The Marshall community recognizes former President Jerome Gilbert for his inspirational leadership and invaluable contributions to the university.
How do you measure the impact of a person? Is it in their deeds? Their actions? What they aspire to? If those are the criteria for judging the impact of Marshall University’s 37th president, then it’s safe to say he made a lasting impression.
Dr. Jerome Gilbert announced on April 28 that he would be stepping down as president of Marshall. During his six years at the helm, the university greatly increased its national profile. Some of his many accomplishments include increased funding through increased research activities and the addition of new areas of study such as biomedical engineering, aviation, physician assistant and specialty agriculture. He has also been at the forefront of leading the charge for inclusion and diversity on campus.
Perhaps the most enduring element of his legacy has been his invaluable oversight of the university’s largest and most ambitious comprehensive campaign — Marshall Rises. The success of this campaign assures that Gilbert’s vision will live on in perpetuity as innovative facilities and academic programs come to the university.
We thank President Gilbert for his inspirational leadership and invaluable contributions to Marshall and wish him all the best in his future endeavors.
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Photos (from top):
Dr. Gilbert was very involved in the community during his tenure. He is seen here working for Habitat for Humanity.
Dr. Gilbert and his wife, Leigh, enjoy a reception the night before his investiture, which took place Sept. 22, 2016.
In 2018 Dr. Gilbert was on hand when the Thundering Herd played in the NCAA Tournament for the first time in 31 years.
Under Dr. Gilbert’s leadership Marshall finally broke ground on a new baseball stadium in October 2019.
Dr. Gilbert was joined by Sen. Shelley Moore Capito at the dedication of the Marshall University School of Pharmacy.
Dr. Gilbert met Thundering Herd fans of all ages at a welcome reception at the Mid-Ohio Valley Center in February 2016.
Dr. Gilbert speaks to the media the day he was introduced as Marshall’s 37th president.
Dr. Gilbert leads the applause as the plaque denoting Marshall’s R2 research status is unveiled on May 8, 2019.
Dr. Gilbert was extremely popular with students and gladly took selfies with them whenever they asked.
Dr. Gilbert worked closely with now-President Brad D. Smith over the last five years to reimagine the College of Business.