Marshall University will host a presentation by sociologist Dr. William H. Turner, in recognition of Black History Month and in conjunction with the Great Voices Speaker’s Series and the Higher Learning Commission (HLC) Quality Initiative. The presentation will be at 4 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 31, in the Drinko Library Atrium, located on the third floor.
Turner, who is based near Houston, Texas, will speak on his book, “The Harlan Renaissance: Stories of Black Life in Appalachian Coal Towns.” Among other accolades, his book was named the winner of the 2023 Kentucky Historical Society Governor’s Award and the Weatherford Award for Non-Fiction.
“Bill Turner’s intellectual brilliance is clear,” said Dr. Cicero Fain, assistant provost of Inclusive Excellence and Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion fellow at Marshall. “In the last 50 years, this native son of Lynch, Kentucky, has done more to research, chronicle, and elevate the lives, stories, and diverse experiences of Black Appalachians than anyone. Yet, it is his generosity of spirit that makes him truly special.”
Turner formerly served as dean of Arts and Sciences and interim president of Kentucky State University; vice president for Multicultural Affairs at the University of Kentucky; distinguished professor of Appalachian Studies and Regional Ambassador at Berea College; and research scientist leader at the Prairie View A&M University College of Agriculture and Human Sciences. He received a lifetime of service award from the Appalachian Studies Association in 2009, which joined other career highlights that include induction into the Kentucky Civil Rights Hall of Fame.… Read More
Marshall University’s School of Music will present “Enchanted Melodies of Korean Songs,” a free concert which is open to the public, featuring Korean art songs performed by a lineup of accomplished artists. It will take place at 7:30 p.m. Friday, Jan. 19, in Smith Recital Hall.
Performers include Alexander Wook Lee, tenor and associate professor of voice and opera director at Marshall, and Elizabeth Reed Smith, violinist and professor at Marshall, along with Sun-Joo Oh, a soprano and professor of voice at East Tennessee State University; Dr. Jiyeon Lee, a pianist from Seoul, South Korea, a faculty member at John A. Logan College and at Southern Illinois University Carbondale ; and Dr. Anthony Gray, collaborative pianist who is assistant professor of Practice at Southern Illinois University Carbondale.
“This free, public event promises an evening of traditional and contemporary Korean art songs, beautifully rendered by a lineup of esteemed artists,” Lee said. “We’ll take you on a journey through the heart of Korean music, highlighting its rich tradition and modern evolutions. The program includes works by composers like Isang Yun, Won-joo Lee, Jisoo Lee, Hyun Kook, and Seungki Hong, ensuring a diverse and enchanting musical experience.”
All are welcome. The concert is sponsored by the Marshall University School of Music in the College of Arts and Media.… Read More
An innovative study at Marshall University published in Arthroplasty Today explores the use of robotic-assisted joint replacement in revision knee scenarios, comparing the pre- and post-revision implant positions in a series of revision total knee arthroplasties (TKA) using a state-of-the-art robotic arm system.
In this retrospective study, the orthopaedic team at the Marshall University Joan C. Edwards School of Medicine and Marshall Health performed 25 revision knee replacements with a robotic assisted computer system. The procedure involved placing new implants at the end of the thighbone and top of the shinbone with the computer’s aid to ensure the knee was stable and balanced throughout the range of motion. Researchers then carefully compared the initial positions of the primary implants with the final planned positions of the robotic revision implants for each patient, assessing the differences in millimeters and degrees.
The analysis found that exceedingly small changes in implant position significantly influence the function of the knee replacement. Robotic assistance during revision surgery has the potential to measure these slight differences. In addition, the computer system can help the surgeon predict what size implant to use as well as help to balance the knee for stability.… Read More
Marshall University is offering a new scholarship program for students who transition from an undergraduate degree into a master’s degree program.
The “One of the Herd” graduate tuition waiver will provide automatic financial aid of up to $500 for the first semester when a student completes an undergraduate degree in Spring 2024 or Summer 2024 and begins a master’s degree program in Fall 2024.
“Marshall is glad to help our undergraduates continue to the next phase of their education,” said Carl Mummert, assistant provost at the university. “This tuition waiver is meant to make that step a little easier for our students.”
The $500 tuition waiver will be applied automatically to each student’s account, and no application for the waiver is necessary. Both face-to-face and online master’s programs are included. Additional information is available at https://www.marshall.edu/graduate/ one-of-the-herd-graduate-tuition-waiver/
“Earning a graduate degree opens up additional job opportunities and options, as well as giving each student a more in-depth understanding of their field,” Mummert said.
According to the National Center for Education Statistics, 25- to 34-year-olds working full-time in 2021 earned 21% more on average with a master’s or higher degree compared to a bachelor’s degree.
With more than 3,000 graduate students enrolled, Marshall offers over 55 master’s degree programs, 10 doctoral degree programs, and 31 graduate certificates. Many programs have online options available. All degree programs are eligible for financial aid and many programs offer graduate assistantships.… Read More
Dear Students,
I hope you enjoyed a wonderful holiday season and have returned well rested and ready to learn. I join with the entire Marshall University community in extending a warm welcome back as we embark on the exciting journey of this unfolding spring semester.
As we begin, I encourage you to reflect on your past accomplishments and set ambitious goals. Dream big! Spring offers a fresh start, brimming with personal and academic opportunities for growth. The university’s calendar is filled with events to help you participate and plug into life at Marshall. Challenge yourself to find new experiences and explore new activities.
You are a unique and integral part of our vibrant Marshall University community. Your perspectives, talents, and dedication contribute to a healthy campus life. It’s an environment stimulated by collaboration from varying viewpoints – a community that creates opportunities and embraces challenges.
Whether you are a returning student or a new face on campus, I am confident you have the potential to grow, connect, succeed, and contribute this semester. Please take advantage of the resources available, engage with your professors and peers, and don’t hesitate to seek support when needed. Together, we can create a learning experience that is rewarding and fulfilling. Individually, you can find success that exceeds your expectations.… Read More
Marshall University’s Student Veterans of America chapter was recently recognized with top honors, named as Chapter of the Year by the Student Veterans of America (SVA) organization. The announcement was made at NatCon 2024, the 16th annual national conference for SVA, held at the Gaylord Opryland Resort and Convention Center in Nashville.
“I am immensely proud to extend my heartfelt congratulations to Marshall University,” said Jared Lyon, president and CEO of Student Veterans of America. “During the last year, the chapter has built a community of belonging for all student veterans on their campus, has advocated for veterans in their community and in West Virginia, and has established Marshall University as a place for veterans in higher education. This achievement not only reflects their outstanding accomplishments, but also showcases the true spirit of Student Veterans of America.”
The Chapter of the Year award recognizes a chapter that has made remarkable contributions to enhancing the campus community. Other university chapters that were nominated for the award include: Auburn University, Boston College, the University of Washington Tacoma and The Ohio State University.
SVA is an organization centered on providing support for one another and its mission is to act as a catalyst for student veteran success by providing resources, network support and advocacy to, through and beyond higher education. Nationally, SVA is the premiere student veteran organization leading in research and advocacy for all veterans on Capitol Hill. Read More
A Marshall University student has won the Benjamin A. Gilman Scholarship for study abroad. Gilman Scholars receive up to $5,000 to apply towards their study abroad or internship program costs with additional funding available for the study of a critical language overseas.
Tyler Farley is one of the approximately 1,700 undergraduate students from across the United States selected in the October 2023 application cycle to receive the Gilman scholarship to study or intern abroad in 2024. Gilman Scholars will study or intern in over 90 countries.
Farley is a first-year Yeager Scholar pursuing a business degree with double majors in economics and international affairs. He will be studying in Buenos Aires, Argentina, in the summer of 2024 through KIIS, a faculty-led study abroad consortium of colleges and universities. The course Farley plans to take, entitled Dictatorship and Democracy, will be taught by Dr. Shawn Schulenberg, a professor of political science and faculty senate chair at Marshall University.
The Gilman Scholarship supports American undergraduate students of limited financial means to study or intern abroad and, since 2001, has enabled more than 41,000 outstanding Americans of diverse backgrounds to engage in a meaningful educational experience abroad. The program has successfully broadened U.S. participation in study abroad while emphasizing countries and regions where fewer Americans traditionally study.
The Gilman program is sponsored by the U.S. Department of State’s Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs and is supported in its implementation by the Institute of International Education (IIE). For more information about the Gilman… Read More
Marshall University will welcome prospective students in an open house at its Mid-Ohio Valley Center in Point Pleasant on Thursday, Jan. 11.
Prospective students who attend the open house will receive information about program and class offerings at MOVC and will have an opportunity to meet and interact with faculty and staff.
Sheila Fields, director of the MOVC, says the ability for students to take Marshall University courses without the need to relocate to the university’s campus in Huntington is a big draw.
“Attending classes in Point Pleasant is a great opportunity for many reasons,” said Fields. “Smaller classes, convenience, being close to home, cost (no room and board or travel), and students with jobs or families can still be home.”
Currently, the MOVC offers all classes for the following programs: bachelor of science in nursing, bachelor’s and master’s degrees in social work and regents bachelor of arts, among other offerings.
The open house will be held from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. and is free and open to the public. Media are invited and encouraged to attend. Read More
Dr. Miyuki Akai-Cook, an associate professor in Marshall University’s School of Art & Design, was awarded a Living Traditions Folk Art Grant from the West Virginia Division of Arts, Culture & History to support research in Japan to create a new body of work combining rug tufting, Japanese Folklore and environmental awareness.
Akai-Cook teaches fibers, with her focus on the balance between societal advancements and nature. The works of her project will be based on endangered animals that are transformed into monster-like creatures called Yokai, legendary ghosts, monsters and spirits from Japanese folklore. They aim to increase awareness of the impact humans have on the environment, animal species and ultimately the younger generation’s well-being.
She already created some pieces as a test for the project. One of the pieces, Losing My Life for Cocaine of The Sea: Vaquita & Totoaba (2023), received the Best in Show Artivism Award from the Wild Heart Gallery International Juried Art Exhibition in May 2023.
“I chose a rug as the medium for this project because it retains domestic functionality and familiarity; moreover, rugs have inviting tactile textures that people want to touch,” Akai-Cook said. “I want my artwork to be a conversation starter about environmental issues.”… Read More
Marshall University professors Daniel Brazeau, Ph.D., and Gayle Brazeau, Ph.D., participated in an American Association of Colleges of Pharmacy (AACP) delegation to Havana, Cuba, this month as part of a pharmacy education exchange program.
“This was a wonderful opportunity to learn about health care, drug formulation and development including natural products, and pharmacy practices and education abroad while networking with colleagues from across the country,” said Gayle Brazeau, professor for the School of Pharmacy and editor-in-chief of the American Journal of Pharmaceutical Education.
“We were able to have very productive discussions forming foundations for future research collaborations,” added Daniel Brazeau, associate professor of research for the schools of pharmacy and medicine.
The education exchange delegation included 15 pharmacy education professionals from across the U.S. The program included discussions with Cuban doctors and health officials about their healthcare system, discussions with the Cuban Society of the Pharmaceutical Sciences and Cuban Society of Pharmacology, a visit to a community pharmacy, and discussions with pharmacy faculty and students at the University of Havana Institute of Pharmacy and Foods to learn about their undergraduate and graduate pharmacy education. There were also visits to Cuba’s Center for State Control of the Quality of Medicines, the regulatory agency for pharmaceuticals and medical devices, BioCubaFarma, the Cuban organization of biotechnology and pharmaceutical industries, and Finlay Institute, Cuba’s vaccine research and production center.… Read More
A groundbreaking study published in the American Journal of Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine provides new insights into the treatment of obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) and its associated health impacts.
Researchers at the University of Missouri School of Medicine and the Marshall University Joan C. Edwards School of Medicine led by David Gozal, M.D., M.B.A., Ph.D. (Hon), vice president of health affairs at Marshall University and dean of the Joan C. Edwards School of Medicine, explored innovative therapeutic strategies that could greatly advance the understanding and management of OSA-related morbidities. Obstructive sleep apnea is a widespread condition affecting nearly one billion people around the world. It is linked to accelerated biological aging and various end-organ health issues, such as cardiovascular, cognitive and metabolic morbidities. While current treatments like continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) have demonstrated limited success in reversing such outcomes, this recent research delves into adjunct therapies, particularly the use of senolytics, to alleviate the burden of OSA.… Read More
Dominic J. Raymond and Liam R. Skiffington, two fourth-year medical students at the Marshall University Joan C. Edwards School of Medicine, matched into residency programs at the nation’s top military health care facilities.
Raymond, a native of Morgantown, West Virginia, successfully matched in operational medicine, a one-year residency program at Brooke Army Medical Center in San Antonio, Texas. Raymond earned his bachelor’s degree from West Virginia University in Morgantown, where he studied interdisciplinary studies with a focus on history, Spanish and biology. Lieutenant Raymond was commissioned as a U.S. Army officer in November 2019. After completion of his residency training, he will care for and support service members and their families in the Army as a General Medical Officer, focusing on primary care for his soldiers and other various unit-specific leadership roles.
Skiffington, a native of Pennsylvania successfully matched at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center in Bethesda, Maryland, where he will complete a transitional internship year. Skiffington earned his bachelor’s degree from The Pennsylvania State University in University Park. Lieutenant Skiffington was commissioned as an U.S. Army officer in July 2020.
Both Raymond and Skiffington are recipients of the F. Edward Hébert Armed Forces Health Professions Scholarship. They will complete their Doctor of Medicine degrees from Marshall University in April 2024 and begin their residency training programs on July 1.
The military match is the armed services equivalent of the civilian National Resident Matching Program (NRMP), which will announce its residency matches on March 15, 2024.
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