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AU theatre performing “Silent Sky” Oct. 23-26
ASHLAND, Ohio – The Ashland University Department of Theatre will present “Silent Sky,” an inspiring drama of the true story of 19th-century astronomer Henrietta Leavitt, from Thursday, Oct. 23, through Sunday, Oct. 26, at the Studio Theatre in 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. Following Sunday’s performance, there will be a Women in Science panel discussion as part of AU’s…
Homecoming activities Oct. 9-12 include new events, familiar traditions, reunions and more
ASHLAND, Ohio – Ashland University is excited to welcome alumni, families of current students, faculty and staff members and all other friends to this year’s Homecoming festivities on Oct. 9-12, to reconnect with one another and show off that Purple and Gold pride. There will be a mix of new events, familiar traditions, reunions and opportunities to cheer on your favorite Eagle teams throughout the weekend. The busy slate kicks off Thursday, Oct. 9, with an…
Neville named chief human resources officer at AU
ASHLAND, Ohio – Michelle Neville, a longtime employee in the human resources office at Ashland University, has been recently promoted to chief human resources officer. “Michelle has contributed significantly to the human resources department during her 24 years at Ashland University. I am so thankful to have someone with her experience and integrity leading our efforts in this essential area,” said AU President Jon Parrish Peede. As the chief human resources…
Ashland a U.S. News’ “Best College” again, ranked in six categories
ASHLAND, Ohio – Ashland University was selected as a “2026 Best College” and earned rankings in six categories in the U.S. News & World Report’s college rankings, released on Tuesday. Ashland was again among the top 30 percent of its peers in the Regional Universities (Midwest) category, coming in at No. 42 this year. Overall, there are 161 institutions that U.S. News classifies as Regional Universities (Midwest), defining them as those offering “a broad…
Homeschooling conference to feature nationally-recognized speaker Heidi St. John on Nov. 1
ASHLAND, Ohio – Ashland University’s Homeschool and Classical Learning Center is hosting its annual conference this fall, “Firmly Planted,” featuring prominent author and podcaster Heidi St. John, on Saturday, Nov. 1, from 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Tickets are on sale now for the event, which will be held at John C. Myers Convocation Center. This marks the third conference hosted by AU’s Homeschool and Classical Learning Center, as it continues to bring families from the…
Orr named Chief of Staff to the President
ASHLAND, Ohio – Shawn Orr, Ph.D., has been named Chief of Staff to the President at Ashland University, effective Sept. 15, as announced by AU President Jon Parrish Peede. She will manage strategic initiatives and special projects that advance the university’s mission, serve as a key liaison between the president’s office and various stakeholders and act as a trusted advisor for the university president. Orr recently was promoted to be a member of the…
Honors Program hosting “What It Means to Be an Educated Person” on Sept. 17
ASHLAND, Ohio – Ashland University's Honors Program is hosting "What It Means to Be an Educated Person," on Wednesday, Sept. 17, at 7 p.m., in the Alumni Room on the upper level of the John C. Myers Convocation Center. It is free and open to the public. The event will feature AU President Jon Parrish Peede, D.A., and Provost Greg McBrayer, Ph.D., providing their thoughts on hot topics such as artificial intelligence, smartphones, today's political discourse…
AU one of seven schools offering an undergraduate classical education program, according to report
ASHLAND, Ohio – Ashland University was noted as one of just seven schools in the nation that is home to an undergraduate classical education program in a report published earlier this month by the American Enterprise Institute (AEI). The overriding theme of the piece, “The Achilles’ Heel of Classical Education,” was that classical schools are growing—1,551 were operating in the U.S. during 2023-24 and nearly one-third of them opened over the past decade—but…
AU to host autism advocate Kloey Kaeser for presentation on Sept. 16
ASHLAND, Ohio – Ashland University will welcome autism advocate Kloey Kaeser for a presentation on Tuesday, Sept. 16, at 7 p.m., at Ronk Lecture Hall inside the Dwight Schar College of Education, as part of the College of Arts and Sciences’ Symposium Against Indifference series. The event, which is co-sponsored by the AU Department of Psychology, is free and open to the public. Kaeser will present “Autism: Strategies for Collaboration and Success,” in which…
AU professor’s book a finalist for 2025 George Washington Prize
ASHLAND, Ohio – A groundbreaking book authored by Cara Rogers Stevens, Ph.D., associate professor of history at Ashland University, has been named as one of five finalists for the 2025 George Washington Prize, one of the nation’s most notable literary awards. Stevens’ work, “Thomas Jefferson and the Fight Against Slavery,” analyzes a book by Jefferson, “Notes on the State of Virginia,” and helps to clarify one of America’s Founding Father’s true views on…
