After three and a half years of leadership at Marshall University, President Brad Smith agreed to extend his employment agreement on Wednesday, June 11, meaning the university president will maintain his...

Holderby Hall may appear to just be brick and mortar, but it was once the place where strangers became family.  The year was 1982, and Bill Gardner was moving into Holderby Hall. With his dormitory...

The Tri-State Coal Cats (6-9) look to bounce back with a six-game home stand after a number of losses on the road. The Coal Cats entered the road trip following a back-to-back doubleheader loss to the...

Growing up, I remember being told by my best friend after I came out that I was “one of the good ones.” Even though I didn’t think of it at the time at the age of 12, I realized that prejudice is...

Even the most loving of families can be affected by social media’s negative impact, but one mother and disabilities advocate said one platform’s influence was even more devastating than she ever expected.   Kari...

Fulfilling. Unpredictable. Happy.  These are the three words Dean Robert Bookwalter said best describe his career in higher education – which was set to end this summer, until the second of these...

The City of Huntington has decided not to display the pride flag this Pride Month, sparking mixed reactions from the community. The Huntington City Hall will only fly the flags of the United States,...

Researchers from Marshall University have discovered and named a prehistoric sea creature. Robin O’Keefe, Marshall biology professor, was the lead author of the study that led to the discovery of...

The West Virginia Black Bears Baseball team looks to bounce back after a hard walk off loss against the State College Spikes to even up the series on Saturday, June 7.  The Black Bears did take an...

The Tri-State Coal Cats (2-2) fell to the losing side of a come-from-behind 10-5 loss against the Pulaski River Turtles (3-1). The River Turtles, based out of Pulaski, Virginia, exploded in the ninth...

Nearly 1,500 graduates walked across the stage and turned their tassels toward the next chapter of their lives at the Spring 2025 Commencement, carrying on Marshall’s stories of success. Two ceremonies...