Across the nation, more than 390,000 children rely on foster care. However, a shortage of licensed foster homes is creating a national crisis. While official foster care cases are carefully tracked, many informal examples of kinship care aren’t part of the data. For this Us & Them episode, we hear the experiences of those who’ve been part of the foster care system.

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Energy & Environment Randy Yohe, Apr. 17, 2024

Marshall Composting Facility Advances Cutting Edge Environmental Technology

Recycling is a major component of sustainability - and composting highlights recycling at the organic level. At Marshall University, West Virginia’s first commercial composting facility is spinning its wheels.

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Government Eric Douglas, Sep. 07, 2023

State’s Highest Courts Take Arguments To Universities

West Virginia’s highest courts are hitting the road this month as part of Constitution Day events at Concord and Marshall universities.

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Education Chris Schulz, Sep. 05, 2023

Addressing The Teacher Shortage In West Virginia

As a new school year begins West Virginia continues to struggle with certified teacher vacancies, but educational leaders are working to change that.

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Health & Science Chris Schulz, Apr. 27, 2022

New Rural Surgical Residency Program Accredited At Marshall

A first of its kind rural medicine program at Marshall University has received initial accreditation.

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Arts & Culture Jan. 11, 2022

W.Va. Governor's School For The Arts Accepting Applications

West Virginia high school sophomores may submit applications for the Governor's School for the Arts to be held this summer at Marshall University.

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Health & Science June Leffler, Jan. 22, 2021

Marshall Professor Gives Historical Context In COVID-19 Podcast

A new podcast highlights the “unsung heroes” in the fight against COVID-19 in West Virginia. Marshall University Professor Chris White interviews city and university officials, physicians and essential workers in the state. These guests reflect on their work, uncertainties and how far they've come in this open forum. A book-worm and lifelong learner, White also draws on historic examples of other global pandemics that have helped him contextualize our new normal. He spoke with June Leffler about the new podcast.

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