Mark graduated from Marshall University in 1977 with a bachelor’s degree in physical education and received his master’s degree in physical therapy from West Virginia University in 1982. He was inducted into the Marshall University Sports Medicine Hall of Fame in 2006. Mark was a physical therapist and dedicated member of the Huntington Physical Therapy professional staff for 38 years.
“Mark joined our staff of three in 1984 and helped us grow the practice to 25 staff and four offices,” Oxley said. “He was always fiercely dedicated to the care and well-being of his patients. He continues to be missed by our staff and patients.”
The scholarship recipient will be a graduate student in the School of Therapy who is a resident of West Virginia. First preference will be given to residents of Cabell and Wayne counties and has financial need per the standards of the Office of Student Financial Assistance.
The award will be renewable up to two years, or four semesters, if the recipient maintains good academic standing of 3.5 GPA or higher. The dean of the School of Physical Therapy, or their designee, will select the recipient and renew the award in cooperation with the Office of Student Financial Assistance.
For information regarding the Mark S. Taylor Memorial Scholarship, please contact Marshall University’s Office of Student Financial Assistance at 304-696-3162.