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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 chosen 33 people for its second class of newcomers...

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 the holiday and resume normal operating hours next...

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 full in-person sessions for summer 2022. Two of...

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 Simpson, director of new student orientation,...

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 July 2. Bruce B. Felder, director of human...

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 and student affairs. A native of Cabell County,...

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 Wire will provide funding and wire and cable...

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 soon step down from his position on the board....

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 linguistic skills. “The exchange of languages...

SGA Reflects on Session 79

Brea Smith, Reporter • April 26, 2022

With the semester ending and seniors ready to graduate, Student Government Association seniors from session 79 spoke about their experience with SGA (Student Government Association) to inspire the next...

Herd Holi Celebrated on Campus

Grace Hewitt, Reporter • April 26, 2022

On Wednesday, Marshall University staff and students celebrated Holi, a traditional Hindu celebration of spring, color, and triumph over evil, on the East Hall Lawn with music, lawn games, and lots of...

Campus Organizations Take Food Donations

Andrew Corliss, Reporter • April 26, 2022

Marshall University’s Food Pantry is taking donations to feed those struggling with food insecurity around Huntington. Bins have been placed in the lobbies of Marshall’s residence halls for...