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Ashland selected a U.S. News’ ‘Best College,’ ranked in four distinctive categories
ASHLAND, Ohio – Ashland University has been named a “Best College” again and ranked among the top half of Regional Universities (Midwest) by the U.S. News & World Report’s highly-respected college rankings, released Monday. Ashland also landed highly on four of the publication’s distinctive lists. Ashland tied for 82nd among 166 “Best Colleges” in the Regional Universities – Midwest category. Within the state of Ohio, Ashland was one of 13 private…
AU celebrates “transformational” campus projects
ASHLAND, Ohio – Hundreds of Ashland University students, faculty and staff gathered together Saturday afternoon for a celebration—an official dedication and ribbon-cutting ceremony to mark the completion of major renovations to Clayton Hall and the significant progress made on numerous campus beautification projects. These undertakings are truly transformational, a term that was used repeatedly during the dedication. Carlos Campo, president of AU, called it “…
AU Columbus Center completes office move; temporary phone number in place
ASHLAND, Ohio – The Ashland University Columbus Center completed a move this summer with its offices now located at 8050 North High Street, Suite 190, in Columbus (formerly 1900 E. Dublin-Granville Road). The new location is more central to the center’s primary students and also closer in proximity to many of its partners. The Columbus Center houses professional learning services, College of Education services and other programming administered through…
AU’s VP for enrollment management earns prestigious honor
ASHLAND, Ohio – Keith Ramsdell, vice president for enrollment management and marketing at Ashland University, received the Distinguished Service Award from NAGAP, the Association for Graduate Enrollment Management. The honor is NAGAP’s most prestigious award and is presented to an individual who has contributed progressive leadership and exceptional service to the association and to the graduate enrollment management profession. “I’m honored and grateful to…
Ashland a member of first class of Collegiate Purple Star campuses
ASHLAND, Ohio – Ashland University has been awarded a Collegiate Purple Star, as announced Thursday morning by the Ohio Department of Higher Education during a video conference call. Ohio became the first state in the nation to adopt a Collegiate Purple Star designation, and Ashland was one of nine independent colleges and universities (33 total, including public colleges and universities) in Ohio to earn the honor. The Collegiate Purple Star recognizes…
Ashland a 2022 Best College, according to Money’s detailed and practical analysis
ASHLAND, Ohio – Ashland University was selected as one of Money’s 2022 Best Colleges, a practical college ranking analysis that was released on May 16. Money’s detailed study sought to determine which four-year colleges in the United States are actually worth their price and resulted in a group of 623 that offer students a quality education at a comparatively affordable price. Money developed 24 data points to compile its rankings, with those statistical…
A major renovation and several beautification projects coming to AU campus
ASHLAND, Ohio – Ashland University will complete a major renovation to one of its largest residence halls this summer and also undertake a series of campus beautification projects that together will transform the main campus into a safer, more accessible and more picturesque environment. These enhancements are being made possible by two significant financial gifts, totaling nearly $20 million, from Dwight Schar ‘64. “This investment in our residential campus…
Sense of newness the theme of AU’s Spring Commencement, as 834 join alumni family
ASHLAND, Ohio – While graduation celebrations at Ashland University have taken place biannually for several decades, there was a sense of newness to the 2022 Spring Commencement edition when 834 total degrees were awarded Saturday morning. For one, it was held inside the Niss Athletic Center for the first time due to the wet weather that hovered over northern Ohio Friday and early Saturday morning. The spacious facility, which officially opened in January, is…
Seventy-five students, two professors recognized at Academic Honors Convocation
ASHLAND, Ohio – Ashland University held its Academic Honors Convocation, an opportunity to recognize the achievements of many of its students and faculty from academic programs across campus. The annual event was held April 24 at the John C. Myers Convocation Center. The purpose of the convocation is to celebrate academic achievement, promote community and recognize sophomores, juniors and seniors with Outstanding Student Awards. The criteria for those awards…
Russell, 1996 M.Ed. alumnus, selected as 2022 National Teacher of the Year
ASHLAND, Ohio – Kurt Russell, a veteran history teacher at Oberlin High School who earned a master of education in curriculum and instruction from Ashland University in 1996, was named the 2022 National Teacher of the Year by the Council of Chief State School Officers. The announcement was made live during “CBS Mornings” on April 19. “I am truly humbled and honored to be selected as the National Teacher of the Year,” said Russell in a news release issued by…
