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Marshall University researchers have initiated a new study to determine whether an open label, activated charcoal regimen impacts the severity of symptoms in COVID-19 positive patients. 

The Marshall University Joan C. Edwards School of Medicine brought together more than 50 researchers and clinician scientists from five institutions to virtually discuss recent innovations and research related to Na/K-ATPase signaling during the Second Annual Xie Memorial Research Symposium.

Marshall University officials today announced that due to public health concerns surrounding the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, the university will continue to offer a combination of face-to-face, virtual and online classes for the spring semester. Marshall President Jerome A. Gilbert informed the Marshall community of the decision in an e-mail message earlier this afternoon. In the

It’s once again time for the annual Marshall University International Festival. Due to continuing COVID-19 concerns, the 57th annual event will be virtual this year. Marshall’s Office of International Student Services will host the virtual festival Saturday, Nov. 7, from 4 to 8 p.m.

Marshall Health, the faculty practice plan of the Marshall University Joan C. Edwards School of Medicine, announces the transition of several faculty members into key leadership roles within the organization.

The Marshall University School of Music is offering two virtual presentations featuring Dr. Kevin Vigil, a music educator and classical guitarist who underwent seven surgeries and had to relearn his art.

The Marshall University College of Science is now enrolling students in a new undergraduate major in specialty agriculture, which prepares them for the field of sustainable, high-yield agriculture suitable for mountainous regions and small land areas. 

Nephrology faculty members at the Marshall University Joan C. Edwards School of Medicine worked hand in hand with internal medicine residents to produce a focused guide on the appropriate management of fluid and electrolyte disorders.

The Alliance for the Economic Development for Southern West Virginia, the West Virginia Community Development Hub and Coalfield Development Corporation have organized five days of virtual programming, this year over two conferences – Small Communities, BIG Solutions Conference (Monday, Nov. 16, to Thursday, Nov. 19) and the first statewide #WVSolutions Seekers Student Leadership Conference (Nov. 20). More than 80 national and state speakers are expected to participate.

Marshall University’s Aviation Technology and Maintenance program moved a significant step closer to takeoff with the announcement Wednesday of a $1.36 million grant from the Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) to fund startup and operating costs. The new Marshall program is a collaborative effort among Marshall University, the Robert C. Byrd Institute (RCBI) and Mountwest Community