Marshall University’s Office of Career Education will host two upcoming career fairs that will offer students unique opportunities to connect with employers across multiple industries.
Both fairs are open to students and alumni seeking internships, part-time and full-time job opportunities.
The first event, the Cyber Security and Cyberforensic Career Fair, is scheduled for 10 a.m. – 1 p.m., Tuesday, Sept. 24, the Memorial Student Center. This fair is specifically tailored for students interested in cybersecurity, cyberforensics, and related fields. Students will have the chance to explore opportunities within the ever-expanding tech sector, connect with industry professionals and learn about potential career paths in cyber defense and digital forensics.
The following day, Wednesday, Sept. 25, the All-Majors Career Fair will take place from noon to 4 p.m. in the Rec Center. With over 120 companies from a variety of industries attending, this fair is designed to cater to students of all academic backgrounds. From business and health care to engineering and liberal arts, there will be something for everyone. Students will have the chance to meet potential employers, distribute resumes and explore numerous career and internship opportunities.… Read More
Marshall University, the Marshall University Foundation and the Marshall University Alumni Association are excited to announce Dorothy “Dot” Hicks will serve as grand marshal for the university’s 2024 Homecoming activities the week of Sept. 30 through Oct. 5.
“We are proud to recognize Dot Hicks — a trailblazer, leader and legend — as this year’s grand marshal,” said Matt James, vice president of alumni relations. “Her commitment and contributions to our university have made a significant impact, and we are honored to celebrate her service throughout Homecoming week. This has been a year of breakout women sports, so there’s no better time to highlight our own Herd sports icon.”
Highlighting her role as grand marshal, Hicks will lead the annual Homecoming parade at 6 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 4. The popular parade is set to make its way down Fourth Avenue in Huntington before ending on campus. The parade will be a part of a full week of activities for this year’s Homecoming, “The Marco Games,” which takes a Marshall spin on multi-sport events from a wide range of disciplines providing unity and athletic excellence.
Hicks is a former administrator, coach and professor at Marshall, and was dubbed the “pioneer of the women’s sports program at Marshall,” during her induction to Marshall Athletics’ Hall of Fame in 1990. Hicks has also left a legacy of philanthropic giving toward the university with multiple scholarships bearing her name. In March 2008, Marshall opened Dot Hicks Field, the university’s softball stadium.… Read More
A traveling photo exhibit highlighting images taken by people who participated in U.S. government exchange programs during their time abroad is scheduled to make its final stop on Marshall University’s Huntington campus.
The exhibit, “Impact of Exchange: Stories from U.S. Exchange Alumni” will be set up on paths from Old Main to the Memorial Student Center from Sept. 25 – Oct. 18, with an opening reception slated for 1 – 3 p.m., Monday, Sept. 30, in the Drinko Library Atrium.
“Impact of Exchange” is a unique public art exhibit that combines photography with storytelling. Stories from 38 U.S. citizens representing 20 exchange programs are printed on vinyl panels and displayed in public spaces across the United States, depicting the experiences and adventures made possible through international exchange programs. Photos depict scenes from everyday life, community and nature.
Marshall is the first college campus to host the traveling exhibit, which is something Dr. Zelideth María Rivas, assistant provost for global education, says is significant.
“Universities are hubs where new ideas flourish, and we celebrate exchanges daily,” Rivas said. “Marshall strives to be the center of this hub not only for Huntington, but for all of West Virginia. We encourage those who come to our campus to celebrate and witness the impact of exchange possible not only abroad, but also within West Virginia.”… Read More
PROACT will host the Third Annual Race Toward Recovery 5K run/walk on Saturday, Oct. 19, at Barboursville Park, starting at 8 a.m.
PROACT (Provider Response Organization for Addiction Care and Treatment) is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization in affiliation with Marshall Health Network that offers a comprehensive approach to addiction treatment by integrating behavioral, social and medical services for individuals with substance use disorder (SUD). All proceeds from the event will support PROACT’s ongoing efforts to deliver this vital care.
Individual advance registration is $25 for runners/walkers or $30 on the day of the race. Sponsorship opportunities start at $250.
Race check-in opens at 7:30 a.m., with the race beginning at 8 a.m. The scenic course at Barboursville Park features rolling hills and will start and end at Shelter #8, near Lake William. Read More
Marshall University’s School of Art & Design will host “Stratification,” an exhibition featuring work of Michael DeLuca, who has been named Joan C. Edwards Distinguished Professor in the Arts.
This exhibition will be on view from Sept. 16 through Oct. 24 at the Charles W. & Norma C. Carroll Gallery, located on the first floor of the Visual Arts Center at 927 Third Ave. in downtown Huntington.
“Michael DeLuca’s artwork stems from a genuine need to create,” says Ian Hagarty, painting professor at the School of Art & Design. “For over a decade, DeLuca has worked primarily with pastel on paper, often within a limited color palette. His work is significant not only for its conceptual focus but also for reminding us that creating art doesn’t require an elaborate studio or expensive materials – just a willingness, sincerity, and discipline to engage in the process.”
The exhibition will conclude with an artist talk by DeLuca from 5-6 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 24, in Room 209 of the Visual Arts Center, where he will discuss his creative process. This will be followed by a closing reception from 6 to 7:30 p.m. in the Charles W. & Norma C. Carroll Gallery, offering attendees an opportunity to engage with the artist and view the exhibition one final time.
Gallery hours are 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Friday. Admission to the gallery and associated events is free and open to all.… Read More
The Marshall University ALS Clinic and Marshall Health’s gastroenterology and hepatology services are now located in the new Robert and Lena Shell Outpatient Medical Pavilion at Cabell Huntington Hospital, a member of Marshall Health Network. The ALS Clinic is housed on the building’s fourth floor with Marshall Neurology, and gastroenterology and hepatology services are located on the second floor.
For more than five years, the Marshall University ALS Clinic has served patients with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) using a multidisciplinary, holistic approach to care. Patients and their families have access to a comprehensive care team, including an on-site neurologist, physical therapist, occupational therapist, speech therapist, dietitian, respiratory therapist, pharmacist and social worker. The Marshall University ALS Clinic is the only ALS Association Recognized Treatment Center in West Virginia.
Marshall Health’s team of board-certified gastroenterologists provide experienced care for gastroenterological (GI) conditions in the outpatient setting. Gastroenterologists diagnose and treat irritable bowel syndrome, pancreatitis, ulcerative colitis, gallstones, Crohn’s disease, celiac disease and more. Additionally, hepatology services are available to manage liver conditions such as chronic hepatitis and liver cirrhosis.
The Robert and Lena Shell Outpatient Medical Pavilion is located at 1340 Hal Greer Blvd., Building 2, in Huntington. The new five-story building is located adjacent to the hospital’s parking garage with a convenient, covered drop-off area and connected walkway. Upon its expected completion later this year, the new medical pavilion will also feature state-of-the-art colonoscopy and endoscopy facilities.… Read More
The West Virginia Collegiate Recovery Network (WVCRN) has announced the recipients of its Fall 2024 Scholarship — Jeremy Bailey and Ty Mullins, both students at Marshall University.
As members of Marshall University’s Collegiate Recovery Community, Bailey and Mullins have consistently engaged with a peer recovery support specialist, participated in collegiate recovery community groups and attended special recovery events throughout the school year.
The WVCRN Scholarship is made possible through fundraising efforts and generous donations and is awarded directly to students to help with school-related expenses. The selection committee, composed of members of the WVCRN Advisory Committee, carefully reviews and selects recipients based on their commitment to recovery and academic excellence.
This year’s leading donor to the WVCRN Scholarship Fund is Coal River Coffee Company (CRCC), based in St. Albans, West Virginia. Born out of the partnership between WVCRN and CRCC is the creation of the custom coffee blend, “Recovery Roast.” This special blend is available for purchase both in person at CRCC in St. Albans and online, with proceeds directly contributing to the scholarship fund.
“Collegiate Recovery has been a cornerstone of support throughout my college journey,” Bailey said. “Although I entered college with a strong support network, Collegiate Recovery has connected me with a community that truly understands the unique challenges of being a student in recovery. College is tough, but together, we navigate the ups and downs, providing strength and encouragement to one another.”
Mullins said he often draws inspiration from the Japanese art of Kintsugi.… Read More
A new clinical trial at the Marshall University Joan C. Edwards School of Medicine and Marshall Health Network aims to evaluate the safety and efficacy of oral lofexidine, a non-opioid investigational medication, in newborns who suffer from neonatal opioid withdrawal syndrome (NOWS) or neonatal abstinence syndrome (NAS) due to prenatal exposure to opioids.
This is the second cohort in the clinical trial entitled “Lofexidine Granules for Reconstitution USWM-LX2-2001 a Phase 2, Open-Label, Randomized, Controlled, Dose Cohort, Pharmacokinetic and Safety Study of Oral Lofexidine in Neonates Experiencing Opioid Withdrawal Due to Intrauterine Exposure to Opioids,” (NCT06047834). The study is sponsored by USWM, LLC, through a grant from the National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA) (# UG3DA054799).
“This is a unique study as it aims to provide a non-opioid option to treat neonates prenatally exposed to opioids,” said Principal Investigator Todd Davies, Ph.D., associate director of research in the Division of Addiction Sciences at the Joan C. Edwards School of Medicine. “Currently, the standard of care for NOWS involves opioid medications such as morphine or methadone, which have adverse effects and prolong the withdrawal process. Unlike opioids, lofexidine does not produce euphoria or the potential for addiction, making it a potentially more desirable option for managing withdrawal symptoms. We hope to demonstrate the potential of lofexidine as an alternative for neonates with NOWS.”… Read More
The June Harless Center for Rural Educational Research and Development has been awarded a $50,000 Sparking Early Literacy Growth in West Virginia grant.
The West Virginia Public Education Collaborative (WVPEC) and the Claude Worthington Benedum Foundation working with the West Virginia University Foundation awarded the grant to the June Harless Center, which is part of the College of Education and Professional Development at Marshall University.
The funding will be used uniquely at Marshall through a collaboration between the June Harless Center and the Marshall University Communications Disorders program in the College of Health Professions. The goal of the project is to emphasize how children can benefit from a well-rounded approach with the expertise of an early childhood educator and a speech-language pathologist in the pre-K classroom.
Clinicians from the Marshall University Communication Disorders program will work with teachers from the Marshall University Early Education STEAM Center, home to an on-campus pre-K program, and the Explorer Academy, a local elementary school, to participate in professional learning and coordinate activities that foster the use of emergent literacy and language strategies.
The presence of both education students and communication disorders students presents a unique learning opportunity in pre-K classrooms.… Read More
Marshall University has created a program to help “Jobs for West Virginia Graduates” students in seven counties that eliminates the traditional application process, providing a seamless and stress-free transition for students pursuing a four-year degree.
The counties are McDowell, Logan, Boone, Kanawha, Clay, Jackson and Lewis.
Marshall University President Brad D. Smith made the announcement during the 88th Annual West Virginia Chamber of Commerce Business Summit at The Greenbrier in White Sulphur Springs, saying the program will help reduce barriers to education and builds on the Marshall For All, Marshall Forever initiative.
The “Jobs for West Virginia Graduates” (JWVG) is a program under the West Virginia Chamber Foundation and assists middle and high school students with barriers to their success.
Elizabeth House is the executive director of the chamber foundation.
“It is a tremendous honor that JWVG students will be the next cohort to receive automatic admission and career services support,” House said. “Our students are eager to further their education, find meaningful careers and contribute to the success of West Virginia. The partnership between Marshall University and The West Virginia Chamber Foundation’s ‘Jobs for West Virginia’s Graduates’ program is a testament to the innovation, compassion, dedication and leadership of Marshall University and their commitment to West Virginia.”
The initiative is modeled after a similar one Marshall has with Cabell and Wayne counties.… Read More
As Marshall University begins its third and final year of the Higher Learning Commission’s Quality Initiative, book selections for campus-wide reading have been selected.
Fall Semester
· “Doubly Erased: LGBTQ Literature in Appalachia” by Dr. Allison Carey – Dr. Carey will present a reading from her book on Wednesday, Oct. 30 at 4 p.m. on Marshall’s Huntington campus in the Drinko Library Atrium.
Spring Semester
· “Solito: A Memoir” by Javier Zamora – Mr. Zamora will moderate two conversations on Thursday, March 6. One of the conversations will be held exclusively for students, while the other is for the general public, as part of the Masters at Marshall Distinguished Speaker Series, through the Marshall Artists Series.
The initiative’s book selections for campus-wide reading are an effort to support and stimulate conversation about the HLC Quality Initiative, Building a Stronger and More Inclusive Marshall Community. The initiative, now in its third year, aims to promote a welcoming community for all at Marshall. It’s part of Marshall’s accreditation process by the Higher Learning Commission through its Open Pathways Accreditation Model, which must be completed during the latter part of its 10-year accreditation cycle.
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Marshall University has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Dundalk Institute of Technology (DkIT) in the Republic of Ireland. This partnership was formalized at the end of July, marking a new chapter in international collaboration between the two institutions.
The MOU, supported by the U.S. Department of State’s IDEAS (Increase and Diversify Education Abroad for U.S. Students) grant, builds on Marshall University’s ongoing efforts to expand its study abroad capacity and foster global engagement.
The grant, which was announced earlier this year, also facilitates partnerships with BridgeValley Community and Technical College (BCTC) and is instrumental in creating new opportunities for student and faculty exchanges, collaborative research and shared academic initiatives.
Dr. Diarmuid O’Callaghan, president of the Dundalk Institute of Technology (DkIT), says the collaboration is an important step for the Dundalk Institute of Technology.
“This memorandum of understanding will enable the expansion of collaborations in program development, student exchange and research,” O’Callaghan said. “We are excited to advance this strategic engagement with Marshall University and I believe this partnership will enhance our students’ education.”
The partnership with DkIT is particularly timely, as the institute is currently engaged in discussions to form a Technological University in collaboration with Maynooth University. This initiative is poised to strengthen the educational landscape in Ireland and create new pathways for collaboration with international partners like Marshall University.
Dr. Brian Hoey, dean of the Honors College, said the agreement opens new doors.… Read More
