Marshall Shutters Women's Swimming, Announces New STUNT Program

Marshall sports: MU governors discontinue Herd swim program, add stunt

The Marshall Board of Governors Special Meeting held on Tuesday carried motions to discontinue the Thundering Herd’s swimming and diving program while allowing the addition of STUNT. The swimming and diving program gave a written statement to be presented during the meeting that was read by Marshall Student Body President Connor Waller.

Marshall shutters women's swimming, announces new STUNT program

HUNTINGTON, W.Va. (WOWK) - It's the end of an era as Marshall University is set to end its women's swimming and diving program at the end of the season, but a new women's sport is coming to campus. According to Marshall University, swimming and diving will be replaced with a new STUNT program. Marshall Athletic [...]

Marshall notebook: Marshall BOG meets Tuesday following report of swimming cut

The Marshall Board of Governors will hold a virtual special meeting on Tuesday, Feb. 17 with information and action items related to athletics on its agenda. The listing for the meeting comes shortly after Sports Illustrated first reported that Marshall informed its swimming program that it will be cut following the 2025-26 season. Marshall released a statement shortly after that it has conducted a comprehensive review of each program and that a…

Marshall Offers Clarity on Decision to Discontinue Women's Swim Program

Confirming a recent report, the Marshall University Board of Governors issued a letter to fans about discontinuing a women’s program. “Following our team’s upcoming conference championship, Marshall will discontinue our women’s swim & dive program and add a new team — women’s STUNT,” opened the letter from University president Brad D. Smith. He then elaborated on the decision and attempted to offer clarity about the school felt this was a necess…