A Message from the Chief Executive Officer of the Marshall University Foundation The Huntington campus is quiet this time of year. With the majority of our student population going home for the summer, I find myself missing the energy they provide. Students are truly the heart of Marshall University. Our students are being prepared by award-winning faculty to apply for, and receive, national scholarships. They are juggling full course loads and participating in extracurricular activities to maintain a competitive edge for internships that will assist them in their future careers. Many students would not be able to attend Marshall without a scholarship. A student recently stated, “My donor provided me more than just financial aid; they gave me the confidence to succeed.” The encouragement scholarships provide is as essential as aid, especially to first-generation students. We recently held our annual Scholarship Honor Brunch, where nearly 400 students, donors and faculty came together to show their appreciation for one another. Students expressed their deepest gratitude to donors for believing in them, cheering them on and providing an opportunity they did not believe was possible. In many cases, scholarships are vital to students who would have to make sacrifices by choosing to advance their education. We hope you enjoy the third edition of Articles of Gratitude, where we focus on our students and their impressive accomplishments. The students featured are hardworking, bright individuals who make Marshall proud. The academic year has ended, but Marshall University is striving to make 2016-2017 one to remember. It is through your support that students have incredible opportunities that prepare them for life after graduation. Ronald G. Area Chief Executive Officer, Marshall University Foundation A Grateful Generation Five students with different majors call five different places home, but they are connected by a common thread; they all attend Marshall University on scholarships provided by Mr. and Mrs. W.B. “Bart” and Doris Andrews. Heather Carico, Ellen Castro, Tana Driver, Zach Moore and Eleanor Paybins are quick to acknowledge that without the Andrews, life would be different. “They attended my basketball games, even when I was hurt,” says Tana. “They are caring and amazing people; I am blessed.” Mr. and Mrs. Andrews’ thoughtfulness goes beyond that of a scholarship donor. “They send nice, cute cards for different holidays, just to be sweet, and those are always nice to get,” Eleanor adds. The other students agree that uplifting notes, particularly during midterms and finals, are often a common occurrence that provide reassurance during a tough time. Knowing Mr. and Mrs. Andrews personally, the students look forward to interacting with the couple, whether that be over lunch or meeting at a Marshall event. “They want to know how we are doing in general,” Ellen says. “They are not only concerned about our grades.” Heather describes them as another set of grandparents. As with family, there is a lot to learn from one another. Generosity is one of the many traits the students have learned through the Andrews scholarship, words of cheer and physical support at extracurricular activities. “I’ve learned the value of giving back what we have been blessed with, whether that be financially or otherwise, such as with wisdom. The Andrews make students’ dreams ELLEN CASTRO B.B.A. Marketing with a minor in Women’s Studies Class of 2017 Lesage, West Virginia HEATHER CARICO Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) Class of 2017 Wayne County, West Virginia Andrews Scholars