The Parthenon

Marshall School of Medicine Celebrates the 40th Anniversary of Its First Ever Graduating Class

Christian Palmer, Reporter • October 12, 2021

Marshall University’s School of Medicine held a 40th reunion last weekend for its first graduating class, the class of 1981. “This is special because the first group is special, but every...

Marshall Announces 2021 Mr. and Miss. Marshall

Alaina Laster, Reporter • October 12, 2021

The students have voted and elected senior Zack Ihnat and junior Caroline Kinder as their 2021 Mr. and Miss Marshall. Ihnat is a civil engineering and Spanish major sponsored by his fraternity...

Guest Speaker Raises Awareness on Latino Population in West Virginia

Jayden Taylor, Reporter • October 11, 2021

Marshall University this past Tuesday honored National Hispanic Heritage Month by welcoming Dr. Araceli Hernandez-Laroche for a presentation. Dr. Hernandez-Laroche, an associate professor and assistant...

President Gilbert Observes Campus Art to Promote Diversity

Alyssa Woods, Reporter • October 11, 2021

President Jerome Gilbert toured on Oct. 7 around campus to talk with the winners of the Diversity, Equity, and Belonging Artist Competition. The tour showcased the artists’ pieces and allowed the...

COVID Relief Plan Gives Over $6 Million to Students

Connor Woodruff, Reporter • October 11, 2021

Over $6 million is being given to Marshall University students as part of the university’s COVID relief plan. Starting the week of Oct. 4, the bursar’s office has been sending out need-based...

East Hall Soon to Become Marshall University’s Intercultural Center

Alaina Laster, Reporter • October 11, 2021

Marshall University's Intercultural Center will soon take place in East Hall with the goal of creating an inclusive environment on campus. “As the VP of Intercultural Affairs for the University,...

Marshall Honors Hal Greer with Statue

Xena Bunton, Executive Editor • October 9, 2021

Facebook Live To celebrate the life of athlete Harold Everett “Hal” Greer, Marshall University held a ceremony Oct. 9 to unveil a bronze statue of the athlete on the corner of 3rd Ave. and 18th...

2021 Homecoming Court Announced at Unity Walk

Alaina Laster, Reporter • October 6, 2021

Homecoming court was announced at the 2021 Unity walk, when students filled the Memorial Student Center to celebrate Unity as a University. During the walk, students walked on each side of...

Marshall Brings Home First-Time Win from the Live in Lou Classic

Jayden Taylor, Reporter • October 6, 2021

For the first time in Marshall University athletics history, an MU cross country runner has won the 5k at the Live in Lou Classic at E.P. "Tom" Sawyer State Park Saturday, in Louisville, Kentucky. Abby...

Marshall’s Pharmacy School Looks to Improve Diversity

Christian Palmer, Reporter • October 6, 2021

The Marshall School of Pharmacy received a diversity track scholarship of $15,000 that will be used to help with diversity in enrollment. The grant was given to Marshall by the National Association...

Marshall Student Hosts Discussion About Accessibility on Campus

Katlyn Worstell, Reporter • October 6, 2021

Marshall University welcomed input from students about their concerns at the pizza social that was held Oct. 2 at the Memorial Student Center. “I decided to hold this event so that students...

Marshall University Faculty Member Unearths Never-Before-Seen Works

Conner Woodruff, Reporter • October 6, 2021

Several never-before-seen writings from American poet Walter Whitman have been unearthed from a Marshall University faculty member. Dr. Stefan Schoberlein, assistant professor in the English Department and director...