Leah Payne

Following an extensive national search, Marshall University has named Dr. Diane Helfers Petrella as its next senior vice president and provost, effective July 1, 2026. Petrella joins Marshall from Kent State University, where she has served as dean of the College of the Arts since 2021. In this role, she oversaw all academic, fiscal, development, […]

Marshall University announced today that Neighborgall Construction Company has been awarded the winning bid for construction of the Marshall University Institute for Cyber Security (ICS), a $45 million facility that will focus on training the next generation of cyber professionals. Construction is set to begin immediately. The 21st-century, state-of-the-art structure will position Marshall University as […]

Marshall University is extending its innovative Direct Admissions program to students in Raleigh County, creating new pathways to higher education for local graduates. The partnership was officially launched during a celebration Friday at Woodrow Wilson High School, where Marshall leaders joined Raleigh County educators and community members to mark the milestone. “This program is about […]

Marshall University has announced a historic $50 million gift from President Brad D. Smith and First Lady Alys Smith to advance Marshall For All, a groundbreaking program designed to eliminate student debt. The milestone gift is the largest bestowed to the university, and is the largest personal contribution made by a sitting university president to […]

Marshall University will host the West Virginia premiere of “The Nuclear Frontier”, a new documentary feature about the movement to expand nuclear power in the United States to meet growing energy demand. Directed by award-winning and Emmy-nominated filmmaker Evan Mascagni, the film follows young advocates and business leaders in their push to expand nuclear power […]

The Health Science Technology Academy (HSTA) Fun with Science Institute at Marshall University kicks off this holiday weekend at Marshall University. HSTA is a statewide initiative that helps high school students with an interest in STEM fields thrive in high school and college. The following hands-on activities are a few of the activities scheduled: · […]

Marshall University has announced the appointment of Dr. Uma Sundaram as senior advisor to the president for Veterans Affairs and Translational Sciences, effective immediately. This newly established role reflects the university’s deep commitment to advancing health care, particularly for the region’s veteran population. Sundaram joined Marshall University in 2013 from West Virginia University and has […]

Marshall University is proud to announce the appointment of Dr. Kelly D. Bradley as the new dean of the College of Education and Professional Development, effective Sept. 8. “This was a thorough and highly competitive search for a critical leadership position at Marshall,” said President Brad D. Smith. “I’m deeply appreciative of the search committee’s […]

Marshall University’s Center for Innovation and Entrepreneurship (iCenter) has selected four faculty members for its third cohort of Innovation Catalysts, a pioneering initiative designed to train members of the higher education community in design thinking. This problem-solving methodology emphasizes human-centered, creative approaches to addressing complex challenges. The newly appointed Innovation Catalysts are: Carol Smith – […]

Marshall University is proud to announce the appointment of Dr. Rohan Christie-David as the new dean of the Lewis College of Business, effective Aug. 4. President Brad D. Smith said Christie-David brings with him an exceptional record of academic leadership, scholarly achievement and a deep commitment to student success. “This was an extensive and thoughtful […]

Marshall University’s Dr. Rachael Peckham, a member of the university’s Department of English, has been named the 2024 Professor of the Year by the Faculty Merit Foundation of West Virginia.    Peckham was presented with the award during an event on April 17 in Charleston. She was one of five finalists for the recognition that […]

Marshall University’s first official Esports team has qualified for the 2025 College CoD League (CCL) Nationals after finishing in the top six of the Southeast Regional playoffs. Marshall was the only university in the region to have two teams ranked among the top 32, earning spots at No. 21 and No. 32. The No. 21-ranked […]

Marshall University will host its university-wide Student Research and Creativity Symposium Wednesday and Thursday, April 2-3, to honor and showcase the research and creative work of both undergraduate and graduate students. The event, which is free and open to the public, provides students from a wide array of disciplines with a platform to present their […]

TEDxMarshallU is excited to announce the lineup of inspiring speakers for its 7th annual event, “Beyond Borders.” Eight speakers will take the stage to share their ideas at the Joan C. Edwards Performing Arts Center at 7 p.m. Saturday, March 8. TEDxMarshallU is a student-led, faculty mentored, independently organized event. This year’s theme was inspired […]

Marshall University’s Center for Innovation and Entrepreneurship (iCenter) has named four people to the university’s second cohort of Innovation Catalysts, a first-of-its-kind program aimed at training the higher education community in design thinking, a specialized approach to solving complex, human-centered problems. Dr. April Fugett, professor and executive director for the Center for Teaching and Learning, […]

Marshall University senior chemistry major Peregrine “Perin” Schray has been named Outstanding New Supplemental Instruction Leader by the International Center for Supplemental Instruction at the University of Missouri, Kansas City. Schray is the supplemental instruction (SI) leader for Chemistry 205 at Marshall, a class that covers general chemistry, organic chemistry and biochemistry and serves health

Marshall University officials, faculty, staff and students celebrated Wednesday afternoon the official dedication of the Brad D. Smith Center for Business and Innovation, located at 1425 4th Ave. in Huntington. The new facility housing the Lewis College of Business, Brad D. Smith Schools of Business is about 78,000 square feet and features some of the

Marshall University officials are pleased to announce that Chris Gardner, acclaimed American businessman, motivational speaker and author will serve as the commencement speaker for the Class of 2024. The commencement ceremonies are scheduled for Saturday, April 27, at the Marshall Health Arena in Huntington. Gardner’s remarkable journey from homelessness to success has inspired

Marshall University is preparing to welcome hundreds of volunteers to its campuses for its annual Community Cares Week: Giving Back to the Herd. All members of the #MarshallUFamily, including alumni, community members, students, faculty and staff, are invited to volunteer their time and effort to help make Marshall shine. The sweat equity event is slated

Marshall University President Brad D. Smith will chair the new Southern Regional Education Board (SREB) Commission on Artificial Intelligence and Education. Smith will co-chair the commission along with South Carolina Gov. Henry McMaster. They are expected to convene the group next month, with commission members being announced by the SREB in the coming weeks. The