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List of presidents and principals of Marshall University

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President of Marshall University
Incumbent
Brad D. Smith
since 2022
AppointerMarshall University Board of Governors
Formation1837 (principal)
1896 (president)
First holderIssac N. Peck (principal)
Lawrence J. Corbley (president)
WebsiteOffice of the President

This list of presidents and principals of Marshall University includes all who have served as principals or presidents of Marshall University since its founding in 1837.[1] Marshall University is a public research university in Huntington, West Virginia. The university was originally known as Marshall Academy.[2] In 1858, the Virginia General Assembly changed the name to Marshall College,[3] On March 2, 1961, West Virginia Legislature elevated the college to university status, thus becoming Marshall University.[4]

Principals

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Academy Years (1837–1867)

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College Years (1867–1896)

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Presidents

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College Years (1896–1961)

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University Years (1961-present)

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References

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  1. ^ "Marshall University Principals and Presidents". Marshall University. Retrieved July 26, 2024.
  2. ^ Lewis, Virgil A."A history of Marshall Academy, Marshall College and Marshall College State Normal School." Archived July 5, 2007, at the Wayback Machine Marshall University. December 20, 2006
  3. ^ "Becoming A Real College: 1910–1929". Archived from the original on January 7, 2016. Retrieved March 3, 2008.
  4. ^ "A University at Last: 1960–1969". Archived from the original on March 11, 2008. Retrieved March 3, 2008.
  5. ^ "Clark, James Beauchamp (Champ)". Biographical Directory of the United States Congress. United States Congress. Retrieved July 26, 2024.
  6. ^ "Donald Newton Dedmon". www.marshall.edu. Archived from the original on 2017-04-05. Retrieved July 30, 2024.
  7. ^ "DALE FREDERICK NITZSCHKE - THIRTEENTH PRESIDENT, 1984-1990". www.marshall.edu. Archived from the original on 2015-02-28. Retrieved July 30, 2024.
  8. ^ "Alumni Bios - Dan Angel". Purdue University. Retrieved July 26, 2024.
  9. ^ "Marshall University President Kopp dies". The Herald-Dispatch. December 17, 2014. Retrieved July 26, 2024.
  10. ^ "Marshall announces Dr. Jerome Gilbert as 37th president". 20 October 2015. Retrieved July 26, 2024.
  11. ^ "Brad Smith selected as next president of Marshall University". WV Metro News. 2021-10-28. Retrieved July 26, 2024.