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Physical Therapy faculty member to attend LaunchIt program for invention

University Communications • September 1, 2020

Dr. Brad Profitt, assistant professor in the Marshall University School of Physical Therapy, will be part of the University of Louisville’s (UofL) LaunchIt program through the UofL NSF I-Corps site program...

Center for Supported Learning adapts to reach community during pandemic

Abby Hanlon, Reporter • September 1, 2020

The Center for Supported Learning (CSL) were forced to adapt and think differently on how to reach their growing community because of the coronavirus. Their fundraising efforts and community events...

W.Va. prison spending has increased more drastically than in any other state

Douglas Harding, Executive Editor • September 1, 2020

The amount of money West Virginia spends on its prisons increased 386% from 2001-2018, the most drastic spending increase of any state in the U.S., a recent ArrestRecords report reveals. In 2001, West...

Student football ticket guidelines 2020

University Communications • September 1, 2020

An announcement from Marshall Athletics: "Marshall Athletics has announced football student ticket guidelines and policies for the 2020 season. Please go here to watch the full instructional video...

JCESOM student earns minority research fellowship for child, adolescent psychiatry

Isabella Robinson, News Editor • August 25, 2020

A Marshall University medical student has been selected to partake in a minority research fellowship which will allow her to study the prevalence of psychiatric health disorders amongst young people in...

Students face penalties for violation of Marshall’s COVID-19 guidelines

Sarah Ingram, For the Parthenon • August 25, 2020

Students who do not adhere to the new health and safety guidelines designated by Marshall University administra- tion may face penalties as severe as suspension under the new addition to the Student...

Marshall University breaks ground for new flight school

Douglas Harding, Executive Editor • August 25, 2020

Two years from today, Marshall Uni- versity plans to begin operating its own flight school, with classes to take place at Yeager Airport in Charleston, where a new facility is being built. “The...

Housing and dining staff encourage following COVID-19 guidelines

Sarah Ingram • August 25, 2020

Marshall University students can expect multiple changes in residence life and din- ing options when they return to school for the fall 2020 semester. Some of the most noticeable changes include...

Student orgs to have trainings, guidelines for in-person events

Sarah Ingram, For the Parthenon • August 25, 2020

Marshall University staff members said student organi- zations will be able to meet and have events during the fall 2020 semester if they follow safety guidelines because it is important to stay...

Marshall to celebrate women’s suffrage centennial with motorcade

Isabella Robinson, News Editor • August 25, 2020

100 years ago in August, women won the right to vote with the ratification of the 19th Amendment to the United States Constitution. This year, on the same date, Mar- shall University will celebrate...

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 of active coronavirus cases on campus. Gilbert...

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 normal a semester as possible,” but some students...