Brad D. Smith

College of business

The Brad D. Smith Center for Business Innovation is the result of years of planning and contributions from several generous donors, including a $25 million donation from Marshall University President Brad D. Smith – an alum of Marshall's College of Business, and his wife, Alys Smith –  as well as a $1.8 million donation from Encova Insurance, and additional contributions from Dutch Miller Auto Group and Ohio Valley Bank.

Brad d. smith center for business innovation

facility highlights

Centrally located, the new 78,000-square-foot facility houses the Lewis College of Business and the Brad D. Smith Schools of Business, serving as a venue for the Lewis College of Business speaker series, special lectures, classes, business meetings, conferences, film screenings, and workshops, with flexibility to be divided into smaller spaces as needed. Key features include:

  • 360-seat Auditorium: Outfitted with the latest technology for various events, the auditorium includes classrooms ranging from 32 to 96 seats and is equipped with adaptable desks and writable wall panels to support various teaching methods, including interactive video conferencing.

  • Finance Lab: The finance lab provides real-time market data, risk analysis tools, and 12 Bloomberg terminals to bridge the gap between theoretical knowledge and practical application.

  • Computer Lab: The 40-seat computer lab offers dual-monitor workstations and project screens to enhance the learning experience. In addition, the makerspace also fosters collaborative innovation and thought leadership, offering advanced resources for student learning.

  • Nine Classrooms: The facility utilizes ThinkHub Education technology, with collaborative and independent learning stations designed to educate 21st-century business students and serve the greater West Virginia community.

  • Dedicated Centers: Dedicated centers within the building supports student services and professional engagement, including the iCenter, Transformative Sales and Services Center, BB&T Center for Leadership, Academic Advising Center, and John F. Rahal Center for Strategic Engagement.

A truly state-of-the-art facility, the Brad D. Smith Center for Business and Innovation will serve generations of students to come.