University Marshals
WVU’s University Marshals are designated faculty members who serve as ceremonial leaders during academic ceremonies, including December Graduates Convocation and Commencement. University Marshals are selected by the Provost’s Office, and there is at least one marshal from each of the University’s 13 schools and colleges. Marshals are appointed for three year terms, and their appointment can be extended.
The group of University Marshals is lead and organized by Grand Marshal Mary Strife. It is also the responsibility of the marshals to bear the official university mace or batons, the symbols of institutional authority, during academic ceremonies.
West Virginia University Marshals:
Grand Marshal Mary L. Strife, University Libraries
Kashayar Aminian, Engineering
Robert DiClerico, Political Science
Peter M. Gannett, Pharmacy
Mohssen Ghalichebaf, Dentistry
Margaret K. Glenn, Rehabilitation Counseling
Lawrence A. Hornak, Engineering
Hillar Klandorf, Biology
Susan A. Newfield, Nursing
Diana Martinelli, Public Relations
Susan Morgan, Dentistry
Tracy Morris, Psychology
Michelle Nuss, Medicine
A. Graham Peace, Business Administration
Jeffrey L. Petersen, Chemistry
Chad N. Proudfoot, Public Administration
Charles D. Ponte, Pharmacy
Janet H. Robbins, Music
Kari E. Sand-Jecklin, Nursing
Andrew Shiemke, Biochemistry
Joann Siegriest, Theater
Samuel F. Stack, Technology Learning Culture
Jack C. Watson, Sport Psychology
Todd P. West, Horticulture
