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Residency Program Adds Tapestry Weaving to Art Students’ Skillset in Just One Week

Lucy Bell, Staff Reporter • September 20, 2022

Residency programs across the country offer student artists the opportunity to expand their skills outside of the classroom setting. One student took a chance on a summer residency completely outside of...

Smith Announces Goal to End Student Debt at MU in 10 Years

Tyler Spence, Executive Editor • September 16, 2022

During the investiture of 38th university president Brad D. Smith, Smith waited until the end of his speech to announce a goal that would dramatically change the landscape of Marshall University. “In...

Master of Social Work Adds Online Program

Matthew Schaffer, Student Reporter • September 16, 2022

Marshall University is now offering an online-only option for the Master of Social Work program beginning this semester. This allows students with a Bachelor of Social Work degree with a focus on behavioral...

WV Department of Education Names Teacher of the Year

Associated Press • September 15, 2022

CHARLESTON, W.Va. (AP) — The West Virginia Department of Education and Board of Education have announced the state Teacher of the Year and Personnel of the Year at a ceremony in Charleston. Amber...

Marshall Celebrates Unsung Heroes

Taylor Isaac, Student Reporter • September 13, 2022

Making a college campus shine is no easy task, which is why Marshall University is celebrating International Housekeepers and Environmental Services Week. From Sept. 12 to Sept. 14, students and employees...

Marshall Alums Win at Huntington Pride Event

Taylor Isaac, Student Reporter • September 13, 2022

After a three-year hiatus, two Marshall alumni were crowned Miss and Mister Huntington Pride Saturday evening, marking the third annual celebration of LGBTQ+ pride in the city. Hosted at the DoubleTree...

Matt James, Assistant Dean of Student and Intercultural Affairs, Enters New Position

The Parthenon • September 13, 2022

Matt James has been named the new executive director of alumni relations at Marshall University. Dr. Ron Area, Marshall University Foundation Inc. CEO, made the announcement on Tuesday, Sept. 13. James...

University’s Division of Aviation Receives $1 Million in Funding

Evan Green, Managing Editor • September 13, 2022

Marshall’s Division of Aviation has received $1 million in federal funding to go towards increasing the aviation workforce in the Huntington area. The 5-year award will go towards diversifying the economy...

Jim Justice signs abortion ban with few exceptions

Leah Willingham, Associated Press • September 13, 2022

CHARLESTON, W.Va. (AP) — West Virginia’s Governor Jim Justice signed a sweeping abortion ban with few exceptions Friday, approving a bill that several members of the Republican supermajority said they...

New Microscopes Come to Marshall’s Microbiology Lab

Morgan Pemberton, Student Reporter • September 11, 2022

Marshall’s microbiology lab received new microscopes, changing current and future students’ experiences in the biology field. “The new microscopes will provide current and future students with...

Period Health Events Educate Young Women

Morgan Pemberton, Student Reporter • September 11, 2022

The stigmas that surround menstrual health are leaving youths too embarrassed to talk about it, and two Marshall students hope to help end that stigma with their period health events. “About half...

Marshall Opens Studies Abroad to Students

Lucy Bell and Destiney Dingess • September 11, 2022

After taking it upon herself to experience more than her traditional collegiate path, one graphic design student sought out scholarships to study abroad now that many pandemic restrictions have lifted. Marshall...