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We are grateful for the life of service of Holmes Morrison who passed away on December 4, 2023. Holmes served on our board for 20 years, as well as the boards of several other service-minded organizations in West Virginia. "Holmes remains the model of community service here in West Virginia," said Bradley Maier Rowe, Chairman of the Foundation. "This fact was recognized with the Spirit of the Valley award for his broad and continuous efforts to improve our state. He has left an indelible mark on our organization as well as many others." We look forward to celebrating Holmes' life on April 6 at the University of Charleston.

John Morrison Obituary (2023) - Charleston, WV - Charleston Gazette-Mail View John Holmes Morrison's obituary, send flowers and sign the guestbook.

Today marks our 65th anniversary and throughout this time, the Maier Foundation has proudly partnered with many institutions and organizations to further both higher education in the state of West Virginia and the education of West Virginia residents attending colleges and universities elsewhere. We would like to thank those who have dedicated their time, resources, and efforts to educate and make it possible for these students to gain a higher education. It would take up too much space to list people individually, but we at least wish to acknowledge our indebtedness and gratitude to the community at large, the state of West Virginia, and the colleges and universities who help provide the unforgettable experiences and academic opportunities to these deserving students. We salute our dedicated board members over the years who have served faithfully to execute the Foundation's mission. But ultimately, this work would not be possible without the aspiring students who demonstrate how investing in their education benefits all of us. Thank you!

The October 1 deadline for submitting grants for consideration of 2024 funding is quickly approaching. The Maier Foundation supports secondary education and select cultural causes in West Virginia. For more information or to download a grant request form, please go to our website.

Please note that due to IRS requirements we do not make grants directly to individuals.

Maier Foundation | A Private, Non-Profit, Charitable Corporation A private, non-profit, charitable corporation for the furtherance of higher education in the state of West Virginia.

We are proud to announce the establishment of the Sandra D. Thomas Scholarship at Marshall University in honor of our Maier Foundation board member of 18 years who passed away in 2022 after a courageous battle with cancer. "Sandy had a steadfast commitment to improving higher education throughout the state of West Virginia," said Bradley Maier Rowe, chairman and president of the Maier Foundation. The fund will provide each students' cost of attendance, including tuition, fees, room and board, books, and other educational expenses.

Maier Foundation gifts $1 million to Marshall to establish Sandra D. Thomas Scholarship Fund The Marshall University Foundation is pleased to announce the Maier Foundation has pledged $1 million to establish the Sandra D. Thomas Scholarship Fund at Marshall University. Sandra D. Thomas, a Raleigh County native and 1977 graduate of Marshall University, was a former member of the Marshall Uni...

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REMINDER: The application for the West Virginia Promise Scholarship is due March 1, 2023. This scholarship awards up to $5,000 for qualified West Virginia students who attend an in-state, accredited institution.

See https://www.collegeforwv.com/programs/promise-scholarship/ for the requirements and application form.

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We are proud to help WVU students cross the finish line to graduation!

WVU receives $1M grant to help students 'cross the finish line'

https://wvutoday.wvu.edu/stories/2023/01/30/wvu-receives-1-million-grant-to-help-students-cross-the-finish-line

It's terrific to see the Maier Performance Hall being utilized to give college students unique experiences in the arts. We encourage everyone to get involved.

WVSO on Twitter “It's time for another Maier Foundation "A Look Behind the Curtain..."! We invite all college students interested in the music industry to join us for a day of learning the ins and outs of working with a Symphony Orchestra on Saturday, Nov. 19.”

Opportunities such as this one at Marshall University exist for the furtherance of higher education in the state of West Virginia. For more information, go to https://www.maierfoundation.org. https://twitter.com/MarshallUAlumni/status/1582433713471660034?s=20&t=zk3O8g4VQdtAKkAaNUal_g

Marshall University Alumni & Foundation on Twitter “Scholarships like the Maier Foundation's STEM Educator Scholarship impact more than a student's school life - they impact their personal lives in deep ways too. ”

We would like to send our condolences to the family of Sandy Thomas, who passed away on Sunday, August 28, after a courageous fight against cancer. Sandy was a tireless worker in the community and served as an integral part of our board here at the Maier Foundation for 18 years. Her insight will be missed by us, but her impact on West Virginia education will remain for years to come.

Sandra Davis Thomas - Barlow Bonsall Sandra Davis Thomas passed away at home on Sunday, August 28, 2022, surrounded by her husband David and their son Frank – “Drew” to her. She […]

DO YOU HAVE A GRANT REQUEST? The annual deadline for Maier Foundation grant requests is Oct. 1. Go to maierfoundation.org for more information, including the foundation's Mission Statement, Policies and Guidelines, and Grant Request form.

West Virginia Wesleyan College students, working under Maier Foundation funds, work to identify Upshur County ticks and check them for Lyme bacteria.

https://www.wvnews.com/news/wvnews/west-virginia-wesleyan-college-students-research-lyme-disease-in-upshur-county-ticks/article_fee80a14-eb2b-11eb-ae18-23c70731a206.htmlW

West Virginia Wesleyan College students research Lyme Disease in Upshur County ticks BUCKHANNON, W.Va. (WV News) — From the field to the lab, three West Virginia Wesleyan College students worked this summer to identify Upshur County ticks and check them for Lyme

The West Virginia University Economic Development Collaborative received a multimillion-dollar grant from Huntington native and Marshall University grad Brad Smith and his wife Alys Smith, who "work to promote education, entrepreneurship, and equality through philanthropy." Source:
https://www.newswise.com/coronavirus/wvu-receives-25-million-gift-to-support-outdoor-economic-development-develop-new-remote-worker-program

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Learn more about the West Virginia University Economic Development Collaborative from the WVU Office of the Provost. https://provost.wvu.edu/centers-institutes/oedc?fbclid=IwAR2h7F7hwBFWwwF0f5KA9vvlow9mxXikIR121Yo6zwAAmkMOgBKvi6P8PAw

Office of the Provost | Outdoor Economic Development Collaborative With generous support from Brad and Alys Smith, we’re using West Virginia’s outdoor assets to ignite the economy, develop world-class recreational infrastructure and expand outdoor educational opportunities.

The West Virginia University Economic Development Collaborative builds "an alliance between WVU to educators, state and local governments, the outdoor industry and outdoor enthusiasts in order to leverage West Virginia's assets to keep natives from leaving the state while attracting new people to it." Source: https://www.wvexecutive.com/
https://www.wvexecutive.com/live-here-work-there/

Live Here, Work There The effects of the coronavirus pandemic pushed people toward remote work, which is a trend that will most likely continue even after it is safe to return to the office. Many employers and companies have found workers are just as or more productive from home, allowing them to cut costs by incurring f...

Dr. Benjamin Friedman, the William J. Maier Professor of Political Economy at Harvard University, talked with C-SPAN about his new book, "Religion and the Rise of Capitalism." https://www.c-span.org/video/?508807-1/religion-rise-capitalism

Religion and the Rise of Capitalism Author Benjamin Friedman explored the influence of religion on economic policy. This was a virtual event hosted by the Peterson Institute for International Economics in Washington, D.C.

Marshall University and Yeager Airport (CRW) bring flight school from concept to construction in 2 years. Source: West Virginia Gazette-Mail. https://www.wvgazettemail.com/news/education/marshall-yeager-brought-flight-school-from-concept-to-construction-in-two-years/article_1bfa6397-1da2-59ad-b3a7-be7bcee75d00.html

Marshall, Yeager brought flight school from concept to construction in two years Two years into his presidency at Marshall University, Jerome Gilbert was approached by a delegation from Charleston’s Yeager Airport with what some higher education executives could have dismissed as a

Marshall University to purchase 3 planes for the aviation program. Source: Associated Press. https://apnews.com/article/91fa9bcabcbab126220c3da57daca72c

Marshall OKs buying 3 planes for planned aviation program HUNTINGTON, W.Va. (AP) — Marshall University has approved the purchase of three airplanes for its planned aviation degree program. The Marshall Board of Governors on Thursday gave the...

Marshall University was awarded $1.5 million for its aviation program. Source: https://www.marshall.edu/ https://www.marshall.edu/wamnewsletter/2019/12/marshall-awarded-1-5-million-from-maier-foundation-gift-will-boost-aviation-program/

Marshall awarded $1.5 million from Maier Foundation; gift will boost aviation program - We Are Marshall: the Newsletter for Marshall University Marshall awarded $1.5 million from Maier Foundation; gift will boost aviation program December 18, 2019 West Virginia-based Maier Foundation, a non-profit, charitable corporation, has generously contributed $1.5 million to Marshall University, to assist in development of the university’s aviation ...

West Virginia schools of higher education may make grants requests by Oct. 1 at https://www.maierfoundation.org/

Maier Foundation | A Private, Non-Profit, Charitable Corporation A private, non-profit, charitable corporation for the furtherance of higher education in the state of West Virginia.

Please note that the Maier Foundation does not grant scholarships directly to individuals.

The annual deadline to submit grant requests to the Maier Foundation is Oct. 1. Here is the grant request form:https://98c6bcab-25a5-41ee-8822-9287422d37b0.filesusr.com/ugd/c012e4_3fffeeb4e068439aa1a593429ca6612e.pdf

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The primary focus of the Maier Foundation is on the furtherance of higher education in West Virginia and on the higher education of West Virginia residents attending colleges and universities elsewhere. In addition, the foundation makes educationally related distributions to cultural and other organizations in the Kanawha Valley.

The Maier Foundation website is https://www.maierfoundation.org/

Maier Foundation | A Private, Non-Profit, Charitable Corporation A private, non-profit, charitable corporation for the furtherance of higher education in the state of West Virginia.

The Maier Foundation is a private, nonprofit, charitable corporation for the furtherance of higher education in the state of West Virginia.

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