Chemistry News Archive
The Marshall University College of Science is celebrating a milestone achievement as the Chemistry Department and the Department of Natural Resources and Earth Sciences received the university’s first‑ever royalty check distribution. The distribution marks an important step in translating research and innovation into sustained support for academic programs. Special recognition… Read More
Dr. Manoj Manna, assistant professor of chemistry at Marshall University, was recognized as a Student Success Champion during an award ceremony held April 21. The honor celebrates faculty who make a meaningful impact on student learning, mentorship, and overall success. Dr. Manna was introduced at the ceremony by students Haley… Read More
Ethan Adkins, a College of Science alumnus and 2018 biochemistry graduate, recently defended his doctoral research at the University of Cincinnati. He will now transition into medical training, continuing an academic path that reflects the strong foundation he built at Marshall University. Adkins conducted undergraduate research in the Chemistry Department… Read More
Dr. Derrick Kolling, professor of chemistry at Marshall University, was recognized at the Spring General Faculty Meeting as the Senior Recipient for Sciences and Technology of the Marshall University Distinguished Artists and Scholars Award. The prestigious award honors faculty members for excellence in research and scholarship. Kolling’s selection reflects his… Read More
Marshall University will recognize Darla Hamilton McCormack, a College of Science alumna, during the 87th Annual Alumni Awards Banquet, presented by Marshall Health Network. McCormack is the College of Science recipient of the College Award of Distinction, which honors alumni who exemplify professional excellence and commitment to the university. McCormack… Read More
The Department of Chemistry is celebrating a standout research achievement as Dr. Yongick Kim and three undergraduate students have coauthored a peer-reviewed publication in Scientific Reports. The article, titled “Effects of sodium chloride on circadian period and temperature compensation of KaiC phosphorylation,” includes undergraduate coauthors Eugene Kim, Makayla Adams, and… Read More
Dr. Rosalynn Quiñones, professor of chemistry, and Delaney Geary, a senior majoring in forensic chemistry, have received prestigious awards from the Society of Toxicology for 2026. Both were recognized through the Society’s Undergraduate Development Program and will represent Marshall University at the 2026 SOT Annual Meeting. Dr. Quiñones received the… Read More
Seven chemistry students from the College of Science shared their research on an international stage in December 2025 at Pacifichem 2025 in Honolulu, Hawaii. The students presented poster presentations alongside Dr. Rosalynn Quiñones, representing Marshall University at one of the world’s largest chemistry conferences. Student presenters included Levi Blankenship, Alexis… Read More
Ed Lukhmanov, academic laboratory manager for the Department of Chemistry in the College of Science, has been named a recipient of the John Marshall Service Award for university staff. Lukhmanov was recognized for going above and beyond his regular duties to support the department. Through careful management and problem solving,… Read More
Four Chemistry students, Lauren Dunsmore, Ash Mills, Teaghan Beasley, and Greg Jimison, traveled with Dr. Michael Wade Wolfe to Kent State University on November 7–8 to present their research at the regional conference Ohio Inorganic Weekend. Lauren Dunsmore presented a poster titled Self-Assembled Dendritic Catalysts: New Biphasic Approach for Homogeneous… Read More