We Are ... Marshall for Nov. 23, 2022

Sheryl Sandberg visits Huntington and Marshall

She has one of the top business minds in the world, but Sheryl Sandberg’s message of grit and resilience can resonate with everyone, regardless of their profession. The former chief operating officer of Facebook (now Meta) spoke with Marshall University President Brad D. Smith yesterday in a fireside chat after a two-day tour of Huntington and visits with several community …

Annual Herd Holiday celebration returns Tuesday

Marshall University invites the community to a Herd Holiday from 5:30 to 8 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 29, in the Memorial Student Center on the Huntington campus. The annual event features the official holiday lighting on the student center plaza, along with numerous activities, snacks, giveaways and music. The event is sponsored by Marshall’s Office of University Communications and Division of …

MagMutual Foundation gifts support to School of Medicine outreach efforts

The MagMutual Foundation, established by MagMutual Insurance Company, recently announced a gift of $40,000 to equally support two important outreach efforts at the Joan C. Edwards School of Medicine—Marshall Medical Outreach (MMO) and Project PREMED. “At MagMutual, we’re committed to strengthening the practice of medicine and making a positive impact by supporting meaningful change in the communities we serve,” said …

Classified Staff Council issues call for nominations for special election

The Classified Staff Council will hold an election to fill vacancies for the following: One Vacancy in EEO 10 – Executive, Administrative and Managerial Two Vacancies in EEO 30 – Other Professionals Those elected will finish the remainder of the current term which will end on June 30, 2023. Nomination forms are due in the Staff Council Office …

Internal medicine nurse practitioner fellowship now accepting applications for 2023

The internal medicine nurse practitioner fellowship program at Marshall Health and the Joan C. Edwards School of Medicine is now accepting applications for its 2023-2024 cohort. The fellowship provides one year of postgraduate training for nurse practitioners looking to transition into a new specialty or hone their skills in a specific area of practice. Fellows work closely with physicians, other …

Marshall Artists Series offers chance to "get jazzed" for the holidays

Hoops Children’s Hospital at Cabell Huntington Hospital will present the Dave Koz and Friends 25th Anniversary Christmas Tour at the Keith-Albee Performing Arts Center on Sunday, Dec. 4, at 7:30 p.m. The longest running jazz-based Christmas tour features chart-topping, GRAMMY®-nominated saxophonist Dave Koz along with trumpeter Rick Braun and guitarist Peter White–-artists that accompanied him on the road in the …

Applications sought for geriatric research project

The Department of Internal Medicine at the Joan C. Edwards School of Medicine seeks applications for clinical and/or translational research projects focused on topics relevant to geriatric patients, including but not limited to blindness, dementia, falls and mobility disorders, diabetes, hearing loss and cardiovascular disease. Principal investigators must hold a faculty appointment in any college or school at Marshall University …

Coronavirus Statistics:

New Cases Since Nov. 9, 2022

Students: 0
Faculty: 0
Staff*: 0

* 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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