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Hazel Shrader gifts $1.7 million toward the College of Education and Professional Development

The Marshall University Foundation has announced a gift of $1,715,949.13 toward the College of Education and Professional Development bequeathed by Hazel Shrader, a three-time graduate of Marshall University.

Legacy of education: Maxine Hurst

Maxine Hurst and her husband Wilburn gave to worthy causes all their lives. With no children of their own, they were able to support their own and other churches, charities and civic projects, as well as supporting their family and friends.

Paying it Forward: How John Rahal is changing lives in Appalachia

To whom much is given, much will be required (Luke 12:48). It is an adage as old as time, and one that has guided countless individuals throughout history to carefully assess their worldly deeds and accrued possessions, giving back to others whenever possible.

Lorie Wyant

Recently, Lorie chose to remember Marshall University in her estate plans through a bequest, which will establish the Lorie Wyant Scholarship for Promising Broadcast Journalists. As a loyal supporter to the university, she wanted to help students at a higher level and knew that providing funds that would support students into perpetuity would help Marshall better plan for its future.

Audy Perry

"Marshall University is critical to the success of our region. As Marshall University grows, so does our region. Marshall has given so many opportunities to my family and friends that it is just a natural response to that gift," he said. "A legacy gift is key to the university planning for the future and weathering those unknown financial storms that may lay ahead."

Glen Midkiff

"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 said, who hopes to continue affecting and mentoring young professionals.

Marti Knisley

Because of Marti's time at Marshall and the way her education prepared her for her career, it is her hope that any student who wants to attend Marshall University can. This is one reason she has given annually to Marshall University's Annual Fund for four decades and has chosen to remember Marshall University through a legacy gift.

Ezra Cochran

Due to Moo's outstanding education, rewarding career and passion for Marshall, he decided to establish the Ezra Cochran Scholarship Fund to support students in the W. Page Pitt School of Journalism and Mass Communications.

Tim and Trudy Bucey

The couple is deeply grateful for all they learned at Marshall and for that reason, they established the Tim and Trudy Strosnider Bucey Scholarship, which supports undergraduate students who are rising sophomores, juniors or seniors, have a 2.5 GPA or higher and demonstrate financial need per the standards of the Office of Student Financial Assistance.

Sue and Gene Crum

The Crums chose to remember Marshall in their estate plans because they wanted to give back.

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