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Eight faculty/staff members recognized with Academic Mentor Awards
ASHLAND, Ohio – Eight Ashland University faculty and staff members were honored during the 2026 Academic Mentor Awards ceremony held at the John C. Myers Convocation Center Jan. 30. The annual program recognizes AU mentors who significantly affect a student’s life beyond the classroom by serving as a role model, trusted advisor and guide. This year’s Academic Mentor Awards went to Diane Bonfiglio, Ph.D., professor of psychology; Adam Crosby, site coordinator…
ACN’s “Spirit of Peace” conference taking place on March 20-21
ASHLAND, Ohio – The Ashland Center for Nonviolence (ACN) at Ashland University will host the 11th annual John D. Stratton Conference on Friday and Saturday, March 20-21, featuring an interreligious panel discussion that is free and open to the public on Friday evening. This year’s conference theme is “The Spirit of Peace.” Through the development of “The Spirit of Peace,” the conference will explore how spiritual, religious and contemplative traditions…
Environmental Lecture Series continues Feb. 26 with “Christian Environmental Stewardship” presentation
ASHLAND, Ohio – Ashland University’s 2025-26 Environmental Lecture Series continues on Thursday, Feb. 26, at 7:30 p.m., when Rev. Jessica Moerman, Ph.D., president and CEO of the Evangelical Environmental Network (ENN), presents “Christian Environmental Stewardship: Biblical Principles for Addressing Climate Change.” The free event, which is being co-hosted by the AU Department of Religion, will be held at Ronk Lecture Hall inside the Dwight Schar College of…
Department of Music to welcome music and brain research scholar for two-day residency Feb. 19-20
ASHLAND, Ohio – The Ashland University Department of Music will be hosting special guest Laura A. Stambaugh, Ph.D., whose scholarship bridges learning music and brain research, for a two-day residency on Thursday, Feb. 19, and Friday, Feb. 20. Stambaugh will lead four sessions, highlighted by a Thursday night presentation, “Does Music Make You Smarter?” at 7 p.m. All sessions are free and open to the public and will take place in room 242 of the Center for the…
Janel Molnar, director of recreation and wellness, wins national Outstanding Peer Education Advisor award
ASHLAND, Ohio – Janel Molnar ‘04, director of recreation and wellness at Ashland University, achieved national distinction for her work as a leader and mentor, having been selected for the Outstanding Peer Education Advisor award at the National Association of Student Personnel Administrators’ (NASPA) Peer Education Conference in Chicago on Jan. 16. The honor goes to a peer education advisor who plays a critical role in creating healthier and safer campus…
Ashland University hosting free Summer Math Institute for educators
ASHLAND, Ohio — The Telego Center for Educational Improvement and Professional Learning Services teams at Ashland University, with support from the Martha Holden Jennings Foundation, will host the Summer Math Institute—a no‑cost, five‑day professional learning program for grades 4-8 math educators, on campus June 22-26. “This immersive experience will focus on strengthening math content knowledge and classroom practice through high‑quality, research‑based…
Faith and Society lecture, “Church Between the Times,” to be held Feb. 24
ASHLAND, Ohio – Ashland University’s Faith and Society lecture series resumes on Tuesday, Feb. 24, with “Church Between the Times: Practices of Belonging for a Changing World” by Rev. Ted A. Smith, Ph.D. One of the leading voices on the intersection of practical and political theology, Smith’s presentation will take place in room 115 of the Dauch College of Business and Economics starting at 7 p.m. This event is free and open to the public. In “Church…
Symposium Against Indifference series continues with screening, panel discussion of “i am sam”
ASHLAND, Ohio – Ashland University’s Symposium Against Indifference series continues with a film screening of “i am sam” and panel discussion on Tuesday, Feb. 17. The event will be held at the Student Center Auditorium inside the Hawkins-Conard Student Center, starting at 6 p.m. Carly George, clinical assistant professor of social work at AU, will lead the discussion. First, the audience will watch the film through the lens of “Thinking About Intelligence,”…
AU now an Exercise is Medicine® campus
ASHLAND, Ohio – Ashland University has launched Exercise is Medicine® On Campus, an initiative driven by its exercise science program to promote a culture of physical activity and chronic disease prevention and management, during the 2025-26 academic year. AU is now one of more than 200 institutions worldwide to have officially registered with EIM-OC.
AU receives four “Best Online Programs” rankings from U.S. News
ASHLAND, Ohio – Ashland University’s online offerings were awarded distinction in the latest U.S. News & World Report’s college rankings, as four of its programs were tabbed “Best Online Programs” by the highly respected multifaceted media company. Its 2026 rankings were announced on Tuesday. U.S. News, in its 14th year collecting and analyzing data specific to online learning, evaluated more than 1,800 bachelor’s and master’s degree programs. The…
