The Parthenon

President Smith Holds First Press Conference

Tyler Spence, Executive Editor • June 20, 2022

University president Brad D. Smith held his first press conference on Monday, recapping his first 100 days in office and his extensive listening tour. Smith...

Board of Governors Sets Project Priorities, Changes to Student Conduct Policies

Tyler Spence, Executive Editor • June 16, 2022

The Marshall University Board of Governors met and approved changes to student conduct policies and approved major projects for construction. Notably,...

Marshall University to Display Panels from National AIDS Memorial Quilt

June 14, 2022

10 Blocks from the national AIDS Memorial Quilt are set to be displayed at Marshall’s Carroll Gallery from Jun. 10 through Jul. 30. The quilt was designed...

West Virginia Cash-for-Worker Program Welcomes New Residents

John Raby, Associated Press • June 14, 2022

CHARLESTON, W.Va. (AP) — A program offering $20,000 in cash and incentives for remote workers to move to West Virginia as part of a population push has...

Marshall Set to Celebrate Juneteenth

Tyler Spence, Executive Editor • June 14, 2022

Earlier this week, Governor Jim Justice declared Friday, June 17, a holiday for all public employees in observance of Juneteenth. Marshall will close for...

Two Governor’s Schools to be Hosted at MU

Tyler Spence, Executive Editor • June 14, 2022

The West Virginia Department of Education, in partnership with Governor Jim Justice, announced the return of the Governor's Schools of West Virginia for...

New Student Orientations Begin

Isabella Robinson, Lead Reporter • June 14, 2022

This summer, Marshall will host incoming students to days of orientation to ease their transition to college life before the start of the fall semester. Sabrina...

Felder, Painter Named to New Positions

University Communications • June 9, 2022

Marshall University President Brad D. Smith today announced two senior-level university administrators will assume new roles in his administration, effective...

Dr. Marcie Simms Named New VP for Intercultural and Student Affairs

Isabella Robinson, Lead Reporter • June 3, 2022

Effective on June 4, Dr. Marcie Simms begins her position serving the campus community as Marshall University’s next vice president for intercultural...

Service Wire providing $1M for business center at Marshall

Associated Press • June 2, 2022

HUNTINGTON, W.Va. (AP) — Service Wire Co. has committed $1 million for a business center at Marshall University, the school's foundation announced. Service...

Stroud Appointed to Serve as General Counsel for University

Evan Green, Features Editor • June 2, 2022

Marshall University’s current Board of Governors Vice Chairman H. Toney Stroud has been chosen to serve as the university’s general counsel, and will...

READ IN SPANISH: Marshall Connects With Madrid

Rafael Alfonso, Copy Editor • April 27, 2022

Leer en español Spanish students at Marshall and English students in Spain can communicate now through a new exchange program to improve both their...