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Chapman, who earned a master's degree from AU, named superintendent of Columbus City Schools
Ashland University allowed Angela Chapman to take graduate courses while still working full time as an elementary teacher early in her education career. “My school district at the time, Cleveland Heights-University Heights, had a partnership with Ashland University,” said Chapman, who earned her master’s degree in curriculum and instruction in 2000 after two years of AU classes. “The partnership provided extension and outreach courses in our district after…
AU student getting jump on her career in sports broadcasting with Cleveland camera crews
Ashland University student Olivia Pliske shouldn’t be on track to graduate early. She started college during the COVID pandemic, changed her major three times and sometimes skipped classes to go to Cavs and Guardians games. Taking College Credit Plus courses in high school helped Pliske overcome switching majors and the COVID pandemic so she can graduate this December in 3 ½ years and really start focusing on her career.…
Career path to Richland Youth & Family Council director job included AU graduate classes
Taking graduate courses at Ashland University worked out really well for Michelle Miller for a couple of reasons. First, they were available through a partnership between AU’s Columbus branch and Columbus City Schools, where she was working at the time. Second, as a full-time literacy specialist for Columbus City Schools, Miller loved being able to take classes in the evening. “I would absolutely recommend Ashland University for graduate work,” said Miller…
'Great support system' from JDM program key to recent AU grad thriving in new job
Katie Foster admits she decided to attend Ashland University because it was close to home. “I chose AU out of convenience, but I have no doubts that is exactly where I was meant to be,” said Foster, who was living in Ashland when she graduated from Shelby High School. “The college not only gave me a great education and experiences through the journalism department, but also friends and memories I’ll treasure forever.” The “great education and experiences…
More than 1,000 students named to AU Dean’s List for spring 2023
ASHLAND, Ohio – Ashland University is pleased to announce its 2023 spring semester Dean’s List honorees. More than 1,000 students earned the distinction. In order to be eligible for the Dean’s List at Ashland, one must be enrolled as a full-time undergraduate student at the university and receive a grade point average of 3.50 or above for the semester. The students and their hometowns can be found here.
AU T-shirt seen on “Ted Lasso” keeps Campus Store buzzing
ASHLAND, Ohio – The 2023 spring semester and commencement have come and gone, but the Ashland University Campus Store is as busy as ever, according to Amanda Brown, director of the campus store. Normally a quieter time of year for the store, its Eagle Custom Design screen-printing machine is running red-hot—or more like purple-and-gold hot—ever since an AU T-shirt was spotted being worn by a character on the hit Apple TV+ show “Ted Lasso.” When viewers…
Ashland University grad student/employee Cass Ponzi competing in Miss USA program
Picture the movie “Miss Congeniality,” specifically the scenes of Sandra Bullock’s character, tomboy FBI agent Gracie Hart, learning things she never dreamed of doing - dressing, walking and talking like a pageant contestant. Before she goes undercover as “Miss New Jersey” after a terrorist threatens to bomb the fictional Miss United States event, Hart struggles mightily in her preparation with a pageant coach. Ashland University student/employee Cass Ponzi…
Speakers encourage faith to 2023 spring graduates during Ashland University’s commencement
ASHLAND, Ohio – Commencement speaker Marsha Curry-Nixon told Ashland University’s 2023 spring graduates that Saturday’s ceremony was about more than them. “I know this is your big day, but I confess this isn’t about you,” said Curry-Nixon, founder of a flourishing ministry based in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania. “It’s about Him. We stand here as evidence of what He is able to do for us through Him. We are nothing without Him.” The theme that God has guided the…
Ashland University graduate Bryan Wittman looks back on his incredible career with Disney
You’ve probably heard of Disney rides Pirates of the Caribbean, It’s a Small World and Space Mountain. How about the Bryan Wittman Disney ride? “It was a hell of ride,” said Wittman, an Ashland University alum who worked with Disney for 29 years, starting in its promotions department and retiring as the corporate vice president of global marketing events. He was responsible for the creative development, production and marketing of major grand openings,…
AU’s annual Festival of Lights, featuring three choruses and scripture readings, is Dec. 11
ASHLAND, Ohio – The Festival of Lights, a collaboration between the choral music program and the Office of Christian Ministry at Ashland University, will be held the evening of Sunday, Dec. 11, at Jack and Deb Miller Chapel, located at the intersection of King Road and College Ave. The 31st edition of this celebrated event, which is free and open to the public, begins at 7 p.m. The Festival of Lights is part worship service with choral selections and part…
