Friend at Marshall

FAM 2021-2022

Thank You for Choosing Marshall University!

The minute you get to campus, you already have a Friend-At-Marshall (F.A.M.!) ready to help you face the challenges ahead. We know that the transition to college can feel a little intimidating, and we are here to help. Your F.A.M. will be there for you throughout your freshman and sophomore years. Transfer students — we got you covered as well!

F.A.M. is our Peer Mentoring program that puts you in contact with a caring sophomore, junior or senior who will help you get a adjusted to campus, answer any questions you might have, and point you to any resources you might need.

You can contact your F.A.M. by email, text, phone, virtually or in-person.

August 2021: Members of the FAM cohort of 2021-2022 gather for a group photo.
December 2021: FAMs gather for an end-of-semester holiday cookie decorating/ornament exchange party.

November 29, 2021: FAM Jacob Shull cheers on students at MOVC during Dead Week.
October 28, 2021: Marshall Mash at East Hall. Ronnie Archer sets up the photo booth; Sarah Wilson and Ronnie get crafts ready; the pumpkin toss awaits; Madison Ooten and Miranda Weekley get hot chocolate ready for friends.
October 2021: Halloween fun in East Hall. Lyana Green sets up crafts; Nick Fralic and Jenna Livingston welcome campus trick-or-treaters.
October 9, 2021: FAMs Tiffany Sloane, Andrea Dalton, Tanner Keen, Delaney Waugh, Jeannie Coffman, Brett Jeffers and Nerissa Napier welcome family and friends at a tailgate before the Marshall vs. ODU football game.

 

Meet the Freshman F.A.M.s

Catherine Blankenship
Gabrielle Casey
GEAR-UP
Gracie Cornelius
Lyana Green
Nerissa Napier

Meet the Sophomore F.A.M.s

Tanner Keen
GEAR-UP

Meet the Transfer Student F.A.M.s

Nilou Sadeghian

Your Marshall F.A.M. is always there for you.

FAMs Like You

Our FAM Peer Mentors represent a wide range of students, including students who are part of the LGBTQ+ community, students who come from foster care, students who are neurodivergent, and students who are parents of young children. Each of these student populations enriches our Marshall family. If you would like to be matched with a FAM who might be better able to relate to you, please click here to make that request.