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NBC- 4 in Columbus, February 26, 2008
Dr. Jeffrey Sikkenga, Associate Professor of Political Science, served as an analyst for the presidential primary debate between Hillary Clinton and Barack Obama. He moderated a live-blog during the debate and provided on-air commentary after the event.
Akron Beacon Journal, February 24, 2008
Dr. Peter Schramm, Executive Director of the John M. Ashbrook Center for Public Affairs and professor of political science, was quoted in two stories dealing with the upcoming Ohio presidential primary. One story was titled Primary Whilwind Sweeps up Ohioans and the other story was titled Election Observers Split on Who Will Win Democratic Race.
Press-Register, January 18, 2008
Dr. Jeff Weidenhamer, chemistry, geology and physics professorwas quoted in a story titled Got Beads? about the amount of lead in Mardi Gras beads and the impact on children.
National Geographic magazine, January 2008
Included a quote and referenced research on high lead contents in children’s jewelry from Dr. Jeff Weidenhamer, chemistry, geology and physics professor in a story titled High-Tech Trash.
Senator Sherrod Brown’s website, December 13, 2007
Posted a press release asking the CPSC to recall toys and children’s jewelry that are known to contain unsafe levels of lead and specifically referred to items that were tested by Dr. Jeff Weidenhamer, chemistry, geology and physics professor that remain on store shelves.
NBC-4 in Columbus, November 20, 2007
Aired a story featuring Dr. Jeff Weidenhamer, chemistry, geology and physics professor’s regarding his results from toys he tested for high lead content for Christmas.
Fox-28/ABC-6 in Columbus, November 19, 2007
Aired a story featuring Dr. Jeff Weidenhamer, chemistry, geology and physics professor’s regarding his results from toys he tested for high lead content for Christmas.
Chicago Tribune, November 17, 2007
Dr. Jeff Weidenhamer, chemistry, geology and physics professor was quoted regarding high lead content in seasonal items.
Associated Press story, October 31, 2007
Cited Dr. Jeff Weidenhamer, chemistry, geology and physics professor’s regarding his research that found high lead content in Halloween items with the primary focus being on a product named ‘ugly teeth.’ Due to Dr. Weidenhamer’s research the CPSC issued an “11th Hour” recall on the fake teeth. The story was picked up by USA Today, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, Hamilton Journal-News, New York Post, CNN, Salt Lake Tribune, San Diego Union Tribune, Pittsburgh Post Gazette, Denver Post.
PR Newswire-US Newswire, October 30, 2007
Press release regarding a press conference held by U.S. Senator Sherrod Brown and others called for the resignation of the acting director of the CPSP cited Dr. Jeff Weidenhamer, chemistry, geology and physics professor’s regarding his research that found high lead content in Halloween items with the primary focus being on a product named ‘ugly teeth.’ The fake plastic teeth have 100 times allowable levels of lead in the paint on them. The teeth are just one of dozens of Halloween toys Prof. Weidenhammer and his team tested, but they say the plastic teeth are of greatest concern, because lead enters a system fastest when ingested.
NBC-Channel 4 in Columbus, October 30, 2007
Dr. Jeff Weidenhamer, chemistry, geology and physics professor had a taped interview air regarding his research that found high lead content in six out of 25 Halloween items with the primary focus being on a product named ‘ugly teeth.’
CBS Early Morning Show (national), October 30, 2007
Dr. Jeff Weidenhamer, chemistry, geology and physics professor, had a taped interview air regarding his research that found high lead content in three Halloween items. The story was picked up by KUTV-CBS Channel 2 in Utah.
WOSU, October 25, 2007
Michael Barrett, Assistant Professor of Criminal Justice, was interviewed about college students wearing empty pistol holders on Tuesday, Oct. 23, to spark conversation regarding concealed carry laws. The story aired during the “Morning Edition” program from 5 to 9 a.m.
Miami Herald, October 16, 2007
Dr. Peter Schramm, director of the Ashbrook Center, was quotedin a story regarding factions threatening to split Republicans’ power.
Fox 19 in Cincinnati, WKYC Channel 3 in Cleveland, Dayton Daily News, Toledo Blade, Coshocton Tribune, Zanesville Times Recorder, Springfield News Sun, Journal-News. Oct. 5-10, 2007
ran a story of how Dr. Jeff Weidenhamer, chemistry, geology and physics professor’s research concerning high lead content in three Halloween items prompted the CPSC to recall a Frankenstein mug.
The Newswire, October 3 - 6, 2007
The wire picked up the story of Dr. Jeff Weidenhamer, chemistry, geology and physics professor’s research concerning high lead content in three Halloween items. The story ran in numerous newspapers, television stations and radio stations including WJW Fox 8 Cleveland, WKYC Channel 3 in Cleveland, WOIO-TV 19 in Cleveland, WSYX-Channel 6 in Columbus, WBNS-10 TV in Columbus, WHIO-TV in Dayton, WTVN-Fox 28 in Columbus, WKSU, WTAM, CBS Network radio, Ohio Public Radio the Plain Dealer, Columbus Dispatch, Cincinnati Enquirer, Business Week, and Washington Times. Dr. Widenhamer conducted the research at the request of U.S. Senator Sherrod Brown.
The Columbus Dispatch, September 21, 2007
Dr. Jeff Weidenhamer, chemistry, geology and physics professor was quoted in an article concerning lead in toy paint and in inexpensive children’s jewelry.
The Plain Dealer, Septmeber 16, 2007
Michael Bradley, administrative director of the Hotel Restaurant Management Program was part of a Q&A that focused on what someone would do to pursue a career in hotel restaurant management. The questions were part of the Opportunities column that appears in the Sunday jobs section.
The New York Times, September 11, 2007
Dr. Jeff Weidenhamer chemistry, geology and physics professor was interviewed and quoted for an article concerning lead in toy paint and in inexpensive children's jewelry.
WJW Fox 8 TV Cleveland, September 6, 2007
Dr. Jeffrey Weidenhamer, chemistry/geology/physics professor warns of high lead content in inexpensive children's jewelry.
NBC 4 TV Columbus, September 5, 2007
Dr. Jeffrey Weidenhamer, chemistry/geology/physics professor warns that lead in jewelry poses threat to children
Ohio Magazine, September 2007
Dr. Joe Mackall, Assosicate Professor of English, was the focus of the editorial and an excerpt of his recent book Plain Secrets: An Outsider Among the Amish was included in the magazine.
USA Weekend magazine, Feb. 9 - 11 edition
David Vanata, assistant professor of family and consumer sciences, was interviewed and quoted regarding the nutritional value of fresh vs. frozen and canned food products.
ABC-6/Fox 28 Columbus, Dec. 14
Dr. Jeffrey Weidenhamer, chemistry/geology/physics professor, was interviewed for the 5 p.m. news hour regarding high lead content in inexpensive children's jewelry.
ABC-6, Columbus, Nov. 22
Karen Hagans, director of the Career Development Center, was interviewed for a news segment regarding hot jobs. The segment aired during the 11 p.m. news.
WTAM-1100, Nov. 8
Aired an interview with Dr. Peter Schramm, regarding the resignation of Donald Rumsfeld, Defense Secretary.
Cleveland Plain Dealer, Nov. 8
Interviewed and quoted Dr. Peter Schramm regarding the losses Republicans suffered in the mid-term elections.
Associated Press, Nov. 5
Interviewed and quoted Dr. Peter Schramm about the election results affecting the Democrats' 2007-2008 agenda.
Toledo Blade, Oct. 21, 2006
Interviewed and quoted Dr. Peter Schramm, executive director of the Ashbrook Center, regarding the Ohio governor's race.
Action 19 News - Cleveland, Oct. 19, 2006
Interviewed Dr. Schramm regarding the Ohio Senate Race. Interview aired on the evening news.
Associated Press, Oct. 17, 2006
Interviewed and quoted Dr. Schramm regarding the Ohio Senate Race and the affect the Foley scandal will have on the election.
Cox News Service, Oct. 4, 2006
Interveiwed and quoted Dr. Schramm regarding teh affect the Foley scandal will have on the upcoming election for the Republicans.
Associated Press, Sept. 7, 2006
Quoted Dr. Peter Schramm, Ashbrook Center Executive Director, regarding the Ohio governor's race.
USA Today, Sept. 7, 2006
Interviewed and quoted Dr. John Lewis, assistant history professor regarding airport security.
The Columbus Dispatch, August 24, 2006
Dr. Sharon Valente, associate professor of business administration was quoted in a story about plagiarsim.
" That's somebody else's work, and that person deserves credit for their work," said Sharon Valente, who teaches business administration at Ashland and is president-elect of the Mid-Western Educational Research Association.
Akron Beacon Journal, July 13, 2006
Dr. Khushwant Pittenger, interim dean of the Dauch College of Business and Economics was quoted in a story regarding the importance of trade policy on the Ohio U.S. Senate race.
Christian Post, July 7, 2006
Dr. Kyle Fedler, Chair of the Department of Religion, Associate Professor of Religion, was quoted in a story regarding stem cell research.
Dayton Daily News, May 7, 2006
Dr. Peter Schramm, Director, Ashbrook Center for Public Affairs, was quoted in a story titled," Blackwell may lure black crossover vote."
Financialaidpodcast.com, May 5, 2006
Interview with Pam Stimpert, Associate Director, Financial Aid
Dayton Daily News, May 3, 2006
Dr. Peter Schramm, Director, Ashbrook Center for Public Affairs, was quoted in a story titled, "Stage set for parties' most expensive run for governor's office."
Akron Beacon Journal, April 26, 2006
Maria Sargent, Professor, Early Childhood Education, was featured in a story titled, " Arts can be used to improve academics."
This Week Community Newspapers, Columbus, March 30, 2006
Robert Alt, Fellow, Ashbrook Center for Public Affairs, was quoted in a story titled,"Eminent Domain Task Force to Issue Report."
Fox 28-TV, Columbus, March 29, 2006
Michael Barrett, Assistant Professor, Criminal Justice, did a live interview during the 7 a.m. news hour regarding the legal system's handling of people involved in prostitution.
The Columbus Dispatch, March 27, 2006
Virginia Bemis, Associate Professor, English, was quoted in a story titled, "President Showing Signs of Losing Support Among Ohio Republicans.
Associated Press, Akron Beacon Journal, March 14, 2006
Sue Heimann, vice president for student affairs and dean of students, was quoted in a story titled, "Family Questions University's Handling of Son Acquitted in Court."
Ohio Magazine, March 2006 issue
Thomas Mansperger, director of admission, and Tessa Hooley, AU student, were quoted in a story titled, "Making the Grade." Story begins on page 113
United Press International, Feb. 20, 2006
Quoted Robert Alt, Ashbrook Center Fellow, regarding the Congressional Research Service report on the NSA domestic spy program.
Associated Press, Star-Telegram, Feb. 19, 2006
Quoted Dr. Richard Symons, professor, management, Dauch College of Business and conomics, regarding business faculty shortages.
Fox 28, Columbus, Feb. 17, 2006
Interviewed Robert Alt, Ashbrook Center Fellow, regarding vice president Cheney's hunting accident.
WEWS Channel 5, Cleveland, Feb. 15, 2006
Aired the Senator Simpson Ashbrook Center for Public Affairs lecture.
WTAM-1000, Cleveland, Jan. 31, 2006
Interview with Dr. Peter Schramm, Executive Director of the Ashbrook Center for Public Affairs, regarding President Bush's State of the Union address.
Fox 28, Columbus, Jan. 24, 2006
interview with Mark Hamilton, Associate Professor, Philosophy, regarding Oregon Assisted-suicide laws.
Financialaidpodcast.com, Jan. 19, 2006
Interview with Pam Stimpert, Associate Director, Financial Aid
The Plain Dealer, Jan. 18, 2006
Job Hunting, Consider Internships
Karen Hagans, director of the career center, provided tips for college students to use when looking for an internship.
Fox 28 Columbus, Jan. 18, 2006
Live interview with Robert Alt, Ashbrook Center fellow, regarding the Ohio Supreme Court hearings involving the constitutional right of the government to take property.
WCPN 90.3, Jan. 11, 2006
Interviewed Dr. Peter Schramm, Executive Director, John M. Ashbrook Center for Public Affairs, regarding the Alito confirmation hearings.
Akron Beacon Journal, Jan. 8, 2006
Community News
Sharon Valente of Medina, an associaate professor of business administration at Ashland University, was named the college's assessment coordinator.
Crain's Cleveland Business, Jan. 2, 2006
"Ashland University also has a finance program in place for students," said Pam Stimpert, associate director in the University's financial aid office...
Akron Beacon Journal, Dec. 25
School News
Tallmadge resident John Bee was elected to a three-year term on the board of directors of the Council of Colleges of Arts and Sciences, a national association of baccalaureate degree-granting colleges of arts and sciences. Bee has been dean of the Ashlad University College of Arts and Sciences since 2000.
The Columbus Dispatch, Dec. 7
Ashland University Picks Leader of its Seminary for President
Story on Dr. Frederick Finks being named next president of AU
The Plain Dealer, Dec. 4
Recruitment Roundup Corner, Tip-of-the-Week. College students should get a head start on the job hunt prior to graduation.
AU Mention: "In this day and age, you have to be able to do it while you're finishing up your course work," says Karen Hagans.
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