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Nathan Batchelor

MFA grad and CE instructor finding success writing dark fantasy, weird fiction stories

Growing up, Nathan Batchelor read many stories by horror writers Clive Barker and Stephen King.

He decided to give writing his own spooky stories a try in 2017.

“In some hybrid of a quarter-life/mid-life crisis, I took up writing because my friends and teachers always enjoyed my writing and my ideas,” said Batchelor, who earned his Master of Fine Arts in Creative Writing degree from Ashland University last year. “After I sold my first story…

Vicki King-Maple

AU grad Vicki King-Maple named director of Ohio Mid-Eastern Governments Association

Vicki King-Maple, though a communications professional, has a hard time putting into words the love she has for Ashland University.

“It’s a second home; it’s family,” said King-Maple, a “triple-crown” Ashland University alumna, having received her bachelor’s (speech and public communication, 1995), master’s (education in curriculum and instruction, 2000) and doctorate (educational leadership and leadership studies, 2019) degrees from AU. “As a…

Travis Apple

AU grad Travis Apple named chief revenue officer at ticketing platform for live event industry

Go above and beyond.

That is the advice Ashland University graduate Travis Apple offers today’s AU students.

“If you are asked to get one internship, find a way to get multiple internships and real-life experience through job shadowing,” said the 2007 AU grad who triple-majored in sports communication, journalism and electronic media production. “Any industry you decide to go into is going to be competitive, and hiring managers want to see…

Carrie Huber

James Madison Fellow has 'learned so much' just two classes into MAHG program at AU

Once Erik Iverson found out that fellow history/government teacher Carrie Huber was named this year’s James Madison Memorial Foundation Fellow for South Dakota, he told her about Ashland University’s Master of American History and Government program (MAHG).  

The James Madison Foundation awards its fellows with $24,000 toward graduate education, which Iverson, South Dakota’s 2006 recipient, used at AU. As funding permits, the Foundation awards one…

Study abroad Italy

'Students get to learn through travel' with AU Study Abroad

Kayin McDonald enjoyed Italy so much that he returned for a second visit.

Carolina Amparo loved all the adventures of Japan so much that she also stopped in South Korea for even more adventure.  

And Lyndsi Engels made so many new friends with people she didn’t know before traveling to Italy that she decided to do it again in Ireland.  

These memorable experiences came courtesy of Ashland University’s Study Abroad program.

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Christian Kiefer

'Heart of It All' latest book written by Christian Kiefer, director of AU's MFA program

Christian Kiefer doesn’t like to pick a favorite book he has written.

“I always love the thing I’m working on now the most,” said the director of Ashland University’s Master of Fine Arts in Creative Writing program.

His most recent work is a fiction novel, “The Heart of It All,” which is available anywhere books are sold, as well as online.

Ashland University President, Dr. Carlos Campo on Claremont Bridge

President Campo chosen to participate in state-level higher education leadership panels

ASHLAND, Ohio – Carlos Campo is not only busy leading Ashland University as its president for a ninth academic year, but his service also includes being an advocate for higher education on a regional and national scale throughout the year.

Campo recently was asked to join two other college presidents and lead a panel at the Association of Independent Colleges and Universities of Ohio (AICUO) Collaborative Conference. As part of the presidential…

Kimberly Huffman

MAHG graduate wins 2023 American Civic Education Teacher Award

When she first started at Ashland University, Kimberly Huffman had many of the same experiences most freshmen have. 

She called home every day the first week, often crying that she didn’t think she would make it in college.  

Eventually, she realized she could handle it, loved her classes and developed lifelong friends.  

“And the university’s food is the best,” Huffman said with a big smile.  

However, Huffman was far from a…

AU spelled out with sparkler in front of arch

Ashland rises 47 spots in this year’s U.S. News’ Regional Universities rankings

ASHLAND, Ohio – Ashland University jumped nearly 50 spots to No. 35 in the 2023-24 Regional Universities (Midwest) rankings of the U.S. News & World Report’s highly-respected college rankings, released Monday. Ashland was also selected as a “Best College” again and earned four additional rankings on the publication’s distinctive lists.

Ashland was among the top 25% of the 167 institutions within the Regional Universities (Midwest) category,…

Paul Jackson

With help from Ashland University, Paul Jackson becomes a first-year school administrator

Ashland University has played a big part throughout Paul Jackson’s life.

He met his wife at AU, was named a middle school principal after earning a master’s degree from the university and is now using his graduate-schooling knowledge toward a Ph.D.

“In high school I attended a summer program for gifted young people,” Jackson said. “The beautiful campus, fascinating courses and stimulating conversations led by AU faculty left a strong…

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