HUNTINGTON, W.Va. (WSAZ) - The Marshall University Foundation and Alumni Association has announced its grand marshal for its 2025 Homecoming activities.

Jim Thorton, voice of “Wheel of Fortune,” will serve as the grand marshal for Homecoming Week from Oct. 13 to Oct. 18, the foundation said.

“We are proud to recognize Jim Thornton as this year’s grand marshal,” Walker Tatum, Director of Alumni Engagement and Co-Chair of the Homecoming Planning Committee, said. “Jim’s passion and respect for Marshall speaks volumes. Though his career has taken him across the country and onto one of the biggest stages in television, he never lost sight of his Huntington roots or his deep connection to Marshall. We’re excited to celebrate his achievements throughout Homecoming week.”

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