PLAN & PREPARE

To help plan your reunion or prepare for your next visit to Huntington, contact Linda Holmes, associate dean for development & alumni affairs, at 304.691.1711 or holmes@marshall.edu.

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SAVE THE DATE: 38th Annual School of Medicine Homecoming

Join us for the Marshall University Joan C. Edwards School of Medicine’s 37th Annual Homecoming Weekend: Friday, September 12 - Saturday, September 13, 2025. This year, we'll celebrate the milestone classes of 1985, 1990, 1995, 2000, 2005, 2010, 2015 and 2020. All School of Medicine alumni and their families are welcome.

Whether you’re hoping to reconnect with your classmates, hear presentations from graduates or share a piece of your alma mater with your family, our annual Homecoming Weekend has something for
everyone. It’s a beautiful time of year in Huntington, West Virginia. See you soon!

Homecoming Schedule

FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 12

Noon to 1 p.m. | Student-Alumni Networking Lunch
Harless Auditorium
Marshall University Medical Center | 1600 Medical Center Drive, Huntington
This is your opportunity to impart your words of wisdom on current medical students during this casual networking lunch. (Cost: Complimentary)

CME & Learning Lectures*

1:15 to 2 p.m. | Beyond the Exam Room: An Introduction to Population Health and Its Impact on Modern Care
Harless Auditorium
Chad R. Smith MD, MHA, FAAP (’00), Chief Population Health Officer at Marshall Health Network
Dr. Smith will examine the definition of population health, distinguish it from individual clinical care, and analyze the social, economic, and environmental drivers that shape health outcomes. It will also highlight the critical roles of data, care coordination, and community collaboration in advancing population well-being.

2:15 to 3 p.m. | Vaccines, Times Are A’changing
Harless Auditorium
Sharon E. Frey, MD (’85), Clinical Director of the Center for Vaccine Development, the Kinsella Endowed Chair in Internal Medicine and the Associate Director of Clinical Research at Saint Louis University School of Medicine
This presentation explores the evolving landscape of vaccines—from scientific breakthroughs and shifting public perceptions to policy changes and future challenges. As times change, so too does our relationship with immunization.

3:15 to 4 p.m. | TBD
Harless Auditorium

6 to 7 p.m. | Homecoming Happy Hour
Marshall Memorial Student Center, John Marshall Room – 2nd Floor
The perfect time to unwind and reconnect with your classmates. Hors d’oeuvres, beer and wine will be served. (Cost: Complimentary)

7 to 8:30 p.m. | Reunion Banquet
Marshall Memorial Student Center, John Marshall Room – 2nd Floor
Join us as we celebrate the classes of 1985, 1990, 1995, 2000, 2005, 2010, 2015 and 2029 and present the 2025 Distinguished Alumnus Award to Dr. Sharon E. Frey ('85) at our annual reunion dinner and banquet. This event is open to all alumni. Dress is business casual. (Cost: Complimentary to members of 1985, 1990 and 1995; all other attendees, $35 per person)

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 13

11 a.m. to 1 p.m. | Cindy Warren’s Retirement Celebration
Brad D. Smith Foundation Hall, 519 John Marshall Drive
(Cost: Complimentary)

3 to 5:30 p.m. | Tailgate Party
Marshall Sports Medicine Institute, 2211 3rd Avenue, Huntington
It’s Herd game day! Wear your green and white and join us for the School of Medicine Tailgate Party. Children and families welcome. (Cost: Complimentary)

6 p.m. | Marshall vs. Eastern Kentucky (subject to change)
Joan C. Edwards Stadium

Football Tickets and Ordering Information

More information coming soon!

Homecoming Hotel Information

DoubleTree by Hilton
1001 3rd Avenue, Huntington

For your convenience, a block of rooms is reserved for the School of Medicine until August 28, 2025, at the DoubleTree by Hilton. Call 304.525.1001 to reserve your room. Ask for the Marshall School of Medicine Homecoming reservation.

Class Giving Initiatives

In celebration of your milestone reunion, consider giving to your class endowment fund. Find your class fund at give.marshall.edu.

Is there another initiative you're interested in supporting? Contact Linda Holmes at 304.691.1711 or holmes@marshall.edu.

Photo Galleries

Update Your Contact Information

Submit your Class Notes, one of the most popular sections in our annual MarshallMD magazine or update your contact information at jcesom.marshall.edu/alumni-giving/update-connect.

CME & Learning Lectures*

Disclosure of Conflicts of Interest
No Relevant Financial Relationships (RFR) are disclosed by faculty and planners for this CME activity. Marshall University Joan C. Edwards School of Medicine (MUJCESOM) requires instructors, planners, managers, and other individuals who are in a position to control the content of this activity to disclose any real or apparent conflict of interest they may have as related to the content of this activity. All identified real or apparent conflicts of interest are thoroughly reviewed and resolved by MUJCESOM’s planning process for fair balance, scientific objectivity of studies mentioned in the materials or used as the basis of content, and appropriateness of patient care recommendations. Disclosure information will be presented verbally or in print to participants before the presentation of the agenda lectures.

Relevant Financial Relationship Forms are on file in the CME office
Marshall University Joan C. Edwards School of Medicine is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

Homecoming

SAVE THE DATE: 38th Annual School of Medicine Homecoming

FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 12

CME & Learning Lectures*

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 13

More information coming soon!

DoubleTree by Hilton1001 3rd Avenue, Huntington

Update Your Contact Information

CME & Learning Lectures*

DoubleTree by Hilton
1001 3rd Avenue, Huntington