Welcome to the Marshall University Construction and Repair Update page. Here, you will find information about ongoing and upcoming projects that may impact campus facilities. We aim to keep the campus community informed about these developments to ensure minimal disruption and provide necessary advisories.
Current and Upcoming Projects
Campus Fire Alarm Upgrade
Description: Fire alarm upgrades in Corbly Hall, Myers Hall, Morrow Library, Smith Hall, Sorrell Maintenance Building
Start Date: February 2024
Finish Date: November 2025
Contact: Daniel Persinger (persing3@marshall.edu)
Classroom Repair in Corbly Hall
Description: Repair of most classrooms.
Start Date: May 1, 2024
Finish Date: August 2025
Impact: Work on floors 2-4.
Contact: Bill Black (blackb@marshall.edu)
Coon Education Building Chiller Replacement
Description: Replacement of chiller.
Start Date: June 2025
Finish Date: December 2025
Contact: Jamey Montgomery (montgomerych@marshall.edu)
Douglass Centre Gym Roof Repair
Description: Repair roof due to extensive storm damage.
Start Date: May 2025
Finish Date: August 2025
Contact: Jamey Montgomery (montgomerych@marshall.edu)
Drinko Roof Replacement
Description: Replacement of Drinko Library roof.
Start Date: November 2025
Contact: Randy Vaughn (vaughd@marshall.edu)
Fine Arts Renovation
Description: Renovation updates.
Start Date: February 2024
Finish Date: November 2025
Impact: Main lobby will be out of service during non-event times.
Contact: Scott Morehouse (morehou1@marshall.edu)
Gullickson Hall Roof Replacement
Description: Replacement of Gullickson Hall roof.
Start Date: June 2025
Impact: 18th Street may be closed intermittently.
Contact: Scott Morehouse (morehou1@marshall.edu)
Henderson Center Pathway Improvements
Description: Henderson Center Pathways – continued graphic and aesthetic improvements (A & C levels).
Start Date: June 2025
Finish Date: July 2025
Contact: Andrew Brown (brown613@marshall.edu)
Henderson Center Pool Pump Replacement
Description: Replacement of circulation pump.
Start Date: April 2025
Finish Date: June 2025
Impact: Pool remains unusable until repair is completed.
Contact: Larry Metcalf (metcalfl@marshall.edu)
Henderson Center Sanitary Pipe Replacement
Description: Replacement of sanitary pipes on Level E.
Start Date: May 2025
Finish Date: November 2025
Impact: Restrooms will be temporarily closed.
Contact: Scott Morehouse (morehou1@marshall.edu)
Holderby Hall Demolition
Description: Demolition of Holderby Hall.
Start Date: May 2025
Finish Date: October 2025
Impact: College Ave. parking lot south of Education Building closed, intermittent closure of sidewalk and northernmost lane of 5th Avenue.
Contact: Jeff Pratt (pratt65@marshall.edu)
Morrow Library ADA Upgrades
Description: Updates to comply with ADA standards.
Start Date: November 2025
Impact: Elevator will be shut down during upgrades/
Contact: Scott Morehouse (morehou1@marshall.edu)
MSC Chiller Replacement
Description: Replacement of the student center chiller.
Start Date: September 2025
Contact: Randy Vaughn (vaughd@marshall.edu)
MSC Restrooms Repairs & Renovation
Description: Full demo and remodel of 1st floor restrooms.
Start Date: July 2025
Impact: 1st floor restrooms closed.
Contact: Jarrett Smith (smith1866@marshall.edu)
Old Main
Description: Structural repairs to Old Main.
Finish Date: November 2025
Impact: Restrooms in the basement will be temporarily closed, intermittent closure of hallways, dumpster in adjacent parking lot
Contact: Randy Vaughn (vaughd@marshall.edu)
Science Building Air Handler Units Installation
Description: Installation of new air handler units.
Impact: Construction laydown in ADA parking lot east of Science Building
Start Date: May 2025
Finish Date: November 2025
Contact: Randy Vaughn (vaughd@marshall.edu)
Science Building Elevator Modernization
Description: Modernization of the elevator.
Start Date: April 2024
Finish Date: November 2025
Impact: Elevator will be out of service by TBD.
Contact: Becky Lusher (lusher30@marshall.edu)
Shewey Deck Buildout
Description: Deck and premium space buildout inside and outside Shewey building.
Start Date: April 2025
Finish Date: August 2025
Contact: Andrew Brown (brown613@marshall.edu)
Smith Hall and Fine Arts Locks Replacement
Description: Replacement of all locks due to antiquated parts and improved security.
Start Date: December 2024
Finish Date: November 2025
Impact: Minimal, contractors working on doors causing noise.
Contact: Danny Holland (hollandd@marshall.edu)
Smith Hall/Henderson Center Concrete Works
Description: Replacement of broken, loose concrete to improve safety.
Start Date: May 2024
Finish Date: November 2025
Impact: Henderson Center steps blocked off.
Contact: Danny Holland (hollandd@marshall.edu)
South Charleston Roof Replacement (Academic Building)
Description: Replacement of the roof.
Start Date: February 2024
Finish Date: November 2025
Impact: Rear stairwell is closed until further notice.
Contact: Scott Morehouse (morehou1@marshall.edu)
South Charleston Roof Replacement (Administration Building)
Description: Replacement of the roof.
Start Date: February 2024
Finish Date: November 2025
Contact: Scott Morehouse (morehou1@marshall.edu)