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Marshall announces centennial celebration of Negro History Week/Black History Month
April 3, 2024 · News Release
In a groundbreaking initiative to honor and rediscover a rich history, Marshall University is collaborating with the City of Huntington and Marshall Health Network to commemorate a great epoch in the American story – the centennial of Negro History Week/Black History Month. Marshall also is partnering with other local and national institutions including West Virginia
Marshall University Alumni Association to host 85th Alumni Awards Banquet on April 13
April 3, 2024 · News Release
Marshall University and the Marshall University Alumni Association (MUAA) are set to host the 85th annual Alumni Awards Banquet on Saturday, April 13, beginning at 6 p.m. with dinner and awards at the Brad D. Smith Foundation Hall. The Marshall University Alumni Awards Banquet recognizes outstanding alumni, university supporters and students during an evening of
Marshall University and Mountwest Community and Technical College partner to create smooth transition for   two-year graduates
April 2, 2024 · News Release
Marshall University and Mountwest Community and Technical College (CTC) today announced a significant partnership aimed at enhancing educational opportunities and bolstering West Virginia’s workforce for the demands of the 21st century economy. The affiliation agreement eases the process for students graduating with associate degrees, offering them a clear pathway to continue their education at Marshall
Partial closings on Marshall University campuses
April 2, 2024 · News Release
Due to inclement weather, portions of Marshall University’s campuses are closed today, Tuesday, April 2, 2024. The Brad D. Smith Center for Business and Innovation and the South Charleston campus are closed. They will reopen tomorrow. Some other campus offices may be closed due to power outages. Employees and students should check their email and
Marshall University officially approves hiring of new head men’s basketball coach
April 1, 2024 · News Release
The Marshall University Board of Governors unanimously approved a resolution today during a special session authorizing President Brad D. Smith to officially hire Cornelius “Corny” Jackson to serve as the next Marshall University Men’s Basketball Coach. The Oak Hill, West Virginia, native becomes the team’s 30th coach. President Brad D. Smith said, when reviewing long-term
Marshall Health Network offers breakthrough minimally-invasive treatment for patients with heart valve leakage
April 1, 2024 · News Release
The MitraClip™ procedure is now available at Marshall Health Network to treat individuals suffering from mitral valve regurgitation. The FDA-approved, minimally-invasive procedure addresses valve leakage and improves overall cardiac function. Marshall Health interventional cardiologist and structural heart specialist Salem Badr, M.D., an assistant professor at the Marshall University Joan C. Edwards School of Medicine, performed
Marshall University announces plans for Community Cares Week; invites alumni and supporters to campus
March 27, 2024 · News Release
Marshall University is preparing to welcome hundreds of volunteers to its campuses for its annual Community Cares Week: Giving Back to the Herd. All members of the #MarshallUFamily, including alumni, community members, students, faculty and staff, are invited to volunteer their time and effort to help make Marshall shine. The sweat equity event is slated
Marshall University Physician Assistant program to host open house April 5
March 27, 2024 · News Release
The Physician Assistant (PA) program at the Marshall University Joan C. Edwards School of Medicine will host an open house for prospective students from 5 to 6:30 p.m. Friday, April 5, at the Robert W. Coon Education Building at 1542 Spring Valley Drive, Huntington, on the campus of the Hershel “Woody” Williams VA Medical Center.
Marshall art gallery director curates exhibition at NCECA National Conference
March 27, 2024 · News Release
Courtney Chapman, gallery director at Marshall University’s School of Art & Design, curated a ceramics exhibition entitled “Machina Minutiae” for the National Council on Education for the Ceramic Arts (NCECA) during the council’s 2024 National Conference, Coalescence, March 20-23 in Richmond, Virginia. The exhibition features the work of Frederick Bartolovic, Jamey Biggs, Mike Bowen, Chris
Optimizing electronic health records
March 27, 2024 · News Release
In a study published in the Annals of Family Medicine, researchers at the Marshall University Joan C. Edwards School of Medicine identify transformative effects of electronic health record (EHR) optimization on departmental productivity. With the universal implementation of EHR systems, the study sheds light on the importance of collaborative efforts between clinicians and information technology