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Presidential Candidate, Robyn Hannigan, Arrives on Campus

Conner Woodruff, Reporter October 14, 2021

Robyn Hannigan, one of five presidential candidates nominated to succeed President Gilbert, presented herself to students and faculty.   Hannigan, provost of Clarkson University, spoke before Marshall students...

Vice Chancellor of Purdue University Speaks to Students on Campus

Conner Woodruff, Reporter October 14, 2021

 Kathy Johnson, executive vice chancellor and chief academic officer of Indiana University-Purdue University Indianapolis, spoke on Oct. 13 at the Arthur Weisberg Family Applied Engineering Complex.  “This...

Annual Pumpkin Festival Returns in Person

Alaina Laster, Reporter October 14, 2021

After the COVID-19 pandemic cancelled festivities in 2020, the annual Milton Pumpkin Festival returned in 2021 to continue its 35-year tradition.   The festival began in 1986, with the goal of...

Students Welcomed to Experience Other Cultures

Katlyn Worstell, Reporter October 14, 2021

Students attended a series of cultural presentations by Marshall’s Undergraduate Pathway Program on Oct. 13 in the Arthur Weisberg Family Applied Engineering Complex.  “For this event, students...

Marshall’s Theatre Department Presents ‘The Odd Couple’

Katlyn Worstell, Reporter October 12, 2021

The Joan C. Edwards Playhouse is introduced a show called ‘The Odd Couple’ to students and guests last week until Saturday, Oct. 9.  “The play is considered to be one of the great contemporary...

Bone Music Virtual Reading Series Presents ‘Young Poets Night’

Katlyn Worstell, Reporter October 12, 2021

Students could sit back in the comfort of their own room and listen to poetry by young poets on Friday, Oct. 8. for the Bone Music Virtual Reading series.   Joel Peckham, organizer of this event,...

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...

Mr. Marshall, Zach Ihnat, and Miss. Marshall, Caroline Kinder

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 takes art tour across campus

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,...

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