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Ashland University to Host Sibs & Kids Weekend Feb. 19-21

1/25/16 ASHLAND, Ohio -- Ashland University Student Senate and the Office of Residence Life will be hosting Sibs and Kids Weekend 2016 on Feb. 19-21. This will be an exciting time for siblings and friends of current students to come to campus and participate in numerous activities at the University.

This year’s theme for the event is "Jurashland Park.” The activities planned include a Reptile Show, a showing of the movies "…

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Shakespeare’s "A Midsummer Night’s Dream" Produced with a 1960s Flair

1/21/16 ASHLAND, Ohio – Ashland University Department of Theatre continues its 2015-2016 season with William Shakespeare’s most popular romantic and magical comedy, “A Midsummer Night’s Dream.” Directed by guest artist Patrick McGregor II, performances will be held in Hugo Young Theatre on Feb. 19, 20, 26 and 27 at 7:30 p.m., and Sunday, Feb. 21, at 2 p.m.

Shakespeare’s language, poetry and wit are combined in this classic tale of youth…

Homecoming King, Brandon Freeman, and Homecoming Queen, Marissa Willman

Ashland University Crowns Homecoming King and Queen

10/21/15 ASHLAND, Ohio – Following a vote of the Ashland University student body, the Ashland University 2015 homecoming king and queen were announced and presented during halftime of the Oct. 17 football game between the Eagles and Hillsdale Chargers.

The queen’s throne belongs to Marissa Willman, an integrated language arts major from Attica, Ohio. Willman serves as co-captain of the Eagle Elite Dance Team, as well as a member…

Ashland University to Partner with Local Church in Crop Hunger Walk

Ashland University to Partner with Local Church in Crop Hunger Walk

9/22/15 ASHLAND, Ohio – Ashland University’s “AU G.I.V.S.” organization will be partnering with Christ United Methodist Church in a local community event called the Crop Hunger Walk. The Crop Walk will take place on Sunday, Oct. 4, at 2:30 p.m. with registration at 2 p.m. at Christ United Methodist Church in Ashland (on Claremont Avenue across from…

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Ashland University Names New Vice President for Student Affairs

7/14/15 ASHLAND, Ohio – Dr. Hannah Clayborne has been named the new vice president for student affairs at Ashland University, replacing Sue Heimann who retired this year after 36 years at Ashland. Clayborne will begin her duties on Aug. 3.

“Dr. Clayborne was identified through a national search process that produced more than 75 applicants for the position and a highly qualified semi-finalist and finalist pool,” said Dr. Scott Van…

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Ashland University's Jeris Pendleton Re-Signed by Indianapolis Colts

7/1/15 ASHLAND, Ohio - Ashland University's Jeris Pendleton has been re-signed by the Indianapolis Colts, the team announced on Tuesday (June 30, 2015). 

The veteran defensive tackle spent the last two seasons with the Colts. He missed the entire 2014 season after being placed on injured reserve last August. The 6-foot-2, 323-pound Pendleton spent time on both the practice squad and the active roster in 2013, appearing in one regular season and two…

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Former Indian Thornton Tells AU to "Live With A Purpose"

By Joe Pelletier T-G Staff Writer (Used with permission from Ashland Times-Gazette) 

March 20, 2015 ASHLAND, Ohio - The words of former Cleveland Indian and business executive André Thornton were simple.

"Live with a purpose," Thornton urged the audience Thursday evening at Ashland University's John C. Myers Convocation Center…

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Center for Civic Life at Ashland University to Hold Forum

3/19/15 ASHLAND, Ohio – The Center for Civic Life at Ashland University will sponsor a student-led public forum titled “Are Stereotypes Limiting Your World?” on March 31 at 7 p.m. in Room 249 of the Dauch College of Business and Economics at the corner of College Avenue and Grant Street.

The forum, which is open to the public, will…

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AU Students, Safe Haven Partner to Teach Life Skills

By Courtney Day, T-G Staff Writer and used with permission of the Ashland Times-Gazette

3/9/15 ASHLAND, Ohio - Through a new partnership between Ashland University's Enactus organization and Rape Crisis Domestic Violence Safe Haven, survivors of domestic and sexual abuse are learning job readiness skills and are being empowered to take back control of their lives.

With the help from a $1,500 women's…

NCAA Division II Track & Field National Team Computer Rankings

AU Track & Field Teams Ranked First In D-II Together For First Time

2/24/15 -- Ashland University's indoor track and field program made history on Tuesday (Feb. 24), as both the Eagle men's and women's teams are ranked first in Division II at the same time for the first time.

The weekly United States Track & Field And Cross Country Coaches Association (USTFCCCA) NCAA Division II Indoor Track & Field National Team Computer Rankings were released on Tuesday. The Eagle women remained in the top spot in the…

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