New football endowment named after ‘Marshall Legend’
The Big Green Scholarship Foundation has announced the establishment of the Red Dawson Endowment, a scholarship that will aid football student-athletes at Marshall. “We are so grateful to have a...
View ArticleACLU-WV sues Trump administration for revoking Marshall student’s visa
The American Civil Liberties Union of West Virginia has filed a federal lawsuit against Trump administration officials after a Marshall University graduate student’s visa was “unlawfully revoked.”...
View ArticleEditorial: Laws can’t change who ‘We Are’
Marshall University is home to 12,318 students. Of these 12,318, 9,133 are white, 578 are Black, 457 are two or more races, 317 are Hispanic, 174 are Asian, 38 are American Indian or Alaska Native, six...
View ArticleTennis wraps up regular season: looks forward to SBC Tournament
Marshall Tennis wrapped up the regular season with a loss against the Georgia State Panthers. For doubles, Sophia Hurrion and Aisling McGrane swept their match against Francesca Miglio and Maria...
View ArticleHerding young readers: First children’s book to feature Marco
Instilling Marshall’s values and the pride for the Herd early on sparked the inspiration for a children’s book featuring the university’s beloved mascot, Marco, one Marshall alum said. Callanta Media...
View ArticleCARES partners with fraternity to raise autism awareness
Sigma Phi Epsilon, in collaboration with CARES, hosted an autism awareness event April 17 to raise awareness about the condition and combat recent misinformation surrounding it. Taylor McClanahan,...
View ArticleCentral City celebrates Earth & Culture Day
Central City’s Earth & Culture Day, an event hosted by RenewAll and Coalfield Development on April 19, aimed to celebrate local and regional artists, organizations and community initiatives. “Every...
View ArticleVintage Marco logo receives a minor makeover
The classic “Sailor Marco” logo has received a modern redesign at Marshall University. As French fashion designer Yves Saint Laurent once said, “Fashions fade; style is eternal.” While the sailor look...
View ArticleMarshall students weigh in on campus caffeine culture
Caffeine and college students — basically corresponding puzzle pieces, one fueling the other through endless assignments, exams and social engagements. A simple cup of hot morning coffee seems to have...
View ArticleAlpha Chi Omega hosts Denim & Donuts to raise awareness for sexual assault...
In a blend of advocacy and community engagement, Alpha Chi Omega hosted its annual Denim & Donuts event at Marshall University Wednesday, April 16, to raise awareness about sexual assault and...
View ArticleSigma Phi Epsilon serves up spaghetti for a cause
Sigma Phi Epsilon hosted its first philanthropy spaghetti dinner Tuesday, April 15, drawing a crowd of students, professors and community members to support Big Brothers Big Sisters. The fraternity...
View ArticleHow the Tri-State helps Ukraine
Making a difference in Ukraine and raising awareness of the conflict is the primary goal of Sunflower Seeds Inc., a non-profit humanitarian aid group based out of Huntington. According to their...
View ArticleCommunity members protest changes to LGBTQ, intercultural offices
Community members took to the streets to protest the renaming of the Center for African American Studies, the LGBTQ+ Office and the International Student Office to the Access, Connections and...
View ArticleAffording college in today’s economy: Students juggle jobs, stress
“ “We have to sacrifice now, so we can survive later” — Maliki Woodard .sno-pullquote-6810830cc12df { display: flex; float: left; margin: 30px 30px 30px 0; width: 50%; border-color: #888888;...
View ArticleWest Virginia Legislative Session in review
The 2025 West Virginia Legislative Session wrapped up, passing 249 of 2,460 bills, with a focus on DEI and education amidst budget cuts and party tensions. The 2025 Legislative Session, which ran from...
View ArticleMorrisey signs Lauren’s Law, cracking down on drug crime
Cracking down on crime, an initiative taken by President Donald Trump at the outset of his second term, has been taken by Gov. Patrick Morrisey as he signed Senate Bill 196, known as Lauren’s Law....
View ArticlePhilanthropy event “Mo Wash” makes a splash
Sigma Alpha Epsilon members at Marshall University were soaked for a cause on Friday, April 18, during their new “Mo Wash” philanthropy event supporting Movember and men’s mental health initiatives....
View ArticleInsomnia Cookies makes Huntington debut near campus
Late-night snackers and college students, Insomnia Cookies has officially opened in Huntington, West Virginia, serving up the cookies – and ice cream – of students’ dreams, one store leader said....
View ArticleChristian Spears to depart from Marshall
Marshall Director of Athletics Christian Spears and Marshall have mutually agreed Spears will leave the school at the end of his contract, a report from ESPN said. The ESPN report also said “(Spears...
View ArticleAI assistant gives study help to students
The Adobe Acrobat AI Assistant sponsored a study break Monday, April 28, at Marshall University. The event aimed to assist students with utilizing Adobe’s AI tools and was held in the plaza outside...
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