Marshall University is a public research university in Huntington, West Virginia, United States. It was founded in 1837 and is named after John Marshall, the fourth chief justice of the United States. The university is classified among "R2: Doctoral Universities – High research activity".
Former name: Marshall Academy (1837–1858) · Marshall College (1858–1867) · State Normal School of Marshall College (1867–1938) · Marshall College (1938–1961)