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Marshall’s School of Medicine conducts 44th doctoral graduation, 2nd physician assistant hooding ceremony
HUNTINGTON, WV (LOOTPRESS) – The Marshall University Joan C. Edwards School of Medicine awarded 61 doctoral degrees and recognized 23 Master of Medical Science graduates at ceremonies last week. At its 44th annual doctoral graduation and investiture Friday at the Marshall Health Network Arena in Huntington, Marshall University President Brad D. Smith and David Gozal, M.D., M.B.A., Ph.D. (Hon), vice president of […]
MSAC Baseball: Spring Valley and Cabell Midland pick up semifinal wins
CHARLESTON, W.Va. (WCHS) — The Mountain State Athletic Conference is holding their league tournament over Monday and Tuesday at GoMart Ballpark. A chance for our local high school athletes to compete in a professional baseball stadium. In the first semifinal, Spring Valley scored nine runs in the fifth inning...
Yingling announces retirement as CEO of Marshall Health Network
HUNTINGTON, W.Va. — Marshall Health Network CEO Dr. Kevin Yingling has informed the network’s board of directors that he plans to retire in 2025. “It has been my honor and privilege to serve the patients, community and region,” Yingling said in a Monday news release. “As I look across Marshall Health Network, I am inspired by the talent and positive momentum of our team, and I know that together, we will continue to reach new milestones. I look forward to working with the MHN Board of Directors throughout the selection process for the next CEO to guide our system forward.”
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Mountaineers struggles continue against Marshall
The Mountaineers traveled to Huntington, West Virginia, to face the Marshall Thundering Herd last weekend. On Friday, the Mountaineers were unable to find their rhythm, losing 7-2. Marshall jumped out to an early lead with a solo shot in the first, further extending it to 6-0 in the third and...
MU School of Pharmacy hosts doctoral hooding ceremony
HUNTINGTON, W.Va. — The Marshall University School of Pharmacy hosted a hooding ceremony on Thursday at the Marshall Health Network Arena to celebrate the graduating class of 2024. Sixty-two students, hailing from states as far away as California and Utah, graduated this month with their doctorate in pharmacy, including one student who will also receive her master’s […] The post MU School of Pharmacy hosts doctoral hooding ceremony appeared first on The Tribune.
Arrest made after porch fire
HUNTINGTON, W.Va. (WSAZ) – A person has been arrested after setting a fire along 11th Street in Huntington, according to the West Virginia State Fire Marshal’s Office. The fire happened on the porch of a home, officials say. The State Fire Marshal’s Office investigated the incident. Keep...
GS Baseball secures second conference sweep in win over Marshall, 10-4
Georgia Southern scored in five separate innings to down the Marshall Thundering Herd on Sunday afternoon inside J.I. Clements Stadium. The victory cements a sweep of the Thundering Herd and ties the Eagles for third place in the conference after the weekend with Southern Miss. Sunday's game followed the same script as the first two, as Marshall (13-29, 6-15 SBC) scored in the top of the first inning to take an early 1-0 lead into the bottom of the first frame. The Eagles (23-21, 12-9 SBC) answered in the bottom of the first inning with a Sam Blancatosacrifice bunt, pushing Josh Tate across home plate...
Farmers Market to return
Celebrates 12 years of selling local The Ironton Farmers Market returns next Friday. It will take place 7 a.m.–3 p.m. every Friday and Saturday until the end of October. This is the 12th year for the market. Sam Heighton, the executive director of Ironton aLive and the market manager, said he didn’t know if the […] The post Farmers Market to return appeared first on The Tribune.
Pascarella returns to WNF as new fire management officer
PEDRO — The Wayne National Forest welcomes Andrew “Andy” Pascarella as the new Forest Fire Management Officer. In his new role, Pascarella will lead the forest’s robust fire, fuels, and mitigation and prevention programs. Additionally, he will serve on the forest’s leadership team. “Andy brings valuable technical expertise and leadership experience to the Wayne,” Forest […] The post Pascarella returns to WNF as new fire management officer appeared first on The Tribune.
Class of 2024 Graduates With ‘Permission to Dream’
Marshall’s newest graduates should have ambition as they begin their futures, said the keynote speaker of the university’s 2024 Spring Commencement on Saturday, April 27. “What could be needs to be as much a part of the conversation as what cannot be,” said Chris Gardner, entrepreneur and The New York Times bestselling author.
McConnaughey graduates UM
Hayley R. McConnaughey of Lynchburg received her Doctor of Physical Therapy from Marshall University last weekend. On Friday evening, the members of the 2024 Class received their hoods at a ceremony with friends and family in attendance. Following Friday’s events, they were presented with their doctorate degrees. McConnaughey received her bachelor’s degree in exercise science in 2021 and completed her graduate degree in April 2024. She was a 2017 graduate of Lynchburg-Clay High School and is the daughter of Chad and Becky McConnaughey of Lynchburg, and the granddaughter of Kenny and Jana Wells of Lynchburg. Her paternal grandparents were the late Steve and Beverly McConnaughey of Buford. She has accepted a position in Charleston, West Virginia with Generations Physical Therapy. “I am very excited to put all of the knowledge I have accumulated in college to use and assist people with their health and well-being,” said McConnaughey.
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