The 1837 Society is designed for young alumni at Marshall University.
Current Marshall students and recent graduates know firsthand what the Marshall University experience holds for students. With your leadership, you help ensure that Marshall maintains its academic program excellence while continuing to expand opportunities for future students.

Membership

Any current undergraduate, graduate, or recent graduate (within the last fifteen years) who makes a monetary gift to any Marshall University gift fund in a single fiscal year (July 1- June 30) will automatically become a member of the 1837 Society.

Members are encouraged to give to the Annual Fund for their college, funds that benefit students across campus such as the General Scholarship Fund, and/or the Marshall University Foundation Hall & Home of the Erickson Alumni Center.

Benefits

Recent Graduate Members

• Career networking and mentorship opportunities
• Recognition on the Marshall University Foundation website
• Special invitations to members only events (at least two events annually including a fall tailgate & spring event)
• Active membership in the Marshall University Alumni Association with full membership benefits

Student Members

• Opportunities to network with alumni members of the 1837 Society
• Recognition on the Marshall University Foundation website
• A free iGive t-shirt for annual gifts of $18.37 or more
• Active membership in the Marshall University Alumni Association with full membership benefits