Marshall Magazine
Summer2026
Summer may quiet the campus, but the Herd never stands still. See how Marshall is discovering, leading, serving and breaking new ground.
Contents
Summer 2026Features
The Science of Answers
For over 25 years, the Marshall University Forensic Science Center and forensic science master’s program have been serving justice, training the next generation and building a national model from Huntington.
By Dave Traube
Marshall University Women’s Center: A Legacy of Access, Advocacy and Opportunity
From a 1976 dedication with Gloria Steinem to a 50th anniversary celebration, the story of access, advocacy and opportunity at Marshall.
By Lindsey M. Harper
Off Campus
Marshall students fan out across the city of Huntington not only during the semesters but in the summer months as well. Here are some of their favorite spots.
By Jean Hardiman
Game. Set. Match.
Marshall’s alumni chapters unite for a yearlong crowdfunding campaign to support the Marshall For All program.
By Rebecca StephensSpotlights
Amy Parsons-White
Meet Amy Parsons-White, sustainability manager on Marshall’s campus.
Dominick Barham
Meet Dominick Barham, a cyber forensics student and member of SGA.
Evynn Richard
Let us introduce you to the head coach leading the first STUNT team in Marshall University history.
Exploring the Unknown
Two-time Marshall grad Ellie White plots a course to share her love of science through teaching, outreach and research.
Called Back to Community
Neurologist Dr. Jared Hollinger proud to provide ALS care at home in Appalachia.
By Kasey Stevens
Marshall researchers enjoy discovery both in the lab and outside it
For Dr. Gary Rankin and Dr. Monica Valentovic, the curiosity that drives their research doesn’t clock out at 5 p.m. — it just trades the lab for the field and the garden.
By Leah PayneMembers of the Herd, at home and around
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