1937, the college suffered the effects of a devastating flooding by the Ohio River. Numerous structures were extensively flooded. Much of Huntington was also heavily damaged.
The West Virginia Board of Education authorized Marshall College in 1938 to offer the master's degree in six programs: chemistry, education, history, political science, psychology, and sociology, as the institution underwent another expansion. In that year the school was accredited as a "university level institution"; however, elevation to university status would remain a contentious political issue for decades to come. Further expansion accelerated after World War II.
On March 2, 1961, West Virginia Legislature elevated the college to university status, thus becoming Marshall University. Also in 1961, WMUL-FM began operations; it claims to be the first public radio station in West Virginia.
In 1969, the university's athletic program faced a number of scandals regarding recruiting violations and giving cash to athletes. Both the football …
SAT EBRW 25%
470
SAT EBRW 75%
580
SAT Math 25th %
420
SAT Math 75th %
550
ACT Composite 25th %
18
ACT Composite 50th %
21
ACT Composite 75th %
24
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