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Ashland University Establishes New Center for Academic Support

8/27/12 ASHLAND, Ohio – Ashland University’s commitment to the success of students on campus has resulted in the creation of a new center to help students with their academic experience at Ashland University.

According to AU Provost Dr. Frank Pettigrew, the new Center for Academic Support has been created within the Division of Academic Affairs and is being headed by Kathy Stone as the director of academic support.

“This change is the…

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Daugherty Named Nation's Top Female Student-Athlete

6/7/12 ASHLAND, Ohio -- Ashland University basketball player Kari Daugherty (Fresno, Ohio/Dayton) has been named the 2011-12 Honda Sports Award NCAA Division II Female Athlete of the Year. The award was announced today (June 7) by the Collegiate Women Sports Award program.  Daugherty will receive the award on June 23 at the ESPN Studios in Los Angeles.

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Ashland University Catering and Conferences Department Receives First Place Award

5/22/12 ASHLAND, Ohio – Ashland University Catering and Conferences Department has received the first place award in the medium-sized schools division for the National Association of College and University Food Services (NACUFS) “Catering – Online Menu.”

Although Catering and Conferences has won the NACUFS division award 10 times and the grand prize twice, James Misel, general manager of catering and conferences, said that it is always exciting to…

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Ashland University Opens Restaurant and Banquet Services at Country Club of Ashland

3/7/12 ASHLAND, OH -- Ashland University is now operating the “Top of the 10th Restaurant” at the Country Club of Ashland. The restaurant opened March 1 and Matt Portner, director of auxiliary services, said he is “pleased with the crowds so far.”

“We offer a modern atmosphere with a fresh menu,” Portner said. “Located on the beautiful grounds of the Country Club of Ashland, the Top of the 10th offers great food with a friendly dining experience.”…

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Ashland University Activities Board Nets ‘Programming Organization of the Year’ Award

11/18/11 ASHLAND, OH -- Ashland University's Campus Activities Board (CAB) has again been recognized for the quality of the student entertainment it offers on campus.

Ashland's CAB received the prestigious "Programming Organization of the Year" award on Nov. 10-13 at the National Association for Campus Activities' (NACA) Mid-America Regional Conference held in Covington, Ky.

CAB received the award for its work during the fall 2010 and spring…

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Ashland Native Receives Award

10/28/11 ASHLAND, OH -- Ashland native Victoria Donati, a 1989 graduate of Ashland University and a graduate of Ashland High School, has been chosen to receive the first "Inspiration Award" from the Coalition of Women's Initiatives in Law.

Donati, who currently serves as the General Counsel and Secretary for Crate & Barrel, will receive her award Nov. 3 at the Second Annual Leadership Forum held in Chicago. Donati is the daughter of longtime…

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Tickets Still Available for Homecoming Comedian

10/11/11 ASHLAND, OH -- Tickets are still available for the actor and comedian Dean Edwards who will be the Ashland University Homecoming comedian Friday, Oct. 14, at 8 p.m. in Redwood Hall. This event is sponsored by Ashland University's CAB and Tech Crew.

Tickets for the comedy event are $15 for general admission, $10 for Ashland University faculty and staff, and $2 for Ashland University students with ID and are available at the Ashland…

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Ashland University Symposium Panel to Discuss "Globalization"

10/4/11 ASHLAND, Oh -- A panel discussion on the topic "Globalization: Who Benefits? Who Suffers?" is the next event in the 2011-2012 College of Arts and Sciences Symposium "Against Global Indifference: Awakening to Action" at Ashland University.

This free event, which will be held Oct. 11 at 7 p.m. in the Hawkins-Conard Student Center Auditorium, will feature a panel of local experts David Civitollo, Dr. Khush Pittenger and Brad Whitehead.

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Green Energy Ohio Tour to Feature Ashland University

9/26/11 ASHLAND, OH -- The Ashland University Library will be one of the sites on the 2011 Green Energy Ohio Tour. Coordinated by Green Energy Ohio and the American Solar Energy Society, the tour will be held Saturday, Oct. 1, and Sunday, Oct. 2, at various locations throughout the state of Ohio.

The statewide event features simultaneous tours in all corners of the state and highlights more than 250 sites with solar, wind, biomass, green design and…

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Ashland University Slates 2011 Homecoming Festivities

9/19/11 ASHLAND, OH -- Ashland University alumni and students will be renewing the annual tradition of Homecoming with a full week of activities slated for Oct. 9 through Oct. 15. The theme for this year's event is "Cherish the past, soar into the future."

Highlights for the week include an evening of comedy with Sarah Colonna; the Pizza Pizza Pizza Fan Fest prior to Saturday's football game; the annual Purple Eagle Silent Auction, the All-Alumni…

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