Dr. Rob Quicke, professor and director of the W. Page Pitt School of Journalism & Mass Communications at Marshall University, has been honored with the 2025 Broadcast Education Association (BEA) Textbook Award for his debut textbook, “Finding Your Voice in Radio, Audio, and Podcast Production.” The award recognizes outstanding contributions to media education and will be officially presented at the BEA annual convention in Las Vegas this April.
Published by Routledge, the text serves as a comprehensive guide for students and aspiring media professionals, providing practical insights into radio broadcasting, audio storytelling and podcast production. The book emphasizes hands-on learning, industry best practices and the evolving role of audio media in today’s digital landscape.
“I am deeply honored to receive this recognition from the BEA,” Quicke said. “This book was written to empower the next generation of audio storytellers, and I’m thrilled that it has been embraced as a valuable resource in media education.”
Quicke, a longtime advocate for college radio and media education, is also the founder of College Radio Day, an international event celebrating the impact of student-run radio stations. Now in its 15th year, more than 1,000 colleges and universities in 57 countries participate annually every October. His extensive experience in radio and podcasting has shaped his approach to teaching and mentoring students in the field. Quicke also serves as the founder and advisor to the Dead Podcasters Society, a student organization that creates podcasts and trains students in audio production.
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The Marshall University Speech and Hearing Center (MUSHC) working in tandem with the Huntington Scottish Rite Foundation will expand the center’s pediatric feeding and swallowing therapy services, thanks to a $25,000 grant from the Tri-State Doctor’s Care of Cabell County. This funding has enabled the center to launch structured feeding groups and reinstate its multidisciplinary feeding clinic, ensuring that children with feeding disorders receive the comprehensive, specialized care they need.
For more than 20 years, the Huntington Scottish Rite Foundation has been dedicated to supporting children’s speech and language development across the Tri-State area. The foundation has played a vital role in funding programs that provide diagnostic and therapeutic services to children with communication challenges, ensuring they have access to life-changing interventions. Its longstanding partnership with Marshall University has helped enhance speech and hearing services, benefiting countless families in the community.
Feeding difficulties can significantly impact a child’s nutrition, growth and overall well-being. With the support of Doctor’s Care, MUSHC has been able to create group-based therapy sessions that offer children a structured and supportive environment to improve their feeding skills. Additionally, the return of the multidisciplinary feeding clinic allows specialists, including speech-language pathologists, occupational therapists, physical therapists and dietitians, to collaborate in assessing complex feeding disorders.… Read More
Marshall University’s A.E. Stringer Visiting Writer Series will present a reading with author Annette Saunooke Clapsaddle at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, March 26, in the Drinko Library Atrium, located on the library’s third floor. The reading is free and open to the public.
Clapsaddle is an enrolled citizen of the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians and resides in Qualla, North Carolina. She holds degrees from Yale University and the College of William and Mary. She is author of Even As We Breathe, a finalist for the Weatherford Award, named one of NPR’s Best Books of 2020. In 2021, it was the recipient of the Thomas Wolfe Memorial Literary Award.
Her first novel manuscript, Going to Water, is winner of the Morning Star Award for Creative Writing from the Native American Literature Symposium (2012) and a finalist for the PEN/Bellwether Prize for Socially Engaged Fiction (2014).… Read More
The Huntington Regional Chamber of Commerce and Marshall University’s Collective 37, a student-led strategic communications agency, hosted an official signing event to commemorate their partnership on Friday, March 7, in the Drinko Library atrium at Marshall University. The collaboration offers opportunities for graphic design, advertising and public relations students to gain real-world experience while providing strategic communications support to local businesses in Cabell and Wayne counties.
Since late 2024, Collective 37 and the Chamber have worked together through the Chamber’s small business scholarship program made possible by Huntington Bank. Collective 37 has assisted the Chamber by leading advertising, public relations and graphic design efforts to support businesses and help build their brand.
Megan Archer, president and CEO of the Chamber, said it is exciting to partner with student leaders and solidify a partnership that will benefit businesses for years to come.
“We are thrilled to partner with Collective 37, a talented group of student professionals who are bringing fresh ideas and creative energy to our local business community,” Archer said. “This collaboration is a win-win—our small businesses gain valuable marketing and communications support, while the students gain hands-on experience that will prepare them for future success.” Archer said the Chamber is “always looking for innovative ways to support our members, and this partnership is a perfect example of how we can foster growth and opportunity together.”… Read More
Flooding problems in the Huntington area will be highlighted in an upcoming discussion on Marshall University’s campus, specifically focusing on flooding in the Enslow Park, Ritter Park and Southside areas.
The information comes from an in-depth study on flooding entitled “When it rains…it pours…and…Huntington floods!” by Dr. Anita Walz, associate professor of geography.
Flooding that occurred on May 6, 2022, and Feb. 6, 2025, will be highlighted. The discussion is scheduled for 3 p.m. Wednesday, March 12, in the Memorial Student Center’s Shawkey Dining Room. The event is sponsored by Marshall’s Lifelong Learning Program.
Walz, who also resides in the Southside neighborhood, says study results for flooding from Fourpole Creek in the Southside on May 6 will be shared, along with new information, resident interviews and potential solutions and their consequences. She says her own flooding trouble led her to dive into this study.
“On May 6, we were flooded as well. Luckily, the water filled the basement but stopped rising one inch below the floor joists of the first floor,” Walz said. “When the fall semester started, I realized this was the perfect topic to include in my Environmental Raster GIS course as a term project.”
Walz says she continued her study of flooding after the semester ended, later also expanding it to the Enslow Park neighborhood with her next class on the topic.… Read More
The Marshall University Compost Facility will begin weekly sales to the public of its sought-after nutrient-rich compost, called Herd Dirt, Saturday, March 8.
Amy Parsons-White, director of the sustainability department, says Herd Dirt is a very valuable asset for any garden.
“Herd Dirt compost helps retain moisture in the soil during dry periods, feeds beneficial soil organisms and adds nutrients,” said Parsons-White. “Fertilizers contain only three nutrients (nitrogen, phosphorus and potassium), while compost provides about 20 additional nutrients. It also increases the soil’s ability to retain nutrients, which allows the plant to access them when it needs it.”
Herd Dirt is a product of the compost facility, operated under Marshall University’s Sustainability Department, which officially opened in April 2023. The facility uses an XACT Systems BioReactor, which is a type of digester that offers an accelerated, automated and aerobic composting system. It has the capacity to compost eight tons of organic waste per day. In addition to the digester, the compost facility also houses a worm bin, which contains more than 50,000 red wiggler worms that are capable of composting another three tons of waste each day.… Read More
For the second consecutive year, Marshall University’s Office of Student Advocacy and Accountability has received high honors from the Association for Student Conduct Administration (ASCA). Jessica Bailey, a graduate student pursuing Ed.D. and Ed.S. degrees at Marshall, was named Graduate Student of the Year during the ASCA’s annual conference in Portland, Oregon. Bailey is currently the interim assistant director of case coordination for student advocacy and accountability and also a graduate assistant for the department.
“Her ability to maintain a calm and composed demeanor helps put students at ease,” said Lisa Martin, director of student advocacy and accountability. “Her holistic approach to problem-solving ensures that the diverse needs of our students are met with care and understanding. Her insight and perspective are invaluable in fostering a supportive and effective environment for student success.”
The Graduate Student of the Year Award is presented to a master’s or doctoral student enrolled in a student affairs program at a college or university. It recognizes a current graduate student who demonstrates outstanding collegiality and commitment to the mission and guiding principles of ASCA through graduate student leadership opportunities in student conduct. Recipients must demonstrate excellence in academics, leadership and innovation in their assistantship or internship and show potential for significant contributions to the conduct profession.… Read More
Marshall University students looking toward spring graduation will have the opportunity to get everything they need in one place on Tuesday and Wednesday, March 11 and 12. A virtual Countdown to Commencement will also be offered at noon on Thursday, March 13. Eligible students graduating from an online program will receive an invitation. Countdown to Commencement is available for Spring 2025 graduates.
Student Affairs hosts the event each year in preparation for the university commencement ceremony. This year’s Spring Commencement ceremonies are scheduled for Saturday, May 10, at Marshall Health Network Arena.
For more information, visit www.marshall.edu/commencement.
The purpose of Countdown to Commencement is to assist those participating in commencement with communicating easily with campus administrative offices in a central location.
Students will also be able to write thank you cards, decorate their cap and enjoy refreshments while preparing for commencement.
The following services are available at Countdown to Commencement:
Alumni Relations: Visit the Alumni Relations table to learn about the help offered after graduation and learn more at formarshallu.org.
College of Education and Professional Development: The College of Education offers graduate education options.
Graduate Studies: Graduating 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
Marshall University will celebrate 150 years of the study of Classics, with a conference highlighting students and faculty, community leaders and scholars from around the world.
“Goddess at the Crossing Place: A Conference for the 150th Anniversary of Classics at Marshall University” is slated for March 6-8 at the Brad D. Smith Center for Business and Innovation and the Visual Arts Center. The event is an all-campus collaboration, with a program designed to appeal to all, from specialists in the field to people in the surrounding community.
“This event reflects Marshall in how we interact with each other, our local community and the world,” said Dr. Del Chrol, chair of the Humanities department at Marshall. “We have scholars and artists, undergraduates and community leaders, all coming together to think through some big ideas.”
Conference highlights include scholars from 12 states and three different countries showcasing papers on both ancient and contemporary topics and undergraduate students at Marshall hosting a poster session. Mary Anna Ball, a Marshall Classics alumna, will perform and explain classical ballet interpretations of Greek tragedy. Nora Ankrom and Mike Murdock from Alchemy Theatre will also host a monologue workshop, and there will be an evening performance with Jeff Lidke, world class Tabla player, and Stanishwar Timalsina, a Brahmin who will recite Sanskrit.… Read More
Marshall University is proud to announce the 2025 Marshall Day at the Capitol celebration, an annual occasion that shines a spotlight on the institution’s distinctive growth areas like aviation, health care, entrepreneurship, advanced manufacturing, energy and cybersecurity and forensics, as well as statewide collaborations that impact communities across West Virginia.
On Tuesday, March 4, Marshall University President Brad D. Smith, faculty, staff, students and 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. This year’s theme is Marshall Impact, showcasing the positive impact Marshall is making across the state.
The festivities will begin at 8:30 a.m. with a Marshall Morning Breakfast Reception in the lower rotunda, followed by displays and presentations in the upper rotunda and conclude with a group photo at 12:30 p.m.
Adding to the excitement this year, members of the Capitol and Greater Kanawha Alumni Chapters will be in attendance.
“Marshall Day at the Capitol gives legislators a look at Marshall’s successes and impact,” said Matt James, vice president of alumni relations. “This year, we’re lucky to have two of our alumni chapters from the state capitol region joining us. It’s important to highlight not only what we do on our campuses but also how our alumni contribute to our state.” … Read More
Marshall University will host the annual Charlotte Schmidlapp Lecture at 7 p.m. Wednesday, March 5, in the Shawkey Dining Room of the Memorial Student Center. This year, Dr. Suzanne Lye, assistant professor of Classics at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, will present a talk titled “Crossing the Goddess: The Cosmic Power of Female Anger.”
Dr. Lye’s research explores ancient literature, mythology and gender studies, focusing on how classical narratives continue to shape modern discourse. Her talk will examine the role of female anger in mythology and its cosmic significance, offering a compelling perspective on the power and perception of women’s emotions throughout history.
Dr. Hilary Brewster is the director of the Women’s, Gender and Sexuality Studies Program at Marshall.
“The annual Schmidlapp lecture allows us to invite experts in a variety of fields to share their expertise with the Marshall and local communities each March,” Brewster said. “I am so grateful to my colleague, Dr. Sydnor Roy, for suggesting Dr. Lye as a speaker this year in order to tie in this event with the conference celebrating 150 years of Classics studies at Marshall that same weekend.”
The lecture is free and open to the public, with a reception to follow.… Read More
The Marshall University Foundation has announced a gift of $100,000 to establish the Mark S. Taylor Memorial Scholarship. This scholarship is generously endowed by Sally B. Oxley in memory of Mark Taylor, who died April 21, 2021.
Mark graduated from Marshall University in 1977 with a bachelor’s degree in physical education and received his master’s degree in physical therapy from West Virginia University in 1982. He was inducted into the Marshall University Sports Medicine Hall of Fame in 2006. Mark was a physical therapist and dedicated member of the Huntington Physical Therapy professional staff for 38 years.
“Mark joined our staff of three in 1984 and helped us grow the practice to 25 staff and four offices,” Oxley said. “He was always fiercely dedicated to the care and well-being of his patients. He continues to be missed by our staff and patients.”
The scholarship recipient will be a graduate student in the School of Therapy who is a resident of West Virginia. First preference will be given to residents of Cabell and Wayne counties and has financial need per the standards of the Office of Student Financial Assistance.
The award will be renewable up to two years, or four semesters, if the recipient maintains good academic standing of 3.5 GPA or higher. The dean of the School of Physical Therapy, or their designee, will select the recipient and renew the award in cooperation with the Office of Student Financial Assistance.… Read More
