Society of Yeager Scholars

03/08/2026

Congratulations to our 2026 Top Scholars, 23 dedicated and driven incoming Honors College students who interviewed this weekend for a spot in the 40th cohort of Yeager Scholars!

During their time on campus, the students had four interviews, a mock seminar, time with our deans, a student social, and VIP treatment at TEDx Marshall U.

We are eager to welcome these students to Marshall this fall!

03/08/2026

In 1987, the first group of finalists came to Marshall University.

In 2026, we will select our 40th class.

Grateful for every year, every cohort, and every person who makes the Yeager program exist.

03/03/2026

We know him best as one of our Yeager seminar professors, but Brandon Dennison works hard daily to bring opportunity straight to the hands of hard-working people.

03/03/2026

02/24/2026

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🔥Speaker Spotlight🔥

Meet Ryann Province: a 22-year-old singer-songwriter and guitarist from Parkersburg, West Virginia. After a decade of writing (and a four-year fling with pop-punk), her debut album, “Secrets,” was released on November 6th, 2020. Today, Ryann studies Filmmaking, Creative Writing, and Ad/PR at Marshall University.

To read more about Ryann or to purchase tickets to listen to her talk, visit www.tedxmarshallu.com! 🎟🎟

12/05/2025

We are still reliving the amazing moments from last night's Dancing With the Herd event. 💚💚💚

Student Body President Connor Waller and SGA Director of Alumni Engagement Piper Cook, along with Vice President of Alumni Relations Matt James and members of their SGA Cabinet, raised $38,746 that will directly support students with tuition costs, emergency needs, study abroad, and women’s leadership opportunities.

Congratulations to Pres. Brad Smith and Alys Smith for winning the inaugural Marco Mirrorball trophy and encouraging our students as they support each other.

https://www.marshall.edu/dancingwiththeherd/

11/19/2025

“Balancing the demands of being a Yeager scholar, athlete, and student researcher has been challenging at times. Managing my commitments has involved getting runs in between classes while studying abroad or leaving for a conference immediately after returning from a race. Though my free time is rare during particularly heavy weeks, each activity gives me a unique sense of fulfillment that motivates me to keep moving forward.”

Asha Bora, Yeager Scholar
Don & Doris Ferguson Class of 2026

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11/18/2025

Yeagers Piper Cook and Connor Waller have been working hard with Vice President for Alumni Relations, Matt James, to put together this incredible event. Support our dancing couples by donating at the links in the comments!

Get ready to groove! 💃🕺

The Marshall University Alumni Association and the Office of the Student Body President are thrilled to present Dancing With the Herd!

Join us on Thursday, Dec. 4, at Brad D. Smith Foundation Hall for a spectacular evening featuring famous Marshall University couples hitting the dance floor to raise funds and create a fun, memorable evening for all.

Your couples for the evening are:
💚 President Brad D. Smith and First Lady Alys Smith
💚 Director of Athletics Gerald J. Harrison and Lisa Harrison
💚 Chief Legal Officer Toney Stroud and Cassie Stroud
💚 Faculty Senate Chair Shawn Schulenberg and Ariel Barcenas

Enjoy dinner as you watch the couples perform their routines. The winners of the coveted Marco Mirrorball Trophy will be determined by scores from the judges AND the total amount of money raised!

Doors open at 5:30 p.m. Dinner will be served at 6 p.m. and the show begins at 7 p.m. Come support our dancers and be part of this lively and entertaining night!

🔗 Purchase tickets: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/dancing-with-the-herd-tickets-1956852772319

11/09/2025

So proud of #17!

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11/07/2025

There is no campus more beautiful in Fall.

11/06/2025

✨Student Spotlight✨

Piper Cook is a sophomore majoring in Mathematics with a minor in English. She is from a small town in southern West Virginia named Pineville. On campus, Piper is involved in the Student Government Association as the Secretary of Alumni Engagement, the Honors College, numerous other clubs, and is part of the 2026 TEDx Team. She is always looking for new ways to get involved and ways to learn something new. As well, Piper is passionate about making connections with people, helping others in any way she can, and trying new things. Piper is thrilled to be a part of this team!

11/05/2025

"Asha exemplifies what we look for in a student-athlete," Director Keith Roberts said. "All of the many things she has done in our program and team is second to none. She has shown such a high level of leadership and ability. We are excited to see her taking her opportunities as a student-athlete at Marshall and using it to achieve her goals."

Way to go, Asha!

HUNTINGTON, W.Va. – A native of Hurricane, West Virginia, Marshall University Cross Country and Track & Field student-athlete Asha Bora is heading to San Diego.