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Students in the new Archer Dietetics Foods Lab

Newly-opened Archer Dietetics Foods Lab to benefit AU's growing dietetics program

As the name indicates, the new Archer Dietetics Foods Lab will benefit the dietetics program at Ashland University.

But it should also be a positive for the rest of the university, the community and even other Ohio colleges.

“We envision using this space for other things because it’s not all about dietetics,” Denise Reed, director of AU’s dietetics program, said recently in the 2,000-square-foot renovation with the other full-time dietetics…

AU’s physician assistant students on stage in their white coats

First White Coat Ceremony recognizes AU’s physician assistant students

ASHLAND, Ohio – A new tradition at Ashland University took root at the start of the fall semester. The inaugural White Coat Ceremony was held, recognizing the transition from classroom to clinical education for the first cohort of students in AU’s Master of Science Physician Assistant Studies program.

This “rite of passage to the patient world,” as described by Melissa Irwin, program director of the physician assistant program, marked the…

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Moorman named winner of Taylor Excellence in Teaching Award

ASHLAND, Ohio – Teresa Moorman, a clinical assistant professor at Ashland University’s College of Nursing and Health Sciences, was selected as this year’s winner of the University’s Edward and Louaine Taylor Excellence in Teaching Award.

Moorman joined the AU faculty in 2018. She brought with her 15 years of nursing experience, including experience in coronary and cardiovascular intensive care, progressive care units, geriatric psychology and…

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AU’s nurse practitioner program earns pair of top-10 rankings

ASHLAND, Ohio – Ashland University has been named one of today’s best for online learning in healthcare, ranking among the top 10 in two distinct categories by EduMed.org. After running data on key affordability and quality metrics, Ashland came in at Number 3 among the most affordable online Doctor of Nursing Practice programs and…

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New Physician Assistant Studies program earns provisional accreditation

ASHLAND,  Ohio -- Ashland University’s new Physician Assistant Studies program passed a significant milestone en route to its Fall 2021 debut with news that the program has been granted provisional accreditation status by the commission that oversees PA education in the United States. Initial work and program planning began in 2018 to ensure the success of the program.

The first cohort of 24 students will begin the program this fall, attending…

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AU Schar College of Nursing and Health Sciences among top 100 private nursing schools

01/15/2021 ASHLAND, Ohio -- The Ashland University Schar College of Nursing and Health Sciences was ranked as one of the top 100 private nursing schools nationwide in the 2020 rankings of best U.S. Nursing Schools released by the Nursing Schools Almanac.

In addition to its ranking as the 93rd best school nationwide among private nursing schools, Ashland University’s College of Nursing was ranked 33rd overall in the Great Lakes region and fifth…

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CE’s Available for Nurses in Compassion & Healing Through Creative Media Program

9/9/19 ASHLAND, Ohio – On Tuesday, Oct. 22, Ashland University's Coburn Gallery and College of Nursing and Health Sciences in cooperation with the Rho Nu-at-Large Fall Scholarly Meeting will provide opportunities to view and discuss the concepts of compassion and healing through a variety of creative media while offering continuing education (CE) credits for nurses. The events are also open to the public.

The opening reception for the juried art…

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Ashland University Health Sciences Department to Host Annual Fit Fest

4/8/19 ASHLAND, Ohio – Ashland University’s Annual Fit Fest – the Health Sciences Department (Athletic Training, Dietetics and Exercise Science) annual fundraiser -- will be held Sunday, April 14, from 1 to 3 p.m. starting at Redwood Hall and the Quadrangle behind Founders Hall on the Ashland University campus. The event will include a Fit Fest Challenge, Sample Group X classes, vendors, prizes and food.

The event, which is free except for the Fit…

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Ashland University’s Master’s Program Named Seventh Best Program in the Nation

3/11/19 ASHLAND, Ohio – Ashland University’s Master’s Program in Applied Exercise Science has again been listed as one of the best online Master's in Sports Medicine degree programs in the nation, this time by Online Masters.

Academic Mentor Awards recognition ceremony

Ashland University Students Honor Their Mentors

2/6/19 ASHLAND, Ohio – Eight Ashland University faculty and administrators were honored during the University’s 33rd annual Academic Mentor Awards recognition ceremony held Feb. 1. The program recognizes faculty whose academic leadership with regard to students extends beyond the classroom. The mentors, each nominated by an Ashland student, were presented an engraved silver plate at the event held in John C. Myers Convocation Center.

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