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The Parthenon

Parthenon sports editor Jeff Nathan, 20, was one of the 75 who lost their life in the plane crash Nov. 14, 1970. Nathan was widely respected by his co-workers, friends and professors.

We Missed Jeff Today…

Ralph Turner, Former journalism instructor November 10, 2020

*Editor’s Note: This piece originally ran Nov. 18, 1970. Jeffery Nathan or Nathan Jeffery? I remember the first day in the beginning reporting...

The memorial fountain, created by Harry Bertoia, honors the 75 lives that were lost.

Abstract Memorial Continues to Memorialize Plane Crash

Xena Bunton, Reporter November 10, 2020

In response to 50 years since the Marshall University plane crash on Nov. 14, 1970, Huntington Museum of Art (HMA) is displaying the art of Harry Bertoia....

Lucianne was a cheerleader for the Herd during her time at Marshall University.

Remembering my father, Charles E. Kautz

Lucianne Kautz Call, Daughter of Former Athletic Director November 10, 2020

Hello students, faculty, staff, Marshall sports fans, and the community, What has transpired over the 50 years since that fatal night November 14th,...

The statue is now located outside of the Rec Center on the 20th street side.

Marshall football memorial statue rededicated

Carson Mckinney, Reporter November 10, 2020

A Marshall University football memorial statue was installed in a new location on campus after restoration.   Robin Howell of the Marshall Football...

We will never forget

We will never forget

Anna Williams, Student Body President November 10, 2020

For the second year now, I have had the honor of planning the Memorial Fountain Ceremony. Each time, I learn more about members of the 75 – funny stories,...

Jerome A. Gilbert, Ph.D., President, Marshall University November 10, 2020

Fifty years is a very long time, and it is a long time to grieve. In an individual’s life, a half century usually encompasses countless milestones, some...

Award-Winning Author, Expert Explores Imposter Syndrome in Students

Award-Winning Author, Expert Explores Imposter Syndrome in Students

Xena Bunton, Reporter November 10, 2020

Award-winning author and internationally known expert Valerie Young explained how to overcome imposter syndrome on Tuesday, Nov. 5, through a virtual...

Panelists Discuss Career Paths, Workplace Discrimination in STEM Fields

Xena Bunton, Reporter November 10, 2020

To begin the weeklong virtual celebration of women entrepreneurs, three women in STEM fields talked about their careers and their experiences with gender...

In West Virginia, Obamacare is about more than public health. It’s a matter of economic stability

Lauren Peace, Mountain State Spotlight November 3, 2020

This story was originally published by Mountain State Spotlight. For more stories from Mountain State Spotlight, visit mountainstatespotlight.org. In...

Voting data from Secretary of State Mac Warner

Secretary of State Office November 3, 2020

On Election Day in West Virginia, Secretary of State Mac Warner issued a weekly update on statewide voter participation as well as reminders for voters...

Warner tries to stop voter registration on Facebook

November 3, 2020

Former Secretary of State Natalie Tennant is denouncing the actions of current Secretary of State Mac Warner to stop voter registration efforts on the...

New MU clinical trial to evaluate impact of activated charcoal regimen on COVID-19 symptoms

University Communications November 3, 2020

Marshall University researchers have initiated a new study to determine whether an open label, activated charcoal regimen impacts the severity of symptoms...

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