President Brad D. Smith
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Official account of Marshall University President Brad D. Smith, proud West Virginia native, leader, philanthropist and Marshall alumnus #MarshallUFamily
Joined January 2015
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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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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The amazing Marshall Thundering Herd soccer team is in the national championship game. Our Herd is so awesome! 💚.
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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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I think I'm going to be hoarse after this one.
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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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Today is the 4th anniversary of my employment by Marshall. I am grateful for this fantastic opportunity to serve Marshall. 💚.
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Proud of Charles Huff’s first victory! The Herd looked fantastic today. 💚.
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Live from Louisiana and ready to root The Herd on to victory in the Sunbelt Championship. Go Herd!!!! @SunBeltFB
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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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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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Proud of Randy Moss, son of Marshall, elected to NFL Hall of Fame. 💚.
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John Elmore is truly first class, an outstanding Son of Marshall. Our journey continues! 💚
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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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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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Classy. Thank you @WVUfootball. #OneWestVirginia.
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Bonjour from Paris! Enjoying a trip with Leigh, our children and granddaughter to visit family here.
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Glad to be at the win over WKU and sing the fight song with Danny! Go Herd!!! 💚
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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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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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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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Merry Christmas to the Marshall University family 🎄☃️💚.
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Here's my latest statement regarding the campus carry bill.
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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We Are Championship Bound. All Grit, No Quit. We Are … MARSHALL!!!.
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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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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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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Thundering Herd soccer is amazing. They are a team of destiny! Go Herd! 💚.
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Exciting news out this morning, with Marshall now ranked among the nation’s top tier universities! #WeAreMarshall #OneoftheHerd
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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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Marshall football last night was as hot as these jalapeños from my garden. Proud of the Herd!
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You’ve got to believe. The Thundering Herd bounces back. Love the Herd. 💚
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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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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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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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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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Marshall University stands against violence, sexual assault and dangerous language. We stand for respect and civil discourse.
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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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Jon Elmore: all time leading scorer in Conf USA. 💚
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Here’s my statement about the #campuscarry legislation being considered in the state legislature.
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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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Love this place we call home. Happy Holidays!.
Winter’s officially here—just add hot chocolate and a good playlist and we’ll be happy ❄️
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On a bike ride along the Danube. Check out my cycling jersey!
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Great soccer win over WVU. On to the sweet sixteen. Go Herd! 💚
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Go Herd!.
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Marshall has advanced to the National Championship once again!!! Go Herd!!!.
OFF TO THE COLLEGE CUP NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP!.
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We celebrate this amazing team who battled until the very end. Heads held high … Go Herd!!! #NCAA #collegecup
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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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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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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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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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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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Arrived in Tampa today. We are hoping for a win. Go Herd! 💚.
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“We must learn to live together as brothers or perish together as fools.” MLK.
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East Carolina-Marshall game moved up to remember 1970 tragedy
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Marshall For All expands with a “Tuition-Free WV” offering! Go Herd!!
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We lost Marshall football player Larry Aaron. The Marshall family mourns the loss. Our sympathies to his family.
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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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Just congratulated my colleague Gordon Gee on the victory. Good luck to WVU in Boston.
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So proud of Professor Larry Bailey and his display of incredible kindness. We are truly a family @marshallu. #MarshalluFamily
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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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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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We are in the same category as Baylor, Lehigh, SMU, Wake Forest, and many other outstanding research universities! Pretty good company.
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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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!!!.
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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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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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Great Herd victory tonight: 49 to 21. Proud of the team. Go Herd! 💚.
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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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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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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. 💚.
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One of my daughters spotted a white bison in Nashville. (It is White Bison Coffee). Go Herd! 💚
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Merry Christmas from the beautiful hills of West Virginia!
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Let’s go Herd!!!! Hang in there in the second half 💚.
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Exciting day as we make official joining the @SunBelt Conference! #WeAreMarshall #MarshallUFamily #GoHerd
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