The Parthenon

University officials contemplate transition to online courses

Sarah Ingram, For the Parthenon • August 25, 2020

Marshall University President Jerry Gilbert confirmed courses for the fall 2020 semester may transition to online or virtual depending on the number...

Students concerned about campus safety; University “optimistic”

Douglas Harding, Executive editor • August 25, 2020

Marshall officials stated Monday through a university press release that current campus COVID-19 testing data justify optimism toward having “as...

Dean Cooley: Expectations for Marshall students

August 25, 2020

Dear Marshall University students, As the Marshall University community prepares for the fall 2020 semester, the health, safety and academic...

Pres. Gilbert: Students must complete daily health self-checks

August 25, 2020

Dear Marshall University students, I am writing to inform you of an additional safety measure we will be requiring of all students who will...

Student clinicals set to resume in fall semester, staff working with students for placements

Sarah Ingram, The Parthenon • August 25, 2020

Students who are expected to go out into the community to fulfil student clinical requirements may be feeling uncertain of what lies ahead with...

Marshall offers online Life Writing class this fall

Isabella Robinson, News editor • August 25, 2020

Tuesday evenings beginning Sept. 8, from 5:15 to 7:15 p.m. for ten straight weeks, 12 Huntington-area residents longing to write a book based on...

$990,550 awarded to Engineering and Computer Sciences College

Isabella Robinson, News Editor • August 25, 2020

On Aug. 7, The College of Engi- neering and Computer Sciences was presented a $990,550 scholarship grant in Science, Technology, Engi- neering...

New med school scholarships to support students from Kentucky

Isabella Robinson, News editor • August 25, 2020

New Marshall School of Medicine scholarship to support students from Kentucky First-Year medical students are now able to receive the Dr. Bobby...

Marshall 1 of 9 schools to offer new Mission Act scholarships to qualifying veterans

Douglas Harding, Executive Editor • August 25, 2020

Marshall’s medical school beginning this semester will offer two new four-year scholarships per year to qualifying student veterans pursuing...

Campus libraries make adjustments for pandemic

Denise Jackson, Social Media Editor • August 25, 2020

Marshall University’s Drinko and Morrow Library have been adjusting to the “new normal.” In order to keep students and faculty safe on...

Medical school student receives $11,500 research scholarship

Douglas Harding, Executive Editor • August 25, 2020

A Marshall University medical school student has been awarded an $11,500 national scholarship for infectious disease research and clinical trials. Sophomore...

Herd football take a knee to honor George Floyd

Taylor Huddleston, Sports Editor • June 13, 2020

In light of recent events, the Marshall University football team participated in honoring George Floyd, a black man who was killed by police during an...