What's Happening at Ashland University

Ashland University’s student-run newspaper, The Collegian, launched its new website at the end of September. The website, which has been in the works since mid-summer, can be found at www.ashlandcollegian.com.

"I'm excited about the website because it lets us provide the same news, sports, entertainment and other stories for our readers but in a new way that's more accessible,” says Managing Editor Melissa Loar. “Some people are more likely to click on a link to a story online than they would be to pick up the actual paper copy."

Dr. Sivakumar Venkataramany, associate professor of international business at Ashland University, has been recognized for his 10 years of service as a faculty adviser to the Dauch College of Business and Economics’ chapter of Delta Mu Delta.

Venkataramany was presented a plaque for his service by the Dauch College of Business and Economics (www.ashland.edu/colleges/college-business-economics) and the Delta Mu Delta International Honor Society in Business Administration.

A new book written by an Ashland University associate professor of education is being touted as a resource for school districts facing minority teacher recruitment and retention issues.

Dr. Janet Kearney-Gissendaner, associate professor of Education Administration at Ashland University’s Columbus Center, said she wrote the book, “Minority Teacher Recruitment and Retention Strategies,” to provide an overview of the compelling challenges facing school districts to develop minority teacher recruitment and retention strategies.

The newly announced ACCENT on Business Succession initiative will take its first official step on the Ashland University campus Nov. 3 when it holds its one-day intensive workshop for business owners and their spouses.