The Parthenon

Marshall University breaks ground for new flight school

Douglas Harding, Executive Editor • August 25, 2020

Two years from today, Marshall Uni- versity plans to begin operating its own flight school, with classes to take place at Yeager Airport in Charleston, where a new facility is being built. “The...

Housing and dining staff encourage following COVID-19 guidelines

Sarah Ingram • August 25, 2020

Marshall University students can expect multiple changes in residence life and din- ing options when they return to school for the fall 2020 semester. Some of the most noticeable changes include...

Student orgs to have trainings, guidelines for in-person events

Sarah Ingram, For the Parthenon • August 25, 2020

Marshall University staff members said student organi- zations will be able to meet and have events during the fall 2020 semester if they follow safety guidelines because it is important to stay...

Marshall to celebrate women’s suffrage centennial with motorcade

Isabella Robinson, News Editor • August 25, 2020

100 years ago in August, women won the right to vote with the ratification of the 19th Amendment to the United States Constitution. This year, on the same date, Mar- shall University will celebrate...

University officials contemplate transition to online courses

Sarah Ingram, For the Parthenon • August 25, 2020

Marshall University President Jerry Gilbert confirmed courses for the fall 2020 semester may transition to online or virtual depending on the number of active coronavirus cases on campus. Gilbert...

Students concerned about campus safety; University “optimistic”

Douglas Harding, Executive editor • August 25, 2020

Marshall officials stated Monday through a university press release that current campus COVID-19 testing data justify optimism toward having “as normal a semester as possible,” but some students...

Dean Cooley: Expectations for Marshall students

August 25, 2020

Dear Marshall University students, As the Marshall University community prepares for the fall 2020 semester, the health, safety and academic progress of students is my chief concern, and I feel...

Pres. Gilbert: Students must complete daily health self-checks

August 25, 2020

Dear Marshall University students, I am writing to inform you of an additional safety measure we will be requiring of all students who will be on campus for face-to-face classes, labs and the...

Student clinicals set to resume in fall semester, staff working with students for placements

Sarah Ingram, The Parthenon • August 25, 2020

Students who are expected to go out into the community to fulfil student clinical requirements may be feeling uncertain of what lies ahead with the continued spread of COVID-19, but Marshall University...

Marshall offers online Life Writing class this fall

Isabella Robinson, News editor • August 25, 2020

Tuesday evenings beginning Sept. 8, from 5:15 to 7:15 p.m. for ten straight weeks, 12 Huntington-area residents longing to write a book based on life experiences may enroll in author and book editor...

$990,550 awarded to Engineering and Computer Sciences College

Isabella Robinson, News Editor • August 25, 2020

On Aug. 7, The College of Engi- neering and Computer Sciences was presented a $990,550 scholarship grant in Science, Technology, Engi- neering and Mathematics (STEM) from the National Science Foundation...

New med school scholarships to support students from Kentucky

Isabella Robinson, News editor • August 25, 2020

New Marshall School of Medicine scholarship to support students from Kentucky First-Year medical students are now able to receive the Dr. Bobby L. and Eric K. Hardin Miller Scholar- ship, preferring...