Marco celebrates 60th birthday as university mascot
The Memorial Student Center was decorated for a party as Marshall University celebrated Marco’s 60th birthday Thursday, March 6. Marco was surrounded by students and faculty for the momentous occasion...
View ArticleEveryBODY Fitness to host Cats on Mats for International Rescue Cat Day
EveryBODY Fitness is hosting their 3rd annual Cats on Mats yoga and adoption event in honor of International Rescue Cat Day on Monday, March 24, at 5 p.m. The event will benefit The Huntington Cabell...
View ArticleCollective 37 signs partnership with Huntington Chamber of Commerce
Even though the idea of Collective 37 was not made by students, it would not have happened without students, a faculty advisor of Collective 37 said. Collective 37, Marshall University’s student-run...
View ArticleTEDxMarshallU presents ‘Beyond Borders’ for seventh annual event
Gallery • 39 Photos Wade Sullivan (Courtesy of TEDxMarshallU/Wade Sullivan) TEDxMarshallU returned to campus for its seventh annual event with the topic “Beyond Borders,” which featured speakers from...
View ArticlePresident Trump gives the longest State of the Union in American history
On Tuesday, March 5, President Donald Trump delivered the longest State of the Union Address to a joint Congress session in American history in which he discussed the progress he has made as the 47th...
View ArticleLunchtime faculty readings showcase research and writing of Marshall professors
Marshall University’s Department of English held “Lunchtime Faculty Readings,” which showcased readings by three professors Wednesday, March 5, in Corbly Hall. Professor Dalton Monk presented from his...
View ArticleFostering Independence support group provides resources for students in need
Time management, budget training, meal planning, grocery shopping and other life skills are among the lessons being taught at the Fostering Independence support group hosted by the Counseling Center...
View ArticleDEI rollback bring about Division of Intercultural Affairs name changes
Marshall’s Division of Intercultural Affairs will be undergoing adjustments in the form of office name changes, administrative title changes and signature event changes, according to an email from...
View ArticleHuntington Artist Kris Hillen holds first public exhibit
Descending from a long line of artisans, a sixth-generation Huntington native held his first solo public art exhibit Wednesday, March 5, at the West Edge Factory, showcasing his paintings. Kris Hillen,...
View ArticleSun Belt Conference Championship: Men and Women fall in quarterfinals
Both Men’s and Women’s Basketball lost during quarterfinal matches of the Sun Belt Conference Basketball Championships. The women’s team entered the SBC Championship, held at the Pensacola Bay Center...
View ArticleSoftball sweeps invitational in home opening series
Marshall Softball battled and won all six of its contests in the Marshall March Madness Invitational tournament weekend. “It’s good to be in front of our home crowd,” coach Zerkle said. “It wasn’t our...
View ArticleMarshall hosts Countdown to Commencement for graduating seniors
Marshall University is hosting its Countdown to Commencement event Tuesday, March 11, and Wednesday, March 12, helping seniors finalize their graduation plans in the Don Morris Room of the Memorial...
View ArticleI’m learning to appreciate West Virginia: Stereotypes to strength
I used to be embarrassed to tell people I was from West Virginia. I still kind of am, but not for the reason you may think. Every time I went out of town, I braced myself for the typical renditions of...
View ArticleLogan, Wayne counties added to federal disaster assistance following floods
Flood recovery efforts continue across southern West Virginia as Logan and Wayne counties have been added to the federal disaster declaration following the February storms. Gov. Patrick Morrisey...
View ArticleFinding yourself on the shelf at Cicada Books
If you read every month how to change your life, you’d never be able to help yourself, a host of the Shelf Improvement book club said, adding, “It gets a little much, and you don’t end up actually...
View ArticleThe best era of music according to Marshall students
Students reminisced, decided and explained their favorite era of music on Wednesday, March 5, at Marshall University. Students were polled and provided detailed feedback explaining their favorite era...
View ArticleCampus food pantry addresses food insecurity
The Marshall Food Pantry offers food options to students, staff and community members who are facing food insecurity. Eva Rhodes, the Marshall Food Pantry’s graduate student director, said the pantry...
View ArticleSigma Phi Epsilon champions philanthropy through service at Marshall University
Alumnae involvement in Greek Life is evolving as sororities adapt to modern challenges, from digital engagement to shifting cultural expectations. “Recently, our chapter has been putting in effort to...
View ArticleGALLERY: Softball vs. Louisiana
The Marshall University softball team ended the longest conference series winning streak in the country with a 2-1 series edge against the Louisiana Rajun Cajuns. Since 2013, the Rajun Cajuns have won...
View ArticleMenendez brothers seek help from Gov. Newsom, DA revokes resentencing...
The Los Angeles District Attorney’s Office has taken another step in the Menendez decision, one that could potentially set the incarcerated brothers back. DA Nathan Hochmann has revoked the office’s...
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