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Huntington’s Kitchen unanimously accepted into prestigious teaching kitchen collaborative
February 16, 2020 · news
Huntington’s Kitchen, the outreach community food center of Cabell Huntington Hospital (CHH) and home of Marshall University’s Department of Dietetics, was unanimously accepted into the prestigious Teaching Kitchen Collaborative (TKC). TKC is a dynamic, action-oriented network of thought-leading organizations with existing and/or planned teaching kitchens that are capable of shaping next-generation strategy and collaborative research on best practices for
Students to focus on heart health this Valentine’s Day
February 12, 2020 · news
his Valentine’s Day, Marshall University’s Exercise Science department will offer a free Valentine’s Day event – the first annual Sweat-Heart Couples’ Walk. The department is hosting the event to encourage the community to walk together, and offering prizes valued at up to $230.​00.​ There are two ways to participate in the walk. A group of
Marshall University and Glenville State partner to offer professional degree in athletic training
October 7, 2019 · news
Marshall University has partnered with Glenville State College to offer students a program of study leading to a Professional Master of Science in Athletic Training (PMSAT) degree. The agreement combines an undergraduate course of study at Glenville State with students later being accepted into the College of Health Professions at Marshall University. Learn more here.
MU physical therapy professor invents therapeutic device to improve patient outcomes
August 30, 2019 · news
Dr. Brad Profitt, assistant professor in the Marshall University School of Physical Therapy, has developed a therapeutic device used to regain knee extension after an injury or surgery. Profitt has a patent pending for his invention and recently received a $10,000 grant from the Robert C. Byrd Institute for Advanced Flexible Manufacturing (RCBI) to develop
Marshall faculty members conduct concussion research to minimize brain injury in athletes
July 17, 2019 · news
Two Marshall University faculty members in the School of Kinesiology have determined the style of tackling used in rugby may be associated with a lower force of impact than the style used in football. Their preliminary study of college athletes was released July 16 and will be presented at the American Academy of Neurology Sports
Annual motorcycle ride to raise funds for Speech and Hearing Center, July 13
July 1, 2019 · alerts
The Scottish Rite Foundation Inc. and its masons will host the 4th annual RiteCare Motorcycle Benefit Ride Saturday, July 13, beginning at Black Sheep Harley-Davidson and ending at Milton VFW Post #9796. All proceeds from the motorcycle benefit ride will benefit Marshall University’s Lackey-Oshel RiteCare Clinic, which serves children and their families who need financial
Faculty member becomes only board-certified swallowing specialist in West Virginia
June 24, 2019 · news
Pam Holland, director of clinical education for Marshall University’s Department of Communication Disorders, has received board certification in swallowing and swallowing disorders (BCS-S), making her the only swallowing specialist in West Virginia certified by the American Board of Swallowing and Swallowing Disorders. Holland, a speech-language pathologist (SLP) in the university’s Speech and Hearing Center, said
Faculty member, recent graduate present research at World Confederation for Physical Therapy in Switzerland
June 4, 2019 · news
Representatives from the Marshall University School of Physical Therapy presented research last month at the World Confederation for Physical Therapy (WCPT) held in Geneva, Switzerland, May 10-13, 2019. Learn more.
Communication disorders student awarded scholarship from West Virginia Speech Language Hearing Foundation
May 14, 2019 · news
Marshall University communication disorders student Jessica Sayre was recently awarded a statewide scholarship from the West Virginia Speech Language Hearing (WVSH) Foundation. The scholarship, valued at $1,000, was awarded to one student at Marshall and one student at West Virginia University. Learn more.