About Marshall University

Brad D. Smith, President

https://www.marshall.edu/

Marshall University encourages individual growth by offering programs and instruction in attainment of scholarship, acquisition of skills, and development of personality. The university provides students with opportunities to understand and to make contributions to the culture in which they live; to develop and maintain physical health; to participate in democratic processes; to learn worthwhile moral, social, and economic values; to develop intellectual curiosity and the desire to continue personal growth; and to share in a varied cultural program. Professional, technical, and industrial career studies are available through the various departments of the university.

Marshall also recognizes an obligation to the state and community by offering evening, off-campus, and online classes, lectures, musical programs, conferences, forums, and other campus and field activities.

Mission

Marshall University is a public comprehensive university with a rich history as one of the oldest institutions of higher learning in West Virginia. Founded in 1837 and named after Chief Justice John Marshall, definer of the Constitution, Marshall University advances the public good through innovative, accredited educational programs. Marshall University’s mission, inspired by our Vision and Creed, includes a commitment to:

• Offer a wide range of high quality, affordable, and accessible undergraduate, graduate, and professional education that prepares students to think, learn, work, and live in an evolving global society.
• Create opportunities and experiences to foster understanding and appreciation of the rich diversity of thought and culture.
• Maintain a dynamic intellectual, artistic, and cultural life by promoting and supporting research and creative activities by undergraduates, graduates, and faculty.
• Contribute to the quality of life of the community, region, and beyond through applied research, economic development, health care, and cultural enrichment.
• Cultivate the development of an inclusive, just, and equitable community.

Vision

The vision of Marshall University:  To inspire learning and creativity that ignites the mind, nurtures the spirit, and fulfills the promise of a better future.

Creed

. . . we, the students, faculty, and staff of Marshall University, pledge to pursue the development of our intellects and the expansion of knowledge, and to devote ourselves to defending individual rights and exercising civic responsibility. We strive to exemplify in our own lives the core values of independence, initiative, achievement, ethical integrity, and commitment to community through association and service. As Marshall University, we form a community that promotes educational goals and that allows individuals maximum opportunity to pursue those goals.

We are

• An Educational Community in which all members work together to promote and strengthen teaching and learning;
• An Open Community uncompromisingly protecting freedom of thought, belief and expression;
• A Civil Community treating all individuals and groups with consideration, decency, and respect, and expressing disagreements in rational ways;
• A Responsible Community accepting obligations and following behavioral guidelines designed to support the common good;
• A Safe Community respecting each other’s rights, privacy and property;
• A Well Community respecting and promoting physical and emotional health;
• An Ethical Community reflecting honesty, integrity and fairness in both academic and extracurricular activities;
• A Pluralistic Community celebrating and learning from our diversity;
• A Socially Conscious Community acting as citizens of the world and seeking to contribute to the betterment of people and their environments; and
• A Judicious Community remaining alert to the threats posed by hatred, intolerance and other injustices and ever prepared to correct them.

Learn more about how we live our creed when navigating political issues & external events.

Approvals And Recognitions

• Federal Immigration and Nationality Act approves Marshall University for attendance of nonimmigrant international students.
• Board of Certified Safety Professionals recognizes the B.S. in Occupational Safety and Health.
• Institute of Hazardous Materials Management (IHMM) recognizes the B.S. in Occupational Safety and Health is recognized as a Associate Safety and Health Manager (ASHM) program.

Membership in Major Organizations

• AACSB/International Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business
• American Association of Colleges of Pharmacy
• American Association of State Colleges and Universities
• American Council of Academic Physical Therapy
• American Council on Education
• American Library Association
• Association of American Medical Colleges
• Association of Departments of English, MLA
• Association of Schools of Journalism and Mass Communication
• Association of Writers and Writing Programs
• Council of Colleges of Arts and Sciences
• Council of Graduate Schools
• CUPA-HR
• The Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi
• International Council of Fine Arts Deans
• NACUBO-SACUBO
• National Association of Fellowships Advisors
• National Collegiate Athletic Association
• National Collegiate Honors Council
• Founding Member of the Ohio River Basin Consortium for Research and Education
• Teacher Education Council of State Colleges & Universities

History

Marshall University traces its origin to 1837, when residents of the community of Guyandotte and the farming country nearby decided their youngsters needed a school that would be in session more than three months a year. Tradition has it that they met at the home of lawyer John Laidley, planned their school, and named it Marshall Academy in honor of Laidley’s friend, the late Chief Justice John Marshall. At the spot called Maple Grove they chose one and one-quarter acres of land on which stood a small log building known as Mount Hebron Church. It had been the site of a three-month subscription school and remained that for another term. Eventually $40 was paid for the site.

On March 30, 1838, the Virginia General Assembly formally incorporated Marshall Academy. Its first full term was conducted in 1838-39. For decades the fledgling school faced serious problems, most of them financial. The Civil War forced it to close for several years, but in 1867 the West Virginia Legislature renewed its vitality by creating the State Normal School at Marshall College to train teachers. This eased Marshall’s problems somewhat, but it was not until the tenure of President Lawrence J. Corbly during 1896-1915 that the college began its real growth.

In 1907, enrollment exceeded 1,000. Since then Marshall’s expansion has been consistent and sometimes spectacular. Marshall was granted university status in 1961. The College of Education and Professional Development, first called Teachers College, was organized in 1920 and the first college degree was awarded in 1921. The College of Arts and Sciences was formed in 1924, The College of Applied Science came into being in 1960; the School of Business was formed in 1969. These were merged into the College of Business and Applied Science in 1972. The School of Medicine and Associated Health Professions was established in 1974, which became the Joan C. Edwards School of Medicine in 2000. The Community College was organized in 1975 and became the Community and Technical College in 1991. In 2003, the Marshall Community and Technical College became an administratively linked, separately accredited institution. Effective July 1, 2008, the Community and Technical College became a separate institution.

The College of Science was authorized by the Board of Regents in 1976. In 1977, the Board approved a change of name for the College of Arts and Sciences to the College of Liberal Arts, and for the College of Business and Applied Science to the College of Business. In 1978, the School of Nursing was established as a separate entity and in 1998 was renamed the College of Nursing and Health Professions and again in 2004 became the College of Health Professions. The W. Page Pitt School of Journalism and Mass Communications was recognized as an independent school in 1998 and in 2013 became part of the College of Arts and Media. The College of Fine Arts (now the College of Arts and Media) was established in 1984. In 1999, the College of Information Technology and Engineering (now the College of Engineering and Computer Sciences) was established. The School of Pharmacy matriculated its first class in 2012. The School of Physical Therapy, a part of the College of Health Professions, matriculated its first class in 2012.

Marshall has taken the lead in delivering courses to off-campus sites throughout the state, nation, and world via distance learning with online courses. Since the formation of the West Virginia Board of Regents in 1969, then under the University of West Virginia Board of Trustees in 1988, and now the Higher Education Policy Commission, Marshall has progressed as an urban-oriented university with regional centers and a statewide mission. As a result of state system support, and because of its own active leadership and its location in the thriving Tri-State area, Marshall is a university with excellent prospects for future development.

Graduate Education

In October, 1938, the West Virginia Board of Education authorized Marshall University to conduct graduate instruction leading to the Master of Arts and the Master of Science degrees. Graduate work was first offered during the summer session of 1939, and the first master’s degrees were conferred at the commencement of 1940. The Graduate School on the Huntington campus was organized in 1948.

The Marshall University School of Medicine was established in the 1970s through federal legislation which authorized the creation of five new medical schools in conjunction with existing VA hospitals. The West Virginia Legislature appropriated funding for the school in 1975 and the Liaison Committee on Medical Education granted provisional accreditation in 1977. The first class of M.D. students entered in January 1978 and graduated in 1981.

Marshall continued to expand its doctoral degree offerings. The first Ph.D. degree at Marshall was conferred in 1992 in Biomedical Sciences (now Biomedical Research).  Marshall University began to offer a Doctor of Education (Ed.D.) degree in March 2002, as a transition from a cooperative agreement with West Virginia University which began in 1980. The clinical Doctor of Psychology (Psy.D.) degree began accepting students in Fall 2002.  The new School of Pharmacy began accepting students into the Doctor of Pharmacy (Pharm.D.) degree in Spring 2010. The Doctor of Management Practice in Nurse Anesthesia (D.M.P.N.A.) degree program was offered from Fall 2010 to Spring 2026 as a collaboration between the Lewis College of Business and Charleston Area Medical Center. The first Doctor of Physical Therapy (D.P.T.) degree class began in Summer 2012. The Doctor of Nursing Practice (D.N.P.) degree program began in Fall 2019. The Doctor of Business Administration (D.B.A) degree program was founded in 2021. The Ph.D. in Engineering degree program began accepting students in Fall 2024.  By Fall 2024, Marshall offered five research doctorate and six professional doctorate programs, over 55 master’s degree programs, and two Education Specialist programs, as well as many graduate certificate programs.

Graduate education on the South Charleston Campus was born in 1958 when West Virginia University was authorized by the Legislature to establish the Kanawha Valley Graduate Center, which began offering courses in chemistry and chemical, mechanical and civil engineering in 1958-59. In July 1972, the Legislature established the college as a separate entity, the West Virginia College of Graduate Studies (COGS). Two years later, the Board of Regents further defined its mission by specifying geographical areas of responsibility, designating COGS to serve 16 counties of central and southern West Virginia with graduate programs—an area containing about 39 percent of the state’s population. On July 1, 1989, a restructured University System of West Virginia was implemented and COGS became the University of West Virginia College of Graduate Studies. With the advent of a new statewide mission approved by the Board of Trustees in 1991, the name was modified in March 1992 to West Virginia Graduate College.

On July 1, 1997, the West Virginia State Legislature authorized a merger of Marshall University and the West Virginia Graduate College, providing a new campus for Marshall University in South Charleston and a producing new college, the Marshall University Graduate College. Today the South Charleston campus is the home of the graduate Humanities and Psychology master’s programs as well as graduate programs in the College of Business and the College of Education and Professional Development.

In 2019, Marshall was recognized by the Carnegie Classification of Institutions at the “Doctoral University:  High Research Activity” level (commonly known as “R2”). This change in status reflected the increase in programmatic offerings as well as growth in research. In 2020, Marshall reorganized the Graduate College into the Office of Graduate Studies. This office, housed within Academic Affairs, is led by the Assistant Provost for Graduate Studies.

The Campuses

The Huntington campus of Marshall University encompasses about 90 acres. It is bounded on the north by Third Avenue, on the south by Fifth Avenue, on the west by Huntington's Central Business District, and on the east by Twentieth Street. The Medical School is located several blocks to the south. This campus is 126 miles east of Lexington, Kentucky, and 50 miles west of Charleston, West Virginia.

Huntington is a safe, picturesque city with hospitals, libraries, restaurants, a renowned museum, a city-wide park, and nearby factories for making hand-blown glass. Concerts and theatrical productions take place in outdoor amphitheaters located in the park and along the riverfront.

A strong “town-gown” relationship benefits both the Huntington community and Marshall University, and is particularly evident in the mutual support of cultural activities and community support of the university’s athletic events.

The South Charleston campus of Marshall University lies 46 miles to the east of the campus in Huntington, and covers about 29 acres in South Charleston, West Virginia. There are two buildings at the South Charleston campus.

The university takes great pride in its continuing efforts to maintain a barrier-free campus for individuals with physical limitations.

Huntington Campus

Arthur Weisberg Family Applied Engineering Complex, located on Third Avenue on the north side of campus, was completed in spring of 2015. It was named in honor of Arthur Weisberg and his family, who have been strong supporters of engineering and computer science at Marshall. The facility houses administration, offices, classrooms and state-of-the-art laboratories of the College of Engineering and Computer Sciences. The College of Science also has faculty offices and research laboratories located in this building. In addition the Weisberg Applied Engineering Complex includes laboratories and offices for the Marshall Institute for Interdisciplinary Research and the Marshall University Research Corporation.

Arthur Weisberg Family Engineering Laboratories was completed in August of 2009. It was named in honor of Arthur Weisberg and his family, who have been strong supporters of engineering and computer science at Marshall. A variety of engineering laboratories are housed in this building.

Birke Gallery, located on the first floor of the Visual Arts Center located at 927 Third Avenue, was named to honor the family of Helen Birke, a former Huntington patroness of the arts. The facility was enlarged in 1993. Directed by the School of Art and Design, the Birke Gallery mounts exhibits of student and professional art works for the benefit of art students, the campus at large and the entire community.

Brad D. Smith Center for Business and Innovation, located on Fourth Avenue, completed in January 2024, is named after Marshall alum and 38th President, Brad D. Smith. It serves as the home of the College of Business, housing departments such as Accountancy and Legal Environment, Finance, Economics and International Business, Management and Health Care Administration, and Marketing, Management Information Systems, and Entrepreneurship. Spanning 78,000 square feet, the facility boasts a forum and a 360-seat auditorium, as well as computer and finance labs, professional offices, and collaboration and study spaces for students.

Buskirk Hall, a six-story women’s residence hall with double and single rooms and a capacity of approximately 193 women, is on the east side of the inner campus. Opened in 1965 as West Hall, it was renamed in 1976 to honor Lillian Helms Buskirk, who was Dean of Women from 1941 until 1970. This residence hall houses Business and Science Living Learning Communities, the First Year Residential Experience, and a designated Quiet Floor. Buskirk Hall is also ADA accessible for students.

Cam Henderson Center, opened in 1981, presents a spectacular profile against the campus skyline on Third Avenue on the north side of campus. The facility was named to honor legendary coach Cam Henderson, whose career at Marshall extended from 1935 to 1955. Special features include a 9,000+-seat basketball arena, four secondary basketball courts, racquetball courts, training rooms, weights rooms, locker rooms and meeting rooms. The Frederick A. Fitch Natatorium, an 800-seat swimming area, was named in honor of a professor and chair of physical education. The building contains human performance labs, intercollegiate offices, the Sports Information office, and the athletic events ticket office.

Campus Christian Center, completed in 1961 on Fifth Avenue beside the Memorial Student Center, is privately owned and operated by a corporation whose Board of Directors is elected by nine Christian denominations. No state funds were involved in its construction. The building contains a chapel, conference rooms, fellowship hall and kitchen, lounge, office space for campus ministers, workshop rooms, and the Stewart H. Smith religious library, named to honor the President (1946 to 1968) of Marshall College and then Marshall University.

Career Education, the Office of Career Education, is located on the southwest corner of Fifth Avenue and l7th Street. The Office of Career Education provides career development and support services for students and alumni. Career Education staff support is available, as well as computers for career research, job search skill development and interview practice, and other online career resources.

Communications Building, the third building of the Smith Hall Complex, was completed in 1970. Located on Third Avenue at the east end of the complex, it houses the studio of WMUL-FM radio, Digital Media Services, and University College.

Corbly Hall, a four-story building located at the southwest corner of campus, was named for Lawrence J. Corbly, who served as “principal” of Marshall College from 1896 to 1907, and as its first president from 1907 to 1915. When dedicated in November 1980, Corbly Hall was the largest academic building in the West Virginia state system of higher education. It houses the administrative offices of the College of Health Professions, the School of Nursing and the Department of English.

Drinko Library and Information Center, located on the western side of campus beside Old Main, opened in 1998 and is named for John Deaver Drinko, a Marshall graduate, philanthropist, and strong supporter of higher education. This is a 118,000 square foot, state-of- the-art facility. Its west side presents a traditional facade that is compatible with adjacent Old Main, while the east side, with an imposing five-story atrium, is modern in design. The dual outward appearance is reflected inside, as the facility melds a full range of traditional library services with state-of-the art computing and distance education facilities that include multimedia training and presentation rooms, quiet study and work rooms, computer workstations and computer carrels. The Drinko Study Center is open 24 hours five days per week and includes access to a spacious reading room with computer consultation stations. The overall library system includes close to three million items consisting of numerous subject-specific databases, print and electronic books or periodicals, scores, multimedia resources, government publications, special collections, and microforms. The Drinko Library provides private and group study rooms, conference rooms, classrooms, and an auditorium. The Information Technology administration and several units in this division are also housed in Drinko.

East Hall is located on the east side of campus near the First Year Residence Halls. It houses the Access, Connections, and Engagement (ACE) Center which is committed to student success by providing access to resources, fostering relationships, and creating opportunities for meaningful engagement. ACE is dedicated to helping students navigate their academic journey, develop independence, and form lasting connections through innovative programs, strategic partnerships, and personalized support. The Student Success Center sponsors success programming especially for freshmen, sophomores, and new transfer students and is the home of the Friend at Marshall (FAM) Peer Mentoring Program, the Supplemental Instruction Program, the Herd Path Program, and the Alternative Suspension Program. The English Language Institute facilitates English language learning and cultural educational understanding for Marshall’s international students.

The Education Building, constructed in 1937, is located on the eastern side of the inner campus. Until 1970 the building provided elementary through high school education and served as a laboratory for prospective teachers. Now, it houses administration, offices, and classrooms of the College of Education and Professional Development. The facility includes the Learning Resource center, a mathematics education laboratory, a science education laboratory, electronic classrooms, and the June C. Harless Center for Rural Educational Research and Development.

The First Year Residence Halls (FYRH) opened in the fall of 2008. There are two buildings of four floors each, which house a total of approximately 782 students. Students share a bedroom and bathroom with one roommate. Each student is provided an extra-long bed, bureau, desk and chair. These residence halls provide Ethernet and wireless Internet access, along with cable television. There are emergency phones on each floor and card access into the building, along with security cameras in the common areas. These residence halls also have study lounges, classrooms and common area space for student use. Resident Advisors are assigned to each floor and 24-hour desk coverage is provided. A professional staff member lives on site for after-hours emergencies.

Gullickson Hall, completed in 1961, adjoins the newer Cam Henderson Center at 18th Street and Fourth Avenue on the northeast side of campus. It was named in honor of Otto (Swede) Gullickson, who developed a large collegiate intramural program at Marshall beginning in 1930 and continuing for almost four decades. This three-story facility contains classrooms, offices, a gymnasium seating 250, rifle range, steam room, and first-aid laboratory. It houses the School of Kinesiology, and the department of military science.

Harris Hall, on Third Avenue on the north side of campus, was completed in 1976 and named in honor of Arvil Ernest Harris, a political science and social studies professor who served as dean of the graduate school from 1948 to 1964. The four-story building houses the departments of classics, geography, history, religious studies, philosophy, psychology, counseling, adult and continuing education, and education administration.

Joan C. Edwards Performing Arts Center is located on Fifth Avenue on the south side of campus across from Memorial Student Center. Completed in 1992, the facility was named to honor Joan C. Edwards, a Huntington philanthropist and patroness of the arts. The facility includes performance and support space for a 530-seat theater auditorium, an experimental theater, and rehearsal rooms.

Joan C. Edwards Stadium, built in 1991, is located at the corner of 20th Street and Third Avenue on the eastern end of campus. The 38,000-seat stadium has an artificial playing surface of 53,147 square feet, and houses luxury boxes, coaches’ boxes, a working press area, and a Big Green meeting room. On the east side of the stadium is a 129,000 square foot grass practice field.

Jomie Jazz Center, at the east side of the Edwards Performing Arts Center, was completed in 2000. Named for Joan and Jimmie Edwards, supporters of Marshall University and the fine arts, it houses the jazz studies program (School of Music) and the offices of the Marshall Artists Series. The building features a state-of-the-art digital recording studio, a music computer laboratory with digital workstations, and the Jazz Forum, an intimate performance space.

Joseph M. Gillette Welcome Center, relocated in 2007, is located on Fifth Avenue at 16th Street on the southwest side of campus, opposite Corbly Hall. Home of the Office of Recruitment, the Gillette Welcome Center is the first stop for prospective students to obtain information about the university and its many academic programs. Daily information sessions and campus tours begin in the Welcome Center.

Marshall Commons opened in the fall of 2003. The five-building complex is located on Fifth Avenue, east of the Jomie Jazz Center.  The four residence halls in the complex are identical, contemporary buildings with accommodations for approximately 480 students in suite-style arrangements. All are co-ed residences; Willis Hall is designated for Honors students. Haymaker is designated as an upper-class hall for juniors and seniors and is home to the Greek Living-Learning Community. Wellman Hall is home to the Health Professions Living-Learning Community. The Commons are also home to one of our Faculty-In-Residence. Each hall has laundry facilities, recreation rooms, lounges, and is fully wired for each student’s computer connections. Harless Dining Hall, which opened in January 2004, has a capacity to seat 340 students and includes a meeting room as well.

Marshall Recreation Center, a 123,000-square-foot facility, contains 4 wood gym courts for basketball, volleyball, badminton, pickle ball and dodge ball; a 37’ climbing wall with bouldering area; outdoor pursuits center with rental equipment area; aquatics center with 3 lap swim lanes, leisure pool, vortex pool and 20 person spa; men’s and women’s locker rooms; family changing areas with lockers; 17,000 square feet of fitness space on the second and third floor with free weights, exercise machines with LCD televisions; 4 group exercise rooms; a 3 lane 1/7th mile walking/jogging/running track; massage area; fitness assessment room; a Wellness Center, lounge areas and staff offices. Immediately east of the pool is an outdoor, fenced area for sunning and relaxing. The entire facility is accessible for persons with disabilities.  The Rec Center is also the largest student employer on campus.  For additional information refer to the website at www.marshallcampusrec.com.

Memorial Student Center, located on Fifth Avenue on the south side of campus, was completed in 1971. Its name commemorates the loss of the entire Marshall football team in a 1970 plane crash. On the campus side a plaza is centered by a fountain designed by sculptor Harry Bertoia with points at the top that represent those lives lost in the crash. The building houses offices of Student Government, Student Activities, the LEAD Center, the Wellness Center, Student Affairs, West Virginia Army National Guard, Food Service and the commuter lounge. It includes a large central lounge, study areas, food court, restaurant, coffee shop, recreation area, information desk, and meeting and conference rooms. Memorial Student Center also houses the University Bookstore, which was renovated and enlarged in 1998.

Morrow Library, named for James E. Morrow, head of Marshall College from 1872-1873, is located on Third Avenue and was constructed in 1930 with an addition completed in 1967 that doubled the library size to over 100,000 square feet. Drinko Library opened in 1998 as the university’s primary library facility, and Morrow Library now houses a mix of library and university functions. The library facilities include the Archives & Special Collections department which includes the university archives that relate to the history of Marshall; the West Virginia and regional history book collection; West Virginia state documents; manuscript collections of local and regional interest; the Rosanna Blake Library of Confederate History, which includes resources on antebellum Southern history; as well as the Morrow Stacks (general books and periodicals). Library services also include Government Documents, a federal depository for government materials with a collection of over one million items. In addition to library services, the building houses the Department of Computer and Information Technology’s instructional and computer laboratories, faculty offices and “learning commons.” Morrow is also home to the Appalachian Studies Association office and the Testing Center.

Myers Hall, completed in 1992 on 18th Street at the east end of campus, was named to honor Wilbur E. Myers, who contributed most of the private funds used to build and furnish the facility. The structure houses the nationally recognized Higher Education for Learning Problems (H.E.L.P.) Center, which provides services for those college students diagnosed as having learning disabilities such as dyslexia or attention deficiency disorder.

Old Main, Marshall University’s administrative building, faces Hal Greer Boulevard and Fourth Avenue on the west side of campus. The oldest building at Marshall University, Old Main is actually five buildings joined together in a series of additions constructed between the years 1868 and 1908. Its towers have become the symbol of the university to alumni. Old Main houses the principal administrative offices of the university and the offices of the College of Liberal Arts, the Women's Center, and the Center for Teaching and Learning. On the second floor is the John Deaver Drinko Academy, named for a graduate and supporter of the university, and the Center for Academic Excellence, which houses the Honors College.

One Room School Museum, located on Fifth Avenue near the Memorial Student Center, was a former one-room school dating from 1889 in Cabell County. It was moved to the Huntington campus and dedicated in 1995 to honor West Virginia’s rural education heritage.

Prichard Hall, situated in the eastern mid-part of the inner campus, was completed in 1955 and named in honor of Lucy Prichard, a distinguished professor of classics and faculty leader during the 1920’s and 30’s. Formerly a residence hall, this four-story structure was renovated in 1973 and now houses the classrooms of the College of Health Professions, as well as Disability Services, the Student Counseling Center, Student Support Services.

Robert C. Byrd Biotechnology Science Center, opened in 2006 and is named for the late Robert C. Byrd, U.S. Senator (D) representing West Virginia. Federal, state, and private funding supported the construction and equipping of the $48 million, 144,000-square-foot center. This state-of-the-art research and educational facility is located on Third Avenue across from the Science Building. It is designed to facilitate interdisciplinary research between the College of Science and School of Medicine. Fostering this interaction is a 285-ft., over-the-street walkway connecting the Biotechnology Science Center with Marshall’s Science Building.

Science Building, located on Third Avenue on the north side of campus, was completed in 1942 and expanded in 1985 and 1995. The facility houses administration, offices, classrooms and laboratories of the College of Science. In addition the Science Building includes laboratories and offices of the Clinical Laboratory Services department, a greenhouse, and a chemical storage building on the east side.

Smith Hall complex includes Stewart H. Smith Hall, Evelyn Hollberg Smith Music Hall, and the Stewart H. Smith Communications Building.

Stewart H. Smith Hall, a seven-story structure on Third Avenue at the northwest corner of campus, opened in 1967 and was named in honor of Stewart H. Smith, President of Marshall University from 1946 to 1968. It houses the departments of art, communication disorders, communication studies, criminal justice, mathematics, modern languages, political science, sociology and anthropology, as well as the offices of the College of Arts and Media. The structure has an 84-car parking garage in the lower level.

Evelyn Hollberg Smith Music Hall, at the northwest corner of campus and part of the Smith Hall complex, was opened in 1967. Named to honor Evelyn Hollberg Smith, whose husband served as President of Marshall University from 1946 to 1968, the facility is home to the music program. It contains classrooms, faculty studios, practice rooms, a listening laboratory, a 490-seat recital hall, and rehearsal facilities for vocal and instrumental performances of both individuals and group ensembles.

The Stewart H. Smith Communications Building houses the School of Journalism and Mass Communications, as well as University College.

Sorrell Maintenance Building, named in honor of Howard K. Sorrell, who was a service engineer at Marshall University for 35 years, was constructed in 1965 on 20th Street at the eastern end of campus. It houses the departments of physical plant, facilities planning and management, and health and safety, in addition to supply rooms and storage facilities.

Twin Towers East and West, which opened in 1969, stand on Fifth Avenue on the southeast side of campus. These buildings are fifteen-story, co-ed residences. Quiet floors are available in Twin Towers West as well as the male Business and Science living-learning communities. Twin Towers East houses a First Year Experience community, along with upper-class floors. Both buildings have living spaces on the second floors that are ADA accessible. A dining hall, renovated in the summer of 2011, connects the two towers. These residence halls provide Ethernet and wireless Internet access as well as study lounges, classrooms and common area space for student use.

Health Sciences Campus

Marshall University Medical Center, located at 1600 Medical Center Drive several blocks south of the main campus and adjacent to Cabell Huntington Hospital, opened in 1998 as the new home of the Joan C. Edwards School of Medicine. It is a dual complex composed of the Robert C. Byrd Center for Rural Health (honoring U. S. Senator Byrd) and the University Physicians Center. The four-floor structure houses the departments of Psychiatry & Behavioral Medicine, Internal Medicine, Family Practice, Surgery, Pediatrics, and Obstetrics/Gynecology. The facility also includes the outpatient Hanshaw Geriatric Center (named for Frank E. Hanshaw, Sr., a founder and first president of the Marshall University Foundation), Cardiovascular Services, a Health Science Library, offices for the School of Medicine, and an auditorium and teleconference center.

Stephen Kopp Hall, home of the School of Pharmacy, is located on Hal Greer Boulevard across from the Marshall University Medical Center. Its name honors the memory of Marshall President Dr. Stephen J. Kopp, who died in 2014.

Crime Scene House, located on Charleston Avenue, features a two-story mock crime scene facility that supports both academic instruction and professional training, providing students and trainees with hands-on experience in evidence collection, analysis, and investigative procedures across multiple forensic disciplines. This specialized facility also serves local, state, and federal law enforcement agencies through collaborative training programs, enhancing community partnerships while advancing practical skills in crime scene investigation and reconstruction.

Other Huntington Locations

The Visual Arts Center, located at 927 Third Avenue, is the home of the School of Art and Design, the Charles W. and Norma C. Carroll Art Gallery and the Birke Art Gallery, which was named to honor the family of Helen Birke, a former Huntington patroness of the arts. Ceramics and sculpture are taught in the university’s Art Warehouse, 209 21^st Street, located across Third Avenue near the stadium.

Huntington’s Kitchen, located at 911 Third Avenue, houses the Department of Dietetics of the College of Health Professions. It is a joint operation of Cabell Huntington Hospital and Marshall University.

Marshall Advanced Manufacturing Center provides technical, hands-on assistance with state-of-the-art capabilities for small and medium-sized manufacturers. Since opening in 1991 on Fourth Avenue in downtown Huntington, it has expanded its operations through four additional manufacturing technology centers in strategic locations around the state.

South Charleston Campus

Administration Building houses the admission office, classrooms (including an electronic classroom), and two computer labs, in addition to offices for faculty and staff.

Robert C. Byrd Academic and Technology Center is named for the late U.S. Senator Byrd in recognition of his efforts on behalf of education in West Virginia. The facility contains thirteen classrooms and the Marshall Advanced Manufacturing Center. Access to all Marshall Libraries' electronic resources is available, along with a professional staff to assist students and faculty with their research needs. Individual and group study rooms are available for student use.

Other Locations

Bill Noe Flight School located at the West Virginia Yeager International Airport (CRW) in Charleston WV is home to Marshall’s professional flight training program combining technically advanced aircrafts and state-of-the art simulators.

Mid-Ohio Valley Center located in Point Pleasant delivers core courses and specialized programs of study through daytime and evening time periods. In addition to administrative and faculty offices, the facility has satellite training facilities and office locations for Marshall Advanced Manufacturing and the School of Medicine.

Other locations in the Division of Aviation include Greenbrier Valley Regional Airport, Martinsburg Airport, and Wheeling Ohio County Airport in cooperation with West Liberty University, all offering programs in professional piloting; and Tri-State Airport in Huntington, offering the aviation maintenance program.

Mine Safety & Health Administration in Beaver, West Virginia, offers the Mine Safety emphasis in the MS Safety program in the College of Engineering and Computer Sciences.

Saint Mary’s Center for Education, in cooperation with Marshall University, offers the Associate of Science in Nursing and bachelor degrees in sonography, respiratory care, and medical imaging. Marshall University’s Doctor of Physical Therapy program is housed at the St. Mary’s Medical Center for Education, providing students with access to a collaborative, healthcare-focused learning environment. Students engage in hands-on instruction, simulation, and clinical partnerships that integrate classroom knowledge with patient-centered care in a modern educational setting.

Pierpont Community & Technical College’s Braxton County Higher Education Center in Sutton delivers specialized graduate courses in Special Education.

VA Medical Center, Marshall University’s Physician Assistant program and select medical education courses are delivered in the Robert W. Coon Education Building on the hilltop campus of the Hershel “Woody" Williams VA Medical Center, offering students direct exposure to a federal healthcare system serving diverse patient populations. In addition to the Physician Assistant program, the gross anatomy lab, human gift registry, and other research facilities remain at the Coon Education Building.