HUNTINGTON â Thereâs more to a public university than classes and sports. While Marshall University has a diverse sampling of classes and nationally-renowned sports teams, the universityâs research division is becoming notable on its own merits. The Marshall University Research Corporation is a branch of the university, but operates as its own entity.
âWe are an operating unit, affiliated but independent,â said Executive Director John Maher. âThe relationship is defined both by the legislation that created the research corporations, and itâs also defined by an affiliation agreement by the university and the research corporation. Weâre an independent corporation that exists for and on behalf of Marshall University.â