What's Happening at Ashland University

5/2/13 ASHLAND, Ohio - The 16th annual Minority Health Fair was held on April 27 at Ocie Hill Neighborhood Center in Mansfield, Ohio, and Ashland University nursing students assisted at the event.

Approximately 47 local agencies participated in the event, providing the community with free health screenings and educational resources. Various health screenings available to the community included blood pressure, diabetes, cholesterol, breast cancer, vision and hearing.

4/30/13 ASHLAND, Ohio - Two Ashland University accounting students -- Jessica Workinger of Orrville, Ohio, and Grace Bowers of Wadsworth, Ohio – have received scholarships from the Ohio Regional Council of the Institute of Management Accountants (IMA).

The scholarships were presented to both students by Jeff Falter of the Babcock and Wilcox Power Generation Group at the Meonske Professional Development Conference at Kent State University on April 25.

4/26/13 ASHLAND, Ohio - Dr. Kristine Parsons, associate professor of accounting and chair of the Department of Accounting/Information Systems at Ashland University, has been selected to receive the Ursel K. Albers Institute of Management Accountants (IMA) Campus Advocate of the Year Award.

Parsons, who was selected from a large number of applicants, will receive the engraved award at the National IMA Conference in New Orleans on June 23.

4/24/13 ASHLAND, Ohio – Margaret Pomfret has been promoted to vice president of development and institutional advancement at Ashland University, effective June 1.

“We are very excited to announce the selection of Margaret Pomfret as the new vice president to lead our development efforts,” said Ashland University President Dr. Fred Finks. “She has been an integral part of our development team now for more than 15 years and is recognized at Ashland University as a personable leader who serves with passion and commitment for her alma mater.”