We Are ... Marshall for August 16, 2023

The Newsletter for Marshall University Aug. 16, 2023

Faculty and Staff

Alumnus Jim Smith and wife, Pam Kushmerick, give $2 million to support Marshall for All program

Marshall University and the Marshall University Foundation are have announced a transformative gift of $2 million from alumnus and current Board of Governors member Jim Smith and his wife, Pam Kushmerick, to support the new Marshall for All program at the university. This donation is a testament to their commitment to empowering students and fostering innovation at Marshall. The gift …

FedEx gifts CF6 engine to Marshall’s Aviation Maintenance Technology program

Transport and logistics giant FedEx has given a jet engine from its fleet of aircraft to the Aviation Maintenance Technology (AMT) program at Marshall University. The gift was announced Monday by the Marshall University Foundation. The engine, a General Electric CF6 motor from a retired McDonnel Douglas DC-10 aircraft, will be used in the daily classroom instruction of AMT students …

Marshall Marketplace to start this academic year

Earlier this year, it was announced that Marshall University would be adopting a “Save to Serve” culture to eliminate waste and inefficiencies through a shared governance accountability model and by investing in e-procurement capabilities. As part of this process, the Office of Purchasing is implementing a new e-procurement solution by Unimarket that will streamline and standardize the procure-to-pay processes on campus. This new …

School of Pharmacy accreditation extended

The Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE) has extended the accreditation term for the Marshall School of Pharmacy doctoral program through June 30, 2030. Program accreditation provides a national basis for quality assurance. Marshall University’s pharmacy doctorate is one of three ACPE-accredited programs in West Virginia. The program first earned accreditation status in 2016 when it was awarded the initial …

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Drinko Library will be raving Sept. 19!

On Tuesday, Sept. 19, from 5 tp 8 p.m., a silent rave and resource fair will take place in the Drinko Atrium. Library staff realized that National Talk Like a Pirate Day, National Dance Day and Batman Day all fall within the same week, so they are encouraging attendees and people involved to dress up if they'd like. The library …

Regional summit to explore critical interventions for emerging threat of xylazine in the opioid crisis

The West Virginia Behavioral Health Workforce and Health Equity Training Center (also known as the training center), an initiative of the Marshall University Center of Excellence for Recovery, is hosting: "Xylazine, Overdose, and Underserved Communities: An ORN Regional Summit." This summit, organized in collaboration with the Opioid Response Network (ORN), is set to take place from 8 a.m. to 5 …

Marshall students lead nation on FSAT

Students from Marshall University’s forensic science master’s degree program once again achieved the highest collective score in the nation on the Forensic Science Aptitude Test (FSAT), administered by the American Board of Criminalistics and used by students to demonstrate their knowledge of forensic science to potential employers. The test includes 200 questions in 20 categories covering all crime laboratory disciplines …

Free Saturday sports medicine screening clinics to start Aug. 26

Marshall Health will offer weekly Saturday sports medicine screening clinics, beginning Aug. 26, from 8 to 10 a.m. at the Marshall Sports Medicine Institute, 2211 Third Avenue in Huntington. Experienced sports medicine physicians and staff from Marshall Orthopaedics, Marshall Family Medicine and Cabell Huntington Hospital provide free evaluations and assessments on orthopaedic conditions or injuries and advise on next steps. Treatment is …

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Tutoring positions available for Buck Harless Student-Athlete program

The Buck Harless Student-Athlete Program is looking for tutors and academic mentors who are in good academic standing and are interested in helping enhance the educational growth of our student-athletes. The Buck Harless Student-Athlete Program (BHSAP) was created to help all Marshall student-athletes balance their academic and athletic demands. The BHSAP assists student-athletes through daily services, individualized guidance, and current …

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