This spring, faculty members from Marshall University’s College of Health Professions (COHP) took their commitment to health and performance optimization to new heights by partnering with the Bill Noe Flight School for the inaugural “Wellness in Aviation” workshop.
Hosted at the flight school’s state-of-the-art facility, the workshop was developed through a series of collaborative discussions between the COHP’s Center for Wellness in the Arts, flight school leadership and insights gathered from flight students themselves. The result? A thoughtfully curated lineup of wellness sessions, designed to address the unique demands faced by student aviators and elevate their performance, similar to how collegiate athletes train for peak readiness.
Four keynote speakers from the COHP shared impactful, science-backed strategies to help aviation students navigate stress, maintain physical and mental health and improve overall focus in high-stakes environments:… Read More
Faculty Distinguished Service Awards:
· Marybeth Beller – Political Science – COLA
· Edwin Bingham – School of Music – CAM
· Lisa Heaton – Curriculum and Instruction – COEPD
· Brian Morgan – VP for Institutional Research and Planning, Chief Data Officer – COS
· James McIntosh – Mechanical and Industrial Engineering – CECS
· Uday Tate – Marketing, MIS, & Entrepreneurship – LCOB
John & Francis Rucker Graduate Advisor of the Year Award:
· Kimberly McFall – Curriculum and Instruction – COEPD
· Kyle Palmquist – Biological Sciences – COS
Charles E. Hedrick Outstanding Faculty Award:
· John Young – English – COLA
Marshall & Shirley Reynolds Outstanding Teacher Award:
· Hilary Brewster – English – COLA
Pickens-Queen Teacher Awards:
· Rick Gage – Natural Resources & The Environment – COS
· Sara Henning – English – COLA
· Molly Mersmann – History – COLA
Council of Chairs Award for Excellence in Teaching:
· Cat Pleska – English – COLA
MU Distinguished Artists & Scholars Award – Senior Recipient for Arts, Social Sciences, Humanities, Education & Business:
· Dan Hollis – School of Journalism and Mass Communicaiton – CAM
MU Distinguished Artists & Scholars Award – Senior Recipient for Sciences & Technology:
· Haroon Malik – Computer Sciences and Electrical Engineering – CECS
MU Distinguished Artists & Scholars Award – Junior Recipient in… Read More
The Prevention Empowerment Partnership (PEP), housed in the Marshall University Research Corporation, hosted its 12th annual Teen Summit on Sept. 25 and 26, bringing together youth leaders from across Cabell County for a two-day event focused on substance misuse prevention.
This year’s summit featured workshops and activities led by GoodLife LLC, an organization known for its innovative approach to youth development and prevention education. GoodLife facilitated sessions designed to inspire students to take an active role in promoting healthy lifestyles for themselves and their peers.
A total of 56 students from Cabell County middle schools — Milton, Barboursville, Huntington East, and Huntington — attended the summit, along with 30 students from Cabell County high schools, including Huntington, Cabell County Career Center, and Cabell Midland. These students are part of substance misuse prevention groups at their schools and participated in hands-on sessions focused on leadership development, creative prevention strategies, and peer engagement.
Nine youth leaders from PEP played a key role in the event, helping lead the Middle School Summit. Their involvement added a peer-to-peer dynamic, allowing middle school students to learn from older students who are already active in prevention initiatives.
“The goal of the Teen Summit is to empower youth to take what they’ve learned and implement it through innovative prevention initiatives within their schools,” said Angela Saunders, director of PEP. “By fostering peer leadership and encouraging student-led solutions, PEP hopes to amplify the impact of substance misuse prevention across the county.”… Read More
Faculty and staff gathered at Marshall University Research Corporation’s (MURC) first annual Open House on Thursday for an in-depth look at the wide range of services the corporation provides. The event aimed to strengthen connections across campus and introduce new and existing team members who are essential to supporting the university’s grantsmanship community.
MURC serves as a cornerstone for Marshall’s research/creative discovery efforts, offering a broad spectrum of assistance, from grant development to project management, finance, compliance, and more.
Representatives from the following departments were available to discuss their services:
Pre-Award Services Grant Development Office Research Development Project Management Post-Award/Compliance Finance HR/Payroll Office of Research Integrity Technology Transfer Office Brittany Bruce, Director of Grant Operations, emphasized the importance of the MURC’s role in supporting Marshall University’s research initiatives:
“MURC wants to ensure that we are providing the training, resources, and support needed to excel and grow in grantsmanship. Whether it’s navigating the complexities of grant applications or providing guidance on managing projects, we’re here to help every step of the way.”
Over hundred attended to learn how MURC can serve as a vital partner in helping them identify funding sources, manage grants, and successfully implement grant funded projects. MURC is dedicated to growing the university’s Pillars of Excellence to advance research and innovation.
We welcome the opportunity to meet one-on-one with the members of our research and creative discovery community. Please reach out to Brittany Bruce at bruce.bruce@marshall.edu for more information. Read More
Marshall University’s Department of Political Science will present a discussion with Dr. Shawn Schulenberg from 12:30 to 2 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 8, in Room 402 of Drinko Library. Schulenberg will discuss his latest book, The Politics of Perverts: The Political Attitudes and Actions of Non-Traditional Sexual Minorities (NYU Press, 2024).
Over the past four decades, significant research has focused on the political and social lives of lesbian, gay and transgender (LGT) individuals, exploring how these communities interact with politicians and voters who identify as straight. However, according to Schulenberg, due to society’s binary view of sexuality, this research has often overlooked non-traditional sexual minorities.
The Politics of Perverts delves into the political attitudes and activities of individuals who identify with non-traditional sexual orientations and practices, such as Polyamory, BDSM, the Furry Fandom, Nudism, and the large bisexual population within these communities. The author will discuss how these groups face similar discrimination, stigma, and lack of legal protections in various aspects of life.
Schulenberg has been a professor of political science at Marshall University since 2010. His past books include Same-Sex Marriage in Latin America: Promise and Resistance (2013) and Same-Sex Marriage in the Americas (2010). He currently holds the positions of Academic Affairs fellow, chair of the Faculty Senate, and co-chair of the Presidential AI Task Force. Previously, he has served as chair of the Department of Political Science, chair of the Sexuality Studies program, LGBT Caucus chair at the American Political Science Association, and co-chair of the Sexualities Section of the Latin American Studies Association.… Read More
Symphony Orchestra Note
Hello Faculty and Staff,
I’m pleased to be the new Director of the Marshall University Symphony Orchestra. In case you didn’t know, the Marshall University Symphony Orchestra serves our students by providing a great ensemble for both music and NON music majors. Beyond that, we welcome community members, like you, to join our orchestra. We are looking to add as many string musicians as the stage can hold. If you have experience playing Violin, Viola, Cello, or Bass, and you’re interested in performing, please email me at vallejop@marshall.edu.
Our Orchestra meets on Tuesday evenings from 6:30-9:00PM and Thursdays from 3:15-4:30PM in the Smith Music Recital Hall.
Beyond the need for string players, if you also play French Horn, Oboe, or Bassoon and would like to participate, we might have some openings as well.… Read More
2025– 2026 Academic Year
DEADLINE DECEMBER 31, 2024
The purpose of this fellowship award, sponsored by the Center for the Study of Ethnicity and Gender in Appalachia (CSEGA), is to promote scholarship on gender, race, and/or ethnicity in Appalachia. The fellowship is awarded annually to a full-time Marshall University faculty member. The Sarah Denman Faces of Appalachia Fellow, who is selected by the CSEGA Advisory Board and announced at the annual spring faculty meeting, receives a $3,000 cash award. Fellows present their scholarship to the Marshall community in the spring of their fellowship year (spring, 2026).
Application Process
Marshall faculty members interested in being considered for the fellowship award should submit a professional vita along with a 1-2 page abstract of the proposed project. Please include a statement that clearly defines the scope of your work and explains how the fellowship will assist you in your research. The research, must emphasize gender, race, and/or ethnicity in Appalachia, and may be a new project or a continuation of a project already underway.
Please send application materials by email to Mary Thomas at mthomas@marshall.edu by December 31, 2024. The award winner, as well as other applicants, will be notified early in the spring, 2025 semester.
For additional information about the Sarah Denman Faces of Appalachia Fellowship Award, contact : Jessica Lowman, assistant professor, at lowman@marshall.edu.
*This award is funded by a grant from… Read More
The results of the 2024 Non-Classified Staff Council Election:
Academic Affairs Unit – 3 Representatives
Brian Morgan
Michelle Biggs
Glen Midkiff
Athletics Unit – 5 Representatives
Debra Boughton
Christopher Lapole
Brandi Anders
Garnet McKinley
Justin Carter
Information Technology Unit – 3 Representatives
Brent Burgess
Michael McDade
Eric Himes
Operations Unit – 2 Representatives
Daniel Persinger
Howard Young
Student Affairs Unit – 4 Representatives
Rodney Sanders
Jessica Rhodes
Marc Ellison
Bonnie Bailey
University Services/Finance/Communication Unit – 4 Representatives
Beverly King
Leah Payne
Teresa Meddings
Miriah Young
The first meeting of this council will be 1:30 p.m., Thursday, July 25, in MSC 2W16-B. At this time, the council will elect officers and create a meeting schedule. More information can be found at https://www.marshall.edu/shared-governance/.
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Through the efforts of Marshall’s faculty and staff and the execution of its Strategic Plan, the University’s grant awards are growing. To facilitate and sustain this growth, the Marshall University Research Corporation (MURC) would like to announce the following organizational changes to provide additional resources to the grant acquisition activities of the University.
MURC is integrating its grant development and pre-award activities to provide seamless service to grant applicants, and Ms. Niki Rowe-Fortner will lead the combined unit. As Associate Vice President of Grant Development, Rowe-Fortner oversees a team of grant writers, project managers, and pre-award specialists to increase grant capacity and success throughout Marshall University.
Rowe-Fortner formerly held the position of Director of Grants Development at MURC where she managed the development, writing, and submission of funding applications. Under her leadership, since February 2023, the Grants Development Office has assisted Marshall faculty and staff with 55 funding proposals, with nearly $10 million being awarded to-date. Prior to her time with MURC, Rowe-Fortner served as Director of Federal, Private, & Corporate Relations at the Marshall Advanced Manufacturing Center and Associate Director at Coalfield Development Corporation, where combined she authored nearly $20 million in successful grant proposals.
Mr. Joe Ciccarello will assume the new role of Associate Executive Director/Senior Awards and Systems Officer. In this role. Ciccarello will be implementing and overseeing needed changes in pre-award systems and processes, with a particular emphasis on submission, archiving, and approval systems and effective utilization of the associated data across… Read More
Little Herd
Date: July 8, 2024- July 11, 2024
Time: 8-9am Check in / 9-12:30 Camp / 12:30 Check out
Price: $30/per day or $120/per week
Age: Boys and Girls, Ages 8-12
Description: T-shirt provided but no lunch provided. This camp is designed for beginner volleyball players who are looking to learn the basics of volleyball. All skills will be taught at this camp at the beginner volleyball level with new skills and drills each separate day. Modifications will be made to allow campers to be successful and, most importantly, have fun! Passer/ Server Clinic
Date: July 12, 2024
Time: 8-9am Check in / 9-12pm Camp / 12pm- 1pm Lunch / 1pm- 3pm Camp / 3-3:30pm Check out
Price: $100/per day Nonrefundable
Age: Girls, Ages 12-18
Description: T-shirt provided but no lunch provided.Campers will focus on the most important parts of volleyball, developing and improving their ball control skills, or trying to learn something new. The clinic will cover passing and serve receive techniques while covering all aspects of serving.… Read More
Marshall University Research Corporation (MURC) is announcing the launch of Cayuse Sponsored Projects (SP), set to go live on May 6. This marks the completion of rigorous data integration, testing and careful planning to ensure an efficient and effective deployment of this additional Cayuse module, supplementing S2S.
Cayuse SP aims to simplify and modernize the proposal-routing process by offering an intuitive online platform. The proposal record form within Cayuse SP will replace the Authorization to Submit (ATS) form used for required institutional approval for proposals submitted on behalf of the university. With Cayuse SP, this process is digitized, eliminating the need for cumbersome paper copies.
Benefits of Cayuse SP include:
Automated notifications and routing, ensuring that proposals move smoothly through the approval process without delays. Messaging within the platform, facilitating collaboration directly within the platform and keeping all communication organized and accessible. Enhanced tracking and system of record, allowing users to keep tabs on their proposals’ progress with enhanced tracking features. Cayuse SP serves as an effective system of record, storing all proposal-related information in one centralized location for easy access and reference. Streamlined approvals, so that users can focus more on developing grant projects, rather than navigating administrative hurdles. In preparation for this rollout, training sessions have been conducted and recorded in their entirety and are available here for review. Those interested in a department-specific or individual training sessions may contact Brittany Bruce at brittany.bruce@marshall.edu. Read More
The Marshall University Center of Excellence for Recovery (COE) proudly announces the appointment of Tammy Collins, PhD, as a voting member of the Center for Substance Abuse Prevention (CSAP) National Advisory Council (NAC). Dr. Collins’ appointment marks a significant milestone as she becomes the first West Virginian to serve on the council, bringing invaluable expertise and perspectives to the national stage.
The CSAP NAC, comprised of 12 distinguished members appointed by the Secretary, plays a pivotal role in advising the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary, the SAMHSA Assistant Secretary for Mental Health and Substance Use (Assistant Secretary), and the CSAP Director on critical matters related to substance abuse prevention. Members of the council, at least half of whom possess advanced degrees in various relevant fields, collaborate to develop state and local prevention systems and implement evidence-based programs to address substance abuse challenges nationwide.
Dr. Tammy Collins, a native of West Virginia, and Associate Director of Marshall University’s Center of Excellence for Recovery, holds a research-intensive Doctorate in Human Development and Family Science from The Ohio State University with a specialization in youth behavioral health protective and risk factors. Her extensive background in prevention, combined with her years of applied research at the local and state levels, makes her a valuable addition to the CSAP NAC. Dr. Collins has led groundbreaking research initiatives and spearheaded community-based prevention programs, earning recognition for her contributions to the field.
“We are thrilled that… Read More
