The Newsletter for Marshall University                                  June 21, 2023
Faculty and Staff 
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Marshall names Dr. David Gozal new school of medicine dean

Dr. David Gozal, a pediatric pulmonologist and world-renowned pediatric sleep expert, has been named the incoming dean and vice president for health affairs at the Joan C. Edwards School of Medicine. The selection of Gozal is the culmination of a six-month national search. President Smith said he is grateful for the search committee’s diligent work through the extensive process. “The …

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Brandon Dennison tapped for Marshall’s vice president of economic and workforce development

Marshall University President Brad D. Smith has announced that Brandon Dennison, founder and CEO of Coalfield Development, will join Marshall as vice president of economic and workforce development, effective July 1, 2023. The new post is part of Smith’s goal to position the university as a prosperity platform for West Virginia and beyond. “Marshall has many expert departments with dedicated …

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Marshall honors third class of physician assistant students with white coat ceremony

The Joan C. Edwards School of Medicine held its third White Coat Ceremony for its Class of 2025 physician assistant (PA) June 9 at the Joan C. Edwards Performing Arts Center. “I chose to pursue a physician assistant career because it offers the opportunity to develop in-depth patient-provider relationships,” said Ryan Bashour, Class of 2025 PA student from Morgantown, West …

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Marshall adds bachelor’s degree in pharmaceutical sciences

The Marshall University School of Pharmacy is now offering a Bachelor of Science in Pharmaceutical Sciences (B.S.P.S.). The new undergraduate program will prepare students for entry-level positions in industrial, academic or research environments and continued pursuit of advanced degrees in medicine, pharmacy or research. “Targeted industries requiring bachelor’s degree-level pharmaceutical sciences skills include pharmaceutical manufacturing, chemical manufacturing, food and beverage …

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Faculty Achievement: Dr. Darshana Shah

Darshana Shah (right), Ph.D., associate dean of faculty advancement, co-presented a pre-conference workshop with Northwell Health’s Alice Fornari, Ed.D., at the International Association of Medical Science Educators annual meeting. Their session highlighted an inaugural Mentoring Certificate Program. Shah and Fornari are the co-editors of the book “Mentoring In Health Professions Education.”
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Cyber competition team places 14th at National Cyber League competition

Marshall’s cyber competition team placed 14th of 450 colleges and universities in the National Cyber League’s Spring 2023 season. Students performed in individual and team events that showcase the real-world cybersecurity skills they would use in the workplace. Students Andrew Clark, Ethen Endres, Alisha Joseph, John McFee, Samuel Adkins, Emma Meadows and Robert Miller II, who were coached by Marshall …

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Marshall program among top in the U.S. for preparing future teachers in reading

The undergraduate teacher preparation program at Marshall University has been recognized by the National Council on Teacher Quality (NCTQ) for its rigorous preparation of future teachers in how to teach reading, earning an “A” grade in NCTQ’s new report, Teacher Prep Review: Strengthening Elementary Reading Instruction. “Success in reading leads to success in all other subject areas,” said Dr. Teresa …

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Registration underway for summer volleyball camps

The Marshall University Volleyball program has announced and opened registration for 2023 summer camps. The Herd is offering seven different camps this summer designed for various age groups and skill levels. You can sign up for camps by clicking the follow link: https://bit.ly/VolleyballSummerCamps Little Herd Camp Dates: July 10th - July 13th Check-in: 8:30 a.m. Time: 9 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. …

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The next regular issue of We Are...Marshall will be distributed June 28, 2023. Please send items for consideration to WAMnewsletter@marshall.edu by 5 p.m. Monday, June 26, 2023.
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