The West Virginia Public Workers Union sent a letter to Gov. Jim Justice earlier this week demanding better working conditions and compensation for essential workers throughout the COVID-19 crisis.
The...
Marshall University Libraries will offer “Virtual Stress Relief” activities for students in place of their semiannual Stress Relief events on campus from April 20-24.
“The libraries have been...
West Virginia residents may now view an interactive map of the state and each individual county featuring available data about the COVID-19 pandemic.
“As news releases pour in, it can be confusing...
A new press release from the Social Security Administration sent Monday includes guidance for individuals who are beneficiaries of Social Security and Supplemental Social Security Income (SSI) and are...
Student workers left with reduced hours or unemployed due to safety issues concerning COVID-19 will receive compensation for lost wages as a part of a relief bill passed by Congress.
About $9 million...
In an email to all Marshall University students Wednesday afternoon, University President Jerome “Jerry” Gilbert announced that students would receive emergency financial assistance in the form of...
The following message was sent to Marshall University students from President Jerry Gilbert:
"Dear Marshall University students,
As you know, the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic and the change to remote learning...
One of the biggest effects of the spread of COVID-19 is the rise in unemployment. Business are cutting people’s hours and often letting employees go to cut down on the risk factor of spreading the coronavirus.
“I...
Chris White, a professor of history in Marshall University's College of Liberal Arts, was able to share his perspective on the global history of the COVID-19 disease.
A pandemic is defined as a disease...
The following message was released to students from University Communications:
"This message is notification that a Marshall University employee has been diagnosed with COVID-19. The employee is currently...
The West Virginia Mask Army has delivered more than 3,300 free, homemade masks to 14 medical facilities across the state as of April 4, with more orders to be delivered this weekend.
The goal of the...
Editor’s note: This story was done in a Q&A form to ensure the information is delivered with as much detail as possible. It is an ongoing story and will likely be updated as more information is provided....