Marshall University

Marshall University is a public university based in Huntington, West Virginia. It was founded in 1837 as the private Marshall Academy, a secondary school or high school, under the control of the Southern Methodist Church. It was renamed Marshall College in 1857; however, the majority of its offerings remained below the college level. The church lost control of the college and it became a state institution in 1867. It was renamed Marshall University in 1961, although it had been acredited as a university-level institution since 1938.

Academics and Research

From its humble beginnings as a small teachers college, Marshall is now gaining prominence as a full-fledged research university especially in the field of biotechnology.

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Two Marshall undergraduate students, Justin Swick and Derek Gregg working with Professors Dr.Elizabeth Murray and Dr. Mike Norton, recently invented a device to speed production of DNA. Their machine produces DNA five times faster than other manufacturers. Within a couple of years, they hope to be producing DNA at 20 times the rate now possible. They founded Vandalia Research to market their technology. Their success has brought considerable attention to the University.

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The scholarship and achievements of Marshall's faculty are also bringing more attention to the Univesity. Drs. Jackie Agesa and Richard Agesa are among the top 20 black economists in the nation. Dr. Jean Edward Smith, known for his works Grant and John Marshall: Definer of a Nation, was a finalist for the Pulitzer Prize in biography. The Higher Education for Learning Problems (H.E.L.P.) program founded by Dr. Barbara Guyer assists students with learning disabilities and related disorders complete their college education. This program is known around the world.

Related Topics:
Jean Edward Smith - Pulitzer Prize

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The Center for Academic Excellence offers an enhanced educational experience for superior students. Marshall offers two prestigious and academically rigorous scholarship programs: the Society of Yeager Scholars and the John Marshall Scholars program.

Related Topics:
Society of Yeager Scholars - John Marshall Scholars

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