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Marshall University's Student Newspaper

The Parthenon

Marshall University's Student Newspaper

The Parthenon

Students swab their mouths for stem cells in the hope that one of them is a match for a Huntington resident diagnosed with blood cancer.

Bone marrow drive aims to save lives of local, worldwide cancer patients

Baylee Parsons, Managing Editor April 8, 2025

Marshall University is no stranger to giving back to the community, but on April 8 and 9, students and staff had the opportunity to donate something that...

Explore a new opportunity­­­­­­­­­­ –The Parthenon is hiring

Explore a new opportunity­­­­­­­­­­ –The Parthenon is hiring

The Parthenon April 8, 2025

The Parthenon is seeking staff applications from any and all students interested in contributing to student journalism.  Students outside of the W...

Soledad O’Brien is an award-winning journalist (Courtesy of Marshall University).

Broadcast journalist to deliver keynote address at spring commencement

Kaitlyn Fleming, News Editor April 8, 2025

Social justice advocate, author and journalist will share her wisdom with Marshall’s spring graduates.  Soledad O’Brien, the CEO of Soledad O’Brien...

(L to R) Stephanie Thacker, Melissa Blatt, Arminta Spaulding, Mattie Shuler and Christine Jacobs served as panelists for the sixth Alys Smith Symposium for Women Professionals on April 1.

Legal wisdom: Women in law talk careers, challenges and change

Kaitlyn Fleming, News Editor April 2, 2025

The first stirrings of a legal career took root in a young woman spending time in her grandmother’s bar in Hamlin, West Virginia, one U.S. circuit judge...

LEAD Center Hosts annual Leadership Conference

Bethany Jarrell, Student Reporter April 1, 2025

Marshall University hosted the annual LEAD Leadership Conference Friday, March 28, bringing students together for leadership development. The event...

Teal lights have been placed around campus in honor of Sexual Assault Awareness Month.

Campus lit up in teal for Sexual Assault Awareness Month

Nolan Duncan, Staff Reporter April 1, 2025

Teal lights were installed on campus  at Light the Night hosted by the Violence Prevention and Response Program on March 31 to begin Marshall’s recognition...

Avinandan “Avi” Mukherjee, the provost and senior vice president for Academic Affairs. (Courtesy of Academic Affairs)

Avinandan “Avi” Mukherjee to step down as provost

Kaitlyn Fleming, News Editor April 1, 2025

Avinandan “Avi” Mukherjee, the provost and senior vice president for Academic Affairs, will conclude his tenure effective July 1, 2025, President Brad...

Margaret Lemos is a professor of law at Duke University. (Courtesy of Duke Law School)

Amicus Curiae tackles partisanship in U.S. Supreme Court

Sarah Davis, Executive Editor March 28, 2025

With a later start in the spring semester, the Amicus Curiae series welcomed another lecturer to the podium on Thursday, March 27. Margaret Lemos, professor...

The partnership will create jobs and new experiences for students.

Marshall University partnership to bring economic growth to students and community

Bethany Jarrell, Staff Reporter March 28, 2025

Marshall University and Intuit announced a partnership Tuesday, March 25, at the Brad D. Smith Center to launch a Prosperity Hub, driving economic growth...

Zach Bryan and his tour manager Jay-Michael Cisco at the Marshall Football game on Oct. 5, 2024. (The Parthenon/Wade Sullivan)

Zach Bryan to perform at the Joan, Marshall community will get first priority in ticket sale

Sarah Davis, Executive Editor March 25, 2025

Student Body President Brea Belville announced Tuesday, March 25, country artist Zach Bryan will be returning to Huntington. Bryan, who visited the...

Graduating seniors participate in the annual event to ensure a successful commencement.

Marshall hosts Countdown to Commencement for graduating seniors

Bethany Jarrell, Staff Reporter March 12, 2025

Marshall University is hosting its Countdown to Commencement event Tuesday, March 11, and Wednesday, March 12, helping seniors finalize their graduation...

DEI Timeline. Graphic by Kaitlyn Fleming

DEI rollback bring about Division of Intercultural Affairs name changes

Kaitlyn Fleming, News Editor March 11, 2025

Marshall’s Division of Intercultural Affairs will be undergoing adjustments in the form of office name changes, administrative title changes and signature...

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