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Brad D. Smith Business Incubator to serve Marshall students, Huntington residents

Michael Morgan, Reporter September 6, 2019

The Brad D. Smith Business Incubator is set to open in Huntington, West Virginia in the coming weeks and will be available to Marshall University students and residents of the area.  The incubator...

Wendell Dobbs, professor of flute and flute theory, and Johan Botes, professor of piano and collaborative piano, perform during the “About Bizet” recital Sept. 4.

Marshall professors perform music of French composers, others during recital

Summer Jewell, Reporter September 5, 2019

The Jomie Jazz Forum was filled with music and guests as two Marshall University staff members performed on Wednesday, Sept. 4.  Wendell Dobbs, professor of flute and flute theory at Marshall, played...

Panelists Dr. Kara Willenburg, Dr. Michael Kilkenny, Melissa Pemberton and Amanda Coleman prepare to discuss the HIV cluster in Cabell County with community members.

Huntington community discusses HIV cluster, harm-reduction programs during public meeting

Blake Newhouse, Reporter September 4, 2019

Citizens of Huntington listened to an overview on the HIV cluster in the city and the harm-reduction programs set in place to combat it during a public meeting Tuesday night, held by the Cabell-Huntington...

Students given opportunity to show gratitude with Thank A Donor Days

Brittany Hively, Reporter September 3, 2019

While students are back on campus and adjusting to new schedules, some are taking the time to thank those who make it possible for them to be there. Students can send their appreciation to donors who helped...

Candidate for House District 16 Dakota Nelson addresses crowd Monday in Huntington.

Locals explore growing populist movement at campaign kick-off event

Douglas Harding, News Editor September 3, 2019

Community leaders, activists and progressive political officials and candidates from across the state shared stories and sentiments with Huntington residents Monday evening at 1010 Coffee Shop on 10th...

Marshall University’s INTO program has seen a decline of about 50 students since fall 2018.

International students struggle to acquire visas

Phuong Anh Do, Reporter September 3, 2019

Language barriers, culture shock, homesickness and financial issues are some of the difficulties that international students have to face when they study abroad, but there is another issue that international...

Friend at Marshall program welcomes, assists freshmen students

Julianna Everly, Reporter September 3, 2019

Freshmen celebrated the debut of a new program introduced this semester at Marshall during a gathering Friday, Aug. 30 at the Student Center Plaza. The Friend at Marshall Program, or F.A.M., aims to help...

H.E.L.P. Center offers academic support to Marshall students

Grant Goodrich, Reporter September 3, 2019

From small beginnings in a cramped basement office in Jenkins Hall, the Higher Education for Learning Problems Center (H.E.L.P.)  has grown over a 35-year time span. Although their growth has been...

Dr. Brian A. Gallagher, chairman of the Governor’s Advisory Council on Substance Use Disorder, addresses an auditorium of healthcare professionals at Cabell Huntington Hospital Aug. 28.

Healthcare officials discuss impact of ‘Opioid Reduction Act’ on West Virginia

Blake Newhouse, Reporter August 30, 2019

Healthcare officials from throughout West Virginia discussed how House Bill 2768 would affect opioid prescriptions in the state during a meeting at Cabell Huntington Hospital in Huntington Wednesday, Aug....

Del. John Mandt Jr. (R- Cabell, 16), owner of Stewarts Hot Dogs, represents the West Virginia House district including Marshall University, Huntington and surrounding communities.

Stewarts-Sodexo contract terminated amid public pressure

Douglas Harding, News Editor August 28, 2019

A petition circulated earlier this year by community activists calling for the end of the partnership between Stewarts Hot Dogs and state-selected food vendor for Marshall University Sodexo garnered more...

West Virginia House District 16 candidate Dakota Nelson speaks to crowd during ‘Build the Ballot’ event Monday evening at Bahnhof WVrsthaus & Biergarten in Huntington.

Huntington residents, local activists organize for municipal ballot initiatives

Douglas Harding, News Editor August 28, 2019

Aiming to give voters more direct access and power in the local legislative process, community organizers and activists collected signatures and raised awareness for several measures they believe should...

Jenny Anderson, director of Families Leading Change West Virginia, hosts Summer School for Parents in Marshall University’s Drinko Library on Monday, Aug. 5, 2019.

Summer School for Parents explores local school improvement councils

Douglas Harding, News Editor August 6, 2019

A Summer School for Parents Training and Boot Camp aimed at helping locals learn more about policies, power and initiating change in public schools attracted parents of Cabell County students and other...

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