At Ashland University, we value the individual. Which is why we offer programs that fit your interests and needs as a multicultural student. From scholarships and leadership opportunities to student organizations and events, we’ve got the programs that are just right for you. Check out the information below to learn more and see how you can get involved!
What We Offer:
Scholarship Opportunities
The Diversity Scholars Program
Parents and students throughout our nation are struggling to find ways to make college affordable. At Ashland, we want to expand our capacity to leverage student’s institutional costs. We also recognize the profound impact of having a strong connection to their institution.
For this reason, we are offering to new scholarship opportunities: The William Randolph Hearst Endowed Scholars and the Ashland University Diversity in Nursing Scholars. These programs combine financial assistance with the critical tools necessary to optimize student success at Ashland University.
Recipients will receive:
- Scholarships up to $5,000
- Intensive academic advising
- An internship in a University office
- Mentoring
- Priority placement in other University programs
- Leadership development
Learn more about The Diversity Scholars Program
Check out our list of external scholarships
Multicultural Student Services
The Office of Multicultural Student Services (MSS) at Ashland enhances student learning and personal development for under-represented students while advocating for their needs. Through collaborative efforts, our office assists in promoting a campus environment where common humanity, the value of each individual and respect for others points of view are valued.
Black Student Union
Providing a united front and a voice for African American students.
The Black Student Union (BSU) exists to promote an awareness and understanding of the African American culture and to establish a union of brotherhood and sisterhood among our African American students, faculty and staff.
We provide programs that enhance cultural awareness and meet the spiritual, social and academic needs of our African American students, such as:
- Black History Month activities
- Social programs
- Co-sponsorships with other campus organizations
Although the focus of the organization is on African American Student needs, the Black Student Union embraces all ethnic backgrounds.
Pathways Pre-Orientation Program
The Pathways Pre-Orientation Program is a workshop designed to help new students assimilate into Ashland University. Students participating in pathways arrive on campus prior to Freshman Orientation to move in, become acclimated to campus, and develop academic, cultural and social connections in order to have a positive start to their Ashland University careers.
Annual Events
See a list of our annual events
Ways to Visit
See a list of our ways to visit.
National Society of Minorities in Hospitality (NSMH)
NSMH is the premier professional organization for minority hospitality students. We address diversity and multiculturalism, as well as the career development of our student members. We feel that these lessons are important to the future leaders of this industry and that anyone of any ethnicity, gender or other demographic group can find value in our conversation.
We provide events and programs that bring together college-level students with company sponsors, industry representatives, other hospitality organizations, advisors and mentors, and hospitality high school students.
With respect to students and education, NSMH aims to be a total resource center. NSMH is a resource for the industry to find dynamic talent as well as for students to find qualified answers to relevant questions and have a window to the industry that awaits them!
