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Ashland University MBA graduate named CFO at Wooster Community Hospital
Jason Rohr really liked Ashland University’s flexibility and the opportunity to specialize his studies in some specific classes when he was looking for an MBA program. “Some programs had the full curriculum laid out for you without any deviation from the first class to the last class,” said Rohr, who earned his MBA from AU in 2019. “The flexibility of the program was really why I chose Ashland when I looked at MBA programs.” With the help of his MBA, Rohr…
AU mourns passing of Lucille Ford, Ph.D., former professor, dean, provost and board member
ASHLAND, Ohio – When one thinks of Lucille Ford, Ph.D., many things come to mind – university educator, community leader and trailblazer, to name a few. Lecturer, political activist and someone who put God and family first in her life are a few more of the many ways Ford is remembered. Ford was a former Ashland University professor, administrator and board member; founding president of the Ashland County Community Foundation; and first woman to run for…
Dick Ruhl’s estate gift providing a number of enhancements for AU students
ASHLAND, Ohio – Dick Ruhl, who made contributions to the success of Ashland University as a longtime member of the AU Board of Trustees (1992-2009), is still making an impact and improving the quality of education and the quality of life for AU students after his passing. A highly successful businessman in Columbus, Ohio, Ruhl passed away this past December at the age of 86. While still mourning his loss, Jody Ruhl ‘92, the youngest of his three daughters,…
Ashland University grad named warden for Richland Correctional Institution
During her senior year at Ashland University in the late 1990s, Criminal Justice major Angela (Hunsinger) Stuff had been applying for prison system jobs without any luck. Then one of her professors told her about an internship at the Mansfield Correctional Institution (MANCI) training as a case manager. “It got my foot in the door,” said Stuff, a 1999 AU graduate. “I had really good knowledge walking in the door for an interview after graduation. The job I…
AU football teammates continue friendship with business partnership
One played offense as a center, while the other was on defense as a nose guard for the Ashland University football team. One enjoys the production and personnel side of business, while the other thrives on sales. While Jon Qualls and Kevin Lacey have their differences, they also have an incredible bond forged while wearing helmets, shoulder pads and cleats for the Eagles in the late 1990s and early 2000s that has continued beyond the football field as…
AU to host Connecting 4 Justice International Conference on Sept. 18-20
ASHLAND, Ohio – Ashland University is excited to serve as this year’s host of the 16th annual Connecting 4 Justice International Conference, which will examine the challenges and successes for transitioning out of prison and back to families and communities. It will take place on AU’s campus over a three-day period from Wednesday, Sept. 18, to Friday, Sept. 20, and the theme is “Conversations, Collaboration and Community.” The event, formerly named the…
Brotherhood formed in college continues for JDM grads as camera operators covering Ohio sports
After working together as camera operators for Ashland University games and now the past several years at Ohio sporting events, Trae Coopwood, Erich Metze and Zach Portner have formed a brotherly bond. “I’m like the annoying older brother they can’t get rid of,” said a laughing Metze, who is in his 40s while Coopwood and Portner are in their 20s. Joking is common with these “brothers,” whose relationship started in the AU classrooms almost 10 years ago…
2024 grad Carolina Amparo enjoys summer internship at the U.S. Embassy in Peru
When Carolina Amparo was considering colleges, she wanted to leave the comfort zone of South Florida, where she was born and raised, and see a completely different part of the country. Wanting to study political science, Amparo decided on Ashland University largely because of its Ashbrook Scholar Program, a rigorous and top-rated academic program for AU undergraduate students majoring or minoring in political science, political economy or history. AU helped…
Two AU alumnae among four finalists for Ohio Teacher of the Year
ASHLAND, Ohio – The State Board of Education of Ohio has named its four finalists for the 2025 Ohio Teacher of the Year and two—Jennifer Winkler ’12 and Daneé Pinckney ’19 M.Ed.—are Ashland University alumnae. From a cohort of 11 district winners, the Ohio Teacher of the Year selection committee selected Winkler of Green Local Schools, Pinckney of Twinsburg City Schools and the other two finalists based on written applications. The finalists will interview…
Katie Moon '13 earns silver at Paris Olympics, now a two-time Olympic medalist
On Wednesday (Aug. 7) in Paris, France, former Ashland University national champion Katie Moon earned a silver medal in the women's pole vault at the Games of the XXXIII Olympiad. Moon cleared the bar on her first attempt at 4.40 meters/14-feet-5¼, 4.60 meters/15-feet-1, 4.70 meters/15-feet-5, and 4.80 meters/15-feet-9, then her second attempt at 4.85 meters/15-feet-11. After passing at 4.90 meters/16-feet-0¾ following a miss, she had two attempts to tie her…
