Marshall University
Marshall University is a public research university in Huntington, West Virginia. It was founded in 1837 and is named after John Marshall, the fourth Chief Justice of the United States Supreme Court.
Former name | Marshall Academy (1837–1858) Marshall College (1858–1867) State Normal School of Marshall College (1867–1938) Marshall College (1938–1961) |
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| Type | Public research university |
| Established | 1837 |
| Accreditation | HLC |
Academic affiliations | WVHEPC |
| Endowment | $192 million (2021) |
| President | Brad D. Smith |
| Provost | Avi Mukherjee |
Academic staff | 806 |
| Students | 10,835 (Fall 2022) |
| Undergraduates | 7,962 |
| Postgraduates | 2,266 |
| Location | , , United States |
| Campus | Small city, 100 acres (0.40 km2) |
| Other campuses | |
| Newspaper | The Parthenon |
| Colors | Kelly green, black and white |
| Nickname | Thundering Herd |
Sporting affiliations | NCAA Division I FBS - Sun Belt |
| Mascot | Marco the Bison |
| Website | www |
The university is currently composed of nine colleges: Lewis College of Business (LCOB), College of Education and Professional Development (COE), College of Arts and Media (COAM), College of Health Professions (COHP), Honors College, College of Engineering and Computer Sciences (CECS), College of Liberal Arts (COLA), College of Science (COS), and University College; and two schools – School of Pharmacy, and the Joan C. Edwards School of Medicine; and a regional center for cancer research. It is classified among "R2: Doctoral Universities – High research activity".