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Now the central administration building for Marshall University, Old Main dates back to 1838 with the construction of a small, four-room brick building to house Marshall Academy. The original structure was expanded with the addition of new sections in 1856, 1870, and 1896. The 1838 and 1856 portions were demolished in 1898 to allow for the construction of a much larger building that reflected Marshall and Huntington's growth. The final, major addition to Old Main was the distinct, Gothic section built on the western side in 1907. Old Main originally housed various facilities for Marshall including dormitories, classrooms, a library, auditorium, dining hall, and chapel. Today it is home to administrative offices and spaces for certain organizations. Old Main was placed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1973.

2. Memories of Old Main

Carter Taylor Seaton recounts attending classes and shopping at the school bookstore in Old Main.

The John Deaver Drinko Library has been the primary library on campus since it opened in 1998. It stands at the former site of the College of Science Building, Northcott Hall (1915-1995), which was demolished to make room for the new library. Campus officials developed plans for a new library throughout the 1990s as a way to both replace the older Morrow Library and provide new technological and multimedia opportunities to students. It was named in honor of prominent attorney John Deaver Drinko, the largest donor for the library project. Drinko gives Marshall students a place to study, collaborate with peers, utilize computers and access thousands of books, journals, and electronic materials. The library today contains over 180,000 books and other materials, reading and study areas, high-speed Internet and computers, presentation rooms, IT services, a cafe, and a 24/7 computer lab.

This eight-foot statue of John Marshall outside of the John Deaver Drinko Library was dedicated in 1998. The monument features a six-foot base engraved with the words "Revolutionary Soldier," "Definer of the Constitution," and "Devoted Husband and Father." John Marshall served in the Revolutionary War, explored and surveyed western Virginia, and shaped the federal judiciary while serving as the fourth Chief Justice of the U.S. Supreme Court. Marshall was appointed Chief Justice on January 27, 1801, and he served until his death in 1835. Most historians agree that John Marshall was one of the most influential leaders of the early republic. More than any other individual in American history, John Marshall shaped the interpretation of the Constitution and established the Judicial Branch as an independent and equal branch of government.

5. Love of Marshall

Missy Morrison discusses the impact that her Marshall education has had on her life.

Designed by artist Harry Bertoia and dedicated in 1972, this fountain pays tribute to the victims of the 1970 Marshall University Plane Crash and the resilience of the university community. Built of welded copper and bronze tubes, the fountain is meant to represent life and upward growth. It stands in the middle of the Memorial Student Center plaza and serves as one of the major landmarks on campus. Marshall holds a memorial ceremony here each year on November 14, the anniversary of the crash. During the ceremony, the fountain is turned off in remembrance of the 75 who perished that day. The two audio files embedded within this entry include portions of speeches given at the dedication of the fountain and reflections from members of the Marshall University community.

Corbly Hall is the home of Marshall University's internationally accredited Lewis College of Business as well as the English and Economics Departments. When the four story building was dedicated in November 1980, it was the largest academic building in the West Virginia state system of higher education. It includes some of the largest lecture halls on campus, one of which holds up to 150 people. The facility is named after Lawrence J. Corbly (1862-1935) who served as the last principal and first president of Marshall College from 1896 until 1915. Corbly made significant improvements to Marshall during his tenure, including growing the student body and increasing the quality of the school's curriculum.

The Erickson Alumni Center serves as the headquarters of the Marshall University Foundation. The Foundation is a non-profit, alumni organization established in 1947 and works to provide financial support for Marshall University. The Center is named after businessman Charlie O. Erickson, who funded the creation of alumni centers at numerous colleges across West Virginia. In 2010 the Center moved into the newly-constructed Brad D. Smith Foundation Hall. It is named after prominent businessman, Marshall graduate, and donor Brad D. Smith, who has contributed millions of dollars to various projects at Marshall. The foundation hall houses offices and alumni facilities, as well as space for lectures, receptions, and private events.

9. Growth of the Alumni Association

Linda Holmes briefly recounts the evolution of Marshall's Alumni Association.

The Marshall University Memorial Student Center opened in 1971 to provide students with a place to socialize, rest, and study on campus. It replaced an older facility, the Shawkey Student Union, that had been in use since 1933. The MSC was named in honor of the victims of the November 14, 1970 plane crash and serves as a living memorial. Today it houses a food court, lounge areas, the campus bookstore, a recreational area, various offices, and several meeting rooms, dining halls, and event spaces.

11. Filming "We Are Marshall"

Mike Kirtner discusses the filming of the iconic boardroom scene from the movie "We Are Marshall."

The Joan C. Edwards Performing Arts Center is home of the Marshall University MU School of Theatre, featuring two venues, the Joan C. Edwards Playhouse stage and the smaller, Francis-Booth Experimental Theatre. Adjacent is the Jomie Jazz Center. Along with performance space and a spacious lobby and atrium, the center has classrooms, space for stage design, workshops, and more. Marshall University Theatre shares the box office in the Joan C. Edwards Performing Arts Center with the Marshall Artists Series.

This historic one-room schoolhouse, which houses the Ovie and Jesse Cline Museum, preserves the legacy of rural education in Appalachia. The building dates back to 1888, when it served as a schoolhouse for a rural part of Cabell County. It remained open until 1955, at a time when one-room schoolhouses across the county were closed in favor of larger, consolidated school systems. After being used as a storage shed for many years, the schoolhouse was relocated to the campus of Marshall University in 1995 thanks to the efforts of Paul Lutz, a History Department faculty member. The museum was named after the parents of Phil Cline, who attended and taught in one-room schools. The interior presents a recreation of a one-room schoolhouse, with Peabody-style desks, era-appropriate books, and a pot belly stove. The museum is open by appointment.

14. Marshall in the '60s.

Mike Kirtner recalls a peaceful student protest against the Vietnam War on the front lawn of Old Main.

This building was constructed in 1937 and known as Jenkins Hall until 2020. The building originally served as a laboratory school where enrollees of the college's teacher preparation program could teach students under the guidance of experienced teachers and their professors. The building was named in honor of Confederate General and Cabell County native, Albert Gallatin Jenkins. In 2020, the Board of Governors reversed a previous decision and voted unanimously to remove Jenkins' name in the wake of protests around the nation that were a response to the police killing of Goerge Floyd. Jenkins Hall was a functioning school for grades kindergarten through 12 until 1970 when it was repurposed to house Marshall University classes and offices. Today Jenkins Hall is the third oldest building on campus and houses a Learning Resource Center, a mathematics education laboratory, a science education laboratory, an electronic classroom, and the June Harless Center for Rural Educational Research and Development.

Gullickson Hall was built in 1961 to accommodate a growing student population. It originally housed physical education classrooms, facilities for sports teams to practice, and space for intramural and recreational activities. Originally called the Men's Health and Physical Education Building, the structure was renamed in 1964 after former physical education professor Otto A. "Swede" Gullickson. Gullickson worked at Marshall for over 30 years, overseeing the development of the school's intramural program into one of the largest in the nation.Today Gullickson Hall is attached to the adjacent Cam Henderson Center, and it is home to the Marshall ROTC program.

17. My Dad, the President

Mark Hayes talks about attending Marshall while his father, Bob Hayes, was the university president.

Harris Hall was dedicated in 1976 and is named in honor of Arvil Ernest Harris, who was a political science and social studies professor, as well as the first Dean of the Graduate School. Harris Hall replaced Music Hall, a former retail space purchased by Marshall in 1926 and used to house the Music Department until the construction of Smith Music Hall. Throughout its history Harris Hall has housed many of Marshall's liberal arts programs. Today it is home to the history, geography, psychology, counseling, classics, philosophy, and religious studies departments.

Marshall University's Science Building was constructed in 1950 to replace Northcott Science Hall. Due to a growing enrollment rate, the Science Building expanded in 1984 to offer better laboratories and lecture halls. The Science Building is home to the College of Science, the Schools of Biological and Environmental Sciences, Forensic & Criminal Justice Sciences, Mathematics & Applied Information, and Physical Sciences.

20. The School of Medicine's Humble Beginnings

Linda Holmes describes the origins of the Joan C. Edwards School of Medicine.

The Arthur Weisburg Family Applied Engineering Complex was opened in August of 2015, and offers engineering students state of the art equipment. Marshall University did not have an engineering building on campus for nearly thirty years until the installation of the Arthur Weisburg Family Engineering Laboratories building in 2006. The West Virginia Board of Regents phased out the engineering program at Marshall University in the early 1970s, and did not revive the program until the early 2000s. Art Weisburg is the owner of State Electric, and donated generously so that Marshall could once again host an engineering program.

22. Commencement Recollections

Steve Williams describes his two graduation ceremonies and how the keynote speakers have influenced his career.

Morrow Library was named after former University President, James E. Morrow, and was completed in 1931 to replace the original library on the second floor of Old Main. When the library first opened, it housed study areas and Marshall’s art school. In 1965, a project began to expand the library and added the stacks towers along with wraparound additions to the side and back of the building. During this renovation, the main study hall was split into two floors, and was completed in 1967. In 1998, the John Deaver Drinko Library opened and became Marshall’s main library. However, Morrow continued to serve Marshall by housing the University Special Collections. Today the library is home to a variety of collections and the university’s more rare and valuable books. Some of Morrow’s major collections are the Rosanna Blake Civil War Collection, the Hoffman Medical Science collection, and the Chuck Yeager Collection.

Smith Hall is an academic complex that consists of Stewart Smith Hall, Evelyn Hollberg Smith Music Hall, the Birke Art Gallery, and the Communications Building. The building opened in 1967 and replaced a former naval barracks that acted as temporary classrooms. Smith Hall is named after popular longtime Marshall President Stewart H. Smith, who served from 1946 to 1968. Today the facility is utilized for many general education classes. It is home to many College of Liberal Arts and College of Arts and Media Departments, including the W. Page Pitt School of Journalism and Mass Communications and the School of Music. Smith Hall also contains a student lounge, cafe, speech clinic, offices for The Parthenon, and the WMUL radio station.

25. Marshall University's Character

Brad Smith discusses the impact of his experiences with Marshall.

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This virtual tour of Marshall University offers a guided tour led by alumni who share the history of each building and landmark. The tour can be enjoyed from any location and includes audio, video, text, images, and even 360-degree images of the campus. The tour also includes navigation for those who are visiting the campus. The tour can be downloaded in advance to a mobile device, and it can also be converted into a PDF. The tour begins at Old Main, the location where Marshall Academy began. For those visiting Huntington, be sure to check out nearby landmarks in Clio and the other dozen walking tours created by Marshall students and faculty.

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The Jennifer and James R. Parks Master of Business Taxation (MBT) program provides an in-depth specialization in taxation and analytical skills designed to prepare students for a successful career in the tax field. Intended for today’s professionals using technology and data tools in applying the breadth of tax law and regulations, the program provides students with the technical, analytical, and communication skills necessary to assist clients large and small.

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In Marshall, you are in the cultural center of the Ark-La-Tex region, the county seat of Harrison County. Home to the largest light festival in the world, this area is filled with history and opportunities for cultural activities. And known as the “Piney Woods”, everywhere you turn you’re surrounded by the inspiring East Texas landscape.

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Preview events are a unique way to discover what East Texas Baptist University has to offer and to experience campus life firsthand. We encourage you to come to one, two or a variety of all three! You'll have the opportunity to eat in the Bennett Student Commons , meet your admissions counselor, tour the ETBU campus, experience worship in chapel, meet other prospective students and learn about the culture of our university. 

Our admissions staff, along with faculty and other volunteers, will guide the day for you and your family. Learn more about the preview events below and register for the event that you think best fits you! 

Recommended Attire: Dress casually and wear comfortable walking shoes. You will be outdoors for your campus tour and many transitions between activities; be aware of the weather forecast.

Individual Campus Visit

Our individual campus tour begins with an information session where you will learn about our campus life, academic programs, athletics, scholarships, and other general information. After this, morning tours on Monday and Wednesday will get to attend a chapel event where you can experience worship and student life here on The Hill. Both choices in tour times will offer a full campus tour that will show off our amazing facilities, dorms, and scenery! You will also get a chance to meet your admissions counselor and ask questions to get more details about our University!  

Preview Day

ETBU Preview is an event designed specifically for prospective freshmen and transfer students, along with their families.  Students who attend this free event will be able to experience everything ETBU has to offer. There will be informational sessions that will offer details on everything from admissions to our academic programs! There will be tours of our beautiful campus as well as a chance to eat lunch in our Bennett Student Commons! It is a day to experience life as a student would and learn everything there is to know about ETBU!  

Tiger Day is a FREE preview event open to prospective high school and transfer students and their families. Join us for a Saturday filled with activities: Departmental/Campus Life Expo, Q & A Sessions, Admissions & Financial Aid Presentations...plenty of opportunities for you to have your questions answered! You get to be a Tiger for a day and see what it would be like to join un here on the Hill! Tours will be provided as well as lunch on us with free admission to a Tiger Athletic Event!  

If you are unable to visit ETBU in person, please email  [email protected]  to schedule a time to visit with an Admissions Counselor.

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ESF Campus Tour Marshall Hall

Marshall Hall is a hub for campus events and activities. The building houses Marshall Auditorium and the Alumni Lounge (often referred to as "Nifkin Lounge," after the College's unofficial mascot, Eustace B. Nifkin). 

Marshall Hall is currently undergoing a full restoration project, which will open in Summer 2023.

Marshall was the second building to be constructed on the ESF campus, and filled a critical need for additional teaching and laboratory space for the College’s expanding programs and student enrollment. Following several years of requests, the state appropriations to build Marshall finally were secured by the College’s acting dean, Nelson C. Brown, who developed a close relationship with New York Governor Franklin D. Roosevelt while working on Roosevelt’s forest property in the Hudson Valley. A second floor balcony overlooking Marshall Auditorium and a spiral staircase made of marble are just two of the lovely architectural features of this building.

Origin of Name:   Named after Louis Marshall, a renowned constitutional lawyer who was responsible for creating interest in preserving the Adirondacks. Marshall was instrumental in founding ESF, and was named the first president of the College Board of Trustees (1911-1929). A plaque commemorating Louis Marshall’s contributions to the College is installed in the building’s foyer — along with a second plaque paying tribute to his son, Bob Marshall, an ESF alumnus and noted conservationist.

Formal Name:   Louis Marshall Memorial Hall

Dedication Date:   1933

Gross Area:   90,060 SF

Original Cost:   $501,000

Primary Use:   Teaching; Research; Service

Program Units

• Department of Landscape Architecture
• Department of Environmental Studies
• American Chestnut Research and Restoration Center
• Council on Community Design Research
• Randolph G. Pack Environmental Institute

Named Facilities

• Alumni Lounge
• Computer-Aided Visualization Lab (CAV)

Program Support Facilities

• Alumni Lounge (basement)
• Marshall Auditorium (first floor)
• Environmental Design, Planning, and Visual Simulation Laboratory

Campus Tours

While on our campus, take a journey through Berkeley history as you cross Sproul Plaza. Relax in the shade along Strawberry Creek. Get a big picture view of the Bay Area from the Campanile. Feel the world-changing energy of over 35,000 students from around the world.

We offer a variety of tours to help you explore the Berkeley campus, from family tours to large groups to self-guided options. We offer Spanish and Mandarin language tours on request with 14 days notice. Choose a link to the left for more information.

If you would like to attend an admissions presentation in addition to a campus tour, please note that separate reservations are required. Visit the  admissions office reservation system  to book an admissions presentation.

Please note that we own one wheelchair which is on a first-come first-served basis. It can only be used during the tour.

We are unable to store luggage for our guests. We apologize for this inconvenience.

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The purpose of campus life is to creatively and faithfully develop leaders who invest in their campus through intentional communication, purposeful events, and joyful service to, through, and because of our great Savior Jesus Christ.

Chapel is a vital part of The Master’s University, complementing a student’s academics, while providing our community with a dynamic and spiritual worship experience. Three times a week, students, faculty and staff gather to center on the expositional preaching of Scripture.

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Every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday, students, faculty, and staff gather for a time centered on the expositional preaching of Scripture.

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Speakers include pastors, missionaries, faculty members, Christian leaders, and students.

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You can watch all chapel messages from this year and past years on The Master's University YouTube channel.

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