12 Jun 2025

Marshall University President Brad D Smith Agrees to Contract Extension

By Leah C Payne

HUNTINGTON, WEST VIRGINIA — At its regularly-scheduled meeting Wednesday, June 11, the Marshall University Board of Governors unanimously approved an amendment to President Brad D Smith’s employment agreement extending its maturity three years to December 31, 2029.

Marshall University Board of Governors Chairman Geoff Sheils released this statement following the board’s decision.

19 May 2025

Marshall University Appoints Dr Kelly D Bradley as Dean of the College of Education and Professional Development

By Leah C Payne

HUNTINGTON, WEST VIRGINIA (May 19, 2025) — 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 September 8.

16 May 2025

Marshall University Launches National Search for Next Athletic Director

By Leah C Payne

HUNTINGTON, WEST VIRGINIA (May 16, 2025) — Marshall University has officially announced the launch of a national search for its next athletic director, engaging with CarrSports Consulting, a firm with deep expertise in collegiate athletics executive searches, to lead the process. The goal is to identify and appoint a new athletic director within sixty days of launching the search.

21 Apr 2025

Marshall University Educator Named 2024 Professor of the Year for West Virginia

By Leah C Payne

HUNTINGTON, WEST VIRGINIA (April 21, 2025) — 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.

09 Apr 2025

Marshall University Announces Soledad O’Brien as Spring Commencement Speaker

By Leah C Payne

HUNTINGTON, WEST VIRGINIA (April 9, 2025) — Marshall University is proud to announce that long-time broadcast journalist, author and philanthropist Soledad O’Brien will deliver the university’s keynote address for the 2025 graduation ceremonies scheduled for 9AM and 2PM, Saturday, May 10, at the Marshall Health Network Arena.

25 Mar 2025

Marshall University and Intuit Forge Strategic Partnership to Enhance Education and Economic Development in West Virginia

By Leah C Payne

HUNTINGTON, WEST VIRGINIA (March 25, 2025) — Marshall University and Intuit announced today a new strategic partnership aimed at advancing education and driving economic growth across the state of West Virginia. The collaboration is designed to empower students, foster innovation and strengthen the local economy through a multifaceted approach.

The partnership focuses on three key initiatives:

14 Feb 2024

Marshall University President Selected to Chair National Organization on AI in Education

By Leah C Payne

HUNTINGTON, WEST VIRGINIA (February 14, 2024) — Marshall University President Brad D Smith will chair the new 

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