Ohio University Vice President for Student Affairs Jason Pina and Dean of Students Jenny Hall-Jones made the determination to suspend Interfraternity Council (IFC) fraternities on the Athens campus. This decision, enacted because of a growing concern elevated by allegations of hazing against seven IFC chapters, immediately suspends these organizations from engaging in all chapter events, meetings, and activities until further notice. Details about the directive, the reasons that led to this decision, and the investigative steps that will be followed are included in the attached document (PDF). Read more
About 17% of alumni from the Marshall University Joan C. Edwards School of Medicine give back to the school on an annual basis. Much of this support goes toward the school’s ongoing scholarship campaign to reduce medical student loan debt.Read more
The MUsic Alive Guest Artist and Faculty Collaboration Concert Series and Woodlands Chamber Series, directed by Dr. Şölen Dikener, Dale Capehart and Molly Watson, will present two performances Oct. 9-10.Read more
Megan Thompson, a 2019 Marshall University alumna, has been awarded a National Health Service Corps (NHSC) scholarship. The scholarship will fund four years of her osteopathic physician training by providing funding for tuition, fees and a monthly support stipend.Read more
If you are a woman impacted by epilepsy, this evening is for you. On Tuesday, October 8 from 6-8 pm women are invited to The Pottery Place, 940 Third Avenue, Huntington to make connections with other women who have epilepsy or who are caring for someone with epilepsy. Greenwich Biosciences is providing the support for this event. Read more
Morgantown, WV. The Epilepsy Foundation West Virginia will hold its inaugural fundraising walk on Sunday, October 6, 2019 at Marilla Park in Morgantown. The Walk to End Epilepsy brings the community together to affect change through care, advocacy, research and education. The family-friendly event will bring together over one hundred walkers to support the Epilepsy Foundation’s fundraising efforts and help raise awareness of epilepsy. Read more
Marshall’s Collegiate Cyber Defense Competition Team is ranked No. 6 in the nation by National Cyber League in it's recent Power Rankings. This ranking was based on the performance of the team in the Spring 2019 competition.Read more
Marshall University’s School of Music will present “La Tragédie de Carmen” at 7:30 p.m. Friday, Oct. 11, at Johnson Memorial United Methodist Church, 513 10th St. in Huntington. The performance is free and open to public.Read more
The Marshall University Society of Yeager Scholars has opened the application process for the class of 2020.
The Yeager program provides numerous benefits to students, including full tuition; room and board; a summer study at Oxford University; a laptop; and additional academic, leadership, and enrichment opportunities.Read more
Marshall University and Handong Global University in South Korea have entered into a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU), pledging to cooperate on programs of mutual consent and benefit. Read more
To encourage innovation and problem-solving among students interested in agriculture, the Robert C. Byrd Institute (RCBI) and statewide partners announce the third-annual West Virginia Agriculture Technology & Innovation Student Competition, which offers cash prizes to winners. Read more
CHARLESTON, W.VA. – United States Attorney Mike Stuart issued the following statement about the important issues of elections, election security and voter legitimacy: Read more
Three people were arrested and a significant amount of drugs with a street value of more than $110,000 was confiscated Tuesday, Oct. 1, following four search warrants. Read more
Save the Date! October 26th, Homecoming Weekend. After the game, alums from the former People Reaching Out with Love (PROWL), a Presbyterian campus ministry, will gather at the MU Campus Christian Center for a reunion sponsored UKIRK (translation University Church , no, reference to Star Trek's Commander Kirk) from 7 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. Read more
HUNTINGTON, W.Va. – A Huntington man pled guilty today to a federal drug charge, announced United States Attorney Mike Stuart. Kenneth Alexander, 33, entered a guilty plea to an indictment charging him with aiding and abetting the distribution of heroin. Read more
HUNTINGTON, W.Va.—A Huntington woman pled guilty to embezzling money from 2015 until April 2019 from the Huntington branch of the West Virginia Federal Credit Union (WVFCU), announced United States Attorney Mike Stuart. Frances McComas, 56, pled guilty to embezzling $165,500 from WVFCU. Read more
HUNTINGTON, W.Va. – A Huntington woman pled guilty today to a federal drug conspiracy charge, announced United States Attorney Mike Stuart. Krystal Ewing, 31, entered a guilty plea to an indictment charging her with conspiracy to distribute heroin and fentanyl. Read more
The Love Your Block Program and City of Huntington Office of Zoning and Planning will host a meeting from 5:30 to 7 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 10, at United Way of the River Cities, 820 Madison Ave., to offer training on the BAD Buildings model.Read more
HUNTINGTON, W.Va. – Marshall University’s Marching Thunder will host the Annual Tri-State Marching Championships Saturday, Oct. 5. The marching band competition will feature 16 bands from throughout the Tri-State, who will perform at the Joan C. Edwards Stadium.Read more
HUNTINGTON, W.Va. – The Marshall University School of Music will present its Jazz Ensemble I in concert at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 9, at Smith Recital Hall. The concert, “Celebrating 80 Years of Blue Note Records,” will feature music from the record label’s most influential artists, including Horace Silver, Wayne Shorter, Art Blakey, Hank Mobley, Kenny Dorham and John Coltrane.Read more
CHARLESTON, WV – The Public Service Commission of West Virginia reminds consumers that budget billing plans offered by utility companies can eliminate sudden increases during winter heating and summer cooling seasons.Read more
HUNTINGTON, W. Va.– The National Association of Medical Minority Educators (NAMME) is hosting its southern and central joint regional conference Sept. 26-29 at Marshall University. This is the first time a NAMME conference has been held in West Virginia.Read more
After 31 years of upside down and twisting loops, The Vortex at King's Island will crease to exist after October.
Roller coaster fans, it’s time to make plans to visit Kings Island to say goodbye before the Vortex rides into history Oct. 27, the final day of the fall season. Read more
Despite what the meteorologists say, fall is here and it’s time for the inaugural Huntington Oktoberfest at Pullman Square in Downtown Huntington Saturday October 5 from 12 p.m. to 6 p.m.
Presented by HIMG and Kindred Communications, Huntington Oktoberfest will feature live music from the Full House Polka Players and Of the Dell, as well as contests including stein hoisting competitions, stein relay races and more. Read more
Marshall University Joan C. Edwards School of Medicine’s Class of 2021 has become only the second class to endow a scholarship early in their medical school career. Read more
CHARLESTON — Attorney General Patrick Morrisey expects the impending transfer of the state’s Medicaid Fraud Control Unit will strengthen West Virginia’s fight against fraud, waste and abuse.Read more
Boyd County Public Library is joining libraries from across North America to host its annual Indie Author Day from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 12, at the Main branch where local authors can get discovered and build connections with other authors, readers and industry professionals.Read more
(Knoxville, TN) Judge Pamela Reeves, Chief United States District Judge for the Eastern District of Tennessee, declared the Department of Energy/National Nuclear Security Administration in violation of the National Environment Policy Act and vacated key decisions regarding NNSA’s enriched uranium operations at the Y-12 National Security Complex in Oak Ridge, Tennessee. Read more
HUNTINGTON, W.Va. – United States Attorney Mike Stuart announced multiple indictments charging numerous individuals with participating in a conspiracy to distribute methamphetamine and heroin which operated between Akron, Ohio and the Southern District of West Virginia. The indictments and subsequent arrests resulted from an extensive, joint investigation spearheaded by the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI). Read more
A 41-year-old man has been shot and killed by Huntington Police following a hostage situation Early Tuesday morning most of which occurred near the 8th Street and 9th Avenue Speedway. Jarod Lee Smith was killed as he tried to use a woman with whom he lived as a shield, according to Police Chief Hank Dial.Read more
HUNTINGTON, W.Va. – An Apache Junction, Arizona man pled guilty to possessing methamphetamine and heroin, announced United States Attorney Mike Stuart. Clint Gentile, 39, pled guilty to possession with the intent to distribute methamphetamine and heroin. Read more
CHARLESTON, W.Va. – United States Attorney Mike Stuart announced a major takedown today of drug traffickers resulting in the dismantling of a multi-state drug trafficking organization (DTO) responsible for distributing pounds of methamphetamine from San Diego, California to West Virginia. Read more
