In December, Marshall hosted its first Dancing with the Herd fundraising event. Four fabulous couples busted moves and made magic, raising thousands for some of their favorite programs on campus. Here are a few details about the evening.
Meet our Dancers
President Brad D. Smith & First Lady Alys Smith
As the winning couple, this Barbie and Ken duo received the Marco Mirrorball Trophy. Through their participation, they raised funds for the Marshall For All, Marshall Forever program, which helps students graduate debt-free.
Athletic Director Gerald Harrison & Lisa Harrison
Voted Fan Favorites, the Harrisons raised funds for the Helen Gurley Brown BOLD Women’s Leadership Fund.
Faculty Senate Chair Shawn Schulenberg & Ariel Barcenas
They helped provide students with international experiences by raising money for the Study Abroad Student Support Fund.
General Counsel Toney Stroud & Cassie Stroud
They garnered funds to support the Marshall University Student Emergency Fund.
A Word from the Organizers
This amazing evening was organized by the Marshall University Alumni Association and the Office of the Student Body President.
“The night was truly magical. The energy was high, the passion was inspiring, and the community was supportive. As this idea came to life, dreams came true, memories were created, and an impact was made.”
— Piper Cook, Student co-organizer of the event
“Dancing with the Herd offered a way for my team to do something meaningful for students while also engaging directly with the campus community. The funds raised through this event will directly impact the lives of so many students, and I am deeply grateful to everyone who helped make this initiative such a great success.”
— Connor Waller, Student co-organizer of the event