Hall of Fame
Longtime Wichita State economics professor Marty Perline was honored for his 38 years as the faculty representative for athletics and inducted into the Missouri Valley Conference Hall of Fame (Class of 2014). He also was recognized as a Paul Morrison Award recipient, given to individuals who have made significant contributions to their respective institutions, the Conference or to athletics, in general.
Perline, who joined the WSU faculty in 1971, served as the faculty representative from 1975-2013. According to the bio in the MVC program, “his main task was to certify, after consultation and documentation by the director of admissions, the athletic eligibility of all Shocker student-athletes.” He also served on the board of directors of the Wichita State-Intercollegiate Athletic Association and represented WSU to the National Collegiate Athletic Association and MVC.