Fourth-year medical students from the Marshall University Joan C. Edwards School of Medicine found out today during the annual Match Day ceremony where they will train for the next three to seven years. A total of 59 students from the Class of 2024 matched to residency programs, representing a 100% match rate for the class.
Coordinated by the National Residency Matching Program (NRMP), the main residency match process uses a computerized mathematical algorithm that pairs the preferences of applicants with the preferences of residency programs, resulting in a best result for graduating students. Marshall students, along with medical students from across the country, all opened their match letters at the same date and time.
Thirty-seven percent of Marshall students matched to primary care residencies, which are identified in West Virginia as family medicine, internal medicine, internal medicine/pediatrics, pediatrics and obstetrics/gynecology. Other students were accepted into child neurology, dermatology, diagnostic radiology, emergency medicine, general surgery, neurology, orthopaedic surgery, pathology, psychiatry and radiation oncology programs. One student triple-board matched in pediatrics, psychiatry and child psychiatry. Outside of the NRMP, two Marshall students matched in military residency programs and one student in Marshall’s new rural psychiatry residency program. Thirty-one students will remain in West Virginia to complete their residency training.
Across the U.S., this represents the largest Match in the NRMP’s 72-year history, with 44,853 registered applicants submitted program choices for 41,503 available positions in 6,395 residency training programs.… Read More
HUNTINGTON, W.Va. – Marshall University’s Amicus Curiae Lecture Series on Constitutional Democracy will feature a lecture by Grinnell College Professor Peter Hanson on the impact of deep partisan polarization on Congress and prospects for reform.
The event, which is free and open to the public, is set for 7 p.m. Thursday, March 28, at the Brad D. Smith Foundation Hall.
Hanson, who also serves as the director of the Grinnell College national poll, is a specialist on the United States Congress and the politics of the federal budget. He is the author of Too Weak to Govern: Majority Party Power and Appropriations in the U.S. Senate. From 1996-2002, he served on the staff of U.S. Sen. Tom Daschle, focusing on appropriations and environmental policy. He is regularly interviewed by Iowa Public Radio and a variety of national media outlets.
“Dr. Hanson’s lecture could not be more timely or relevant,” said Patricia Proctor, director of Marshall’s Simon Perry Center for Constitutional Democracy. “The current Congress is the focus of intense scrutiny on a daily basis due to its failure to pass laws, and whether one supports its current state or does not, it clearly is related to the polarization affecting our country. Dr. Hanson’s work explores whether Congress still has the capacity to solve critical problems the country faces and how the situation might be be addressed and improved. He brings the added benefit of lived experience to his analysis of the situation.”
The lecture, titled “Evaluating Congress:… Read More
Marshall University’s student body president will move into an alumni role when he graduates with his bachelor’s degree next month.
Walker Tatum has been named as the university’s new director of alumni engagement. In addition to currently serving as student body president, Tatum also serves as student representative on the Marshall University Board of Governors and vice chair of the West Virginia State Advisory Council of Students.
Dr. Ron Area, CEO of the Marshall University Foundation, says he is looking forward to the new addition to the advancement team.
“His experiences and skill set complement us as we look for new avenues of alumni engagement and unlock new opportunities for growth and sustainability,” said Area.
In his new role, Tatum will be primarily responsible for continuing the expansion of alumni chapters across the country and developing a strategic plan to engage young alumni. He will work alongside Matt James, executive director of alumni relations.
“Walker is a rockstar who exudes the passion, skills and vision necessary to take our alumni engagement efforts to the next level,” said James. “We’re thrilled to keep his talents at Marshall.”
Tatum will also play a critical role in connecting alumni to various initiatives in support of President Brad D. Smith’s “Marshall For All, Marshall Forever” program, including alumni mentorship, high school student recruitment and increased scholarships. Read More
The Marshall University School of Art & Design will present discussions and a filmmaking workshop with documentary filmmaker Darcy McKinnon, a Joan C. Edwards Distinguished Visiting Professor of the Arts, March 27-28, at Marshall’s Visual Arts Center and in the Joan C. Edwards Playhouse.
McKinnon is a New Orleans-based filmmaker whose work focuses on the American South and the Caribbean. Some of her recently released projects include “A King Like Me,” “Roleplay,” “Commuted,” “Algiers, America,” “Under G-d,” “Look at Me! XXXTENTACION” and “The Neutral Ground,” recipient of LEH Documentary of the Year 2022. Darcy is an alumna of the Impact Partners Producing Fellowship and the Sundance Institute Creative Producing Fellowship, and a recipient of American Documentary’s Creative Visionary Award in 2023.
On March 27, she will host one-one-one critique or discussion with students from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. and present a Community Documentary Filmmaking Workshop from 4-7 p.m. in Room 103c of the Visual Arts Center, 927 3rd Ave. in downtown Huntington. The workshop is free and open to the public.… Read More
Marshall University has announced that its 2024 Homecoming contest will be Marshall Football’s Oct. 5 contest against Sun Belt Conference rival Appalachian State at Joan C. Edwards Stadium.
The pageantry and excitement of Homecoming returns to Marshall University beginning Monday, Sept. 30 and culminating with the crowning of Marshall Royalty at halftime during the App State game.
This will be the fourth time in Marshall Football history that App State has served as the Homecoming opponent, but the first since the 1993 season when the Thundering Herd earned a 35-3 win over the Mountaineers. Marshall is 2-1 in Homecoming games between the teams.
“One of the best things about joining the Sun Belt was rekindling some of our historic rivalries,” said Christian Spears, Marshall University’s Director of Athletics. “No doubt, there’s mutual respect but also a sincere desire to get the win – not just because of talent, but because of heart and passion that goes with winning Homecoming for your school and community. There is tons of change happening in college athletics, but not with this rivalry. When it comes to App State and Marshall, spot the ball and let’s get after it!”
Homecoming Weekend also serves as Parents and Family Weekend and there will be an Alumni and Family tailgate for the game.
A full schedule of events for Homecoming Week, including information on the Homecoming Parade, will be shared as it becomes finalized.
“We are gearing up for one of… Read More
The Marshall University Foundation has announced the establishment of the Alfred G. Duba Memorial Scholarship. This scholarship is generously endowed by the family and friends of Alfred Duba, a 1966 graduate and 1981 recipient of the Marshall University Alumni Association Distinguished Alumnus Award who passed away last August.
“My husband felt that anybody who is interested in going to Marshall should have a bit of extra help,” said Lucille Duba, “He felt college was important. He thought it served as a pathway to a better life.”
Alfred Duba was born Jan. 26, 1940, in Braeholm, Logan County, West Virginia. The oldest of 12 children, he graduated from Man High School as valedictorian in 1958. From there, he enlisted in the U.S. Army and served as a personnel clerk posted in Heidelberg, Germany.
Under the GI Bill®, Duba was able to attend Marshall and received his bachelor’s degree in physics in 1966. While at Marshall, he worked at Cabell Huntington Hospital where he met Lucille, a fellow Marshall student, and they married in 1964. Alfred Duba later received his Ph.D. in geophysics at the University of Chicago.
After finishing his doctoral work, he completed research stays at the Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory (LLNL) in California, Harvard University and the Australian National University in Canberra.… Read More
Marshall University’s Women’s, Gender, and Sexuality Studies will present the 2024 Charlotte Schmidlapp Distinguished Lecture in Women’s Studies at 7 p.m. Tuesday, March 12, in the Shawkey Dining Room of the Memorial Student Center.
Dr. Rina Bliss is an associate professor of Sociology at Rutgers University. She writes and speaks throughout the country on the personal and social implications of advancements in new genetic sciences.
Bliss is the author of books like “Rethinking Intelligence: A Radical New Understanding of Our Human Potential,” which will be featured during her presentation. She’s also the author of “Social by Nature: The Promise and Peril of Sociogenomics,” “Race Decoded: The Genomic Fight to Social Justice,” and “What’s Real About Race: Untangling Genetics, Science and Society.”
“Dr. Bliss got on my radar thanks to my friendship with Kristin Steele, Marshall alumna and founder of Best Make Do creative solutions, which handles Rina’s social media and other facets of her growing career,” said Dr. Hilary Brewster, Director of the Women’s, Gender, and Sexuality Studies program. “It’s amazing what West Virginia connections can do.”
In “Rethinking Intelligence,” Bliss shares a unique look at epigenetics that aims to help the audience control their environment and open their minds.… Read More
Marshall University students looking toward Spring 2024 graduation will have the opportunity to get everything they need in one place on Tuesday, March 12, and Wednesday, March 13.
The semi-annual Countdown to Commencement is scheduled for 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. both days in the Don Morris Room of the Memorial Student Center. The event is hosted each year by Student Affairs in preparation for commencement exercises and offers graduates the opportunity to engage with campus administrative offices in a central location.
A virtual Countdown to Commencement will also be offered at noon on Thursday, March 14. Eligible students graduating from an online program will receive an invitation.
The in-person Countdown to Commencement allows students to write thank you cards, decorate their cap and enjoy refreshments while preparing for commencement. Students who receive a stamp from each table will be entered for a drawing to win a diploma frame from Josten’s.
The following services are available at Countdown to Commencement:
Alumni Relations: Congratulations on your upcoming graduation! We welcome you as our newest members of the Marshall University Alumni Association. Visit our table to learn about how we can help you after graduation. Check us out at formarshallu.org.
College of Education and Professional Development: Are you interested in pursuing your next steps at Marshall? We offer Graduate Education that fits your life!… Read More
Two student-led, criminal justice organizations at Marshall University will host Judge Stephanie Thacker of the United States Court of Appeals for the 4th Circuit at 6 p.m. Wednesday, March 6, in the Memorial Student Center.
“Students and members of the community can expect to learn about Judge Thacker’s career path, starting from her experiences in law school to becoming a prosecutor and her 2012 appointment as a federal judge,” said Dr. Stephen Young, advisor for Alpha Sigma Phi, which is a criminal justice honor society.
Thacker, a native of Hamlin, W.Va., and a Marshall alumna, became the first female judge for the U.S. Court of Appeals for the 4th Circuit when she was appointed to the position in 2012. The event is free and open to the public.
“This event provides a unique opportunity for students and community members,” said Dr. Kimberly DeTardo-Bora, co-advisor of the Criminal Justice Association at Marshall University. “They can engage with Judge Thacker in understanding how humble beginnings can lend themselves to an incredible and rewarding career.”
The event is sponsored by Marshall University’s student chapters of the Criminal Justice Association and Alpha Sigma Phi.… Read More
Marshall University has been recognized by Fortune for offering the Best Online Master’s in Computer Science program in the nation for 2024.
Fortune noted that business leaders need the best they can find, with the increasing use of AI, large-scale data analysis and cloud computing. In ranking university programs, it looked at factors such as the program’s selectivity, success rate and demand, said Dr. Paulus Wahjudi, professor and chair of the Department of Computer Sciences and Electrical Engineering.
“Our faculty have always been focused on the students,” Wahjudi said. “We are happy to see that our dedication is recognized by a respected entity such as Fortune. We will continue to focus on our students’ success, especially since the technology is rapidly growing and there is a big demand to be filled.”
Fortune also gave Marshall a third-place ranking nationally for its in-person master’s degree in Computer Science. In 2023, Fortune gave a second-place ranking to Marshall’s online master’s degree program in Cybersecurity.
“It’s a testament to the people in the Computer Sciences and Electrical Engineering department doing a great job,” said David Dampier, dean of the College of Engineering and Computer Sciences.
“These rankings are evidence why our online programs are growing. We had a 71% increase in graduate enrollment from the fall of 2022 to the fall of 2023 in the College of Engineering and Computer Sciences.”
The master’s degree program at Marshall covers topics such as data mining, big data systems, cyber risk, and advanced web technology.… Read More
Marshall University’s chapter of the Society of Physics Students (SPS) has earned an Outstanding Chapter award from the national SPS office for a fourth consecutive year.
The Marshall chapter has been nationally recognized for six successive years with national awards, with the last four years receiving the highest possible distinction rarely recognized by the American Institute of Physics.
“I am always excited to see when our students get rewarded and recognized for their efforts and hard work. Only 73 of over 800 SPS chapters have been honored with such a distinction in the 2022-2023 academic year, so the students should be very proud of their accomplishment,” said Dr. Sean P. McBride, associate professor in the Mathematics and Physics Department at Marshall and the chapter’s advisor. “The students have done a phenomenal job working with students in both the on and off campus communities with STEM focused outreach and recruitment activities for Marshall. One example was an outreach at both Davis Creek and Highlawn Elementary schools helping students make pinhole cameras.”
The pinhole camera outreach events earned national attention through an article published in the 2024 winter edition of the nationally distributed magazine, The SPS Observer. and also led to the chapter receiving the Community Service Event of the Year award by Marshall’s Office of Intercultural and Student Affairs, which was presented at the 2024 Leadership Awards Ceremony.… Read More
Marshall has several activities planned in recognition of AIDS Awareness Week, including exhibiting the AIDS Memorial Quilt, which will be on display in Drinko Library March 4 – 20.
The AIDS Memorial Quilt is among the largest community arts projects in history. It is compiled of 50,000 quilt squares created in memory of a loved one who has died in the AIDS epidemic. The National AIDS Memorial brings sections of the AIDS Memorial Quilt to communities across the United States to raise awareness and promote education about HIV/AIDS, while remembering those lost to the disease.
“HIV/AIDS has been a stigmatized illness since its discovery in 1981. The stigmatization of the illness led to government inaction which ended the lives of millions of men, women, children and gender nonconforming folks,” said MegHan Sexton-Harness, research specialist with Marshall Libraries and a coordinator of the event. “Though HIV/AIDS is now a survivable condition, a lot of the stigma remains, and millions around the world are still dying from improper access to life-saving and expensive medications.”… Read More
