Kathleen M. Maynard, MA, LPC, ALPS, AADC, has been named director of Project Hope for Women and Children, Marshall Health’s residential treatment facility for mothers with substance use disorder and their children.
Maynard, a licensed professional counselor (LPC), joined Marshall Health in 2020 as an outpatient substance use therapist. She has worked on the front lines of substance use treatment since 2010 in several different settings including residential, detox, outpatient and medication-assisted treatment. Maynard earned her undergraduate and master’s degrees in mental health counseling from Marshall University and is an approved licensed professional supervisor (ALPS) and advanced alcohol and drug counselor (AADC) in the State of West Virginia.
Throughout her professional career, Maynard has seen, treated and addressed many changes relating to substance use and mental health disorders. She trains others on topics ranging from basic drug trends to trauma-informed care. In addition, she is certified to teach Mental Health First Aid and safeTALK.
As director of Project Hope for Women and Children, Maynard oversees day-to-day operations and provides clinical oversight of the residential treatment program. She will work with staff and program participants to meet goals of recovery and family reunifications.
Project Hope for Women and Children is located at 1012 7th Avenue, next to the Huntington City Mission. For additional information or to support this residential treatment facility, please visit marshallhealth.org/projecthope.
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The Marshall University Foundation has announced the establishment of the Alpha-Tech Scholarship. This scholarship is generously endowed for $100,000 by Alpha Technologies and will serve students studying cybersecurity.
In August of 2023, Marshall received $45 million from the state of West Virginia to establish a state-of-the-art Institute for Cyber Security, which will position the university at the forefront of cyber defense and research.
“The Alpha-Tech Scholarship is more than a donation; it’s an investment in the next generation of cybersecurity experts. We look forward to seeing the impact these students will make, both at Marshall University and in the broader field of cybersecurity,” said Doug Tate, CEO and owner of Alpha Technologies.
Alpha Technologies is a service-disabled veteran-owned small business and information technology service company headquartered in Hurricane, West Virginia, with a global datacenter located in South Charleston, West Virginia. It is a business technology company focused on IT services such as system security and maintenance, internet connectivity, Alpha-Voice services, cloud computing, data storage and backup, and more.
Alpha Technologies’ investment in the Institute for Cyber Security at Marshall aims to create cybersecurity practitioners and buyers, bridging the gap between West Virginia and larger markets in technology, said Rich O’Brien, president of Alpha Technologies. With a 20-year history in the state, Alpha Technologies highlights its commitment to networking services and cybersecurity, while hiring students from Marshall as well as local community colleges.… Read More
The Marshall University School of Music presents the 55th MU Winter Jazz Festival Feb. 14-16 at Smith Recital Hall. The Marshall Winter Jazz Festival is among the longest-running collegiate jazz festivals in the country and features numerous free performances throughout the festival. All concerts will take place in Smith Recital Hall and are free and open to all.
A hallmark of the annual Festival is the featured guest artist. This year’s featured guest artist is Canadian pianist and composer Earl MacDonald, a Joan C. Edwards Distinguished Professor in the Arts. MacDonald has collaborated with such jazz luminaries as Steve Houghton, Ingrid Jensen, Dianne Schuur and Maynard Ferguson. He is also the recipient of the esteemed Sammy Nestico Award for jazz arranging.
“We are thrilled to have such an incredible educator, performer, and composer as Earl as our guest artist this year,” said Jeff Wolfe, director of Jazz Studies. “Not only will audiences enjoy his performances, but our students will learn so much from him in their time together.”
Highlights of the Winter Jazz Festival schedule are as follows:… Read More
Marshall University’s Amicus Curiae Lecture Series on Constitutional Democracy will feature Judge Richard Gergel presenting on “The Blinding of Sgt. Isaac Woodard and the Igniting of the Modern Civil Rights Movement.”
The event, which is free and open to the public, is set for 7 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 22, at the Brad D. Smith Foundation Hall.
Gergel is a judge of the United States District Court for the District of South Carolina. A native South Carolinian, he earned both his undergraduate and law degrees from Duke University and practiced law for 30 years before being confirmed as a federal judge in 2010. He is a prolific writer and the author of the book Unexampled Courage: The Blinding of Sgt. Isaac Woodard and the Awakening of President Harry S. Truman and Judge J. Waties Waring, about the blinding of an American soldier in police custody and its profound impact on the civil rights movement.
“Judge Gergel’s excellent book describes how this terrible event led President Harry S. Truman to create the first presidential commission on civil rights and ultimately to desegregate the U.S. military by executive order,” said Patricia Proctor, director of the lecture series. “It also tells how the federal government stepped in to prosecute a heinous crime when local authorities wouldn’t, and the impact of the resulting trial on a South Carolina federal judge who became a champion of civil rights, so the story has many facets, each of which is compelling in its own right.”… Read More
Marshall University will offer a new major in filmmaking beginning this fall.
Administered by Marshall’s School of Art & Design (SOAD), the program will be the first of its kind in the state of West Virginia and will include a diverse range of hands-on courses in cinematography, photography, animation, video art, motion design, screenwriting, acting, audio engineering, and post-production.
“As the first Bachelor of Fine Arts in Filmmaking in the state, the program is happening at an exciting time as the West Virginia Film Office, under the direction of Dave Lavender, is working to get more productions to film here in the state,” said Tijah Bumgarner, an associate professor in the College of Fine Arts and Media. “Thanks to the the film production tax credit program, projects produced in the state must hire a certain percentage of West Virginia filmmakers.”
The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics predicts steady growth in the film industry for the next decade.
“When you watch the credits of a film, you see just how many people are needed to make a film and you realize there are many career options,” Bumgarner said.
The curriculum will be led by art faculty members Tijah Bumgarner, Tacie Jones and Danny Kaufmann, complemented by SOAD faculty, as well as faculty in the schools of Music, Theatre and Dance, and Journalism and Mass Communications, and the Department of English.… Read More
Marshall University will welcome prospective graduate students at the Herd Pathway and Grad Studies Expo on its Huntington campus on Tuesday, Feb. 6.
Students considering postgraduate education will have the opportunity to meet with faculty and advisors, connect with current students, and learn more about programs that can help them achieve their professional goals.
As the university’s April 27 commencement date approaches, the expo offers students an opportunity to think about their next step after graduation.
“Now is the perfect time to start planning,” said Carl Mummert, assistant provost for graduate studies. “You have time to reach out to programs to learn more about what they offer and about their application requirements. Some programs have application deadlines during the spring that you want to pay attention to. And—if you need to take the GRE or any requirements before you apply, you have time.”
Working professionals who may be looking for ways to advance their careers are also welcome.
“A graduate degree can open new career opportunities and promotion opportunities at your current employer,” said Mummert. “Marshall has many options for online and part-time degrees that have flexibility for nontraditional students.”
Marshall currently offers over 60 graduate degrees and over 30 graduate certificate programs in online and in-person class formats.
The expo will be held in the Don Morris Room in the Memorial Student Center from 12:30 to 1:30 p.m. It is free and open to the public. Refreshments will be served. Media are invited and encouraged to attend.… Read More
The Marshall University School of Music will present a concert celebrating music by African American composers, and featuring two Marshall faculty — soprano Dr. Carline Waugh and pianist Dr. Johan Botes.
The concert, entitled “I, Too, Sing America,” will be at 7 p.m. Friday, Feb. 9, at First Baptist Church of Huntington, 801 6th Ave. in Huntington.
The concert is free and open to all, with support from First Baptist Church, Marshall University’s College of Arts and Media and School of Music, and the Dr. Carter G. Woodson Lyceum.
“The recital features art songs and spirituals by beloved African American composers like Margaret Bonds, Hall Johnson, and Moses Hogan,” Waugh said. “The evening will also feature some lesser-known but prolific composers. This music is deeply moving, accessible and exciting, and it speaks on the whole to our shared human experiences.”
Donations will be accepted for the benefit of the Benevolence Fund at First Baptist Church.… Read More
The Marshall University Recreation Center is set to mark its 15th anniversary with festivities beginning on Monday, Feb. 5.
Established in 2009, the 15-year-old comprehensive fitness and wellness facility has served the Marshall and Huntington communities by providing top-level training in a state-of-the-art facility on the Marshall campus. With a mission to foster a culture of health and wellness, the center offers a wide range of recreational activities, fitness programs and community engagement initiatives.
Michele Muth is the director of campus recreation and says the role the Marshall Rec Center plays in the community is vital.
“The recreation center has become a hub for not just physical fitness but also a space for personal growth, community connection and the pursuit of a healthier lifestyle,” Muth said.
The Rec will celebrate the 15th anniversary with a series of events and classes throughout the week for members, guests and students, beginning on Monday, February 5 with a celebration reception at 4 p.m. The reception will include the recognition of members who were the first to join in 2009, pictures of the Rec Center through the years and refreshments.
Each of the following days of the week will include special sessions like BODYPUMP, a step class, or a pickleball class. While attending the sessions, participants will have the opportunity to win giveaways, including a Stanley Cup, and on Friday the rec center will pick one lucky person who attended any session throughout the week to win a pair of Beats headphones.… Read More
Marshall University is proud to announce the 2024 Marshall Day at the Capitol celebration, an annual occasion that shines a spotlight on the institution’s multitude of programs in academics, health care, athletics and technological advancements.
On Wednesday, Jan. 31, Marshall University representatives, including Marco, will bring their green and white spirit and interactive displays to the West Virginia State Capitol, offering a glimpse into the vibrant community that defines Marshall.
The festivities will begin at 9 a.m. and continue until 1:30 p.m. University representatives will be on hand to greet visitors, engage with elected officials, and showcase the best of Marshall University. This event is organized by Marshall’s offices of alumni relations and government relations, with special support from the Marshall University Joan C. Edwards School of Medicine, the Marshall Health Network and the Marshall University Research Corporation.
Adding to the excitement this year, the Huntington Regional Chamber of Commerce’s Leadership Huntington, along with members of the Capitol and Greater Kanawha Alumni Chapters, will attend.
“Marshall Day at the Capitol provides great insight for our legislators about Marshall’s many successes over the past year,” said Matt James, executive director of alumni relations. “We are fortunate to be joined by two of our alumni chapters this year who represent our state capitol region. It is imperative to showcase what we do on our campuses, but also the ways our alumni help support our state.”
Sara Payne Scarbro, associate vice president of government relations, said the long-standing…… Read More
Featuring more student speakers than ever before, Marshall University will host its sixth annual TEDxMarshallU event on Tuesday, Feb. 27, at the Joan C. Edwards Performing Arts Center from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. Four students alongside five other speakers from around the world will deliver talks focused on this year’s theme, “Connecting Threads.”
Each talk will explore how and why different forces bind people together. Through these talks, TEDxMarshallU hopes attendees will gain a deeper understanding of themselves and others in ways that promote future meaningful connections. The event credits inspiration for its theme to the University’s Higher Learning Commission Quality Initiative theme for the 2023-2024 school year: “Building Bridges.”
Since its inception, TEDxMarshallU has been a student-led event with faculty and staff mentoring the student organizers. This year’s organizing team comprises six Honors College students enrolled in an Honors internship course taught by Dr. Brian Kinghorn, lead organizer and licensee for the event.
“Being a part of TEDxMarshallU is one of the best opportunities I’ve had at Marshall,” said Maleah Majakey, student co-organizer and speaker curation coordinator. “I feel so fortunate to have the chance to learn from other students, faculty and individuals in a collaborative space that has helped me to grow as a person and expand my worldview.”… Read More
Marshall University’s School of Art & Design is presenting its 13th Annual National Juried Exhibition, featuring works from 16 states, as well as regional works created by Marshall students and alumni.
The exhibition was juried by multidisciplinary designer, artist and educator, Taekyeom Lee. Currently an assistant professor of graphic design at the University of Wisconsin-Madison, Lee’s research explores unconventional materials in creating tangible graphic design, typography and other designed objects.
“This exhibition is especially exciting because there is an unprecedented amount of student artists and regional artists included,” said Courtney Chapman, gallery director and facilities coordinator with the School of Art & Design.
An unprecedented total of 200 artworks were entered to be juried by Lee. Of those, 31 pieces were selected, which included four students: Kaylee Esteves, Alexander Vance, Lauren Willis and Amy Pabst. Pabst also won the Juror’s Choice Award, which is the top prize.
The following awards were presented at a reception on Thursday, Jan. 11:
· Juror’s Choice: Amy Pabst (student), The Best Medicine, Quilt
· First Place: June Huang, Digital Dysphoria, Video
· Second Place: Shalya Marsh, From the Penumbra Series (113), Hand built and 3D printed porcelain
· Third Place: Huey Lee, Figurative Painting: Teapot, Stoneware
“There is a little bit of everything for everyone,” said Chapman. “This exhibition is exciting because, while there is a heavy emphasis on graphic design and typographic elements, all media is represented, including: painting, photography, ceramics, printmaking, collage and fibers.”… Read More
Research conducted by Robert O. Clark of Marshall University’s Department of Biological Sciences and colleagues from Marshall unveils a new species of plesiosaur, Unktaheela specta. Their findings, published this week in Cretaceous Research introduce a polycotylid plesiosaur that hunted the inland seas of the North American Midwest 80 million years ago.
Clark, academic laboratory manager for the Department of Biological Sciences, conducted the research with Professor F. Robin O’Keefe and graduate student Sara E. Slack. The team’s findings have brought clarity to aspects of the plesiosaur family tree, revealing a newly recognized subgroup they named Dolichorhynchia, as well as the need to reclassify two polycotylids formerly considered species of Dolichorhynchops. The researchers recognized these plesiosaurs as distinct genera, naming them Martinectes and Scalamagnus.
“For years, which polycotylids were more closely related to which has been really tough for paleontologists to figure out,” Clark said. “Unktaheela is exciting because it’s given us a better understanding of these relationships.”… Read More
