BARBOURSVILLE, W.Va. – Marshall University Joan C. Edwards School of Medicine’s Standing Out in Our Field event raised more than $120,000 for its student scholarship endowment. The tenth annual event was held Saturday, August 23, 2025, at the Barboursville Soccer Complex.  

More than 500 guests enjoyed the “Viva Las Vegas” themed fundraising event and outdoor dining experience featuring music by Santa Cruz, dancing and a gourmet menu by Cabell Huntington Hospital’s Executive Chef Don Sallada. More than 100 current and future medical students were volunteer servers.  

“Ten years isn’t just a milestone – it’s a legacy honoring a decade of generosity, community, and support for our medical students,” said Linda Holmes, associate dean for development and alumni affairs at the School of Medicine. “Standing Out in Our Field has grown into a tradition with a powerful purpose: raising essential scholarship funds that help future physicians follow their calling by easing the burden of financial barriers. Year after year, this event proves that when we come together, we don’t just celebrate, we change lives.  I look forward to many more years of Standing Out in Our Field.” 

The event’s title sponsor was Marshall Health Network, the school’s major teaching hospital partner. Additional sponsors are: Marshall University Research Corporation; Valley Health Systems, Inc.; Champion Industries, Inc.; E.P. Leach & Sons; Hammers Industries, Inc.; Logan Regional Medical Center; Dr. Maury & Mrs. Dian Mufson; OVP Health; Radiology Inc.; Retina Consultants of America; Catalyst Healthcare Real Estate; MagMutual Insurance Company; Marathon Petroleum Maine, Network for Hope, Ohio Valley Bank; Omega Commercial Interiors; Shuman, McCuskey Slicer PLLC; State Electric Supply Co.; Keith and Tamara Huffman; Edward Tucker Architects Inc.; King Spirits; Drs. Danile & Gayle Brazeau; The Thrasher Group, Inc.; Mr. Greg and Mrs. Terry Deppner Hardin; Sandy’s Racing | Gaming.  

"Standing Out in Our Field is an awesome opportunity for our community to come out to support School of Medicine scholarships,” said Matthew Bane, third-year medical student from Keyser, West Virginia. “One thing that really makes Marshall stand out is that everyone is family and everyone bleeds green."  

The next Standing Out in Our Field event will be held Saturday, August 22, 2026, at Barboursville Park Soccer Complex. For more information or to make a gift to the Joan C. Edwards School of Medicine, please contact Linda Holmes, at 304.691.1711 or holmes@marshall.edu.  

Photos are available at:  https://jcesom.smugmug.com/Events/2025-Events/SOIOF-10 

Date Posted: Saturday, August 23, 2025