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Juried Student Art and Design Exhibition winners announced
ASHLAND, Ohio – Ten awards from the 2026 Juried Student Art and Design Exhibition at Ashland University went to student artists, as announced by Cynthia Petry, director of AU’s Coburn Gallery. The exhibition runs through March 30. More than $1,000 was distributed to the winners across a variety of categories. They were announced at the opening reception on March 5, except for the People’s Choice award which will be revealed on the Coburn Gallery’s Instagram…
AU to host 64th annual Regional Science Day on March 21
ASHLAND, Ohio – More than 160 students from 16 area schools are expected to converge on the Ashland University campus Saturday, March 21, for the 64th annual Mohican District’s Regional Science Day. Sponsored by the Mohican District Junior Division of the Ohio Academy of Science, the event will be held at AU’s John C. Myers Convocation Center. According to Jeff Weidenhamer, Ph.D., Trustees’ Distinguished Professor of Chemistry at AU and Science Day director,…
AU theatre performing “Godspell” March 26-29
ASHLAND, Ohio – The Ashland University Department of Theatre will present “Godspell,” the popular 1971 musical based on the Gospel of Matthew, from Thursday, March 26, through Sunday, March 29, in the Hugo Young Theatre at the Center for the Arts. The Thursday, Friday and Saturday shows begin at 7:30 p.m., and Sunday’s matinee is at 2 p.m. “Godspell,” with music and lyrics by Stephen Schwartz and book by John-Michael Tebelak, takes a joyful and lighthearted…
Spade named VP for enrollment management at AU
ASHLAND, Ohio – Randy Spade has been named the vice president for enrollment management at Ashland University, announced Dr. Jon Parrish Peede, president of the university. Spade was serving in that position on an interim basis since Sept. 16. Spade will oversee the admissions, financial aid, military and veteran services and homeschool and classical learning divisions. He will also be a member of the Executive Leadership Team. “Randy has proven to be a…
Ashland University announces $15 million donation from Dwight and Martha Schar for state-of-the-art dorm renovations
ASHLAND, Ohio – Ashland University is undertaking the largest dormitory renovation project in its history. Thanks to the generosity of its largest donors, Amstutz Hall, Jacobs Hall, and the first floor of Andrews Hall will be completely renovated. The three residence halls will include air conditioning, pod-style bathrooms and extensive lobby and room updates featuring new flooring, LED lighting and furniture. The construction will be completed for Fall 2026…
“Harnessing the Power of Youth” event to wrap up 2025-26 Symposium Against Indifference
ASHLAND, Ohio – This year’s Symposium Against Indifference series at Ashland University will conclude with “Harnessing the Power of Youth: The Role of Young Adult Literature in Combatting Indifference” on Wednesday, March 18. The event, taking place on the fifth floor of Archer Library from 6:30-8:30 p.m., features an interdisciplinary group of experts who will analyze the power of literature in developing resistance to complacency in young adults. It is free…
Annual Juried Student Art + Design Exhibition is opening March 5
ASHLAND, Ohio – Ashland University’s annual Juried Student Art + Design Exhibition will open Thursday, March 5, with a reception from 4:30-6:30 p.m., at the Coburn Gallery inside the Center for the Arts (331 College Ave.). Gallery admission is free and open to the public. he exhibition, which runs from March 5-30, represents a culmination of student work from university art classes during the academic year, and it features a total of 78 artworks this year. It…
Ashland Theological Seminary adds Master of Arts in Pastoral Care Studies to offerings
ASHLAND, Ohio – Ashland Theological Seminary (ATS), a graduate division of Ashland University, is pleased to announce its ninth master’s degree program—Master of Arts in Pastoral Care Studies—beginning in the fall semester of 2026. “We are thrilled to add an M.A. in Pastoral Care Studies degree. This in-demand program reflects Ashland’s commitment to preparing compassionate, thoughtful leaders who can bring healing and hope to many in their most vulnerable…
CEO of JumpStart to present Morgan Lecture on March 18
ASHLAND, Ohio – Lorne Novick, the CEO of JumpStart, Inc., will be the keynote speaker at Ashland University’s 2026 Burton D. Morgan Lecture on Wednesday, March 18. The program is free and open to AU students, faculty, staff and alumni, as well as the Ashland community, with advanced registration. It will begin at 11 a.m. (doors open at 10:45 a.m.) in the Faculty Room of the John C. Myers Convocation Center (820 Claremont Ave.). As CEO of JumpStart, Novick…
AU earns “Best Midwest” recognition from The Princeton Review
ASHLAND, Ohio – Ashland University received a “Best Midwest” distinction from The Princeton Review, indicating it is a “2026 Best College” in its geographical region. The educational services company saluted 631 colleges overall (across seven geographic zones) that it considers academically outstanding and well worth consideration in one’s college search. The Princeton Review’s rankings are based entirely on data from surveys of students attending the schools…
