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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…
Educators explore tech careers during AU’s Telecommunications Boot Camp
MANSFIELD, Ohio — Ten educators spanning six Ohio school districts recently completed Ashland University’s Telecommunications Boot Camp, a hybrid course designed to help teachers introduce students to careers in broadband, 5G and emerging technologies.
Ashbrook Center welcoming prominent historians for World War II conference Sept. 5-6
ASHLAND, Ohio – The Ashbrook Center at Ashland University welcomes all history enthusiasts and military buffs for its conference, “Victory and Defeat: The Final Months of World War II,” which will feature presentations by prominent historians on Friday and Saturday, Sept. 5-6. All sessions of the conference, which honors the 80th anniversary of Victory Over Japan Day, are free and open to the public. The conference kicks off Friday afternoon, with a keynote…
AU announces this year’s events, theme for Symposium Against Indifference series
ASHLAND, Ohio – Ashland University is proud to announce its 2025-26 events for the College of Arts and Sciences’ Symposium Against Indifference, a biennial series dedicated to overcoming apathy in the face of human concerns by raising awareness and promoting compassionate engagement. This year’s theme is “Thinking About Intelligence: Human and Artificial.” There will be seven events spread throughout the academic year, ranging from an art exhibition to a film…
Ashland Area Chorus beginning rehearsals for 2025-26 season on Aug. 25
ASHLAND, Ohio – The Ashland Area Chorus, a community-based mixed choir of 40-50 singers, will begin its 2025-26 season Monday, Aug. 25. The AAC is still welcoming new members. Weekly rehearsals for the chorus will be held on Monday nights from 7-8:30 p.m., in room 242 of Ashland University’s Center for the Arts. “(The AAC) will perform Handel’s monumental masterpiece, ’Messiah,’ Nov. 9 and participate in the annual Festival of Lights on Dec. 7,” said Ron…
Ashland University celebrates budget and enrollment achievements under new president
ASHLAND, Ohio – In President Jon Parrish Peede’s inaugural year, Ashland University achieved a $3 million operating budget surplus, secured the third-largest annual fundraising in its history, grew the incoming freshmen class size by eight percent and was awarded its first federal arts grant in sixty years. The announcements were made Tuesday morning at the university’s all-institutional meeting.
Coburn Gallery to open new season with unique exhibition, which used AI to capture older adults’ memories
ASHLAND, Ohio – Ashland University’s Coburn Art Gallery will open its 2025-26 season with a unique and powerful exhibition, “Transcending Barriers Beyond Time: Visual Reminiscence of Older Adults with Chronicle Illnesses Facilitated by Generative AI,” as part of the university’s Symposium Against Indifference biennial series. The art exhibition runs from Monday, Aug. 25, through Saturday, Sept. 27, with an opening reception Thursday, Aug. 28, from 4:30-6:30 p.…
Team of AU students one of four finalists in national IMA case study competition
ASHLAND, Ohio – NBA teams seeking new executives in business analytics may come calling Ashland University graduates soon after a team of AU students—Josh Hagan, Dymtro Solomianiuk, Max Vesper and Hilary Wallace—finished as one of four finalists in a national case study competition. The AU group, along with the other three finalists, presented its findings from the case, “NBA Player Acquisition: Cost-Benefits Analysis & Visualizations,” earlier this…
