Academic Advisors at Marshall University

Have You Herd?

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College can be exciting… and a little overwhelming. That’s where we come in! Hosted by your Marshall University academic advisors, Have You Herd is here to answer your questions, share helpful tips, and make sure you’re in the know about all things Marshall. From picking classes and meeting deadlines to finding cool campus resources (and maybe a few hidden gems), we’re here to help you make the most of your time at MU. Think of us as your friendly guides—here to keep you on track, help you plan ahead, and have some laughs along the way.

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Academic Advisors at Marshall University

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S1E11 - EXCLUSIVE: Math Stampede Episode! 07.07.2026 24:43

Episode Notes On this special episode of Have You Herd, we are joined by Dr. Laura Stapleton from the math department to talk about Math Stampede and Marshall's math placement tests. For more information: https://www.marshall.edu/math/math-stampede/

S1E9 - EXCLUSIVE: New Student Orientation Edition! 08.06.2026 27:59

Episode Notes On this very special new student orientation edition of Have You Herd, Robyn and Jacob sit down with Beyonce Carter, an orientation leader, and Olivia Lewis, a former recruiter and current academic advisor to discuss what to expect at new student orientation including giveaways, class schedules, tours, and more!

S1E8 - Major Changes, Internships, and More! 13.04.2026 32:53

Episode Notes This week, we sit down with Robin Taylor, Kristin Sims, and Hannah Bird from the Office of Career Education to discuss major changes, summer internships, and finding employment.

S1E7 - Tips and How-To's When it Comes to Talking to your Professors 06.04.2026 25:12

Episode Notes On this episode, we are joined by Dr. Rich Jones and we are talking about to communicate with your professors. We know this can be intimidating and we are here to help you break down that barrier.

S1E6 - Financial Aid, Student Success, and Summer Classes 09.03.2026 20:00

Episode Notes We are back with our first episode of Spring semester and we are talking about Summer classes! Summer registration begins March 9, 2026, and we are talking about how to be successful and how financial aid works in the summer!

S1E5 - Registration Tips 21.10.2025 9:30

Episode Notes As we get closer to registering for spring semester, we sit down with Director of Undergraduate Advising, Sarah Davis, to discuss registration tips, tricks, and things you should know!

S1E4 - Financial Aid Questions and Advice 07.10.2025 10:37

Episode Notes This week we sit down with Caitlin White from the Student Financial Aid Office to get answers to all of your financial aid questions! Complete a FAFSA: https://studentaid.gov/h/apply-for-aid/fafsa Scholarship Information: https://www.marshall.edu/sfa/scholarships/

S1E3 - Getting to Know Your Advisors 23.09.2025 17:32

Episode Notes On this episode of Have You Herd?, Bekah and Justin sit down with Paige, Jacob, and Robyn, advisors across campus, to get to know them a little better.

S1E2 - Understanding Academic Probation 09.09.2025 12:00

Episode Notes What does it really mean to be on academic probation—and how can you bounce back stronger? In this episode, we sit down with fellow advisor Lacie Bittinger to talk through what probation is, why it happens, and the steps you can take to get back on track. Whether you’re facing challenges yourself or just want to be prepared, this conversation is full of practical advice and encourage...

S1E1 - What Should You Know About College 13.08.2025 13:27

Episode Notes In our very first episode, we’re talking all about those “I wish I’d known…” moments. Your UNI 100 peer mentors share what they learned, your academic advisors reveal the tips they wish every new student knew from day one, and we have a fun round of Marshall trivia. Whether you’re brand new to MU or just looking for some insider wisdom, this episode’s packed with advice to help you s...