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Marshall University President Jerry Gilbert

Pres. Gilbert discusses pandemic semester

Jena Cordle, Reporter September 22, 2020

Marshall University’s president, Jerome Gilbert, sat down to discuss what is happening on campus this school year.  Gilbert’s day-to-day routine is often filled with meetings, including speaking...

W.Va. Can’t Wait building “people’s government”

Sequoia Ware, Reporter September 15, 2020

West Virginia Can’t Wait movement leaders have sustained their efforts since the primaries in June, continuing to work to elect representatives to become part of a “people’s government” in the...

Shakespeare Reimagined: Women during COVID-19

Shakespeare Reimagined: Women during COVID-19

Xena Bunton, Reporter September 15, 2020

In the midst of coronavirus, William Shakespeare’s literary pieces will be re-envisioned in the production of “Willy Shakes!” Performed by the all-female cast of the Marshall University Theatre ETC!...

Marshall switches to exclusively mobile IDs

Jonathan Still, Reporter September 15, 2020

The staff at the Campus ID Office would usually make a physical identification card for new students to carry around with them, but partially due to the pandemic, IDs will now be fully mobile. Marshall...

W.Va. internet speeds worsening throughout pandemic

W.Va. internet speeds worsening throughout pandemic

Douglas Harding, Executive Editor September 15, 2020

As the coronavirus pandemic and resulting changes to society have forced millions of Americans to begin working from home—whether as a profession or for education—an increasing reliance upon a stable,...

Students adapt to virtual courses, changes to semester

Jonathan Still, Reporter September 15, 2020

One of the biggest changes that Marshall has made to the fall semester is moving most of the fall courses to a virtual format.  Before the semester started, most of the fall classes were moved online...

Business Incubator promotes entrepreneurship

Carson Mckinney, Reporter September 15, 2020

Marshall University’s Lewis College of Business’s partnership with the Brad. D. Smith Business Incubator is offering new opportunities for not only students and graduates, but the Huntington community. Tricia...

Counseling Center Providing Suicide Prevention Training

Xena Bunton, Reporter September 15, 2020

The Counseling Center is providing two one-hour QPR suicide prevention training sessions this fall semester to students, staff and faculty. Several students and faculty attended the first session via...

Marshall ranked in top tier of American universities

University Communications September 15, 2020

HUNTINGTON, W.Va. – For the second consecutive year, U.S. News & World Report’s “Best Colleges” rankings have recognized Marshall University among the nation’s top higher education institutions. The...

Marshall Smashers goes online

Marshall Smashers goes online

Alex Jackson, Reporter September 15, 2020

Marshall Smashers is hosting online weekly gaming tournaments during the fall semester another adaptation being made along with coronavirus.  Marshall Smashers is a gaming club at Marshall University...

Joan C. Edwards Performing Arts Center, all known as the Playhouse.

Joan C. Edwards Performing Arts Center Lights up for RESTART

Xena Bunton, Reporter September 8, 2020

The Joan C. Edwards Performing Arts Center was illuminated in red last week to support the entertainment industry and spread information about the RESTART Act.  The red lights symbolize the entertainment...

Sorority recruitment goes virtual

Abby Hanlon, Reporter September 8, 2020

Panhellenic Sorority Recruitment is going to look different this year than previous years. They have adapted their recruitment system and events to be socially distanced, while still giving potential new...

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