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AU Department of Music offers full spring schedule of events
03/05/2021 ASHLAND, Ohio – The Ashland University Department of Music has announced its spring schedule of events. All are in Hugo Young Theatre except as noted. Seating capacity is limited. Facial coverings and distanced seating are required for all audience members. Events are subject to change. Call 419-289-5100 to check the status of events.
Atwell is Smucker scholarship award winner
ASHLAND, Ohio – Whitney Atwell, an Ashland University student from Mansfield, was named The J.M. Smucker Co. Scholarship award winner for the academic year 2020-2021 at the recent virtual AU Student Institute of Management Accountants meeting. Atwell is a 2018 graduate of Madison Comprehensive High School and plans to graduate from AU in December of 2021 with a major in accounting and a minor in religion. The $2,500 scholarship was presented by Joyce…
Reed to give recital of clarinet and saxophone music March 14
02/26/2021 ASHLAND, Ohio -- Thomas Reed, Professor of Music at Ashland University, will present a recital of clarinet and saxophone music Sunday, March 14 at 7:30 p.m. in the Hugo Young Theatre, 331 College Ave. He will perform with Susan Gregg, piano, and Jane Reed, violin. The recital is free and open to the public. Seating will be limited to ensure social distancing, and audience members will be required to wear face coverings at all times.…
Juried Student Art + Design Exhibition opens March 4 at Coburn Gallery
02/25/2021 ASHLAND, Ohio -- The Ashland University Juried Student Art + Design Exhibition opens Thursday, March 4, in the Coburn Gallery. This exhibition will offer $950 in awards to student artists, including Best in Show, Honorable Mentions, Bernini Award, Dean’s Award, Wink Alumni award, AU Permanent Collection Award and the People’s Choice Award. The art awards will be announced on the Coburn’s Facebook page at 5:30 p.m. on March 4. The annual…
AU Theatre offers The Theory of Relativity via On Demand streaming
02/22/2012 ASHLAND, Ohio -- Ashland University Theatre continues its 2020-2021 season celebrating the wonder of human connection with The Theory of Relativity, which will be available for On Demand streaming only from March 5 to May 1. Tickets are $5 and can be purchased at https://www.showtix4u.com/event-details/46695. A ticket allows the patron a 48-hour access to the production at any point during the run. The musical production, with music and lyrics by…
AU Sport Management students work at the NFL Super Bowl LV Fan Experience
02/19/21 ASHLAND, Ohio – There’s nothing like Tampa, Florida in February – especially when the Super Bowl is in town. That’s what 11 students from the Ashland University Sport Management Department found when they headed south to volunteer at the NFL Super Bowl Fan Experience. Led by Dr. Lance Kaltenbaugh, the group -- Kimmy Gayhardt, Kevin Huber, Allison Jacobs, Brian Lippiatt, Jessie Mayne, Drew Mills, Justin Moore, Kristen Ogle, Mia Rader, Nick Sparr and…
AU teacher prep program lauded for diversity efforts
ASHLAND, Ohio - Ashland University’s undergraduate elementary teacher preparation program has been named among the top in the country for contributing to greater teacher diversity by the National Council on Teacher Quality, a nonpartisan, not-for-profit research and policy organization. Ashland’s program is among only 21 percent of the 1,256 NCTQ evaluated across the country and among only eight programs in Ohio to be recognized in a new NCTQ report for…
Focus Learning Academy is newest AU Educational Partner
02/11/2021 ASHLAND, Ohio -- Ashland University has entered into a three-year Educational Partners agreement with Focus Learning Academy of Northern Columbus, a tenant in AU’s facility there. FLA is the 74th organization to join an AU Partnership. The mission of Focus Learning Academy is: To educate and empower students to become productive members of society by creating a safe, professional and supportive environment for students and their families. FLA of…
AU Bachelor of Science in Education ranked among top 25 in nation, first among private schools
02/08/2021ASHLAND, Ohio – Ashland University’s Bachelor of Science in Education program has been ranked 23rd nationally among all schools by Best Value Schools, and first among private colleges and universities. Ashland also was tops among all Ohio universities, either public or private. Best Value Schools is an online platform that ranks colleges and universities and their programs, both in person and online. To come up with this list, the editors looked at…
Pacinelli is first AU student to pass universal accrediting board certificate in Principles of Public Relations exam
02/08/2021 ASHLAND, OH —Ashland University senior Bella Pacinelli has become one of fewer than 500 public relations students nationwide to successfully complete and pass the Universal Accrediting Board Certificate in Principles of Public Relations Exam. She is the first AU student to achieve this honor. After completing 10 hours of course modules that included lessons on campaign design and development, communication theories and models, media relations,…
