Underground Railroad And Fly Around Festival, Inside Appalachia

This week, before emancipation, Appalachia provided pathways to freedom for enslaved people trying to escape bondage. A new project identifies more than two dozen previously unknown underground railroad sites. Also, the Fly Around Music & Arts Festival in North Carolina was inspired by the hard work that followed Hurricane Helene. And, a ballad about floods recorded a generation ago still provides solace for people today.

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WVPB News Oct. 20, 2015

Marshall Names Gilbert New President

The Marshall University Board of Governors today named Mississippi State University Provost Jerome A. “Jerry” Gilbert the 37th president of Marshall…

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Associated Press, Oct. 19, 2015

Marshall Selects Next President, Continues with Hiring Process

Marshall University's Board of Governors has selected the university's next president.The board approved the new president after meeting in executive session Monday. Three finalists visited the Huntington campus last week.Marshall Board of Go...

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Associated Press, May. 05, 2015

Marshall's Search for New President Continues

Marshall University's presidential search committee will continue looking for candidates following an initial round of interviews.Marshall Board of Governors chairman Michael G. Sellards says the committee interviewed six candidates off campus. While the candidates are ...

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WVPB News Ashton Marra, May. 01, 2015

MU President Search Committee Set to Interview Candidates

Members of the search committee at Marshall University tasked with hiring a new president will begin interviewing candidates over the weekend.The closed…

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WVPB News Dave Mistich, Jan. 13, 2015

Live Stream: Memorial for Marshall University President Stephen Kopp

At 2 p.m. Tuesday, Marshall University will hold a memorial for President Stephen Kopp, who died suddenly on December 18. You can watch the live stream of…

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Associated Press, Dec. 29, 2014

Marshall Names Gary White As Interim President

Marshall University has named Gary White as its interim president following the sudden death of university president Stephen Kopp.The Huntington school's board of governors selected White at an emergency meeting on Monday to lead the university while its boa...

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