We Are ... Marshall for August 9, 2023

The Newsletter for Marshall University Aug. 9, 2023

Faculty and Staff

Marshall receives $45 million from state for revolutionary cyber security institute

Marshall University, building on its reputation as the premier cyber security academic institution in Appalachia and in an unprecedented move that will bolster national cybersecurity capabilities in protecting our nation’s critical infrastructure, has received a substantial investment of $45 million from the state of West Virginia. This boost will establish a state-of-the-art Institute for Cyber Security, positioning the university at …

School of Medicine welcomes Class of 2027

The Joan C. Edwards School of Medicine welcomed its newest class of medical students to campus July 26 with a series of orientation activities, followed by the official start of classes July 31. The 72 incoming medical students embark on a four-year journey to become physicians. At Marshall, an integrated core curriculum during the first two years helps students understand …

Marshall Board of Governors meets Aug. 8

Marshall’s Board of Governors approved the naming of the proposed academic health system to “Marshall Health Network, Inc.” at its regular meeting yesterday at the Resort at Glade Springs. Board members were told that due diligence procedures are now taking place, and a signing date goal of approximately Oct. 1 has been established. In other board action, the Student …

Marshall opens new art exhibition by Ron Lambert

The Marshall University School of Art and Design is presenting a new exhibition, Divide and Follow, featuring the works of artist Ron Lambert, which will be on view through Sept. 15 in the Birke Art Gallery, located in the Visual Arts Center at 927 Third Ave. "The sculptural and mixed media works featured in this exhibition discuss history being hidden …

Research professor wins national award

Associate Professor Daniel Brazeau, Ph.D. (second from left), at the Schools of Medicine and Pharmacy, was awarded the George R. Spratto Biological Sciences Distinguished Achievement Award by the American Association of Colleges of Pharmacy (AACP). He received a plaque presented in July during the 2023 AACP meeting in Denver, Colorado. The award recognizes ACCP members who have made scholarly contributions …

Cyber interns join the West Virginia Fusion Center

Eight Marshall cyber students kicked off a nearly yearlong internship this summer with the West Virginia Department of Homeland Security’s Fusion Center, where they will rotate through positions with the Fusion Center’s Open-Source Intelligence Threat Group, Human Trafficking Section and Digital Forensics Lab. They will also meet with agency partners to get a better understanding of agencies’ collaboration efforts. “When …

Marshall University alumna establishes scholarship to support future ophthalmologists

Leela V. Raju, M.D., followed in the footsteps of her parents, Dr. Vadrevu K. and Rani Raju (pictured), when she, too, chose a career in ophthalmology. Now, she is establishing a new scholarship at the Joan C. Edwards School of Medicine in honor of her parents and dedicated to supporting future ophthalmologists. The Dr. V. K. and Rani Raju Scholarship …

Special Forces to discuss small-business opportunities during Marshall event

The U.S. military spends billions of dollars each year contracting with small businesses for goods and services. Individuals can learn how they can become part of that supply chain by attending the Marshall Advanced Manufacturing Center’s (MAMC) Aug. 29 workshop “Doing Business with Special Operations Command” in Huntington. “This event is part of our continuing effort to bring more military …

Classes for nursing degree to begin at Glenville State University

Marshall's School of Nursing is set to begin a unusual partnership this fall with Glenville State University. In the summer of 2021, the Marshall and Glenville announced a partnership to enhance nursing education in the state. The collaboration will establish a nursing co-op that will provide access to a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (B.S.N.) at Glenville State University through …

Study seeks more participants for study on aging intervention through art

Researchers at Marshall University are seeking participants aged 55 or older for the 2024 (February-April) series of their health study designed to examine the impact of visual art activities on the well-being of aging adults. Many individuals report health benefits from participating in art activities as they age, which is generally supported by previous research. This health study, supported with …

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