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Students from Marshall University’s public radio station, WMUL-FM, received several awards in the dotCOMM Awards 2019-2020 Competition. The winners were named in a letter this month from Dallas, Texas.

Marshall Health, Marshall University Joan C. Edwards School of Medicine (JCESOM) and Hoops Family Children’s Hospital at Cabell Huntington Hospital are expanding pediatric emergency services with the addition of Ashley Litchfield, M.D., a pediatric emergency medicine specialist.

After canceling its largest scholarship fundraising event of the year due to COVID-19, the Marshall University Joan C. Edwards School of Medicine is hosting an online auction to generate continued scholarship support for medical students.

Dr. Yi-Po Chiu, director of admissions and associate professor in Marshall University’s School of Physical Therapy, has successfully completed the American Physical Therapy Association’s (APTA) Fellowship in Education Leadership.

For the second consecutive year, U.S. News & World Report’s “Best Colleges” rankings have recognized Marshall University among the nation’s top higher education institutions.

An accelerated program that allows students to earn a Bachelor of Science (B.S.) degree and a Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) degree in seven years, compared to the traditional nine years, is now available at Marshall University.

The Marshall University Center of Excellence for Recovery was awarded a nearly $1.5 million federal grant from the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) to develop and empower a pipeline of diverse student leaders who are ready to collaborate with their campuses and communities around addressing substance misuse issues.

The Marshall University Office of Career Education is hosting four virtual career expos this fall, with discounts available to companies who would like to attend more than one event.

Marshall University alumna Emily Pratt’s research investigating carpal tunnel syndrome in performing artists has been published in the Journal Medical Problems of Performing Artists. Her study, “Musicians Have Thicker Median Nerve Cross Sectional Area and More Symptoms of Carpal Tunnel Than Non-Musicians,” was published Sept. 1.

Marshall University Joan C. Edwards School of Medicine, Marshall Health and Cabell Huntington Hospital welcome Joshua A. Hess, M.D., to its oncological team of providers.