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Marshall Difference
Marshall University is one of West Virginia’s oldest public institutions of higher education and it’s second largest. Marshall is known for its small class sizes which provide multiple opportunities for students to interact and collaborate with faculty. Students can choose from over 200 academic fields of study including STEM degrees in engineering, computer science and forensic science.
Marshall has a strong focus on academic research. Marshall is an institutional member of the Council on Undergraduate Research and is ranked in the Top 100 Master’s Level Research Universities by the Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching.
Marshall also offers a welcoming and exciting social environment for its students featuring over 200 student organizations on campus. Many students also become involved with volunteering opportunities, sports teams, and Marshall’s student radio station.
Huntington has lots to offer for students, and is renowned for its friendly community-vibe and low living cost. There are plenty of things going on all year around, with annual festivals including the Greek festival – filled with food, music and dancing. Shopping centres, performing arts centres, museums, parks and restaurants serving cuisine from all around the world, are also in close proximity.
Marshall has partnered with INTO University Partnerships, to design customized pathway programs for international students. Students can choose to enrol directly with Marshall or select a pathway program to receive additional academic, English language and cultural support to help them excel at the university. The additional support can make it easier for international students to transition into studying at a US university.
Marshall University’s digital forensics and information assurance program has joined the National CyberWatch Center, a consortium of higher education institutions, schools, businesses and government agencies that collaborate to advance cybersecurity education and strengthen the national cybersecurity workforce.
“The National CyberWatch Center is extremely pleased to welcome Marshall University as one of its newest members,” said Dr. Barbara Belon, director of membership for the National CyberWatch Center. “Their expertise in forensic sciences will add to the national impact on this crucial area of cybersecurity. Additionally, through its membership in the center, Marshall University now has one more avenue to participate in the national conversation among faculty and businesses focused on educating those who will be in positions to protect and defend our nation.”
Funded by the National Science Foundation (NSF), the center focuses on building and maintaining a stronger information security workforce. Members are critical to the growth and strength of the consortium. They provide advice, effective practices, curricula and course modules, along with support and leadership for National CyberWatch Center programs and activities They also advocate for National CyberWatch Center initiatives to the broader community. The overarching mission of the center is to engage its membership and, through them, drive the national conversation on cybersecurity education and workforce development.
At Marshall, faculty is present to help students succeed. Unlike other large universities, it keeps its class sizes small to make sure students have plenty of opportunities to meet with their professors. Its faculty are also extremely accomplished, with 83% holding a PhD or terminal degree in their fields. Students will also have access to the Learning Resource Centre where they can schedule one-on-one tutoring sessions with instructors.
Undergraduate students applying to a pathway program at Marshall University must meet the following requirements:
Postgraduate students applying to a pathway program at Marshall University must meet the following requirements:
Marshall is committed to helping talented and ambitious international students achieve their goals of studying at a world-class US university.
To be considered for scholarship opportunities, students must submit their degree application and once they have received their offer letter, they must ask their education counsellor whether there is a scholarship available.
Eligibility: Completion of Pathway programme
Amount: USD1,000- USD5,000
Frequency: Renewable yearly, up to four years
Eligibility: Completion of Pathway programme
Amount: USD1,000-USD3,000
Frequency: Renewable yearly, up to two years
Marshall is located in Huntington, West Virginia along the Ohio River. The campus is a mixture of old and new, with historic buildings dating back to the 1800’s along with brand new state-of-the-art facilities. It has invested USD 300 million in new buildings and renovations to existing ones in the last 10 years. These buildings include two new first-year student residence halls, a health and recreation centre, and the Visualization Lab in Engineering -- a high tech engineering lab facility for its College of Information Technology and Engineering.
From their first day of orientation to graduation and beyond, Marshall is dedicated to helping students succeed. It has many resources to help students with their studies and health including a tutoring and writing centre and health and counselling services. The Student Resource Centre also provides advising support and can help students explore the career options they are likely to have after graduation.
Marshall University is located in West Virginia which has one of the lowest crime rates in the US. It makes the safety of its students a top priority and has established multiple resources to help its students feel safe. Its on-campus police department patrols the campus and is open twenty-four hours a day, seven days a week. If students ever feel unsafe, its officers can escort students from their classes, resident halls and around campus. It also has installed improved lighting throughout campus as well as 30 emergency phones that ring straight through to its police department.
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When students transition to graduates at Marshall University, they join a prestigious group. Marshall's list of successful alumni include Fortune 500 business leaders, professional athletes and coaches, and government statesmen. Their success can be found around the world. Notable alumni include leaders of global companies and Pulitzer Prize winners. When students picture themselves at Marshall University, they can consider adding their career accomplishments to the list of other distinguished Marshall alumni.
""The sessions are very interactive and you are encouraged to come up with solutions in groups"." Archana Studied Master's in Computer Science
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