Science Abstracts News Archive
The Marshall University College of Science is proud to congratulate Academic Program Manager Paige Kennedy on receiving Meritorious Recognition at the 2026 West Virginia Advising Excellence Awards. Kennedy, who has served as an academic advisor since 2023, was recognized for her exceptional commitment to student success and academic advising. According… Read More
Clear skies made for a perfect evening as members of the Marshall University Astronomy Club gathered on Buskirk Field for stargazing, conversation, and celestial discovery. The club’s donated Tele Vue-85 telescope was joined by several personal telescopes, giving students plenty of opportunities to explore the night sky. Interested in astronomy?… Read More
For Marshall University alumna Lakan Sheets, a future in cybersecurity began with a simple conversation and a willingness to embrace the unknown. A first-generation college graduate from Bluefield, West Virginia, Sheets earned her master’s degree in Cyber Forensics and Security after an unconventional path that began with plans to pursue… Read More
Marshall University Biological Sciences professor Dr. Guo-Zhang Zhu has been awarded a prestigious National Institutes of Health (NIH) R16 grant to support his research project, “Mll4 as an Epigenetic Regulator in Mammalian Spermatogenesis.” The project will investigate the critical role of the epigenetic regulator Mll4 in mammalian sperm development and… Read More
Marshall University Physics alumna Ellie White (’21, ’26) has built an impressive career exploring some of science’s biggest questions while inspiring others to share her sense of wonder. A two-time Marshall graduate, White has conducted research at the Green Bank Observatory, UC Berkeley’s SETI Research Center, and through the National… Read More
Members of Marshall University’s award-winning Society of Physics Students (SPS) chapter recently met to plan activities for the 2026-27 academic year, welcoming new students and outlining a variety of outreach and engagement opportunities. The chapter’s plans include participation in several STEM outreach events throughout the year, including Science Olympiad, High… Read More
Marshall University Biological Sciences student Laney Fletcher was one of just 10 students selected from a pool of 760 applicants for Georgetown University’s Cancer Undergraduate Research Experience and Mentorship (CURE-M) program. The highly competitive internship, sponsored by the American Cancer Society Center for Innovation in Cancer Research Training and Georgetown’s… Read More
College of Science welcomes students for Fall 2026
August 17, 2026 · Science Abstracts
The College of Science is excited to welcome back our returning students and to greet the newest members of our community, the Class of 2030. For many of our new students, the next few days will be filled with meeting classmates, finding classrooms, and settling into new routines. It’s an… Read More
Marshall University biology alumnus Dr. Bradley Muncy has been awarded a fully funded T32 Surgeon Scientist Research Fellowship through the National Cancer Institute, a highly competitive opportunity that will support advanced training in cancer research. A native of Mingo County, West Virginia, Muncy completed his undergraduate degree in the Marshall… Read More
Marshall University chemistry professor Dr. Rosalynn Quinones was recognized at the July Marshall University Board of Governors meeting for her leadership of the newly launched West Virginia STEM Alliance. The WV STEM Alliance is dedicated to increasing the number of students pursuing degrees in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics, with… Read More