Find News
Jian, Appleton exhibition to open Oct. 15 at the Coburn Gallery at Ashland University
10/11/2020 ASHLAND, Ohio -- The Coburn Gallery at Ashland University will host a two-person exhibition featuring works created by Texas artists Dan Jian and Kalee Appleton. The exhibition will run from Oct. 15 through Nov. 24 at the gallery, which is open from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday and noon to 4 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday and is free and open to the public. COVID-19 safety protocols limit the maximum number of visitors to 15 visiting the…
The AU Standard: A podcast designed to offer advice and insight from Corporate Partners
10/07/2020 ASHLAND, Ohio – The spotlight turns on Ashland University’s Corporate Connections with the launch of The AU Standard, a new podcast about business leaders for business leaders, hosted by Dan Lawson, executive director of corporate and workforce development. “The AU Standard grew out of several conversations with our Corporate Partners,” said Lawson. “It is for corporate leaders who want to hear ideas about what works in other companies. We feature…
AU Lab to Marketplace series features presentation by energy start up entrepreneur
10/06/2020 ASHLAND, Ohio -- pH Matter Inc. founder and President Dr. Paul Matter will speak at Ashland University on the development of materials for energy storage applications. The talk, “Experiences from an Energy Start-up Entrepreneur”, is free and open to the public and will be presented as an online webinar on Thursday, Oct. 15, at 7:30 pm. Contact Dr. Paul Hyman, phyman@ashland.edu, for webinar information. This talk is the fourth annual presentation…
Ramsdell named AU VP for Enrollment Management and Marketing
10/05/2020 ASHLAND, Ohio -- Keith Ramsdell has been named Vice President for Enrollment Management and Marketing at Ashland University and will begin Oct. 6. He will provide strategic leadership and vision for undergraduate admissions, graduate, online, and adult admissions and advising, enrollment services, retention and completion, marketing and communications and international admissions. Ramsdell will…
Heimann Professional Enrichment Endowment Fund makes international business internship possible for Robinson
ASHLAND, Ohio – Brett Robinson is a firm believer that business is built on relationships. And with the help of faculty and a boost from an endowment fund, the Ashland University junior is already building those relationships well before he officially begins his career in international business. Robinson, a native of Port Huron, Michigan, spent his summer interning with Bionix, a Toledo-based multinational company that acquires, develops, manufactures and…
No-cost COVID-19 pop-up testing available at local sites Sept. 26
09/22/2020 MANSFIELD, Ohio— No-cost COVID-19 pop-up testing sites provided by the State of Ohio, We ACT, Richland County Children Services, Richland Public Health, Ashland County Health Department and local community organizations will be available in Mansfield, Ashland and Loudonville on Saturday, September 26. No appointments are needed for a free and easy nasal swab test at any of these pop-up locations: Malabar Intermediate School, 205 W. Cook Road,…
Coronavirus response coordinator appointed
ASHLAND, Ohio -- The safety of our students, faculty and staff is our highest priority. To help the university navigate our ongoing COVID-19 pandemic response, AU has appointed Elise Riggle as the new coronavirus response coordinator. Reporting to the vice president for Student Affairs, the CRC serves as the coordinating hub for all University response protocols underway at our main campus and other educational sites. While each site has…
AU ranked among top regional universities by U.S. News & World Report
09/14/2020 ASHLAND, Ohio – Ashland University has once again been recognized as a top regional university in the U.S. News & World Report 2021 Best Colleges edition. AU appears twice in the rankings, in the top third top among regional universities in the Midwest and also in the top third on the Midwest regional universities list for social mobility. AU earned the 51st spot in the 12-state Midwest region. The publication defines “regional universities” as…
COBE Career Day is a virtual success
09/10/20 ASHLAND, Ohio – Students from Ashland University’s Dauch College of Business & Economics didn’t let the logistical challenges of a pandemic keep them from getting some valuable face time Tuesday with representatives of a dozen different companies from around the region. The annual COBE Career Day saw 300 AU students take part in both large and small sessions to hear from representatives of Northwestern Mutual, Parker Hannifin -- Downtown YMCA,…
Ashland University MBA partners with DoorDash for subscription services amid virtual learning
09/09/2020 ASHLAND, Ohio - Ashland University MBA Programs announces a partnership with DoorDash to provide meals for students amid virtual learning. Ashland University is providing all its One-Year International MBA students with a $500 DoorDash credit and free DashPass subscription. Students enrolled in the 1-Year International MBA Program usually attend in-person classes every Saturday where they are provided with breakfast and lunch. In this current…
