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Marshall Breaks 30-Year Drought Against JMU Volleyball
Sports•Oct 10

Marshall Breaks 30-Year Drought Against JMU Volleyball

Marshall University's volleyball team ended a 30-year losing streak against James Madison with a dominant four-set victory, marking their first win over the Dukes since 1996. The emotional triumph came just one day after a tough loss to the same opponent.

Google News - Historic Victory•2 min read
Acts of Kindness•Jun 16

Therapy Dog Named After Cancer Survivor Reunites at Marshall

A college student who beat bone cancer at age 8 discovered a therapy dog on campus named Isabella—after her. The reunion brought together a story that started in a hospital and came full circle years later.

Google News - Cancer Survivor•3 min read
Marshall Athletes Win $4,500 Scholarships for Grad School
Sports•Jun 11

Marshall Athletes Win $4,500 Scholarships for Grad School

Two Marshall University student-athletes just earned prestigious Sun Belt Conference scholarships worth $4,500 each to pursue graduate degrees. Marshall was the only conference school with two winners this year.

Google News - Scholarship Awarded•2 min read
Tiny Gut Particles May Reverse Aging, Scientists Find
Health & Wellness•May 16

Tiny Gut Particles May Reverse Aging, Scientists Find

Scientists discovered microscopic particles from the gut that may drive aging-related diseases. Even more exciting: particles from young animals actually reversed some aging damage in older ones.

Google News - Scientists Discover•2 min read
Marshall Claims First WNIT Title With Dominant Win
Sports•Apr 5

Marshall Claims First WNIT Title With Dominant Win

The Marshall Thundering Herd won their first-ever WNIT championship with a commanding 66-41 victory over Illinois State, led by Timaya Lewis-Eutsey's explosive 27-point performance. Every single player on Marshall's roster contributed to the historic win.

Google News - Sports•2 min read
Marshall Women's Basketball Wins First WNIT Title at Home
Sports•Apr 5

Marshall Women's Basketball Wins First WNIT Title at Home

Over 5,000 fans packed Marshall University's arena to watch their women's basketball team make history with a dominant 66-41 championship victory. The Thundering Herd ended their record-breaking season by bringing home the program's first WNIT Championship trophy.

Google News - Championship Win•2 min read
Marshall University's Brain Surgery Tool Boosts Precision
Innovation•Mar 13

Marshall University's Brain Surgery Tool Boosts Precision

A neurosurgeon's operating room frustration just sparked a breakthrough device that could make delicate brain procedures safer and faster. The DBS Lead Lock, born from real surgical challenges, is already in prototype testing.

Google News - Innovation Technology•2 min read