The Newsletter for Marshall University                                      June 1, 2022
Faculty and Staff 
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Message from the President: Update on administrative talent and organization

Dear Marshall University community, As we head into the summer season and reflect on the major themes and focus areas that emerged during the recently concluded First 100 Days Listening Tour, I wanted to update you on exciting efforts underway to build on our strong foundation and chart the course for the next chapter of Marshall University. One of these …

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Marshall Health, Mountain Health Network perform state’s first cardioneuroablation

Cardiologists at Marshall Health last week performed a cardioneuroablation for vasovagal syncope and bradycardia at St. Mary’s Medical Center, a member of Mountain Health Network. This is the first time this procedure has been performed in West Virginia. The ablation, which treats a sudden drop in heart rate, may reduce the need for a pacemaker among patients 60 and younger …

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Marshall/MCTC Aviation Maintenance Technology program to hold open house June 4

An open house for potential aviation maintenance students and their families will take place Saturday, June 4, beginning at 11:30 a.m. at the Huntington Tri-State Airport.  This event will provide information on the joint Aviation Maintenance Technology (AMT) program at Marshall and Mountwest Community and Technical College, which is planned to start in August 2022 pending FAA certification. The event …

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Marshall supporters still have time to be a part of historic campaign

In 2019, Marshall University asked its supporters to help it reach new heights through the largest comprehensive campaign in the university’s history. The goal? To raise $150 million in five years, which would translate to more scholarships, new buildings and more faculty support. Thanks to Marshall’s generous donors, the Marshall Rises comprehensive campaign met its goal. To date, the campaign …

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World-renowned orthopaedic researcher joins School of Medicine

Timothy Hewett, Ph.D., has been named professor of orthopaedic surgery at the Joan C. Edwards School of Medicine. In this new role, Hewett will be responsible for the advancement and oversight of orthopaedic and musculoskeletal research endeavors. Over the past two decades, Hewett has published hundreds of articles in peer-reviewed journals and is considered one of the world’s leading authorities …

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Volleyball Little Herd Camp

Head Coach Ari Aganus will be hosting a Little Herd Camp for boys and girls ages 8-12. The camp will run from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., Monday through Friday, June 6-10. Each day is $30, and you have the option of choosing one to all five days. Lunch will not be provided, but a camp …

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Internal medicine chiefs named May Residents of the Month

The four internal medicine chief residents at the Marshall University Joan C. Edwards School of Medicine (seated in front) have been named the May Residents of the Month, announced Paulette S. Wehner, M.D., vice dean of graduate medical education. Chief Residents Amro Daoud, M.D., Ahmad Mahdi, M.B.B.S., and Noah Poznanski, M.D., are completing their third and final year as co-chiefs …

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Marshall to host Juneteenth Celebration for campus and community

Marshall will host a Juneteenth Celebration on Thursday, June 16, from 2:30 to 5 p.m. on the Huntington campus. The program is free and open to the public and will feature food and live music from FourChill. The event will be held under a tent on Harless Field on Fifth Ave. between Harless Dining Hall and City National Bank. Juneteenth …

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Marshall selected for a collaborative cybersecurity project through the Pathfinder Program

Marshall University was chosen for project in the Pathfinder program, the first West Virginia project awarded by U.S. Army Combat Capabilities Development Command (DEVCOM) and the Civil-Military Innovation Institute (CMI2). Marshall will lead a research project that focuses on engineering and cybersecurity for technology used by the military. Pathfinder joins researchers and the U.S. military to help provide Army soldiers …

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Marshall University inducts Beta Gamma Sigma Class of 2022

The Lewis College of Business and Brad D. Smith Schools of Business inducted their Beta Gamma Sigma Class of 2022 in a ceremony April 22 in the Don Morris Room at the Memorial Student Center. Forty-four students were inducted in the Class of 2022, one of the largest in the chapter’s history. Beta Gamma Sigma is the official honor society …

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Coronavirus Statistics:

New Cases Since May 18, 2022

   Students: 1
   Faculty: 0
   Staff*: 3

* Includes auxiliary employees (Sodexo, Aetna, Rec Center, etc.)

All testing is being done in partnership with Marshall Health, Cabell Huntington Hospital, Pleasant Valley Hospital, QLabs Inc. and MedExpress Urgent Care.

The most recent information is always available at www.marshall.edu/coronavirus/dashboard.
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The next regular issue of We Are...Marshall will be distributed June 8, 2022. Please send items for consideration to WAMnewsletter@marshall.edu by 5 p.m. Monday, June 6, 2022.
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