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Official account of Marshall University President Brad D. Smith, proud West Virginia native, leader, philanthropist and Marshall alumnus #MarshallUFamily

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President Brad D. Smith
3 years
My last day as president of Marshall. I will truly miss the university and Huntington. It has been a high honor and privilege serving Marshall. My best wishes to President Smith. May God continue to bless Marshall University. 💚.
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President Brad D. Smith
7 years
Just proposed a $100 wager with Gordon Gee and he accepted. When Marshall wins, Gordon will donate $100 to the Huntington Area Habitat for Humanity. If WVU wins, I donate $100 to the Mon County Habitat for Humanity (Morgantown). Go Herd!.
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President Brad D. Smith
4 years
The amazing Marshall Thundering Herd soccer team is in the national championship game. Our Herd is so awesome! 💚.
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President Brad D. Smith
6 years
Our hearts are heavy with the terrible news this evening of the passing of prominent Son of Marshall Chris Cline. Chris’s generosity to our research and athletics programs has made a mark on Marshall University. I am praying for his family.
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President Brad D. Smith
7 years
I think I'm going to be hoarse after this one.
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4 years
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President Brad D. Smith
4 years
I will forever be grateful to Marshall University for the honor to serve as president for the past six years. Happy Thanksgiving to the Marshall family! 💚.
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President Brad D. Smith
5 years
Today is the 4th anniversary of my employment by Marshall. I am grateful for this fantastic opportunity to serve Marshall. 💚.
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President Brad D. Smith
4 years
Proud of Charles Huff’s first victory! The Herd looked fantastic today. 💚.
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President Brad D. Smith
4 years
I’m dreaming of a white Christmas.
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President Brad D. Smith
6 months
Live from Louisiana and ready to root The Herd on to victory in the Sunbelt Championship. Go Herd!!!! @SunBeltFB
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President Brad D. Smith
4 years
I feel very good about Brad Smith following me as president and I will help him any way I can. I love the students at Marshall and I want for them the best opportunities possible. 💚🦬.
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President Brad D. Smith
6 years
I began serving as Marshall’s 37th President three years ago today. It continues to be a great honor and a privilege. I am looking forward to a great year for Marshall. Go Herd! 💚.
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President Brad D. Smith
5 years
The undefeated Herd thunders on. 💚.
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President Brad D. Smith
4 years
Marshall soccer upsets #1 Clemson! Go Herd! 💚.
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President Brad D. Smith
7 years
Proud of Randy Moss, son of Marshall, elected to NFL Hall of Fame. 💚.
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President Brad D. Smith
7 years
John Elmore is truly first class, an outstanding Son of Marshall. Our journey continues! 💚
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President Brad D. Smith
7 years
So proud of our Herd!
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President Brad D. Smith
4 years
Just at the ribbon-cutting for the Marshall Thrift Store. Students moving out of the residence halls donate clothing and furnishings which then is sold to other students at reduced rates. It reduces landfill waste as part of our sustainability effort.
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President Brad D. Smith
3 years
Thank you all.
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President Brad D. Smith
7 years
Congratulations to WVU. So proud of our team for playing hard and never giving up. What a great season and a great run for Marshall! Love the team and the coaches. 💚.
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President Brad D. Smith
5 years
Classy. Thank you @WVUfootball. #OneWestVirginia.
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West Virginia Football
5 years
This week marks 50 years. Thinking of @HerdFB. (credit: Austin O'Connor)
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President Brad D. Smith
7 years
Bonjour from Paris! Enjoying a trip with Leigh, our children and granddaughter to visit family here.
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President Brad D. Smith
6 years
Glad to be at the win over WKU and sing the fight song with Danny! Go Herd!!! 💚
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President Brad D. Smith
3 years
Incredible day in South Bend. Very proud of our team. Strong work, @HerdFB and shout out to @CoachHuff and his staff for a great game. #marshallu #marshallufamily #sunbeltconference
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President Brad D. Smith
6 years
2018 was a great year for Marshall: NCAA tournament win over Wichita St, $10.8 million NIH COBRE grant for obesity research, construction start on new Pharmacy Bldg, $25 million gift to College of Bus from Brad & Alys Smith, victory over So Florida in the Gasparilla Bowl! 💚.
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President Brad D. Smith
5 years
Had a great time yesterday filming a video bike tour of Huntington and campus for prospective students. It was the first time I’ve gotten to wear a GoPro!
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President Brad D. Smith
3 years
Merry Christmas to the Marshall University family 🎄☃️💚.
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President Brad D. Smith
6 years
Here's my latest statement regarding the campus carry bill.
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President Brad D. Smith
6 years
Leigh and I are thrilled to welcome our first grandson, Roger William Gilbert, born yesterday to our son Peter and his wife Katherine. He joins big sister Eliza. Everyone is doing well. #Blessed
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President Brad D. Smith
4 years
I am working closely with AD O’Malley to determine what is best for Marshall athletics. We are in a strong position. I am confident that we can achieve a good result for the Herd. 💚🦬.
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President Brad D. Smith
3 years
Marshall fans stayed until the last gate was locked in South Bend. Let’s keep the momentum going and shift the focus and support to next week’s contest with Bowling Green. Herd Nation is the fuel behind our team … let’s fill the seats and make some noise!
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President Brad D. Smith
2 years
Marshall University and West Virginia University are united: we do not support statewide campus carry legislation. @gordongee and I penned a letter that was sent to lawmakers today. #campussafety #campuscarry
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President Brad D. Smith
7 years
Today marks the second anniversary of my employment at Marshall. I continue to be thankful for the opportunity to serve as president. — I sincerely thank the Marshall family for their thoughts and prayers. Tomorrow we celebrate my mom’s life and lay her to rest in Jackson, MS.
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President Brad D. Smith
7 years
I have been “out greened” at Homecoming. 💚
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President Brad D. Smith
7 years
We lost a great Son of Marshall today and my heart is broken. Reggie Oliver was a personal friend, a gentleman and an integral piece of the fabric that makes up Marshall’s story. Our MU family sends condolences to Reggie’s family, especially his mother, and to his many friends.
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President Brad D. Smith
7 years
Happy Thanksgiving to everyone in the Marshall family. I have many blessings for which I am thankful, including having the opportunity to serve Marshall. Hope everyone has a wonderful day!.
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President Brad D. Smith
6 months
We Are Championship Bound. All Grit, No Quit. We Are … MARSHALL!!!.
@HerdFB
Marshall Football
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𝑯𝒆𝒓𝒅 𝑯𝒊𝒔𝒕𝒐𝒓𝒚 𝑰𝒏 𝑯𝒂𝒓𝒓𝒊𝒔𝒐𝒏𝒃𝒖𝒓𝒈!. Marshall Football rallies for 35-33 2OT win over JMU to win the SBC East title. The Herd now meets Louisiana in the 2024 Hercules Tires SBC Championship at 7:30 p.m. ET on Dec. 7 at a site TBD. 🔗:
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President Brad D. Smith
4 years
This is an exciting day for Marshall University football and I can’t wait for Coach Huff to get here. He is going to energize the Herd fanbase and I know folks are going to love him and his style of football.
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President Brad D. Smith
2 years
The Thundering Herd wins the Myrtle Beach Bowl and finishes the season with a 9-4 record. Congratulations to Coach Huff, coaches and staff, the incredibly talented players and all of Herd Nation. Happy Holidays and Go Herd!
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President Brad D. Smith
4 years
Thundering Herd soccer is amazing. They are a team of destiny! Go Herd! 💚.
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President Brad D. Smith
6 years
Exciting news out this morning, with Marshall now ranked among the nation’s top tier universities! #WeAreMarshall #OneoftheHerd
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President Brad D. Smith
6 years
In Idaho for tonight’s @HerdFB game vs @BroncoSportsFB, and thought I’d ride Camelback Park just outside Boise. #WeAreMarshall #HerdFamily #HerdGreenFriday #GoHerd #OneHerd
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President Brad D. Smith
7 years
In San Diego. Go Herd!
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President Brad D. Smith
8 years
Marshall football last night was as hot as these jalapeños from my garden. Proud of the Herd!
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President Brad D. Smith
4 years
You’ve got to believe. The Thundering Herd bounces back. Love the Herd. 💚
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President Brad D. Smith
4 years
I am not anti-gun or anti-second amendment. I simply believe that along with K-12 classrooms, federal and state buildings, courtrooms, detention facilities, sports stadiums and airplanes, college campuses are not places for guns.
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President Brad D. Smith
7 years
This picture is now hanging in my office. It was given to me by Reggie Oliver earlier this year. We all miss Reggie.
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President Brad D. Smith
3 years
You know you’re home when you visit your Mom and she has a yard sign to remind you that “This Home Is Herd”!
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President Brad D. Smith
7 years
Marshall’s beautiful campus with fall color in #MyHuntington
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President Brad D. Smith
3 years
A new Little Free Library at Huntington’s Tri-State Airport. I am proud of the high school students at the Cabell County Career Technology Center who built this. Their craftsmanship is truly first-class!
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President Brad D. Smith
9 years
Marshall University stands against violence, sexual assault and dangerous language. We stand for respect and civil discourse.
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President Brad D. Smith
6 years
Helping daughter Caroline move to San Diego. Happy early St Patrick’s Day. But we dress every day for St Patrick’s Day at Marshall. 💚
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President Brad D. Smith
6 years
Jon Elmore: all time leading scorer in Conf USA. 💚
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President Brad D. Smith
6 years
Here’s my statement about the #campuscarry legislation being considered in the state legislature.
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President Brad D. Smith
6 years
Big news today @marshallu as we announce the availability of Mobile ID with Apple and Blackboard. Now our students can use their iPhones and Apple Watches as their ID across the entire campus! We are the first university in WV and one of the first in the country to do this.
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President Brad D. Smith
5 months
Love this place we call home. Happy Holidays!.
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Marshall University
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Winter’s officially here—just add hot chocolate and a good playlist and we’ll be happy ❄️
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President Brad D. Smith
4 years
Wow! @HerdMSoccer upsets #1 Clemson to reach the Elite 8! #WeAreMarshall
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President Brad D. Smith
7 years
Fitting tribute toSon of Marshall Reggie Oliver at the Memorial Fountain #marshallufamily
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President Brad D. Smith
6 years
On a bike ride along the Danube. Check out my cycling jersey!
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President Brad D. Smith
6 years
Great soccer win over WVU. On to the sweet sixteen. Go Herd! 💚
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President Brad D. Smith
6 months
Go Herd!.
@HerdFB
Marshall Football
6 months
🏆 The 2024 Sun Belt Conference Champions: 𝐘𝐎𝐔𝐑 𝐌𝐀𝐑𝐒𝐇𝐀𝐋𝐋 𝐓𝐇𝐔𝐍𝐃𝐄𝐑𝐈𝐍𝐆 𝐇𝐄𝐑𝐃!!!. #WeAreMarshall
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President Brad D. Smith
6 months
Marshall has advanced to the National Championship once again!!! Go Herd!!!.
@HerdMSoccer
Marshall University Men's Soccer
6 months
OFF TO THE COLLEGE CUP NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP!.
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President Brad D. Smith
6 months
We celebrate this amazing team who battled until the very end. Heads held high … Go Herd!!! #NCAA #collegecup
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President Brad D. Smith
3 years
Some people have to see it to believe it. Others believe in the dream. Thank you, @WVGovernor for believing in the dream! Today, Gov. Justice delivered a check for $13.8 million in economic development funds for Marshall’s long anticipated baseball stadium. Go Herd! @HerdZone
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President Brad D. Smith
5 years
My grandson Roger, who is now seven months old. He lives in California. I can’t wait until we can all travel again. 💚#MyFirstMarshallShirt
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President Brad D. Smith
7 years
We are excited to announce one of the largest gifts in the history of Marshall University from #SonOfMarshall Brad Smith (@IntuitBrad) and his wife Alys. This incredible gift will transform Marshall and our College of Business. Learn more at
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President Brad D. Smith
7 years
On to VA Tech.
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President Brad D. Smith
9 years
Today is my first day as Marshall's 37th president. It is a tremendous honor and privilege. My thanks to Pres Gary White for his service.
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President Brad D. Smith
4 years
How about our Herd fans, too?! They are showing up and showing out! See you in Cary for Monday’s championship game! #MarshallUFamily #WeAreMarshall
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President Brad D. Smith
6 years
Arrived in Tampa today. We are hoping for a win. Go Herd! 💚.
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President Brad D. Smith
5 years
“We must learn to live together as brothers or perish together as fools.” MLK.
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5 years
East Carolina-Marshall game moved up to remember 1970 tragedy
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President Brad D. Smith
3 months
Marshall For All expands with a “Tuition-Free WV” offering! Go Herd!!
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President Brad D. Smith
7 years
We lost Marshall football player Larry Aaron. The Marshall family mourns the loss. Our sympathies to his family.
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President Brad D. Smith
6 years
For the first time in our history, @marshallu⁩ has been selected as an “R-2” research institution by the Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education. This designation is a tribute to the hard work and research efforts of our faculty.
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President Brad D. Smith
7 years
Just congratulated my colleague Gordon Gee on the victory. Good luck to WVU in Boston.
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7 years
So proud of Professor Larry Bailey and his display of incredible kindness. We are truly a family @marshallu. #MarshalluFamily
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President Brad D. Smith
5 years
One of the new features in our renovated Memorial Student Center is an interactive touchscreen where you can learn more about all those lost in the 1970 plane crash. Very moving and an appropriate tribute to the #75. #MarshallUFamily
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President Brad D. Smith
7 years
What a beautiful day for the spring game! Thank you to true #sonofMarshall @MrGetFlee99 for being here and for being so gracious to all our fans!
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President Brad D. Smith
6 years
We are in the same category as Baylor, Lehigh, SMU, Wake Forest, and many other outstanding research universities! Pretty good company.
@MarshalluPres
President Brad D. Smith
6 years
For the first time in our history, @marshallu⁩ has been selected as an “R-2” research institution by the Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education. This designation is a tribute to the hard work and research efforts of our faculty.
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President Brad D. Smith
6 months
Continuing a spectacular weekend in Marshall University Athletics … Coach Grassie and the Men’s Soccer team advanced in the College Cup with a win over SMU. Go Herd!!!.
@HerdMSoccer
Marshall University Men's Soccer
6 months
WE’RE HEADED TO THE COLLEGE CUP!. #WeAreMarshall
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President Brad D. Smith
5 years
I am extremely pleased that our Board of Governors today moved our university a giant step forward to make our campus more welcoming by removing the name “Jenkins Hall” from the education building.
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President Brad D. Smith
7 years
Happy West Virginia Day!
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President Brad D. Smith
7 years
Just finished 2 days in MS on personal leave, taking care of family things. Flowers on my parents graves in Jackson, spreading my Uncle Henry’s ashes on his parents’ graves in Helena, AR. Met a lot of nice people. They all said “We Are . Marshall” when hearing of my WV story.
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President Brad D. Smith
7 years
They let me hold the sousaphone! #HerdFamily
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President Brad D. Smith
4 years
Great Herd victory tonight: 49 to 21. Proud of the team. Go Herd! 💚.
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President Brad D. Smith
7 months
Today, we honor the 75 whose lives were taken too soon 11/14/70. The Memorial Fountain is silenced in solemn reflection. We are reminded of the power of “we”. Adversity can become an excuse, or it can become a reason. We chose a reason … and together we are stronger. @marshallu
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President Brad D. Smith
2 years
Myrtle Beach Bowl, here we come!
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9 years
Thanksgiving: thankful for my family, my extended Marshall family, the chance to serve Marshall, and my new home state of West Virginia.
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President Brad D. Smith
6 years
So glad I was in Tampa to see the Herd win. It was awesome to be with the team, the band, and our fans. Thanks, Doc, for another bowl win. 💚.
@TayHuddOnTV
Taylor Huddleston
6 years
2018 Bad Boy Mowers @GasparillaBowl CHAMPIONS!!! 💚🏈🏴‍☠️
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President Brad D. Smith
7 years
One of my daughters spotted a white bison in Nashville. (It is White Bison Coffee). Go Herd! 💚
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President Brad D. Smith
5 months
Merry Christmas from the beautiful hills of West Virginia!
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7 years
Let’s go Herd!!!! Hang in there in the second half 💚.
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President Brad D. Smith
4 years
Exciting day as we make official joining the @SunBelt Conference! #WeAreMarshall #MarshallUFamily #GoHerd
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