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Ashland University grad looking forward to returning to campus for a reading of his debut novel
Jason B. Dutton can’t wait to return to a place Feb. 22 that gave him such wonderful memories. That place is Ashland University, where the AU grad will give a reading of his recently published first book, “How to Dance.” “I was very fortunate to be surrounded by countless people of great character, integrity and kindness,” Dutton said about his time as an undergrad student in the early 2000s, which eventually led to him returning in 2010 to earn his master’s…
COBE now offering credit for prior learning experience
It has been a collaborative effort among Ashland University departments. The College of Business & Economics (COBE) and eAshland have worked together to allow prospective COBE students to earn credit for prior learning experience, known as Prior Learning Assessment (PLA). “We’ve always had a lot of PLA available for our Criminal Justice program and for CLEP (College-Level Examination Program) testing. So, we have a lot of PLA opportunities, but these are…
Guadalupe Rodriguez to present AU’s Burton D. Morgan Lecture on Feb. 26
ASHLAND, Ohio – Guadalupe Rodriguez, the Chief Investment Officer at Talipot Holding, will be the speaker at Ashland University’s 2024 Burton D. Morgan Lecture and Lunch on Monday, Feb. 26. The program is free and open to AU students, faculty, staff and alumni, as well as the Ashland community, with advanced registration. It will begin at noon (doors open at 11:30 a.m.) in the John C. Myers Convocation Center (820 Claremont Ave.). Rodriguez will present “The…
“Merrily We Roll Along” coming to AU’s Hugo Young Theatre Feb. 15-18
ASHLAND, Ohio – The Ashland University Department of Theatre’s next production will be “Merrily We Roll Along,” a Stephen Sondheim and George Furth musical to be held Thursday through Sunday, Feb. 15-18, at the Hugo Young Theatre. The Thursday, Friday and Saturday shows begin at 7:30 p.m. and Sunday’s matinee is at 2 p.m. “Merrily We Roll Along” features Sondheim’s music and lyrics and Furth’s book, which are based on the 1934 original play of the same name…
Five AU programs earn “Best Online Programs” recognition from U.S. News
ASHLAND, Ohio – Five of Ashland University’s programs received “Best Online Programs” distinction from the highly-respected U.S. News & World Report’s 2024 rankings, which were announced on Wednesday. U.S. News, in its 12th year collecting and analyzing data from distance education master’s and bachelor’s degree completion programs, assessed 1,752 online degree programs. The rankings measure overall academic quality across disciplines, in addition to…
Ashland University graduate releases her latest children's book
As the eldest of 11 siblings, Andrea Carter embarked on a groundbreaking path as the first in her family to attend college. The challenges of earning a bachelor's degree seemed daunting, and pursuing a master's felt almost impossible, she said. However, driven by determination and supported by Ashland University's inclusive atmosphere, she achieved her academic goals, graduating with a Master of Science in Educational Leadership in 2005. Not stopping there…
New Homeschool and Classical Learning Center on AU campus is thriving
ASHLAND, Ohio – A new initiative by Ashland University is already gaining significant interest, as the Homeschool and Classical Learning Center (530 College Ave.), which officially opened on Dec. 15, is providing services in support of a growing community. The initiative was driven by the increased demand of families interested in transitioning from home education to higher education, according to Keith Ramsdell, vice president of enrollment management and…
The Rev. Naomi Tutu offers advice on how to achieve a just world
She’s a much sought-after speaker, educator and consultant, as well as an activist, ordained minister and daughter of Nobel Peace Prize laureate Desmond Tutu. After her talk Tuesday at Ashland University, the Rev. Naomi Tutu also could add advice columnist to her long list of titles. While kicking off the Ashland Center for Nonviolence’s Season for Nonviolence in the Convocation Center, Tutu offered advice on how to achieve a just world, both in her speech…
Herb Homan brings decades of experience to Criminal Justice classes at Ashland University
A couple of times over the years, longtime friends Anne Strouth and Herb Homan talked about the possibility of him teaching some courses at Ashland University. “I have known Herb for a very long time,” said Strouth, the director of the Criminal Justice Department at AU. “It dates back to knowing Herb when I worked for the Ohio State Highway patrol in the 1990s.” Strouth liked that Homan could bring a lot of practical experience to students since he worked…
This year’s Environmental Lecture Series opens Feb. 1 with presentation on how trees stem the urban heat island effect
ASHLAND, Ohio – Ashland University’s 2023-24 Environmental Lecture Series, featuring a theme of “Does green infrastructure improve urban environments?” will kick off on Thursday, Feb. 1, with special guest Jean-Michel Guldmann, professor emeritus and Academy Professor of City and Regional Planning at Ohio State University’s Knowlton School of Architecture. He will present “Tree and Building Shade for Urban Heat Migration: Measuring Shade Temperature Effects…
