herd, at the spring fountain ceremony April 22.

6. President Smith presents the honorary Doctor of Letters diploma April 29 to commencement speaker John Donahoe, who is the CEO of Nike.