The Cabell County Sheriff’s Department and Huntington Police Department, in partnership with Prevention Empowerment Partnership (PEP), a Marshall University initiative, will host National Prescription Drug Take Back Day on Saturday, Oct. 26, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at four locations in Cabell County:
Drug Emporium, 3 Mall Rd., Barboursville, West Virginia 25504 Cabell County QRT, 1133 20th St., Huntington, West Virginia 25703 Cabell County EMS Station 6, 1766 Washington Ave., Huntington, West Virginia 25704 Huntington Police Department, 675 10th St., Huntington, West Virginia 25701 For more than a decade, this national event has offered a safe and convenient way for individuals to dispose of unwanted or expired prescription medications, helping to prevent drug misuse and environmental contamination.
PEP and the Cabell County Drug Take-back Teams encourage residents to take this opportunity to clean out their medicine cabinets and safely dispose of medications. Substance use prevention resources will also be available on-site.… Read More
Marshall University’s School of Music and the Huntington Symphony Orchestra will present a performance of Mendelssohn’s “Elijah,” featuring the Joan C. Edwards Guest Artist Young-Kwang Yoo, an acclaimed opera star from New York City and Seoul, South Korea. The concert will take place at 8 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 14, at Fifth Avenue Baptist Church in Huntington.
Yoo, a baritone, will be joined by Marshall faculty members Dr. David Castleberry, professor of music and director of choral activities; Dr. Carline Waugh, an associate professor of voice; and Dr. Alexander Lee, associate professor, coordinator of Voice Studies and opera director at Marshall, as well as student musicians from the School of Music.
“We invite you to join us for a performance of the masterwork ‘Elijah,’ featuring the Huntington Symphony Orchestra, renowned guest artists, and the Marshall University Chamber Choir,” Lee said. “The event promises to be a spectacular evening celebrating the power of voice and choral music.”
Tickets are $24 for the general public and half price for Marshall students with their student ID. They are available at the door or at www.huntingtonsymphony.org.
This concert is funded in part by the Joan C. Edwards Distinguished Professors in the Arts Endowment with support from Marshall’s College of Arts and Media.… Read More
The Brass Band of the TriState will present a concert, “World Tour,” at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 22, in Smith Recital Hall on Marshall’s campus. The concert will feature music from Hungary, Bohemia, Italy, Switzerland, Australia and New Zealand.
The Brass Band of the TriState is a British-style brass band made up of community members, Marshall students, and alumni and directed by Dr. Michael Stroeher, professor of low brass at Marshall. The British brass band is a tradition extending back almost 200 years, and the Brass Band of the TriState is the only such ensemble in West Virginia, Stroeher said.
“At this concert, the audience will hear music from many cultures, including Italian Renaissance Dances, a Hungarian march, and a piece based on a Maori folktale from New Zealand,” Stroeher said. “It’s always great to open our ears to other people’s music. I think it helps us understand them more.”
The concert is free and open to all.… Read More
Marshall University students looking toward winter graduation will have the opportunity to get everything they need in one place from 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 22, and Wed., Oct. 23, in the Don Morris Room of the Memorial Student Center. A virtual Countdown to Commencement will also be offered at noon on Thursday, Oct. 24. Eligible students graduating from an online program will receive an invitation.
Countdown to Commencement is open to all Summer 2024 and December 2024 graduates.
Student Affairs hosts the event each year in preparation for the university commencement ceremony. This year’s Winter Commencement ceremony is set for Saturday, Dec. 14, at Marshall Health Network Arena. For more information on commencement, visit www.marshall.edu/commencement.
Countdown to Commencement will assist graduating students with a variety of tasks, all in one location.
The following services are available at Countdown to Commencement:
Alumni Relations: Student can visit the Alumni Relations table to learn about the help offered after graduation. Check us out at formarshallu.org.
College of Education and Professional Development: The College of Education offers graduate education options that students can explore.
Graduate Studies: Students can learn about the numerous master’s, doctoral, and certificate programs Marshall offers. A graduate admissions counselor will be available to discuss Marshall University graduate programs and assist students with the admission process.… Read More
On Election Day, Marshall University will launch something unprecedented — 24 hours of multimedia news coverage about the election coming in from universities and organizations across the United States. Online, audio and video reports will be gathered and shared through Student News Live, a news coalition of young journalists from throughout the country. Student News Live, available at www.studentnewslive.com, is being founded by Marshall’s Dr. Rob Quicke, director of Marshall’s W. Page Pitt School of Journalism and Mass Communications, and Dr. Nick Hirshon, associate professor at William Paterson University in New Jersey and the adviser of the Society of Professional Journalists’ reigning campus chapter of the year.
The event will run from noon Tuesday, Nov. 5, to noon Wednesday, Nov. 6, beginning and ending with coverage from Marshall University and including contributions from journalism students nationwide. The effort already has more than 70 universities and other organizations on board, including students from The Ohio State University, Ohio University, Syracuse University, Georgetown University, the University of Texas, New York University, Temple and others from the West Coast.… Read More
On Friday, October 11, 2024, the Lewis College of Business (LCOB) hosted a panel discussion on West Virginia’s economic opportunities for a group of MBA students from Harvard Business School (HBS) and graduate students and faculty from the Brad D. Smith Graduate School of Business.
The Harvard students’ visit to Marshall was part of their West Virginia Career Trek. Career Treks are self-organized tours where a group of HBS students visit an area to meet organizations, gather information, and build contacts. Past Treks have been in locations like London, Columbia, and the Silicon Valley.
The objective of the panel discussion, entitled “HBS x LCOB – Finding the Right Path Forward” was to shift the focus from West Virginia’s past challenges to its bright future by highlighting how key leaders are making a difference and exploring opportunities for future business leaders.
The panel featured Marshall University President Brad D. Smith, Toney Stroud, Marshall’s chief legal officer and vice president for strategic initiatives and corporate relations and deputy secretary of the West Virginia Department of Commerce Mike Graney.… Read More
The West Virginia Collegiate Recovery Network (WVCRN), a component of Marshall University Research Corporation’s Center of Excellence for Recovery, is announcing the launch of a new initiative, the Live(r) Hep C Free program. This initiative is dedicated to reducing and eliminating hepatitis C (HCV) in West Virginia, particularly in areas of West Virginia with some of the highest rates of hepatitis C.
Funded through the CDC Integrated Viral Hepatitis Surveillance & Prevention Funding for Health Departments grant, the Live(r) Hep C Free program will prioritize efforts in Cabell and Kanawha counties while extending outreach to other regions in West Virginia with high prevalence rates of HCV, especially among high-risk populations.
“We’re excited to launch this program and provide critical resources and support to individuals and communities that need it most,” said Susie Mullens, Director of the WVCRN. “Hepatitis C is a major health concern in our state, and through this program, we aim to make a lasting impact on reducing transmission and providing education and assistance.”
As part of the program, WVCRN has hired two new HCV peer navigators, Erica Weaver, PRSS (serving Cabell County) and Michelle Thayer, PRSS (serving Kanawha County), to offer personalized support, resources, and guidance to individuals affected by or at risk of contracting hepatitis C. Both navigators are certified peer recovery support specialists (PRSS) with lived experience, uniquely positioning them to connect with and assist those they serve.… Read More
As part of the Higher Learning Commission (HLC) Quality Initiative at Marshall University, Dr. Allison Carey will discuss her recent book, Doubly Erased: LGBTQ Literature in Appalachia at 4 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 30, in the Drinko Library Atrium, located on the library’s third floor. Carey is professor and chair of the Department of English, and a distinguished scholar.
In her book, she examines a collection of poetry and prose writings from LGBTQ authors from the Appalachian region. Her presentation will illuminate the complex intersections of place, family, sexuality, gender and religion that people who live in Appalachia and identify as LGBTQ often navigate.
“Appalachia is a rich and complex region that has been all too often portrayed as monolithic and homogenous, and understanding the diversity of voices and experiences in the region is key,” Carey said. “Also, I hope readers — and people who attend the presentation — will take away a list of LGBTQ Appalachian authors whose works they want to read. I hope that readers will learn about these talented writers or gain a new perspective about some writers they thought that they knew.”
Carey said her original inspiration for the book was something that she could not find.… Read More
The Ball Toyota Family of Dealerships today presented a $250,000 gift to Marshall University which will be used to renovate space for the School of Kinesiology.
It’s expected that renovations to Gullickson Hall, the program’s home, will be completed this fall. An open house is being planned for that time.
The school offers three majors, athletic training, biomechanics, and exercise science, and prepares students for careers in clinical and other settings.
In addition to the Marshall gift announced today, the Ball Toyota Family of Dealerships, which includes Ball Toyota of Charleston, L&S Toyota of Beckley, and Advantage Toyota of Barboursville, also generously donated more than $650,000 to assist students in need, working closely with school leadership to provide essential items such as food, clothing, shoes, coats, and hygiene products.
This initiative will collaborate directly with the West Virginia Department of Education and Communities in Schools to establish “virtual pantries” in 248 schools across the state.
Shawn Ball, a member of the Marshall University Board of Governors, and his brother David Ball and their families attended today’s event. … Read More
The Marshall University Foundation has announced the establishment of the ZMM Architects and Engineers Scholarship. This scholarship is generously endowed for $120,000 by ZMM Architects and Engineers, which aims to support engineering students from West Virginia.
The scholarship was unveiled Thursday in Brad D. Smith Foundation Hall at Marshall University in Huntington. During the event, representatives from ZMM Architects and Engineers, Marshall University and the Marshall University Foundation shared how this scholarship will benefit local students and contribute to workforce development in the state.
The scholarship is part of the Marshall For All initiative and aims to alleviate financial burdens for aspiring engineers from West Virginia, encouraging more students to pursue careers in engineering. With the increasing demand for engineers, this initiative seeks to nurture local talent and enhance the state’s workforce.
“We are proud to invest in future engineers through this scholarship fund and support President Smith’s vision of ‘Marshall for All,’” said Adam Krason, AIA, NCARB, LEED AP, ALEP, principal and architect at ZMM Architects and Engineers. “This scholarship helps us alleviate financial burdens for West Virginia students and fosters a new generation of skilled professionals who will contribute to the industry and the region’s growth. Creating this scholarship at Marshall University is a testament to our commitment to education and workforce development. What we do at ZMM is more than architecture; it’s about building a legacy.”… Read More
Marshall University students, faculty and staff, along with members of the community gathered for a candidate forum in the Encova Auditorium of the Brad D. Smith Center for Business and Innovation Tuesday, Oct. 8, 2024.
West Virginia gubernatorial candidates Steve Williams (D) and S. Marshall Wilson (Constitution Party}, as well as Huntington mayoral candidates Patrick Farrell (R), Jay Michaels (I), and Jennifer Wheeler (D) answered questions submitted by audience members live during the event.
The event was also livestreamed, and the recording is available at marshall.edu/livestream.
This event was part of Marshall University’s Voter Friendly Campus initiative. Marshall is the only Voter Friendly Campus in the state of West Virginia. The forum was moderated by League of Women Voters of the Huntington Area Co-President Martha Woodward along with student moderator Quinlin Sollars and emceed by John Deaver Drinko Academy Executive Director Dr. Montserrat Miller who said the event was timely, informative and a model of civil discourse.
West Virginians can still register to vote through Oct. 15. Early voting begins Oct. 23, and Cabell County residents can vote early at the Drinko Library on campus at Marshall.
Gubernatorial candidates Attorney General Patrick Morrisey (R), Erika Kolenich (L), and Chase Linko-Looper (Mountain Party) were invited to participate but did not attend the event.
Photos from last night’s candidate forum are located here.
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The Marshall University Board of Governors today approved a resolution to further expand metro tuition rate eligibility to additional counties in Ohio and Kentucky, now including the cities of Lexington, Kentucky, Cincinnati, and Columbus, Ohio.
The metro rate falls in between the resident and non-resident tuition rates.
The new rates will apply to students entering Marshall University in fall 2025, as well as students from those areas currently enrolled at Marshall. This is the second time in two years that Marshall has expanded its metro tuition boundaries. In 2022, the rates applied to a 100-mile radius and has now been expanded to a 150-mile radius. A complete list of metro counties is available here.
Matt Tidd, the university’s chief financial officer, said the metro tuition will be competitive with tuition rates at other institutions in those areas. University officials say a modest number of new students will be needed to break even financially.
In addition, following an executive session, the board released the formal third year performance evaluation of President Brad D. Smith based on feedback from faculty, staff, students, alumni, among other constituencies.
Board chair Geoff Sheils shared the following comments as part of a larger statement sent to the Marshall community. Read More
