‘Stranger Things’ Star Named as MU Homecoming Grand Marshal

‘Stranger Things’ star named as MU Homecoming grand marshal

HUNTINGTON, W.Va. — Marshall University is excited to welcome home Joe Chrest, a 1986 graduate and star of the hit Netflix series “Stranger Things,” who will serve as grand marshal for the university’s 2026 Homecoming activities the week of Sept. 21-26. Highlighting his role as grand marshal, Chrest will lead the Homecoming parade at 6 p.m. on Friday, Sept. 25. The parade is part of a full week of activities for this year’s Homecoming, “’80s Ech…

'Stranger Things' actor, Marshall graduate named grand marshal of 2026 homecoming

Learn about Joe Chrest, a 1986 Marshall University graduate and actor on the Netflix series "Stranger Things," who will be the grand marshal for the university's 2026 homecoming activities in Huntington, West Virginia.

'Welcome Back' Event Salutes Marshall Student-Athletes

Marshall Athletics officially ushered in the 2026-27 academic year for its student-athletes with a "Welcome Back" event, hosted by the Student-Athlete Success Center. More than 400 Marshall student-athletes from the university's athletics programs took part in discussions at the Dutch Miller Deck and the Brad D. Smith Auditorium before convening in the concourse at Joan C. Edwards Stadium for a themed event geared to create memories and build ca…