Marshall University is a public research university in Huntington, West Virginia, founded in 1837. The Thundering Herd compete in the Sun Belt Conference at the Division I level. Marshall is the oldest public institution of higher education in West Virginia and is known for its programs in business, education, engineering, health sciences, and the liberal arts. The university is deeply connected to the Huntington community and carries a powerful legacy of resilience following the 1970 plane crash that claimed the lives of the football team and coaching staff. Marshall has rebuilt into a proud …
