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Ashland honored as a College of Distinction, also awarded five program distinctions
ASHLAND, Ohio – For the first time, Ashland University has been named a College of Distinction, a prestigious designation awarded to schools for their commitment to an engaged, experiential undergraduate education that sets them apart. The trusted resource guide also awarded AU program distinctions in business, education, nursing, career development and military support. “Being recognized by Colleges of Distinction for the first time is a tremendous…
“Freedom for the Next 250” project awarded $1.3 million from Department of Education
ASHLAND, Ohio – Ashland University, in collaboration with the Ashbrook Center, has been awarded more than $1.3 million in funding from the U.S. Department of Education for its “Freedom for the Next 250: Strengthening American History and Civics Education” project, which will revitalize and support K-12 education as the country prepares to commemorate its 250th anniversary throughout 2026. “We are thrilled that the Department of Education has awarded…
Extreme Makeover: Delta Zeta Suite Edition
The Delta Zetas have their pink Barbie Dreamhouse, says the sign as one enters their newly renovated suite in Clark Hall. And, when they say pink, they mean pink. Soft, airy pink walls. Pink dishes and pink cutlery. Pink handles on the bright white cabinetry. A pink backsplash. A pink coffee maker on the counter and a pink teapot on the stovetop. Even an assortment of pink cleaning tools in the broom closet. A circular pink accent rug in the dining area. And…
AU hosting Nov. 11 presentation that will examine how to thrive in an AI-powered future
ASHLAND, Ohio – Ashland University will welcome Lew Ludwig, Ph.D., director of Denison University’s Center for Learning and Teaching, for a special presentation on how to thrive in an AI-powered future. He will present “AI and You: Partnering for the Future,” on Tuesday, Nov. 11, at 7 p.m., in the Hawkins-Conard Student Center Auditorium. The event, free and open to the public, is part of this year’s College of Arts and Sciences’ Symposium Against Indifference…
“Embodied Landscape,” a painting and sculpture exhibition, on display Nov. 6-Dec. 11
ASHLAND, Ohio – Ashland University’s Coburn Art Gallery is hosting “Embodied Landscape,” a painting and sculpture exhibition featuring works by Noah DiRuzza and Dana Saulnier, from Thursday, Nov. 6, through Thursday, Dec. 11. It will kick off with an opening reception Nov. 6, from 4:30-6:30 p.m. Gallery admission is free and open to the public. “Embodied Landscape” pulls from DiRuzza’s interest in addressing the complex relationship between human, nature and…
Former AU coach Lee Owens to hold special reading, signing of his new book on Nov. 8
ASHLAND, Ohio – Lee Owens, longtime football coach at Ashland University, motivational speaker and team-culture coach, will be back on campus for a special event featuring his new book, “The Spirit of a Team: Successful CEOs and Coaches Share Their Strategies for Achieving Excellence,” on Saturday, Nov. 8. The event will begin at the Eagles’ Nest inside the Hawkins-Conard Student Center at 10:30 a.m., with Owens reading an excerpt from the book followed by a…
Ashland one of Best Colleges for 2025, based on Money’s deep analytical dive
ASHLAND, Ohio – Ashland University was selected as one of Money’s Best Colleges for 2025, a practical college ranking described as “focusing on affordability and student outcomes to help families make informed decisions about where to spend their tuition dollars.” Only about 30%, or 732 of the more than 2,400 four-year public and private nonprofit colleges in the U.S., earned this year’s Best College distinction following Money’s deep analytical dive. Money…
AU awarded more than $900,000 from state to support military and veteran programs
ASHLAND, Ohio – The State of Ohio awarded Ashland University $935,000 in support of its Military Family & Veteran Services program, as part of the 2026-27 fiscal budget and signed into law by Gov. Mike DeWine. Ashland’s total enrollment currently includes more than 400 military-connected students, and with this additional funding, it will look to provide more Ohio-based veterans with an opportunity to thrive in a supportive, understanding environment…
Israeli-Palestinian grassroots peace initiative comes to Ashland Nov. 5
ASHLAND, Ohio – The Ashland Center for Nonviolence (ACN) at Ashland University is welcoming the “Roots Tour: Two Truths in One Heart, Two Peoples in One Land,” a grassroots movement that fosters understanding, nonviolence and transformation among Israelis and Palestinians, on Wednesday, Nov. 5, at 7 p.m. The event, which is free and open to the public, will take place in the Trustees Room of the John C. Myers Convocation Center. The “Roots Tour” features the…
Accomplished alumnus Jay Dahlman ‘03 to present “Lab to Marketplace” seminar Nov. 9
ASHLAND, Ohio – Jay Dahlman ’03, Ph.D., who serves as the associate director of licensing for The Ohio State University’s Office of Innovation and Economic Development, will return to his alma mater on Thursday, Nov. 6, as the speaker for Ashland University’s eighth annual “Lab to Marketplace” seminar. He will present “Pivoting with Purpose: From Biomedical Researcher to Innovation Leader,” in room 218 at the Kettering Science Center at 7:30 p.m. It is free…
