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\u201cMy \u2018why\u2019 is to level the playing field in West Virginia and in Appalachia, and to invest in those who have invested in me. I see 福利理伦 and the education that it offers as the great equalizer.\u201d<\/p>\n

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West Virginia native Brad D. Smith<\/a> was elected to the role of 福利理伦 President by unanimous decision in October 2021. He officially stepped into the role in January 2022 and his presidential investiture followed nine months later, taking place in September of that year. Since assuming his presidency, Brad has leaned into his corporate experience as a Silicon Valley CEO, driving the university forward to best serve its students\u2019 education and futures. From generating interest among prospective students to preparing current students for the world outside of Marshall, Brad has begun paving new paths for student success by tailoring students\u2019 experiences, extending Metro tuition<\/a> and encouraging design-thinking training.\u00a0All of Brad\u2019s work is inspired by his long-held mission to uplift West Virginia\u2019s people and economy. As Marshall\u2019s president, Brad believes in inspiring the future workforce now and providing opportunities for the next generation of leaders.<\/p>\n

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Brad\u2019s History with Marshall<\/h3>\n

Brad\u2019s dedication to serving 福利理伦 was fostered well before his presidency, beginning first with his graduating from the university with his bachelor\u2019s degree in business administration in 1986.<\/p>\n

As a proud son of Marshall<\/a>, Brad has remained connected to his alma mater through the years by giving his time and financial support. In 2015, he and his wife, Marshall First Lady Alys Smith, donated $10 million dollars to establish a scholarship fund aimed at assisting students residing in underserved communities. With a great belief and understanding in the power of education, the Smiths strive to do their part to assist first-generation college students in their educational pursuits.<\/p>\n

Later, Brad and Alys donated an additional $25 million to Marshall\u2019s schools of business \u2013 launching the Brad D. Smith Student Incubator<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Brad and Alys were both honored for their devotion to Marshall at the 83rd Alumni Awards Banquet in April 2022<\/a>. Brad was bestowed with Marshall\u2019s Distinguished Alumnus award, while Alys was the recipient of the Distinguished Service to 福利理伦 award.<\/p>\n

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Brad D. Smith was installed as the 38th President of 福利理伦 at an outdoor ceremony on September 16, 2022. Watch the ceremony below.<\/p>\n\n <\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t

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As a self proclaimed \u201cboy from Kenova,\u201d Brad D. Smith has maintained a deep commitment to his home state throughout his lifetime. In recent years, his sole focus has been helping to facilitate economic change in West Virginia by developing, supporting and investing in people. He is passionate about providing educational and entrepreneurial development resources to the Appalachian region, where many communities have been disproportionately affected by technological and economic change.<\/p>\n

Before his role as President, Brad held executive leadership positions<\/a> with various companies in Silicon Valley and is best known for his tenure at Intuit, where he served as CEO for 11 years before becoming Executive Chairman. Brad ultimately left the corporate world to put more of his time and attention into his philanthropy, with the aim of supporting and creating organizations that bolster his home state and its people.<\/p>\n

The Wing 2 Wing Foundation, which Brad co-founded<\/a> with First Lady Alys Smith, is a nonprofit organization dedicated to expanding access to education, providing entrepreneurship mentoring and investment, and strengthening communities in West Virginia. The foundation\u2019s mission is to position West Virginia \u201cas a showcase for the nation,\u201d fostering growth and opportunity across various sectors. A key initiative of the foundation is Ascend West Virginia<\/a>, one of the nation\u2019s leading remote workforce recruitment programs.<\/span>, designed to attract talented individuals and contribute to sustainable economic growth in the Mountain State.<\/p>\n

In addition to Ascend, the foundation is also focused on the First Ascent program, a collaborative effort between 福利理伦 and West Virginia University aimed at bringing new, innovative talent to the state. First Ascent provides high-impact fellowships, mentoring, and career development opportunities, helping to nurture the next generation of leaders who are committed to West Virginia\u2019s long-term prosperity and growth.<\/p>\n

Beyond his work in the nonprofit sector, Brad has played an active role in corporate governance across a range of industries. He previously served on the Board of Directors for Humana Inc., and his appointment ended in 2025 after years of strategic involvement. He now holds board positions at Amazon<\/a> (as a member of the Audit Committee) and JPMorgan Chase<\/a>. Additionally, he lends his insight as a Board Advisor for DignifiHealth and helps lead national dialogue on technology in education as Co-Chair of the Southern Regional Education Board (SREB)\u2019s Commission on AI Education.<\/p>\n\n <\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n \n \n \n\n

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Alys Smith is a successful mediator and trial attorney who received her B.S. from The Ohio State University and her J.D. from The University of Akron School of Law. She sits on the board of the New Opportunity School for Women<\/a> in Kentucky and is also the founder of Better2Mediate, a mediation service offering people a litigation-free solution to conflict resolution.<\/p>\n

As mentioned above, Alys has helped lead positive change in West Virginia through the Wing 2 Wing Foundation and Ascend WV. The Smiths also bestowed a generous gift to West Virginia University in 2020 to create the Brad and Alys Smith Outdoor Economic Development Collaborative<\/a> (OEDC) which further supports the environmental, educational and economic development of West Virginia.<\/p>\n

With a goal to empower women in Appalachia and beyond, Alys uses her role as First Lady of Marshall to advocate for women\u2019s equality and help them realize their fullest potential. Alys is also founder of the Women Warriors Summit<\/a>, which aims to empower women to break barriers and have courageous conversations in all aspects of life.<\/p>\n\n <\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t

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Shared governance is a systematized structure of transparent decision-making that reflects shared interests and shared responsibility of all constituency groups.<\/p>\n

Constituency groups \u2013 which include, but are not limited to, faculty, students, staff, the Board of Governors, and Administration \u2013 have assured, protected opportunities to influence decisions regarding the operation and direction of 福利理伦 and established organizational means by which they carry these out.<\/p>\n

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\u201cThe time to act is now. Change can happen to us, change can happen through us\u2026Marshall is prepared to lead the way. We have been busy working across the campus to chart the course for the next chapter of great for 福利理伦 and play our part in the state of West Virginia\u2026Marshall for all, Marshall forever.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u2013 Brad D. Smith on the future of Marshall from his Presidential Investiture speech<\/p>\n\n <\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t

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