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AU graduate sworn in as Springfield Township Police officer in Summit County
Dan Fidoe gives Ashland University a great deal of credit for helping him earn his newest position as an officer with the Springfield Township Police Department in Summit County. Fidoe, a 2018 AU grad with a bachelor’s degree in criminal justice, said Ashland’s strong reputation played a meaningful role in his agency’s decision to hire him. He was officially sworn in this spring. “Additionally, the university’s faith-based heritage resonated with my…
Ashland University MBA experience helping new Minerva administrator hit the job running
Greg Mytinger’s MBA coursework in finance, organizational leadership and operations management at Ashland University has already paid dividends in his new job as Minerva Village administrator. “I’m responsible for budgets, infrastructure planning, policy development and working with council members — areas where the skills I gained at Ashland are already making a difference,” said Mytinger, who started at Minerva in March. “The program gave me a stronger…
MAHG helps teacher in Michigan receive Excellence in Education Award
When it came time for Brian Milliron to select a graduate program as a James Madison Fellow, he discovered Ashland University the old-fashioned way: word of mouth. “Even with all of the ways to communicate in 2025 word of mouth is still a very effective way of gaining information, that is how I learned about MAHG (Master of Arts in American History and Government at AU),” said Milliron, the James Madison Fellow for Michigan in 2018. The James Madison…
Jones happy to be back at Ashland University teaching and helping wrestling team
Levi Jones lets his students know right away that he is a big fan of “The Lord of the Rings” and its author J.R.R. Tolkien.
MAHG degree from AU helps Hahn earn 2025 Teacher of the Year honor in Wyoming
Earning a Master of Arts in American History and Government (MAHG) from Ashland University in 2023 has helped Wyoming teacher Morgan Hahn many ways in her career. “I now have a much deeper understanding of American history, which translates to my classroom,” said Hahn, a high school social studies teacher in Lander, Wyoming, a town of about 7,500 people in the central part of the state. “I select stronger primary sources, can ask better questions of my…
Ashland grad Greg Gorrell book signing on campus April 23 for “Vietnam: Survival There & Home"
Chapter 1: Viet Cong Enemy Approaching, describes a February 1967 night during the Vietnam War in his newly published book, “Vietnam: Survival There & Home," that Ashland University alumnus Greg Gorrell (’73) will never forget. After a radio call from the watch tower of “an undetermined number of enemy approaching,” Gorrell and a fellow soldier, who were the only ones in their unit awake, sounded the alarm without their captain’s approval to fire off “…
Mayor Matt Miller to deliver commencement address at AU’s May 3 ceremony
ASHLAND, Ohio – Matt Miller ‘99, mayor of the City of Ashland, will be the keynote speaker at Ashland University’s commencement ceremony on Saturday, May 3. The ceremony, which honors both undergraduate and graduate students, will take place at the Niss Athletic Center (905 Moss Hill Drive) and begins at 10 a.m. With plenty of seating available in the 125,000-square foot facility, no tickets are required for the ceremony. It will also be streamed live at…
Recent AU grad Lila Wolfe thrives at Fostoria School District teaching choir, directing stage productions
Lila Wolfe says so many things she learned at Ashland University have greatly helped in her job at Fostoria Junior/Senior High School. “Between music theory, aural skills and choir teaching methods, everything I studied for my music education degree is something I use in my daily teaching,” said the 2023 AU grad who has been Fostoria’s choir director the past two years, as well as director of plays and musicals. “It’s been incredibly rewarding to apply all of…
Logan Alexander has done it all at Ashland University
Want to know what it’s like to attend Ashland University as an undergrad? Ask Logan Alexander. Have an interest in earning a graduate degree from AU? Talk to Logan Alexander. Ever wonder about taking classes at Ashland Theological Seminary? Logan Alexander can help you. Want to work at Ashland University? You guessed it, Logan Alexander can tell you about that, too. “I have been a student at Ashland since the fall of 2014, which is a bit longer than most…
New Rocky River City Schools' top administrator earned superintendent, teaching licenses from AU
When he was ready to pursue his superintendent license, Adham Schirg wanted a pathway that didn’t require a doctorate. He found that path at Ashland University, earning his school superintendent licensure from AU in 2016 after about a year of hybrid courses. “Ashland’s program was an excellent fit, offering a practical and accessible option for a working school leader,” said Schirg, who was a principal for the Worthington City Schools in the Columbus area…
