One of the Herd: Recent Episodes
The Marshall University Alumni Association
Tune into One of the Herd Podcast, the Official Podcast of the Marshall University Alumni Association, where we interview alumni in interesting career fields, with great Marshall experiences and more!
Join the MUAA staff as we chat with Marshall Alumnus Zander Wagner. Zander is a young alum and has opened two small businesses in the past two years.
Zander Wagner- One of the Herd Ep. 010 Transcript
Links to Marshall news discussed:
Marshall congratulates International Yeager Airport on US Customs expansion: https://www.marshall.edu/news/2022/04/19/marshall-congratulates-international-yeager-airport-on-us-customs-expansion/Spring game on 04/23, spring fountain ceremony, game in the indoorEmpty Bowls recap, each bowl is $20 and provides 180 meals to Facing Hunger Foodbank: https://www.marshall.edu/news/2022/04/13/marshall-to-host-empty-bowls-april-22-at-pullman-square/Rising student leaders recognized statewide: https://www.marshall.edu/news/2022/04/20/rising-student-leaders-recognized-statewide/?utm_source=website&utm_medium=homepage&utm_campaign=newsProvost search, down to 5 candidates, expect to have one named by start of 2022-2023 academic year: https://www.marshall.edu/news/2022/03/25/five-provost-finalists-to-visit-marshall-university-next-week/
Join the MUAA staff as we chat with Marshall Alumna Brandi Wallace. She’s had an extensive career in the hospitality industry and is making a big difference with One By One Animal Advocates.
Dr. Razan Khan- One of the Herd Ep. 009 Transcript
Links to Marshall news discussed:
- Provost search, down to 5 candidates, expect to have one named by start of 2022-2023 academic year: https://www.marshall.edu/news/2022/03/25/five-provost-finalists-to-visit-marshall-university-next-week/
- Commencement on April 30
- Dr. Kimberly McFall receives a Fulbright Scholarship: https://www.marshall.edu/news/2022/03/23/marshall-faculty-member-receives-fulbright/
- Marshall’s official move to the Sun Belt conference
- Awards Banquet recap
- Marshall Rises update
Join the MUAA staff as we chat with Marshall Alumnus Razan Khan. He's a Marshall University School of Pharmacy graduate using his degree in a unique way.
Dr. Razan Khan- One of the Herd Ep. 009 Transcript
Links to Marshall news discussed:
Provost search, down to 5 candidates, expect to have one named by start of 2022-2023 academic year: https://www.marshall.edu/news/2022/03/25/five-provost-finalists-to-visit-marshall-university-next-week/Commencement on April 30Dr. Kimberly McFall receives a Fulbright Scholarship: https://www.marshall.edu/news/2022/03/23/marshall-faculty-member-receives-fulbright/Marshall's official move to the Sun Belt conferenceAwards Banquet recapMarshall Rises update
Join the MUAA staff as we chat with Marshall Alumna Brandi Wallace. She’s had an extensive career in the hospitality industry and is making a big difference with One By One Animal Advocates.
Brandi Wallace- One of the Herd Ep. 008 Transcript
One By One Animal Advocates
Huntington Cabell Wayne Animal Shelter
Links to Marshall news discussed:
New Athletic Director Christian Spears: https://www.marshall.edu/news/2022/02/21/pitts-christian-spears-named-athletic-director/
Art exhibitions opening: https://www.marshall.edu/news/2022/02/24/marshall-to-present-two-new-art-exhibitions/
Marshall recognized among the Princeton Review’s Best Business Schools: https://www.marshall.edu/news/2022/02/01/marshall-recognized-among-the-princeton-reviews-best-business-schools/?utm_source=homepage&utm_medium=main_page&utm_campaign=news
Sharing first-gen/legacy stories on our website: https://www.herdalum.com/first-gen-stories
Join the MUAA staff as we chat with Marshall Alumna Brandi Wallace. She's had an extensive career in the hospitality industry and is making a big difference with One By One Animal Advocates.
Brandi Wallace- One of the Herd Ep. 008 Transcript
One By One Animal Advocates
Huntington Cabell Wayne Animal Shelter
Links to Marshall news discussed:
New Athletic Director Christian Spears: https://www.marshall.edu/news/2022/02/21/pitts-christian-spears-named-athletic-director/
Art exhibitions opening: https://www.marshall.edu/news/2022/02/24/marshall-to-present-two-new-art-exhibitions/
Marshall recognized among the Princeton Review's Best Business Schools: https://www.marshall.edu/news/2022/02/01/marshall-recognized-among-the-princeton-reviews-best-business-schools/?utm_source=homepage&utm_medium=main_page&utm_campaign=news
Sharing first-gen/legacy stories on our website: http://herdalum.com/first-gen-stories
Join the MUAA staff as we chat with Marshall Alumnus & West Virginia Teacher of the Year 2022 Brian Casto. Brian is a first generation college student and dedicated WV Studies teacher in Cabell County.
Brian Casto- One of the Herd Ep. 007 Transcript
West Virginia History in Two Minutes or Less
Links to Marshall news discussed:
First Generation Student WeekCoach Jack CookMarshall breaks ground on the Brad D. Smith Center for Business and InnovationMarshall accepts invitation to Sun Belt ConferenceBrad D. Smith named Marshall's 38th President
Join the MUAA staff as we chat with Marshall Alumnus & West Virginia Teacher of the Year 2022 Brian Casto. Brian is a first generation college student and dedicated WV Studies teacher in Cabell County.
Brian Casto- One of the Herd Ep. 007 Transcript
West Virginia History in Two Minutes or Less
Links to Marshall news discussed:
- First Generation Student Week
- Coach Jack Cook
- Marshall breaks ground on the Brad D. Smith Center for Business and Innovation
- Marshall accepts invitation to Sun Belt Conference
- Brad D. Smith named Marshall’s 38th President
Join the MUAA staff as we chat with Marshall Alumna Beth Gordon and her bestie Cristy Skolfield, the hosts of true crime podcast Crimes & Closets.
Beth Gordon & Cristy Skolfield- One of the Herd Ep. 006 Transcript
Crimes & Closets Website:
https://crimesandclosets.com/
Links to Marshall news discussed:
- Fountain Ceremony
- Upcoming Home football game against UAB
- Success of Marshall Rises
- Aviation Program
Join the MUAA staff as we chat with Marshall Alumna Beth Gordon and her bestie Cristy Skolfield, the hosts of true crime podcast Crimes & Closets.
Beth Gordon & Cristy Skolfield- One of the Herd Ep. 006 Transcript
Crimes & Closets Website:
https://crimesandclosets.com/
Links to Marshall news discussed:
Fountain CeremonyUpcoming Home football game against UABSuccess of Marshall RisesAviation Program
Join the MUAA staff as we chat with Marshall Alumna Missy Morrison, Director of Development and Community Engagement at Harmony House in Huntington. Missy has a special challenge for alumni to collect coats, hats and gloves for homeless shelters before the winter season.
Missy Morrison- One of the Herd Ep. 005 Transcript
Links to Marshall news discussed:
It’s all about Homecoming! https://www.herdalum.com/homecoming21
Website: https://www.harmonyhousewv.com/
Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/HarmonyHouseWV
Join the MUAA staff as we chat with Marshall Alumna Missy Morrison, Director of Development and Community Engagement at Harmony House in Huntington. Missy has a special challenge for alumni to collect coats, hats and gloves for homeless shelters before the winter season.
Missy Morrison- One of the Herd Ep. 005 Transcript
Links to Marshall news discussed:
It's all about Homecoming! http://herdalum.com/homecoming21
Website: https://www.harmonyhousewv.com/
Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/HarmonyHouseWV
Join the MUAA staff as we chat with Marshall Alumna Sarah Kay, Director of Philanthropy at The Marshall University Foundation. Sarah came to Marshall to join the women’s swim and dive team from Cape Town, South Africa, earned two degrees from Marshall and chose to stay in Huntington.
Sarah Kay- One of the Herd Ep. 004 Transcript
Links to Marshall news discussed:
- Researcher receives $400K NIH grant to study nervous system development: https://www.marshall.edu/news/2021/04/12/researcher-receives-400k-nih-grant-to-study-nervous-system-development/
- Taevion Kinsey returns for another season: https://herdzone.com/news/2021/4/2/word-on-the-herd-mcgill-kinsey-returns-to-marshall-to-make-next-giant-leap-as-a-player.aspx
- Green & White Spring game with celebrity coaches: https://herdzone.com/news/2021/4/7/word-on-the-herd-mcgill-celebrity-bowl-a-thon-kicks-off-busy-spring-game-weekend.aspx
- Recap Green & White Day experience: https://www.marshall.edu/news/2021/04/01/marshall-university-to-offer-in-person-green-and-white-day-open-houses/
Join the MUAA staff as we chat with Marshall Alumna Sarah Kay, Director of Philanthropy at The Marshall University Foundation. Sarah came to Marshall to join the women's swim and dive team from Cape Town, South Africa, earned two degrees from Marshall and chose to stay in Huntington.
Sarah Kay- One of the Herd Ep. 004 Transcript
Links to Marshall news discussed:
Researcher receives $400K NIH grant to study nervous system development: https://www.marshall.edu/news/2021/04/12/researcher-receives-400k-nih-grant-to-study-nervous-system-development/Taevion Kinsey returns for another season: https://herdzone.com/news/2021/4/2/word-on-the-herd-mcgill-kinsey-returns-to-marshall-to-make-next-giant-leap-as-a-player.aspxGreen & White Spring game with celebrity coaches: https://herdzone.com/news/2021/4/7/word-on-the-herd-mcgill-celebrity-bowl-a-thon-kicks-off-busy-spring-game-weekend.aspxRecap Green & White Day experience: https://www.marshall.edu/news/2021/04/01/marshall-university-to-offer-in-person-green-and-white-day-open-houses/
Join the MUAA staff as we chat with RaShad Sanders, herd alum, current MUBA President, and Executive Director of the Fairfield Community Development Corporation.
RaShad Sanders- One of the Herd Ep. 003 Transcript
Marshall University Black Alumni Association Website:
https://muba-alumni.com/
Initiatives by Fairfield Community Development Corporation:
https://www.cityofhuntington.com/residents/americas-best-communities/fairfield-innovation-corridor?fbclid=IwAR064LOSG5LgNrgicDbovtb5TvxFdZPwobpnJqDgfRhcYJmJgS0Arb5nHHM
Links to Marshall news discussed:
Courses geared toward veterans & their loved ones offered this fall: https://www.marshall.edu/news/2021/04/05/marshall-to-offer-courses-geared-toward-veterans-and-their-loved-ones/ Southern Coalfields Alumni & Big Green chapter recognized for fundraising success: https://www.marshall.edu/news/2021/04/07/southern-coalfields-alumni-chapter-recognized/ GenCyber summer camp for high school STEM teachers: https://www.marshall.edu/news/2021/04/09/gencyber-summer-camp-for-high-school-stem-teachers-set-for-june-14-18/ Local TedX event focuses on rising from tragedy: https://www.marshall.edu/news/2021/04/08/local-tedx-event-focuses-on-rising-from-tragedy/ Success of Men's Soccer team: https://herdzone.com/news/2021/3/30/word-on-the-herd-mcgill-mens-soccer-poll-drop-shows-how-expectations-have-changed.aspx
Join the MUAA staff as we chat with RaShad Sanders, herd alum, current MUBA President, and Executive Director of the Fairfield Community Development Corporation.
RaShad Sanders- One of the Herd Ep. 003 Transcript
Marshall University Black Alumni Association Website:
https://muba-alumni.com/
Initiatives by Fairfield Community Development Corporation:
https://www.cityofhuntington.com/residents/americas-best-communities/fairfield-innovation-corridor?fbclid=IwAR064LOSG5LgNrgicDbovtb5TvxFdZPwobpnJqDgfRhcYJmJgS0Arb5nHHM
Links to Marshall news discussed:
- Courses geared toward veterans & their loved ones offered this fall: https://www.marshall.edu/news/2021/04/05/marshall-to-offer-courses-geared-toward-veterans-and-their-loved-ones/
- Southern Coalfields Alumni & Big Green chapter recognized for fundraising success: https://www.marshall.edu/news/2021/04/07/southern-coalfields-alumni-chapter-recognized/
- GenCyber summer camp for high school STEM teachers: https://www.marshall.edu/news/2021/04/09/gencyber-summer-camp-for-high-school-stem-teachers-set-for-june-14-18/
- Local TedX event focuses on rising from tragedy: https://www.marshall.edu/news/2021/04/08/local-tedx-event-focuses-on-rising-from-tragedy/
- Success of Men’s Soccer team: https://herdzone.com/news/2021/3/30/word-on-the-herd-mcgill-mens-soccer-poll-drop-shows-how-expectations-have-changed.aspx
Join the MUAA staff as we hear from alumna Amie Breedlove, whose voice you’ve probably heard before- in the car, at Target, in Bloomingdales and more. Breedlove works as a voiceover artist and got her start here at Marshall at the campus radio station, WMUL.
Amie Breedlove- One of the Herd Ep. 002 Transcript
Links to Marshall news discussed:
- Empty Bowls: https://www.marshall.edu/news/2021/03/15/marshall-the-pottery-place-to-host-online-empty-bowls-fundraising-event/
- DBA Program to begin in the fall: https://www.marshall.edu/news/2021/03/10/doctor-of-business-administration-program-to-begin-fall-2021/
- Nursing Students helping with vaccine distribution: https://www.marshall.edu/news/2021/03/05/nursing-students-on-front-line-of-vaccine-distribution/
- Jarrod West entering transfer portal: https://herdzone.com/news/2021/3/24/word-on-the-herd-mcgill-jarrod-wests-legacy-will-last-on-and-off-the-court.aspx
Join the MUAA staff as we hear from alumna Amie Breedlove, whose voice you've probably heard before- in the car, at Target, in Bloomingdales and more. Breedlove works as a voiceover artist and got her start here at Marshall at the campus radio station, WMUL.
Amie Breedlove- One of the Herd Ep. 002 Transcript
Links to Marshall news discussed:
Empty Bowls: https://www.marshall.edu/news/2021/03/15/marshall-the-pottery-place-to-host-online-empty-bowls-fundraising-event/DBA Program to begin in the fall: https://www.marshall.edu/news/2021/03/10/doctor-of-business-administration-program-to-begin-fall-2021/Nursing Students helping with vaccine distribution: https://www.marshall.edu/news/2021/03/05/nursing-students-on-front-line-of-vaccine-distribution/Jarrod West entering transfer portal: https://herdzone.com/news/2021/3/24/word-on-the-herd-mcgill-jarrod-wests-legacy-will-last-on-and-off-the-court.aspx
Join us as we explore the exciting career journey of Marshall Alumnus Courtney Charles, who currently serves as the vice president of basketball and franchise operations for the Raptors 905, the NBA G League affiliate of the Toronto Raptors.
Courtney Charles- One of the Herd Ep. 001 Transcript
Links to Marshall news discussed:
Aviation school: https://woay.com/alumnus-donates-personal-aircraft-to-marshall-aviation-program/Tyler Childers scholarship program: https://www.hickmanhollerappalachianrelieffund.org/?fbclid=IwAR1mcGmTjkQU9pU861QJ9OQsaBFsYbl7pkytUcxrYONp6c7LCDDQnw9NjwoFederal emergency relief money to students: https://www.marshall.edu/news/2021/02/02/marshall-to-distribute-emergency-relief-money-to-students/?fbclid=IwAR0Vf8ZFwK1TXS2xBEJUM4teyRMDhCkp3TxZ8veUBUox8PSw9EFGF85sNds&social=facebookPlastic-free commitment by 2026: https://www.marshall.edu/news/2021/01/25/marshall-university-makes-commitment-to-go-plastic-free-by-2026/
Join us as we explore the exciting career journey of Marshall Alumnus Courtney Charles, who currently serves as the vice president of basketball and franchise operations for the Raptors 905, the NBA G League affiliate of the Toronto Raptors.
Courtney Charles- One of the Herd Ep. 001 Transcript
Links to Marshall news discussed:
- Aviation school: https://woay.com/alumnus-donates-personal-aircraft-to-marshall-aviation-program/
- Tyler Childers scholarship program: https://www.hickmanhollerappalachianrelieffund.org/?fbclid=IwAR1mcGmTjkQU9pU861QJ9OQsaBFsYbl7pkytUcxrYONp6c7LCDDQnw9Njwo
- Federal emergency relief money to students: https://www.marshall.edu/news/2021/02/02/marshall-to-distribute-emergency-relief-money-to-students/?fbclid=IwAR0Vf8ZFwK1TXS2xBEJUM4teyRMDhCkp3TxZ8veUBUox8PSw9EFGF85sNds&social=facebook
- Plastic-free commitment by 2026: https://www.marshall.edu/news/2021/01/25/marshall-university-makes-commitment-to-go-plastic-free-by-2026/