Marshall University Forensic Science Center DNA Technical Leader Presents Success of Novel Project to Review Sexual Assault Cases at National DNA Technical Conference

Marshall University Forensic Science Center DNA Technical Leader Jason Chute delivered a presentation about a successful pilot project to review and expedite sexual assault kit cases recently at the 12th Annual DNA Technical Workshop Bode West in Coronado, Calif. Chute was asked to present at the conference because this approach to reviewing cases has never […]

U.S. Department of Education Ranks WVU Parkersburg Among Nation’s Most Affordable Colleges

This month, the U.S. Department of Education’s College Affordability and Transparency Center named West Virginia University at Parkersburg as one of the nation’s top most affordable four-year colleges in the country. Only two of West Virginia’s four-year institutions made the list which includes 67 colleges and universities. The list can be found at www.collegecost.ed.gov. “We […]

Marshall University Career Services to Offer Community Workshops

Marshall University Career Services will present two identical workshops this summer aimed at incoming freshmen and their families, as well as rising high school seniors. The workshops, focused on career exploration, the job market, and a comprehensive four-year student career plan, will help both students and parents effectively prepare for college and career paths. A […]

Concord University Ranked Among Most Affordable Small Colleges in Eastern United States

Concord University ranks 10th on the Great Value Colleges list of the “100 Most Affordable Small Colleges East of the Mississippi.” The list was recently released by Great Value Colleges, a premier website whose mission in providing information to students is to help them “get the best possible education for their money.” Concord is one of […]

Marco Cornhole Classic to Debut Aug. 1 at Marshall University

A new event, featuring fun for the whole family and a spirited cornhole tournament, is coming to Marshall’s Huntington campus on Saturday, Aug. 1. The Marco Cornhole Classic and Marshall Family Fun Day, presented by Huntington Bank, will feature an afternoon of activities for Marshall alums, faculty, family and friends from 11 a.m. to 3 […]

Smith, McComas promoted to permanent roles at Marshall University

Two Marshall University administrators have accepted permanent appointments to roles in which they had been serving on an interim basis, Dr. Gayle Ormiston, provost and senior vice president for academic affairs at Marshall, announced today. Dr. Sherri Smith, former executive director of the Center for Teaching and Learning, has been the interim associate vice president […]