Marshall Online’s mission is to inspire innovation and creativity in online education, transforming the learning experience for students. We achieve this by providing flexible, high-quality programs that champion the online student experience and pave pathways to success from anywhere.
This year, four of our online programs were recognized in U.S. News & World Report’s Best Online Programs.
The Marshall Online and Marshall University Information Technology (MUIT) team were one of five institutions to win an Anthology Catalyst Leading Change Award in 2025. This recognition honors “transformational initiatives that generate measurable change on campus and within the wider academic ecosystem.”
Our commercial features the personal stories of Marshall’s online students, highlighting how our online degree programs have shaped their lives.
Marshall Online implemented needed updates to course modalities to enhance clarity, accessibility, and student-centered learning. The revision of policy UPAA-6, which went into effect in spring 2025, introduced streamlined and standardized terminology for distance education delivery modes, developed through months of collaboration with faculty, administrators, and students. To support this transition, the Design Center partnered with the Office of the Registrar, IT, and Data teams to train administrators and automate text entry to reduce errors. Additionally, we created webpages to communicate these changes to students as well as to faculty and staff.
Marshall Online and MUIT partnered with Mountwest Community and Technical College (MCTC) to strengthen MCTC’s online learning infrastructure and instructional design capabilities. Through this collaboration, the Design Center is supporting MCTC with the design, development, and maintenance of Blackboard courses, including a full upgrade to the Ultra format by Fall 2025. MUIT is providing technical support for Blackboard administrative operations and assisting with escalated faculty and student issues. This partnership reflects a shared commitment to expanding access to high-quality online education and fostering institutional collaboration across West Virginia.
Marshall Online’s student intern program continues to thrive as a cornerstone of experiential learning and cross-functional collaboration. Interns contributed to a wide range of initiatives, including newsletter production, video content creation, durable skills course development, and student engagement programming. Their work was highlighted through intern spotlights and a dedicated retreat that fostered coordination across departments. Notably, several interns—Baylee Senator, Reagan Hale, Ayonna Helm, and Tennia Dennis—were selected as Adobe Student Ambassadors as part of Marshall’s designation as West Virginia’s first Adobe Creative Campus. In this role, they engaged in media, marketing, and creative projects through Adobe Express, gaining valuable professional development and showcasing leadership in digital literacy. Their contributions reflect Marshall Online’s commitment to empowering students through innovation, creativity, and real-world applications.
Marshall Online launched its official LinkedIn page to showcase and promote the collaborative work of its entire team. The page serves as a professional platform to highlight key initiatives, share updates on programs and events, celebrate staff and student achievements, and foster engagement with the broader higher education and edtech communities. By curating content that reflects the innovation and impact of Marshall Online, the LinkedIn presence helps build visibility, strengthen partnerships, and connect with current and prospective students, faculty, and collaborators.
Marshall Online actively shared their expertise through numerous presentations at national and regional conferences, including Anthology Together, OLC, UPCEA, iPED, and the UERU National Conference. Topics ranged from AI integration, student engagement, and accessibility to course design, durable skills, and micro-pathways. In addition, Hilary Gibson and student intern Chloe Lineberg co-authored a microcredential course on oral contraceptive education. Several team members received accolades: Julia Spears was named co-chair of a national AI working group, Michelle Morrison was appointed Vice Chair of UPCEA’s Online Administration Network, and Diana Adams was honored at Anthology’s Ultra Completion Ceremony.
