What's Happening at Ashland University

Former Massachusetts Governor Mitt Romney will speak on “The Case for American Greatness” at Ashland University on April 30 as the keynote speaker for the 25th annual John M. Ashbrook Memorial Dinner.

Sponsored by the John M. Ashbrook Center for Public Affairs, the event has hosted many political leaders including Ronald Reagan, George H.W. Bush, Colin Powell and Margaret Thatcher.

ASHLAND, Ohio -- Ashland University and MedCentral Health System of Mansfield have signed a letter of intent to transfer MedCentral’s College of Nursing operations to Ashland University beginning July 1, 2010.

The Boards of Trustees of both institutions have approved the intent to negotiate final agreements, which are expected to be signed later this spring. Located in Mansfield, Ohio, the MedCentral College of Nursing has approximately 380 students enrolled in a traditional nursing education program as well as an accelerated program.

The Ashland University Academic Honors Program is hosting a lecture on Thursday, March 18, featuring Tom Ulrich, an award winning freelance photographer. The event, which is free and open to the public, will be held at 7 p.m. in the Faculty Room in Myers Convocation Center.

Ulrich, who was the 2005 recipient of the North American Nature Photography Association’s Fellow Award, will be presenting an “Evening of Images: Capturing Nature and Animal Behavior.”

Ashland University’s Graduate School has named Dr. Patrick Miller as director of research support and sponsored programs.

Dr. Miller comes to Ashland from Purdue University, Calumet, and brings a wealth of experience in grants administration and the securing of external funds. He will be on campus on a part-time basis until assuming the position full time on July 1.