What's Happening at Ashland University

The Coburn Art Gallery at Ashland University will host an art exhibition in conjunction with the University’s Master of Fine Arts in Creative Writing Summer Program. The exhibition will feature artists E. A. Meuser and Catherine Haven Kirby. E.A. Meuser is a Kentucky artist and Ohio native.

Ashland University announced Tuesday that it has received a $5 million naming challenge gift for a new academic building for its College of Nursing. Ashland University President Dr. Frederick Finks said the $12 million campaign for the College of Nursing, which will be located in Mansfield, received a jump start through this $5 million challenge gift from Ashland University alumnus and longtime supporter Dwight Schar. The gift will match dollar for dollar other gifts to the campaign.

The Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools has given Ashland University approval to merge with MedCentral College of Nursing and an official merger agreement will be signed on July 6.

Ashland University has finished seventh in the 2009-2010 Learfield Sports Directors’ Cup and Ashland had the highest finish of any private institution. A year ago, Ashland placed sixth in the country in the all-sports standings, which was the school's best finish in the all-sports trophy. This is the third consecutive year Ashland University has finished in the nation’s Top 10.
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